Month: June 2016

Eugene Murphy Tarmonbarry Portiuncula

Pay by use waste collection customers left in ‘limbo land’ says Eugene Murphy

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fáil Deputy Eugene Murphy has called on Minister Simon Coveney to explore the option of revoking waste collectors licences in Counties Roscommon and Galway if they continue to hike up standard charges for new customers. Deputy Murphy said he had received numerous complaints from constituents throughout the region who were currently on a pay …

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Centra

Centra offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to one lucky child!

Gaelic Games, Sport, Things to do

Centra is calling on the nation to show them their best attempt at a sideline cut to be in with a chance of winning the once in a lifetime opportunity of being a flag-bearer at the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final on September 4th. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE The Centra Sideline Cut Challenge, …

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Boyle Arts Festival

Eclectic Classical and Trad Programme at Boyle Arts Festival

Boyle, Local News, News, Things to do

Showcasing the finest performers from the world of Classical and Traditional Music has always been one of the cornerstones on which the Boyle Arts Festival is firmly established and the 2016 Festival, which will start on July 21st, is no different. By Brendan McGee This year, audiences can look forward to some very special appearances …

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Maura Hopkins calls on Minister for Agriculture to address Seanad

Current Affairs, Farming

Senator Maura Hopkins has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Michael Creed TD to address the Seanad on the implications of Brexit for the Irish Agri-Food Industry. Speaking in the Seanad yesterday, Senator Hopkins stated that “the UK is our single biggest trading partner and that our Agri businesses will be most …

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Padraig Keane Memorial

Padraig Keane Memorial Race on Saturday

Ballinlough Cloonfad Granlahan, Local News, Other sports, Sport, Things to do

The Padraig Keane Memorial Race, formerly known as the ‘Lake O’Flynn’ Road Race takes place this Saturday, July 2nd at 3pm in Ballinlough. The event has been re-named in memory of the legendary athlete who hailed from Ballinlough and ran internationally for Ireland. Padraig passed away in January this year. Runners, walkers and joggers of …

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