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Defence Forces send “Love Letters from Lebanon”

Private Michelle Tarpey from Knockcroghery is one of 190 Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to South Lebanon, where 47 Irish Soldiers have paid the ultimate sacrifice. These soldiers are representing Ireland with distinction on the international stage by facilitating the development of a safe and secure environment. Some of the more enraptured and perhaps the …

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IT Sligo

General Election ‘Tallies’ With IT Sligo Online Expertise

An award-winning online tally system, devised by staff from IT Sligo including Knockvicar native Padraig Harte, will be used for the first time in a General Election count when the country goes to the polls later this month. The system, which makes the election tallies instantly available, was used in conjunction with Ocean FM’s coverage …

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Cartoon Saloon Puffin Rock

Cartoon Saloon scoops Two Awards

Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by Boyle native Paul Young, won two Awards at the prestigious Kidscreen Awards in Miami last night. The Best New Series and Best Animated Series Awards were for their series “Puffin Rock” which is narrated by Paul’s fellow Boyle native Chris O’Dowd. The series follows the …

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St Brigids Club Notes February 8th

St Brigids Fixtures Tansey Cup-Junior A St Brigid’s vs Elphin B Saturday 13th at 7pm in Kiltoom. O’Rourke Cup-Senior Strokestown vs St Brigid’s Sunday 14th at 2pm in Strokestown. Club Registration Night ****Club registration due***** It’s that time of the year again when club registration is due. Adult membership is €50, Adult Player membership (including insurance) is …

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