Thursday 2nd March, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle and surrounded by her devoted family. Mary McQuaid (née Gallagher) RIP, late of Deerpark, Boyle. Beloved wife of the late Seán Mc Quaid (Haulage Contractor) and predeceased by her son-in-law Esmonde Kelly, grandsons Seán, Thomas and Noel. Mary is …
NUI Galway has received the archive of Flynn and Lehany Coal Mining Company Limited as a gift from the Flynn family. Its archive, one of a very small number on mining in Ireland, is a significant source of information about the mining industry, State energy policy, the operation of the company and the social and …
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The Connacht Rugby team to face Zebre at the Sportsground tomorrow night (7:35pm) has been named. The starting XV features just three players that started in Italy in the last round four days ago – Danie Poolman Niyi Adeolokun and Bundee Aki. Poolman, who started on the wing against Treviso on Sunday shifts to fullback …
Connacht Rugby rest Buckley and Carty for visit of Zebre Read More »
Picture Credit: Keystone/Getty Images The GAA Museum is hosting a fascinating series of talks at Croke Park from Thursday 29th June to Saturday 1st July examining the theme of ‘Sport and Politics’ and the effects they have had on one another since the 1870s. National and international leading experts in their field will discuss diverse …
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Senator Frank Feighan has paid tribute to the huge goodwill of the local community in Ballaghaderreen as the first group of refugees is set to arrive at the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) in the town on Tuesday next, March 7th. “Huge work has been carried out already by the relevant agencies and the …
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Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in the Elphin area on Tuesday evening. A house at Edenaun, Elphin on the edge of the town and a house near Kilmaryal Church were broken in to. Both houses were unoccupied at the time of the incidents. Anyone who may …
Football U14 Football Training continues on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-8pm in Lisnamult. Full attendance please. Mouthguard must be worn and gloves are advisable. All players must be registered, Our Div 4 Team play Boyle on Saturday in Abbey Park at 12 noon. Camogie Camogie for U8/U10/U12 girls takes place indoors in the convent gym on Friday evenings. U8’s train from 6 to 6.40pm. U10’s …
Addressing a rally in Athlone to maintain the Regional Veterinary Laboratory services, IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart reiterated that the current structure is acknowledged by authorities worldwide as the optimal surveillance system for early detection of trends and novel diseases, according to the recently published review document. He said, for an investment of €6.4m …
Athlone rally hears that Regional Veterinary Laboratory network should be enhanced Read More »
The club are held a successful registration and presentation night on Saturday last in Tisrara Community Centre. There was a great attendance of parents, players and family members. Siobhan Tully, player with the Kilbride Senior Champions, ex-County Roscommon footballer and handballer, was on hand to present the medals to the winning U12 and U14 girls …
Presentation night held for Four Roads Ladies Footballers Read More »
Wednesday March 1st in the loving care of his family. George Ryan RIP, late of Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone. Sadly missed by his wife Nuala and son Jack, his sisters Annie (O’Brien), Kathleen (Costello), Irene (Kenny), Rose (McDonnell), Una (Mannion) and Bridie (Kilroy), brothers Gerard and Brendan (Ardnaglug), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours …
Kilbride does Strictly We have one last fundraiser coming up on Saturday when Thomas Hanley hosts a Lip Sync Battle Competition in the Hayloft Bar in Strokestown. Thanks to everyone who has supported the fundraising so far. Mens Fixtures and Results The U16 boys game against Kilglass/St Barry’s was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch …
Last mini-fundraiser for Kilbride GAA does Strictly Read More »
Tuesday 28th February, peacefully, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. Thomas Anthony “Tony” Mulhern RIP, late of Carrowkeeney, Curraghboy. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Pat, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces Eileen, Eugenée and Paula, nephew Thomas, extended family, neighbours and …
Thomas Anthony “Tony” Mulhern RIP, late of Curraghboy. Read More »
Tired of trying to kick the habit? Weary of not being able to ditch the cigarettes? The HSE Quit Team have complied their Top 10 Tips to Quit Smoking on today -National No Smoking Day. Here at QUIT we’ve helped thousands of people to quit smoking and we can help you QUIT too this National …
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Cully of the Cully & Sully food business returned to his old secondary school in Waterford accompanied by GIY (Grow It Yourself) this week. During the visit Cully shared with the students the success story behind one of Ireland’s biggest food businesses and launched an inaugural competition titled Give Peas a Chance. This initiative aims …
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“The sudden u-turn by Fianna Fail on water charges and the excessive use of water this week is populist, totally wrong, and and typical of old style politics without any thought being given to the ordinary people of the country and taxpayers in general.” That’s the view today of local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice following …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Fianna Fáil water proposal is “populist” and “unworkable” Read More »
