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Runnamoat residents charged over alleged assault in Carrick-on-Shannon

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A 24-year-old man and 26-year-old woman, both with addresses in Runnamoat, Ballinaheglish were charged last night at a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in relation to an alleged assault in Carrick-on-Shannon on July 17th. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when the injured party was in an altercation with a …

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Loughglynn

Dance the weekend away at the Loughglynn Music Festival

Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, Things to do

The Loughglynn Music Festival, featuring the Queen of the Woodlands Competition, takes place this August Bank Holiday Weekend in Loughglynn Community Centre. The event gets underway on Saturday at 9pm with the Queen of the Woodlands Competition. 10 contestants will take to the stage to be interviewed by Gerry Glennon of Mid West Radio with …

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Exciting line-up for Food Fair at Strokestown Agricultural Show

News, Strokestown, Things to do

An exciting line-up of Chefs has been announced for “Flavours from the Heart of Ireland” – the new food and drinks fair which will form part of Strokestown Agricultural Show. Picture Credit:strokestownpark.ie Strokestown Agricultural Show will be held in the grounds of Strokestown Park House on September 10th and 11th and the following Chefs will …

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Approval given “in principal” for Social Housing in Monksland

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Senator Maura Hopkins has said that over €1.6 million is to be spent on the construction of 10 housing units in Monksland. “The Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, has confirmed to me this afternoon this project is being given approval in principal. Senator Hopkins stated that “we know there is a demand for housing in …

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Ignite Creative Pod

“Great opportunities for people in Creative Sector” – Maura Hopkins

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector …

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Further details of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Fundraising Concert announced

Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Things to do

A major fund-raising night in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will be held at Jack’s Live Venue, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday October 14th. The Rockin’ Rossies and special guest Avril Gilligan will perform on the night, followed by an 80s’ and 90s’ Disco with Seamus Duke. A launch night …

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA News update July 26th

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Western Gaels Lotto Congratulations to Cathriona Kerrane who was the lucky jackpot winner in last Saturday night’s lotto draw for a prize of €5,400. Numbers Drawn: 2-9-24-29. Best of luck with your winnings Cathriona. Next Draw is in Scott’s on 30th July. The Jackpot is now €3,000. Western Gaels Summer Camp Our multi activity sports …

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