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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General Election 2016

Plight of Young Farmers must be addressed immediately

“The plight of the new young farmers has come to our attention once again on the canvass during this election campaign and their situation must be addressed immediately by Minister Coveney.” That’s the view of Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice this week. “Many of these young farmers, who were supposed to be allowed …

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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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General Election 2016

Change to GLAS Scheme “is totally unacceptable” – Fitzmaurice

“The situation with regard to the GLAS Scheme is totally unacceptable and it is a major issue among small farmers that I am meeting on the doorsteps during this campaign.” That’s according to Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “Letters have been sent out to farmers in this constituency and all over the country …

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