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News
Tamboran to frack exclusively in North Leitrim
Tamboran Resources have confirmed that they will concentrate their gas exploration programme in the Republic, exclusively in North Leitrim.
Leitrim’s hardworking County Librarian retires after 44 years
As a writer, a genealogist, a keen student and advocate of the Irish language and someone who has played a major role in the preservation of Gaeilge in Leitrim, it is hard to imagine how anyone would have time for any other interests never mind being the Secretary of Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga (Culture and Language) committee and Leitrim County Head Librarian.
GAA await match report from Aughawillan referee
Aughawillan referee Francis Flynn found himself at the centre of an ugly brawl that broke out during the first half of the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship semi-final between Kerry’s Dromid Pearses and Tryone’s Derrytresk in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.
Andrew had ‘short but full life’ say family
“Andrew had a very short but a very full life,” Andrew’s devastated aunt, Dr Heather Laird told the congregation at the funeral last Friday. In a brave, emotional and ultimately uplifting tribute made on behalf of the Dolan and Laird families, Dr Laird expressed their joy at having been blessed to know and love Andrew for the 20 years of his short life.
ESB explanation for devastating floods rejected
A number of councillors at Monday’s Council meeting refused to accept assurances from the ESB that they did not open the gates at Lough Allen during the serious flooding of November 2009.
Sport
Preparations for National League continue with comfortable win
Leitrim concluded their FBD League campaign on Sunday last with a relatively comfortable victory over GMIT and when Barney Breen and George Dugdale reflect on the three games they will surely be pleased with the preparation they have been given ahead of the National League which begins on February 5.
“We have to keep improving” insists George
Although it is still only January and the football year is very much in its infancy, the Leitrim footballers recorded their second win of the FBD League in Strokestown on Sunday last when they dismissed the challenge posed by GMIT. While a winning habit is something all teams, no matter what standard they are competing at aspire to, Leitrim manager George Dugdale insisted in the aftermath of last Sunday’s game that his side will have to continue improving if they are to make a real impression in the National League.
Leitrim advance to Connacht final after comprehensive win over Galway
There has been something of a feel good factor surrounding Leitrim football in recent weeks following the senior sides victory over Roscommon in the FBD League, encouraging showings from the U-21 team and last week that mood continued in Ballyhaunis as the Leitrim VEC side beat Galway by eight points to set-up a Connacht final against Mayo.
Connacht record famous Heineken Cup win
With 79 minutes and 40 seconds on the clock at the Sportsground, Harlequins’ desperate search for the winning score looked to be at an end, as a knock-on gave Connacht a scrum in front of the main stand. The home side’s heroic and disciplined defence seemed to have earned them a famous victory… or had it? There was still more drama to come. The visitors shoved Connacht back and scrum-half Danny Care pounced on the loose ball. With the tension in the ground near breaking point, the Aviva Premiership leaders attempted to drive their way into range for a clinching drop goal. The Connacht faithful would surely have feared at this stage that a heartbreaking fifteenth straight defeat might have been on the cards.
Boylan double ensures Manor Rangers advance in Connacht Cup
Manor Rangers advanced to the next round of the Connacht FAI Junior Cup when chalking up an impressive away win as the north Leitrim men brushed aside the challenge of St. Patrick’s FC from Caherlistrane, Co. Galway on Sunday afternoon last.
Lifestyle
2011 was Knock Airport’s busiest year yet
According to their latest figures, 2011 was Ireland West Airport in Knock’s busiest year to date since its establishment in 1985. Last year, the annual number of passengers using the airport increased by over 65,000 passengers to 654,500 - an increase of 11% on 2010.
Chris O’Dowd announces engagement on twitter
Days before he starts filming the new TV series ‘Moone Boy’ in his native Boyle, Co Roscommon, Hollywood actor Chris O’Dowd announced his engagement to Dawn Porter via twitter.
Ballinamore native releases ‘Badfellas’
Paul Williams has recently released his new book entitled ‘Badfellas, the shocking story of how Ireland became a hotbed of gangsterism, murder and mayhem’.
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