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Bundoran beach retains safe bathing status

Main Beach, Bundoran is one of the 19 bathing areas which has been tested in Co Donegal and has been deemed safe to swim in.

Participants from the eight community groups involved in the Community Leadership Programme (CLP) who recently took part in workshop which looked at diversity, inclusion and community relations.

Community Leadership Programme hosts roundtable workshop

Eight community groups, including Killargue Development Association, involved in the Community Leadership Programme (CLP) recently took part in a special round table workshop in Cavan which looked at diversity, inclusion and community relations.

Ken Loach Director for the upcoming movie 'Jimmy's Hall' inspired by Leitrim native Jimmy Gralton.

Jimmy’s Hall to be filmed in North Leitrim

It has been confirmed, following a scouting trip made two weeks ago by Ken Loach and Sixteen Films Productio, that the new Jimmy Gralton movie ‘Jimmy’s Hall’ will be filmed in North Leitrim.

Leitrim County Manger, Jackie Maguire.

Council seeks approval for €1.1m loan

Leitrim’s county councillors have given approval for the Local Authority to seek a loan of just over €1.1m to cover the one-off costs of pensions and lump sum payments arising in 2012 on foot of the public sector early retirement scheme.

Leitrim County Manger, Jackie Maguire.

Carrick to represent Ireland at Festival of the Lake in Italy

It has been announced that Carrick-on-Shannon will represent Ireland at the European Festival of the Lake in Iseo, which is located in northern Italy. The festival will run from May 24-June 2.

Pictured at the grand finale of the Connacht Gold Junior Chef Challenge 2013 are (L-R) Seamus Hannon, Connacht Gold national sales manager; junior cycle category winner Elise Bruen; senior cycle category winner Laura Ivers; and Connacht Gold marketing executive Lydia Rogers.

Carrick student named Connacht Gold Junior Chef 2013

Elise Bruen a student of Carrick-on-Shannon Community School has been named Connacht Gold Junior Chef 2013 in the junior cycle category, winning a trophy and €50 Connacht Gold voucher.

Sport rss

Mickey Dorrigan presents the Cup to Carrick Captain Dessie Beirne after last Wednesday's U-14 Hurling Final in Ballinamore. Photo by Declan Gaffney

Carrick through to Feile in Limerick

Carrick Hurling Club produced a superb performance to outclass Gortletteragh last Wednesday to qualify for the national Feile na nGael hurling finals to be held in Co Limerick on July 5, 6 and 7.

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Carrick Tennis

Carrick 400 Darts Tournament

Another good turnout of 32 players for the Carrick 400 in Paddy’s Bar on Tuesday week last.

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development news

Club coach mentor programme: Our club coach mentor programme has commenced over the past few weeks in Carrigallen & Melvin Gaels clubs. It will be expanded to Kiltubrid & Drumkeerin clubs over the next two weeks.

Leitrim player Kevin McGrath battles with Longford players Joe O'Brien (13), Kevin Connelly (11) and Declan Tanner (12) during round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday last at Pearse Park. Photo: Ray Donlon

Hurlers hopes dashed by Longford

Any hopes Leitrim hurlers had of advancing in this year’s Lory Meagher Cup were ruthlessly dashed by a superior Longford side who held a 13 point lead at halftime of the second round encounter last Saturday in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Mohill & District AC

Open Sports Day: A great day was enjoyed by young and not so young at the annual Sports day which was held on bank Holiday Monday at Marian College, Mohill. It was great to have athletes from Mayo and Sligo join us for our fun filled day of different track & field, and novelty races. A big thank you to all who helped with the organising and helped out on Monday. Thank you to St. Manachan’s NS for the use of their facilities. There are some nice pictures posted on Clubs facebook page thanks to our local photographer Jacinta Rowley.

Connacht Tribune

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Walking on Cars

More big acts announced for Sea Sessions

Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival is delighted to announce that Beardyman, Normal Jay, Walking on Cars, Hot Sprockets, Raglans, The Dead Prezidents and many more will be added to the already brilliant line up of Sea Sessions this year. The epic weekend of multi-stages, sporting activities and the gorgeous beach and backdrop of the beautiful West takes place from 21st – 23rd June 2013. The new acts will be joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop, Bastille, Xavier Rudd as well as a host of other international and Irish acts including The Strypes, Soak, The Milk, The Original Rudeboys, Mr Scruff, DJ Yoda, Therapy?, Gilles Peterson and Mud Morganfield, Muddy Waters son.

The multi award winning Tom Crean Antartic Explorer comes to The Dock on May 21 and 22.

Explorer’s tales

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley in The Dock Theatre, Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday May 22.

Writer and Director of 'For Club and County' Seamus O'Rourke.

Casting call goes out to amateur actors

Canal Studio Productions at Backstage Theatre, Longford is looking for actors from across the region to audition for roles in their upcoming production of “Arragh na Pogue.”

Border Lives

Short films capture Border experiences

An exciting new storytelling project called ‘Border Lives’ will get underway this month, which will create six short films capturing people’s life and experiences along the border region of Northern Ireland during the conflict years to the present day. The ‘Border Lives’ project team will be holding an information evening in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday, May 16 at 7pm for anyone who may be interested in coming forward to share and tell their story.

Nathan Carter and Band perform in The Landmark Hotel this sunday night, November 11.

A Landmark performance

Leitrim Sports Partnership is hosting a Nathan Carter dance on May 16th in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon to help raise funds for sports and physical activities for children and adults with disabilities in Leitrim. This event was originally advertised as a concert but due to overwhelming demand it will be now be run as a dance which will begin at 10pm instead of the orginal time of 8.30pm. The idea for the fundraiser came through the Leitrim Sports Disability Forum which includes the various disability groups in County Leitrim.

Kila in concert.Francisco is underscored with music by four members of Kila.

Launch of Francisco Radio Music Drama

A new radio music- drama series by Donal O’Kelly ‘Francisco’ will be launched by Ocean FM, in the Glens Centre Manorhamilton at 6.30pm on Wednesday, May 15.

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