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Final gathering for Ballinamore PPS
This is officially the Year of the Gathering, but for the past and present pupils and staff of Ballinamore’s Post Primary Schools, this June Bank Holiday weekend will mark a very special ‘gathering’ of their own, the final chance to tour the school sites and meet up with old friends before the transfer to the new Community School site in early 2014.
Cars broken into in Carrick
Two cars were broken into during a training session for the County Team at Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.
€300,000 drug seizure from Kinlough growhouse
Cannabis plants with a street value of approximately €300,000 were seized in a raid on a growhouse in Kinlough by gardai on Friday, May 17.
Founder of ‘Hope’ backs local festival
Maureen Forrest, founder and honourary director of The Hope Foundation, has thrown her support behind the upcoming Bhakti Festival in Battlebridge next month. The Hope Foundation has been instrumental in helping to save the poorest children struggling to survive in the slums and streets of Calcutta, India.
Blooming brilliant news for local garden designer
Thanks to Leitrim Development Company, it’s all systems go for talented young garden designer, Leonie Cornelius from Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim. Her show garden for the prestigious national gardening show Bloom In The Park, has just received Leader funding to ensure it goes ahead.
RTE series to explore River Shannon‘s wildlife
The first part of a major new RTÉ television series, ‘The Secret Life of the Shannon’ presented by Colin Stafford Johnson exploring the wildlife of Ireland’s great river will air on RTÉ One next Sunday 26 May on RTÉ One at 6.30pm. This natural history two-part documentary series brings viewers on a truly spectacular journey along the River Shannon, revealing the secret lives of its wild inhabitants.
Mohill native elected as RAI President
Leitrim-native Pádraic Óg Gallagher has been elected President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the representative body for restaurants, gastro-pubs and cafés in Ireland. Pádraic Óg, son of the late Pat Gallagher MRCVS, and Anna Gallagher, was born and raised in Mohill, County Leitrim, Ireland, where his family ran a public house for many years.
Rooskey student on the way to Washington D.C.
Rooskey student, Shauna Mc Guire has been handpicked as one of thirty students to represent Ireland and Northern Ireland in the USA this summer. Shauna Mc Guire will intern for Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick as part of the Washington Ireland Programme (WIP).
Dromahair man develops app
Dromahair native Daniel Connolly has teamed up with the Rosses Point Shanty Festival to offer a new service for those seeking to learn more about the festival as he has developed a smart phone app that will bring the festival into new, unchartered waters.
Treacherous road surfaces must be addressed
Local councillor, John McCartin has called for an additional chip surface to be applied to two stretches of road in the Ballinamore area. Describing the two locations as ‘treacherous’, Cllr McCartin said that “the existing surface has become polished and, in anything other than the driest of conditions, these sections are hardly fit for public use.
Tributes paid to outgoing County Manager
She has led Leitrim County Council for the last seven years but last Monday, County Manager, Jackie Maguire sat in on her last monthly Council meeting.
Agri Aware welcomes new board members
Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, four new members to its Board of Directors: Professor Patrick Wall, Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin; Alan Jagoe, outgoing president of the Irish rural youth organisation, Macra na Feirme; Roscommon’s Seamus Killoran of Connacht Gold and Dr Edmond Harty, CEO, founder and technical director of Kerry based company, Dairymaster.
Funding announced for local schools
The Minister for Education and Skills has announced funding for emergency works and additional accommodation facilities in two vocational schools in Co Leitrim.
Contract signed for redevelopment of Rainbow
In a momentous occasion for the north Leitrim village of Glenfarne, contracts were signed for the redevelopment works at the iconic Rainbow Ballroom of Romance this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colreavy launches bill to ban fracking
Deputy Michael Colreavy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, has this week launched a bill that will include a ban on the practice of fracking.
Hospice offers heartfelt thank you to volunteers
To mark National Volunteering Week, North West Hospice this week issued a heartfelt “Thank You” to all its volunteers and supporters.
Thieves target car yards in the region
Thieves have been targeting car yards in the midlands and north west area in the latest car parts scam.
2013 International Seminar on John McGahern
NUI Galway and Leitrim County Council will host the seventh International Seminar on John McGahern, commemorating the work of the renowned Irish writer, from Thursday May 23 - Sunday May 25 in the county. Last year’s Seminar attracted more than 140 participants from Ireland and overseas.
Cars broken into in Drumshanbo
Gardai are investigating a number of thefts from vehicles parked in Drumshanbo last Thursday, May 9.
Funding for amateur boxing clubs
Sinn Féin Councillor, Martin Kenny, has welcomed the Department of Sport’s decision to allocate €1m in funding for amateur boxing clubs in 2013.
Boil water notice issued for Boyle
Roscommon County Council has advised households and businesses served by the Boyle and Boyle/Ardcarne Regional Water Supply Scheme to boil water before use until further notice. The areas affected include Killaraght, Rockingham, Knockvicar, Cootehall, Tarmon Road, Kiltycreighton, Crossna, Derrycashel, Moigh, Carrigeenroe, Battlebridge and Ardcarne.
Man killed in Tulsk accident
Gardaí at Castlerea, Co. Roscommon are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on N5 between Ballinagare and Tulsk, Co. Roscommon at approximately 5am on May 11.
Pay dispute at Boots
An ongoing pay dispute between Boots Retail Ireland and their members has been referred to the Labour Court.
Over 30 bars closed in Leitrim as pub culture changes
Earlier this week the annual conference of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) started in Meath it runs until today, Wednesday, May 15.
Minister to launch monograph at Parke’s Castle
Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs Dinny McGinley is to launch a monograph at Parke’s Castle on May 23.
Leitrim Garden Designer to Bloom in Phoenix Park
Bord Bia is delighted to announce that a submission by Fivemilebourne Garden Designer Leonie Cornelius has been given the Bloom judge’s seal of approval and will feature at the Bloom 2013 festival this June bank holiday.
Just one in four businesses aware of potential SEPA impact
Just one in four small and medium enterprises is aware of the potential impact of the Single European Payments Area on their business while 64% have not received any information on the issue according to ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association.
Showcase your product and service to BAM
BAM Building and BAM Facilities Management are running a networking day to give local, small and medium size, companies an opportunity to present themselves and their products and services.
Launch of Carrick Carnival 400
Carrick-on-Shannon is the place to be this June, as the town is hosting the Carrick Carnival Festival to celebrate 400 years.
Leitrim SPAR stores claim top accolade at National 5 Star Retail Awards
A number of leading SPAR retailers from across the country including Leitrim gathered at Killashee House in County Kildare recently for the brand’s annual 5 Star Awards ceremony, run by BWG Foods (owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland) in association with the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).
Minister gives assurance on Department office in Drumshanbo
Speaking at an Adjournment Debate in Seanad Eireann on May 2 last, Senator Paschal Mooney questioned Minister of State, Brian Hayes on the concerns locally about the 70 permanent and full-time Government jobs in Drumshanbo and rumours of changes, redeployment etc.
Leitrim networkers lauded at BNA event
Ireland’s top business networkers were celebrated this week at a special awards ceremony hosted by BNI Ireland South and West in Salthill Hotel, Galway.
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LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL PRESENTS 2013 LEITRIM ARTS AWARDS
The award winners,sculptor Jackie McKenna, architect Dominic Stevens, singer Eleanor Shanley, actor and star of Moone Boy David Rawle, and theatre director Angus Dunne, pictured with Arts Officers, Philip Delemere, John Ward, Leas Cathaoirleach, RTE's Vincent Woods, County Manager, Jackie Maguire, Martin Dolan, director of services.
Photo Brian Farrell.
The 2013 Leitrim Arts Awards took place on Friday evening last at a gala event in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon. The awards acknowledge outstanding contribution to and achievement in the arts in Leitrim.
Receiving awards were sculptor Jackie McKenna, architect Dominic Stevens, singer Eleanor Shanley, actor and star of Moone Boy David Rawle, and theatre director Angus Dunne.
Commenting on the awards Leitrim County Manager, Jackie Maguire, noted that a thriving arts scene exists [in Leitrim] because of the hard work, endless talent, and sheer determination of a great num](/webimage/1.5071806.1368025620!/image/2117467003.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_109/2117467003.jpg)
2013 Leitrim Arts Awards
The 2013 Leitrim Arts Awards took place last Friday evening last at a gala event in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon. The awards acknowledge outstanding contribution to and achievement in the arts in Leitrim.
Government knew about Quinn and Anglo
According to documents released to the Quinn family, the government had knowledge of Sean Quinn’s disastrous financial relationship with the former Anglo Irish Bank.
Ballinamore solicitor scoops prestigious accolade
Daniel Hughes, originally from Ballinamore, was named Sole Practitioner of the Year at the Danske Bank Irish Law Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin on Friday, May 3.
Final Curtain Call for ‘Crossing Borders on Screen’
Renowned film director and producer Lelia Doolan joined representatives from Cinema North West, the International fund for Ireland and members of community organisations from Fermanagh, Leitrim and Cavan to celebrate the final phase of the highly successful ‘Crossing Borders on Screen’ project.
Feighan welcomes news on Ballinamore hospital
Fine Gael Deputy, Frank Feighan, has welcomed confirmation of a start day for the new Ballinamore Hospital.
Ballinamore Hospital to start on May 27
Works on the long awaited Ballinamore Hospital are now scheduled to start on site on Monday, May 27.
Minister warns of fire danger
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has asked farmers, forest owners, forest managers and the public to be alert to the risk of land and forest fires over the coming weeks.
Edwina Guckian crowned Leitrim Rose 2013
Edwina Guckian from Drumsna has been chosen as the Leitrim Rose 2013.
Sad passing of Tess Reynolds
The community of Ballinamore town and the wider South Leitrim area were deeply saddened and are mourning the death of Mrs Tess Reynolds, who passed away last Saturday, May 4.
Woman rescued from abandoned mine shaft
A 53-year-old woman had to be rescued from an abandoned mine shaft on Ben Bulben, Co Sligo by the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team.
Stabbings and vicious assault in Carrick
Two stabbings and a vicious assault marred Bank Holiday celebrations in Carrick-on-Shannon over the weekend.
Trapattoni to announce squad in Carrick
Ireland Team Manager Giovanni Trapattoni will announce his squad for the forthcoming senior international fixtures versus England, Georgia, Faroe Islands and Spain in Leitrim County Council offices, Carrick-on-Shannon next Monday, May 13.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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