Tarmonbarry is again among the Bronz medal winners in the 2018 National TIDY TOWNS competition which has just been announced in the Helix Centre DCU in Dublin. The County Roscommon Tourist Village situated on the banks of the river Shannon got 320 points only 19 points behind the national winner Listowel This is a …
Read More →In good news for the midlands region more than 200 fewer people were signing on last month in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon compared to figures for July, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures, which reveals that there is currently 1,874 people unemployed in Leitrim, a drop of 99 people on figures for July, …
Read More →Tom Crosby Published by Audrey Healy · 21 mins · I’d like to welcome the news that the sum of €5,000 has been allocated to parent and toddler groups in the midlands region under the National Parent and Toddler Group Initiative Grant 2018. Amongst those set to benefit are:- Athleague Community Centre, Brightsparks Lisacul, Boyle Family Resource Centre, …
Read More →I am delighted to confirm that I am in the process of developing Strokestown’s iconic cornerstone building with a view to opening it a new department store. The premises, which comprises some 12,000-square-foot, is situated in the centre of the town and we plan to carry out some significant refurbishment work in the building. It …
Read More →Following the publication of a new report from Bank of Ireland which predicted a shortfall of over 7300 residential care beds for older people by 2026 I strongly believe that we must increase capacity across the country in nursing homes as families continue to struggle with an ageing population. “These figures show that the number …
Read More →In a bid to highlight the problems those struggling with mental health face the charity ‘Grow’ are organising a free two week community mental health programme in Castlerea, to take place on Tuesday September 18th and again on Tuesday September 25th. The first talk will be facilitated by Rachel Heviken, psychotherapist and life coach and …
Read More →What a wonderful weekend we had at the annual Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial show which took place on Saturday and Sunday. Well done to the hard working committee and all involved in making it such a great success each year as it now celebrates ’ 152nd year! Congrats to the best dressed Man local man Seamus Dockery! …
Read More →It is deeply disappointing and quite alarming to hear the news that no less than seven shops in the picturesque town of Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim have announced their imminent closure. Newsagents Prior’s and Gartlan’s closed their doors for the final time on August 31st, while Scented Meadows, Ruche Boutique, Crescendo and Sherbet have …
Read More →In good news for County Leitrim four schools in the region are set to benefit from additional funding through the Clár programme. €50,000 has been allocated to Mohill Community College for an upgrade to their astroturf pitch while 20,700 has been allocated for Largy NS for an upgrade of the playground. St Joseph’s …
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