United Left Alliance rejects Austerity Treaty and calls for No vote in referendum
The ULA today rejected the Austerity Treaty as a bankers treaty, in continuity with the bank bailouts already made, and an attack on the living standards of ordinary people and the public services on which we depend. The ULA demands a full public debate on the treaty and will vigorously campaign for a ‘no’ vote […]
A New AEOS 3 Scheme Vital To Support Farm Incomes – IFA
IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy said a meaningful AEOS 3 scheme must be put in place for the thousands of farmers who have finished REPS 3, and who are very dependent on the scheme to support their farm income. Flor McCarthy said a substantial number of the 13,000 farmers who finished REPS 3 […]
Brosna Gaels Hurling 28th Feb
Presentation Night Many thanks to all who attended and supported the Presentation Night last Saturday night. The 2011 Intermediate champions were presented with their medals by Ollie Baker, thanks also to Padraig Boland, Tommy Byrne and John Leahy for joining us on the night as well as representatives for Doon, Erin Rovers, Tubber and Ballycumber […]
Clara GAA Notes 28th February
Division 1 Football League Clara played Edenderry in Edenderry on Saturday evening last and won on a score line of 1-13 to 2-7. The Clara team was: Wayne Flanagan, Deasun Baggot, Gary Collins, Darren Kelly, Enda Dunne, John Flattery, Darren Coughlan, Scott Brady(0-2), Paul Deehan(0-2), John O’Hara(0-1), Peter Flanagan(0-1), John Reynolds(0-2), Joey Deehan(1-2), Kieran O’Meara, […]
Na Fianna GAA Club 27th Feb
U21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U21 Footballers may be getting their Championship campaign underway this Saturday (03rd March) @ 2:30pm as they take on Shamrocks in Mucklagh. This game will only go ahead if Offaly U21’s are defeated by Meath this Wednesday evening. Best of Luck to players and management. All support would be appreciated. […]
Raheen GAA Club 27th Feb
LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [20th Feb 2012] night’s Lotto were 13 16 21 26. There was no Jackpot Winner of €5,400 and 4 Match 3 Winners [Ann Marie McEvoy C/O Geashill P/O; Seamus McDonald C/O Doyle’s; Thelma O’Brien C/O Brendan O’Rourke; Donal Kaye C/O Eddie Kaye [€50 Each]. Next week’s draw will take […]
Drumcullen GAA Club notes 27th Feb
Lotto: Numbers Drawn 3, 18, 21, 28. No Jackpot Winner. Promoters Prize Sean Yeates. Next Jackpot €4,000. Four match 3 winners: Ann Molloy, Eoin Mannion, John Fowler, Finbar Ryan. Division 2 HL: Drumcullen 1-21 Clara 0-6. Conor Gath was in top form again on Sunday last in Clara in the second round of Division 2 […]
Banagher Drama Awards Night
Banagher Drama Group held their Annual Awards Night in Flynn’s Restaurant in Banagher last Saturday night 25th February, celebrating the success of ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’. As well as enjoying a hugely successful run of eight nights, five local organisations benefited financially from this years production. Banagher Drama Group were delighted to assist and support […]
Commission caught up in the ACTA
The referal of ACTA to the European Court of Justice is a victory for concerned citizens, said Labour MEP for Munster Phil Prendergast, further to this week’s surprising announcement by Trade Commissioner de Gucht that the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) will be refered to the European Court of Justice for an assessment of its compatibility […]
Minister Jan O’Sullivan provides €67.75 million to improve homes of older people and people with a disability
Ms. Jan O’Sullivan T.D., Minister for Housing and Planning, today 24 February 2012 announced a capital provision of €67.75m for grants to improve or adapt the private homes of older people and people with a disability in 2012. Announcing the allocations, the Minister said, “The Government is determined that our scarce resources are targeted […]
