Manorhamilton residents to rename street today
Residents in Manorhamilton are preparing to rename one of the streets in the town this afternoon. Lower Main Street will be renamed Sean MacDiarmada Street in honour of the 1916 Proclamation signatory who lived in the townland of Corranmore, outside nearby Kiltytclogher. Events get under way at 2 o’clock this…
EU countries object to Ireland’s plans for warning’s on alcohol products
Nine European countries have raised objections at EU level about Ireland’s plans for health warnings on alcohol products. Under the Public Health Alcohol Bill, all alcoholic drinks will carry warnings, as well as total alcohol and calorie content. The countries objecting are Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy,…
Donegal TD to explore option of giving Irish-born pensioners free travel
The Minister for the Diaspora says he’d like to give Irish born pensioners free travel. In an interview with the Sunday Times Donegal TD Joe McHugh says it seems unfair that people who left Ireland have to pay the same high costs as other tourists when they return. The Junior…
Family Carers Ireland launch Carer of the Year awards
Family Carers Ireland has launched its 10th Carer of the Year Awards. The awards will honour family carers as well as young carers under the age of 18. Young carers are a steadily growing group, many of whom are providing a level of care beyond their years. The awards celebrate…
Success for Sligo trainer in Navan
Mark McNiff’s last winner was returned at 33-1 when Miss Ballygally won at Tipperary earlier this month and the Coolaney-based trainer sent out another big priced winner at Navan today when 25-1 shot Barron’s Lad sprung a surprise in the REA Gunne Property Carrickmacross Maiden. Just as was the case…
Rovers ready for trip to Galway
After progressing through in the FAI Cup past Cabinteely 3-0 last week Rovers look to continue the good form at Galway United. Tomorrow’s Connacht Derby in Eamonn Deacy Park will kick-off at 3pm. It is the second meeting of the year with a 1-1 draw between the teams at The…
Fermanagh Senior League Previews
Round 8 in the Senior Football League comes to us on Sunday at 1pm with another 10 great games to look forward to before everyone goes home to most likely watch Cavan take on Armagh in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final. This weekend is also the last game…