Search Results for 'Local Councillor'
124 results found.
Councillor to use his cancer diagnosis to raise awareness
It was Marcel Proust who said that illness is the doctor to whom we pay the most heed. Everything else we work our way around. For those for whom illness is a rare thing, it is a surprise to find out just how vulnerable we all are in the grand scheme of things.
Any ‘return to normal’ is a return to major challenges for Ireland
As summer comes to an end, attention is turning to the new political season as the various party think-ins get underway with the return of the Dáil just around the corner.
News in Brief - Around the county
News from around the county
Local Councillor lauds significant Gardai cash seizure operation
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, in his capacity as chairman of the Athlone Drug Awareness Group, this week complimented the work of the Gardai on the significant drug seizures and cash which they have acquired following numerous searches within the Athlone and Midlands region.
Local Councillor lauds significant drug seizure work of Gardai
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, in his capacity as chairman of the Athlone Drug Awareness Group, this week complimented the work of the Gardai on the significant drug seizures and cash which they have acquired following numerous searches within the Athlone and Midlands region.
McNamara calls for facilities to deal with tourism influx this summer
Ahead of what is hopefully a bumper tourism season in Achill, local councillor Paul McNamara has asked for regulations to be put in place to ensure camper van parking is enforced properly on the island. He also asked that Mayo County Council take on extra staff to assist will a range of issues that will occur due to the influx of holiday makers to the island.
Castlebar mourns passing of Leo O’Shaughnessy
The town of Castlebar is mourning the passing of well-known local man, Leo O'Shaughnessy (89), Market Square, Castlebar. The late Mr O'Shaughnessy was one of the last residents in the town centre location and was a well known and popular figure around the town.
Essential funding investment a much welcome announcement for Clonbonny National School
Constituency Fianna Fáil Minister of State, Robert Troy, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education that significant funding has been put in place to provide additional accommodation at Clonbonny NS.
Athlone Town Mayor launches ‘Report Illegal Dumping’ campaign
The persistent scourge of illegal dumping detrimentally impacting upon the local community must be addressed with immediate effect, Town Mayor, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, informed the Athlone Advertiser this week following the launch of his ‘Report Illegal Dumping (RID)’ campaign.