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SVP expect no slow-down in calls for help in 2019
Based on greater than anticipated calls in the lead-up to Christmas, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is expecting no slowdown in the calls for help it will receive in 2019.
Athlone lady claims top winnings in local authority initiative draw
An Athlone lady received a pre Christmas boost when she was selected as one of two winners to have their household waste collection costs for a year.
Celebrating one year of helping people achieve their dreams
Carol’s Slimming World group is celebrating one year since opening in the Hodson Bay Hotel and have now just opened at a new location for the new year in Kiltoom Parish Hall in Ballybay.
Athlone Samaritans mark longest night with vigil and fundraiser
Samaritans Athlone will mark the longest night of the year by reminding those struggling most that they are there for them during their darkest hours.
Athlone mushroom producer achieves at national Bord Bia awards ceremony
Athlone based horticulture enterprise Reilly Mushrooms received national recognition for their productive endeavours at the Bord Bia Origin Green Farmer Awards, which were held at the Heritage Hotel in Killenard.
‘I always return to the old home on Christmas Day’
Hunting rabbits was a favourite pasttime of boys and dogs on Omey, that sand-duned, tidal island, that ploughs into the sea at Claddaghduff, near Cleggan. It is possible to say that the over-used cliche ‘magical’ can apply to Omey.* It can hardly be seen from the mainland. But if the tide is out, a series of arrowed posts guide the driver across the strand to the only road on the island. And that too runs out.
Matters Longford to the fore as centenary celebrations acknowledge the right of women to vote
Well, Longford has really emerged with a bang in this pre-Christmas season. We had two notable events in Longford over last weekend.
Average households Christmas spend to increase this year
Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, has published its Christmas Retail Monitor 2018 that predicts the Irish household will spend an average of €2,690 in shops this December, approximately €866 more than any other month of this year and roughly three percent more than Christmas 2017.
Galway accounts for third-most cockroach callouts from Rentokil
Galway has the third-most callouts for dealing with cockroach infestations, according to Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider. Eight per cent of all Rentokil calls to deal with cockroaches come from Galway, and now the company is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for signs of cockroaches as they prepare for the festive period.
Loughrea Hotel and Spa named top rated wedding venue in Galway
The Loughrea Hotel and Spa have received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding venue for Galway.
