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Massive decline in sales of local paid-for papers, as Advertiser titles soar ahead in circulation race
The recently published ABC audit figures for Ireland's newspaper industry show a dramatic decline in the circulation of almost all 'paid for' newspapers, both local and national, with one Westmeath newspaper losing almost a fifth of its circulation in just one year.
Half a tonne of water per person produced for town each day
An average of 538 litres (118 gals) of drinking water per person is treated by Westmeath County Council from Lough Owel every day, it was revealed at this month’s meeting of the Mullingar Town Council (February 23).
Galway Advertiser is still the runaway leader in local newspaper circulation race
The Galway Advertiser has maintained its position as the highest circulation local newspaper in the country at a time when recently published ABC audit figures for Ireland's newspaper industry show a dramatic decline in the circulation of almost all 'paid for' newspapers, both local and national.
Mervue hero Billy is named top volunteer in annual Mayor’s Awards
VETERAN footballer and coach and fundraiser extraordinaire Billy Carr of Mervue was named as the Galway city Volunteer of the Year at the annual Mayor’s Awards which were presented on Tuesday night.
Multiple prizes for young Kilkenny trucker
A young Kilkenny man has won first place in three categories at the annual truck show held in in Naas, Co Kildare, last weekend.
Shock at nursing home closure
A brand new nursing home facility that had only been in operation since early March of this year, has closed its doors following a shock announcement to staff on Monday.
President McAleese to get Freedom of Kilkenny
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has accepted an invitation to be conferred with the title ‘Freeman of Kilkenny City.
Féile on the Mall launched in style
The inaugural Féile on the Mall was launched in style this week in the county capital. The one-day charity event will see the Mall in Castlebar transformed from its usual serenity into a hive of activity with bungee jumping, live stage music, bouncy castles, arts and crafts and much, much more on Saturday August 30.
Preaching to and converting the suspicious
It's late in the evening, when this writer speaks to Adrian Hession, the full time hurling coaching officer with the Mayo county board, but it's always late in the evening when he puts the hurls away and gets to sit down and relax as he spreads the word of hurling in the county.
Galway Arts Festival ‘surprised’ at Crowe’s flap
The Galway Arts Festival said it is “surprised at the outburst” of Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael J Crowe regarding the Festival Big Top and The Saw Doctors.
