News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

(Source: The Limerick Leader)

 

LONGFORD

One of Longford's most well known and popular men passed away last week following a short illness. Gerard McGrath of Lamagh, Newtownforbes died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday last. He was the beloved husband of Bridget (nee Kane) and dearly loved father of Robert. He is best known as the friendly man who co-owned and worked in McGrath's Texaco beside the Red Cow Roundabout along with his brother Tom. They opened their very successful business venture in 1994 and according to his family he loved working there and enjoyed meeting people day to day. His family said: "Gerard enjoyed the simple things in life; walking in Strandhill, card games, a round of golf, an occasional pint or two over a chat.

(Source: The Longford Leader)

 

LOUTH

A call has been made for a new state-of-the-art tourist office for Drogheda to help promote the Boyne Valley region. And that follows on renewed debate over the closure of the offices at weekends, even prompting a comment from the national tidy towns judges in their outline document about the town recently. Due to reduced staff numbers within the group that run the service, Boyne Tourism, who took over the running of the office in 1997, it became impossible to open seven days a week. Also, the increased traffic on the website, www.drogheda.ie has also witnessed more people checking out the town prior to leaving home. There were 7,681 separate visits in the month of August and 253,195 hits.

 (Source: The Drogheda Independent)

MAYO

There was one Mayo man who celebrated the 250 years of Guinness last week more than most. Islandeady’s Richard Moylette was lucky enough to win an all expenses trip from Australia to Ireland to take part in the Arthur Guinness celebrations, courtesy of Diageo.

The 26-year old teacher is based in Sydney since December 2007 and hasn’t been home since October 2007. The Irish Echo in Australia ran the prize which included accommodation for two people, VIP tickets to the Arthur’s Day celebrations and free Guinness during their few days in Dublin.

(Source: Mayo News)

 

MEATH

The Bishop of Meath, Most Rev Dr Michael Smith, has announced the appointment of six new parish priests in the diocese, as well as the retirement of three long-serving clergy. Fr Andrew Farrell is retiring as Parish Priest of Trim, and is being succeeded by Fr Sean Henry, PP, Kingscourt. Fr Patrick Mackin is retiring as Parish Priest of Bohermeen, and will be succeeded by Fr Andy Doyle, PP Kilskyre, who also becomes Vicar Forane, Navan.

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