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News from around the 32 counties of Ireland


Published Monday, August 24, 2009, 11:33 AM
Updated Monday, August 24, 2009, 11:49 AM

 

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Ireland's 32 counties
Ireland's 32 counties

ANTRIM

The "phenomenal" achievements of jockey Tony McCoy were recognized at a special reception at Stormont two weeks ago. The Moneyglass man was the guest of honor at Parliament Buildings at a function held in his honor after the 35-year-old chalked up his 3,000th National Hunt win earlier this year. Joined by members of his immediate family and friends in the Long Gallery, the 14-times champion jockey, widely regarded as the greatest ever, received commendations from members of the racing fraternity and reception host, Sports Minister Nelson McCausland.

(Source: The Belfast Telegraph)        

 

ARMAGH

The dumping of a large quantity of asbestos waste in south Armagh has been slammed by the Sinn Fein councilor for the area, Packie McDonald. The extremely harmful material was found to have been discarded just off the motorway, near the village of Killean, on Thursday last. Mr. McDonald says the actions of those responsible for dumping this potentially lethal material show complete disregard for the safety of the people of the area. “The potential dangers of asbestos are widely known and the inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestos,” Mr. McDonald explained.

 (Source: The Examiner)

 

CARLOW

Carlow’s Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has been forced to increase its staffing levels to help deal with the ever growing demands on its service. The additional money advisors will help deal with the problems that are now being faced by the 6,806 people who are on the live register in County Carlow. Figures published last week showed that a further 294 people in Carlow have been forced to join the county’s growing dole queues in the past month.

 (Source: The Carlow Nationalist)

 

CAVAN

Houses on the market in Co. Cavan are starting to sell as vendors and auctioneers have slashed prices by up to 40% in some cases. The news comes in the week that a new report has shown rents in the county have fallen almost 12% in the last year. A three-bed semi-detached house in Cavan town can now be purchased for about €140,000, while a four-bed townhouse in nearby Butlersbridge can be snapped up for €135,000.

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