News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

 (Source: Waterford Today)

WESTMEATH

Areas of Mullingar town which will benefit from a regeneration project are some of the most deprived in Ireland, according to indices used to "score" underprivileged areas by the government. Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Éamon Ó Cuív who was in town's the Parish Centre last week for an information evening on the project said that Mullingar had been ear-marked for the RAPID (Revitalizing Areas by Planning Investment and Development) because of "it's housing estates".

 (Source: The Westmeath Examiner)

 

WEXFORD

Wexford lost one of its 'best and brightest' ambassadors last week with the death of 38-year-old Emer Lovett. Vivacious Emer lost her courageous struggle against breast cancer in Waterford General Hospital on Monday night last. Up to a few months ago the stylish young Piercestown woman had steered the local business community as CEO of Wexford Chamber until her illness forced her resignation. Endlessly optimistic, however, Emer maintained her trademark cheery disposition and remained a familiar face at all social and cultural events in Wexford, despite grueling cancer treatments. Her unexpected death has greatly saddened those who knew her. Chamber president Dr. Sean Mythen described her as a woman with 'charisma and intelligence'.

(Source: The Wexford People)

WICKLOW

Wicklow Harbor has been over-run by gun toting smugglers who are only too eager to pull the trigger without any heed for the safety of the public. The shooting of the Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle starring movie 'The Guard' took over the harbor this week. Explosions ring out day and night, while heavily armed thugs can be seen involved in shootouts with law enforcement agencies – though thankfully only when the cameras are rolling. 'The Guard' is a comedy thriller set in the West of Ireland. Unorthodox small-town Irish policeman Gleeson unites wilt strait-laced FBI agent Cheadle to take on a cocaine smuggling ring. Liam Cunnigham, Pat Shortt, Fionnuala Flanagan, Mark Strong, David Wilmot, Rory Keenan and Katarina Cas also star in the film.

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