Community & Events
Community events, fundraisers, festivals and local human-interest stories from across our coverage area.
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The third stage of public consultation is now open showcasing the preferred designs for ren
Radio-sourced service notice item from Galway. Towns mentioned: Galway. [noise: music_filler]
With faster access to urgent care at your nearest leah health and well being clinic in breye
Radio-sourced service notice item from Galway. Towns mentioned: none.
The third stage of public consultation is now open, showcasing the preferred designs for Ren...
Galway Bay FM carried a locally actionable update for Galway: The third stage of public consultation is now open, showcasing the preferred designs for Renmore,
With faster access to urgent care at your nearest Leah Health and well-being clinic in Breye...
Galway Bay FM carried a locally actionable update for Galway: With faster access to urgent care at your nearest Leah Health and well-being clinic in Breyer Hill
North cork registrations open for darkness into light as volunteer appeal begins
Radio-sourced service notice item from Cork. Towns mentioned: North Cork, Cork. [noise: presenter_banter]
North Cork registrations open for Darkness Into Light as volunteer appeal begins
C103 North carried a locally actionable update for North Cork: A record 30 venues in Cork are going to be hosting 5 kilometer walks this year and it's going to
Cork community notice flagged in local radio transcript
Radio-sourced community notice item from Cork. Towns mentioned: Cork, Bandon. [noise: music_filler]
Cork registrations open for darkness into light as volunteer appeal begins
Radio-sourced service notice item from Cork. Towns mentioned: Cork, Cork City. [noise: presenter_banter]
Cork registrations open for Darkness Into Light as volunteer appeal begins
C103 West carried a locally actionable update for Cork: Now you probably know thousands of people across Cork who are going to run and walk from darkness into l
I want to assure the name committed to working alongside the HSE southwest to get premised i
Radio-sourced service notice item from Cork. Towns mentioned: Tralee.
I want to assure the name committed to working alongside the HSE Southwest to get premised i...
C103 North carried a locally actionable update for Tralee: I want to assure the name committed to working alongside the HSE Southwest to get premised in new dem
Dundalk blood donor clinic appeal runs through current booking window
Radio-sourced service notice item from Louth. Towns mentioned: Dundalk.
Louth blood donor clinic appeal runs through current booking window
Radio-sourced service notice item from Louth. Towns mentioned: none. [noise: competition_promo, commercial_advertising]
The right price tiles would flooring a bathware bash free sale is here we ll pay the 23 bas
Radio-sourced service notice item from Louth. Towns mentioned: none.
The right price tiles would flooring a bathware bash free sale is here we'll pay the 23% bas...
LMFM carried a locally actionable update for Louth: The right price tiles would flooring a bathware bash free sale is here we'll pay the 23% bash on all your pu
John in the digger is not a waitman but ray d creegan has it right as well in longwood
Radio-sourced service notice item from Louth. Towns mentioned: Longwood.
John in the Digger is not a waitman, but Ray D'Creegan has it right as well in Longwood.
LMFM carried a locally actionable update for Longwood: John in the Digger is not a waitman, but Ray D'Creegan has it right as well in Longwood..
Eugene Murphy Cabaret Show at Percy French Hotel Strokestown
The Eugene Murphy Cabaret Show is taking place on Tuesday, 14th April at the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown, featuring special guest Tara O'Connor. The event
Carrick-on-Shannon wins Tidy Towns competition, launches national campaign
Carrick-on-Shannon was celebrated today as the 2025 Tidy Towns winner, with Minister Dara Callery launching the national competition in Leitrim. The town's succ
Ukrainian volunteer finds community through Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns work
Arena Jats, from Ukraine, has been volunteering with Carrick-on-Shannon's Tidy Towns committee for three to four years and credits the group with helping her in
Carrick-on-Shannon wins national Tidy Towns competition
Carrick-on-Shannon has won the 2025 national Tidy Towns competition, with Minister Dáire Cahill launching this year's competition in Leitrim. The win recognises
Women in business barriers discussed at Leitrim County Council event
A Leitrim County Council-organised event in Carrick-on-Shannon a few weeks prior to this interview featured speakers discussing the challenges women face enteri
Former TD and GP Dr. Rory Hanlon discusses medical career and St Patrick's Day plans
Dr. Rory Hanlon, a former TD and government minister, reflects on his early career as a GP working in the dispensary system, including a six-month posting in Ca
Former minister Dr. Rory Hanlon reflects on GP career and political life
Dr. Rory Hanlon, a former TD and government minister, discusses his unique dual career as both a GP and politician for 10 years before becoming a minister in 19
St. Patrick's Day parade planned for Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow
Dr. Rory Hanlon mentions attending the St. Patrick's Day parade in Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Weather is expected to be mixed with some sunshine
Young player's pool journey began with raffle-won cue from snooker exhibition
A Leitrim pool player's competitive journey began at age 10 after attending a snooker exhibition by Max Elby in Drumshanbo. The player won a raffle prize—a cue
One Wife Too Money comedy opens at Corn Mill Theatre
The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging a new comedy play called 'One Wife Too Money' written by Jimmy Kiri, featuring a landscape gardener who faces
One Wife Too Many opens at Corn Mill Theatre this weekend
The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging 'One Wife Too Many', a comedy about a landscape gardener whose proposal is interrupted by a woman claiming a o
Ballinamore ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day
The Ballinamore ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event at Ballinamore Old Fairday, featuring demonstrations of traditional cooking, home-b
Easter Craft Fair at Annaduff Community Centre
The Annaduff ICA Guild is hosting an Easter craft fair featuring 14 local artisans selling unique handcrafted gifts. The event runs from 4-7pm at Anne Dove Comm
Annaduff ICA Guild supports community through crafts and social activities
The Annaduff ICA Guild, with 37 members, is actively involved in community initiatives including a community garden plot at Johnwood Village, support for Johnwo
Ireland's first Woodland Festival launches this Sunday in Leitrim
Western Forestry Co-op is hosting the inaugural Woodland Festival 2019 at Killgarriff State Forest in County Leitrim on Sunday, August 25th from 12-6pm. The eve
Councillor Roisin Kenny discusses passion for amateur dramatics
Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny, representing the Ballon & Moore Municipal District in Leitrim, discusses her involvement with the Corn Mill Theatre's amateur
Ireland's first Woodland Festival coming to Kilgarriff Estate this Sunday
Western Forestry Co-op is hosting the inaugural Woodland Festival 2019 at Kilgarriff State Forest in County Leitrim on Sunday, August 25th from 12-6pm. The even
St Patrick's Day weather forecast: mixed conditions with possible sunshine breaks
Weather forecast for St Patrick's Day weekend indicates mixed conditions with showers interspersed with sunny periods. This affects parade-goers planning to att
Shannonside FM €1,000 radio rewards competition launches
Shannonside FM is running a radio rewards competition offering listeners the chance to win €1,000 in cash this week, with €2,000 in total prizes available over
Dream Space Showcase coverage continues from Edgeworthstown
Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council.
Shannonside FM Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 prize
Shannonside FM is running a Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 in total cash prizes over two weeks. Listeners must answer qualifying questions read out durin
Let's Talk with Dan Duner live from Edgeworthstown
Shannonside FM's 'Let's Talk with Dan Duner' program is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford as part of the Dream Space Showcase coverage in c
Longford Women's organisation founded with ICA support for domestic violence
The interview revealed that the Longford ICA was one of the founding members of Longford Women's, an organisation providing support for domestic violence victim
Longford rallies for Daffodil Day, Irish Cancer Society fundraiser
Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society's major annual charity fundraiser, saw strong community support across Longford town with volunteers collecting donations
Midlands Adventure Guild brings Dungeons & Dragons to the region
The Midlands Adventure Guild, a tabletop role-playing gaming group, has grown from 7 members to over 90 in just two years, with players now joining from across
Ballymoate ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day
The Ballymoate ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event featuring traditional crafts, home baking, and activities. Members including long-st
Longford Women's domestic violence support service marks ICA partnership
The ICA in Longford was noted as a founding member of Longford Women's, an organisation providing crucial support for domestic violence, training courses, child
Longford community rallies for Daffodil Day fundraising
Longford Shopping Centre and local volunteers are actively supporting the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day, with over 40 volunteers collecting donations acro
Lost racing pigeons returned after community alert
When a pigeon racer lost several birds, a public call-out on the Joe Fendinen Show led to pigeons being returned by members of the public. The incident highligh
Nicole Fox's mother launches major anti-bullying campaign nationwide
Jackie Fox, mother of Nicole Fox who died in 2018 following severe online and physical bullying, has campaigned extensively across Ireland to introduce Coco's L
Lost racing pigeons recovered thanks to community help
When three racing pigeons went missing from the Western County Racing Pigeon Club a few months ago, community members helped locate and return them. The inciden
Western County Racing Pigeon Club seeks new members
The Western County Racing Pigeon Club, based in Tulsk, County Longford, is looking to grow its membership. The club currently has around 15-20 members and organ
Jimmy Fury, accomplished sailor, took to sailing at age 50
Boatbuilder Jimmy Fury demonstrated his versatility by taking up sailing at the age of 50, becoming an active member of Lachery Yacht Club, one of the oldest ya
Local woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024
A woman from Kiltoomas has been elected Roscommon Rose 2024 and will represent the county at the Rose of Tralee festival in August. She credits her involvement
Kiltooms woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024
A woman from Kiltooms has been selected as the Roscommon Rose 2024. She will represent County Roscommon at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August. The winner was
Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign hosts coffee morning
The Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign is hosting a coffee morning at Kilbride Community Centre on February 15th at noon. Lisa Kerr, a human rights monitor
Prague's Irish Pub Scene Thriving Amid Women's Football Qualifier
Irish supporters traveling to Prague for the women's football qualifier are experiencing a vibrant pub culture, though prices in Irish-themed establishments hav
Prague Welcomes Irish Fans Despite Low Local Interest in Football
While Irish supporters flock to Prague for the women's football qualifier, local Czech residents show little interest in the national team, preferring ice hocke
Prague's Architecture and Attractions Draw Irish Supporters Beyond Match
Irish fans attending the women's football qualifier are using their time in Prague to experience the city's cultural attractions, including Prague Castle and th
Roscommon filmmaker also wins at Young Filmmaker Awards
A filmmaker from Roscommon has also won an award at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards held yesterday at Dublin's Mansion House. The transcript indica
Prague Pubs and Attractions Buzzing with Irish Fans During World Cup Qualifier
Thousands of Irish supporters have descended on Prague ahead of today's World Cup qualifier, transforming the city into a sea of green. The Old Town Square and
Roscommon winner announced at Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards
A filmmaker from Roscommon also won an award at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards (the 'young Oscars') held at Dublin's Mansion House yesterday. The
Easter craft fair comes to Annaghdown with 14 local artisans
The Annaghdown ICA Guild is hosting an Easter craft fair featuring 14 local handcraft makers selling unique, handmade gifts. The event takes place at the Anne D
Annaghdown ICA Guild welcomes new members, celebrates 37-strong community
The Annaghdown ICA Guild, with 37 active members, is actively recruiting new members to join their Monday evening meetings. Beyond hosting events, the guild is
Arva Agricultural Show celebrates 60 years this Sunday
The 60th annual Arva Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday, 28th in County Cavan. The event features livestock classes (cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, goats),
Best-dressed sheep steals show, makes national newspaper
A creative new class at Arva Agricultural Show for best-dressed animals proved hugely popular, with a sheep dressed in a woolly jumper and on a leash winning th
Young Cavan musician releases sepsis awareness song
Clara Carlin, a young musician from Bailieborough, County Cavan, has written and recorded a song titled 'Could It Be Sepsis?' promoting sepsis awareness. The so
Cavan brothers win top honours at Ireland's Young Filmmaker Awards
Liam and Fionbar Raymond from Cavan have both won major awards at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards, held at Dublin's Mansion House. Liam won the sen
Cavan brothers win Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards
Liam and Fionbar Raymond from Cavan have both won top honours at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards (dubbed the 'young Oscars'), which took place at D
Monaghan Vintage Club hosts successful field day event
Monaghan Vintage and Vintage Club recently held a field day that was described as very successful. The event showcased vintage farming equipment and old machine
Monaghan Vintage and Tractor Club hosts successful field day
Monaghan Vintage and Tractor Club recently held a field day event that was described as very successful. A local reporter spent an evening with club members who
Mary's Meals hosts fundraiser for Haiti relief efforts
Patricia Freel from Mary's Meals is organizing a special fundraising event at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, Donegal, with a particular focus on supporti
Mary's Meals hosts fundraiser for Haiti relief in Donegal
Patricia Freel of Mary's Meals is organising a special fundraiser focused on Haiti relief efforts. The event will take place at the Great Northern Hotel in Bund
Young volunteers share transformative Zambia mission experience
Three young men—Connor Smith, Evan McKeehrnan, and Matthew Mohan—accompanied Father Jason Murphy on a summer mission to Zambia. The volunteers described eye-ope
New book explores Muhammad Ali's legendary 1972 Ireland visit
Author Dave Hannigan has released 'The Big Flight: When Ali Conquered Ireland', documenting Muhammad Ali's historic 1972 visit to Dublin and his fight at Croke
Blossom Heron Awards celebrates 18 years as industry flagship event
The Blossom Heron Awards, Ireland's largest food and beverage industry event, is running for its 18th year and continues to be held in Dingle coinciding with th
AgriVue program features farm walk, open day, and Mullingar Show coverage
AgriVue presenter Noor Murphy announced upcoming segments on an agricultural farm walk and open day event, as well as coverage of the Mullingar Show. The progra
Carrick-on-Shannon wins National Tidy Towns award, launches 2025 competition
Carrick-on-Shannon was presented with its National Tidy Towns award by Minister Dara Calleary at a launch event celebrating the town's success. The award recogn
St. Patrick's Day parade planned for Carrick-on-Shannon at 3pm
Dr. Rory O'Hanlon is planning to attend the St. Patrick's Bank holiday parade in Carrick-on-Shannon, with the event scheduled for 3pm. The forecast suggests mix
Anaduff ICA Guild hosts Easter craft fair with 14 local artisans
The Anaduff ICA Guild is running its second annual Easter craft fair on April 20th from 4-7pm at Anaduff Community Centre. The event will feature 14 local handc
Anaduff ICA Guild invites new members to join vibrant community group
The Anaduff ICA Guild is actively recruiting new members and welcomes people to attend a trial meeting. The guild organizes monthly meetings, crafting activitie
Dream Space Showcase in Edgeworthstown promotes youth digital engagement
Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in partnership with Longford County Council a
Ballamore Old Farm hosts ICA community day with traditional cooking
The ICA (Irish Countrywomen's Association) held a community event at Ballamore Old Farm featuring traditional Irish cooking, baking competitions, and social act
Longford Women's Link celebrates role in domestic violence support
The ICA in Longford is highlighted for founding and supporting Longford Women's Link, an organization providing domestic violence support, training courses, and
Staffordhill Day charity raises funds for Irish Cancer Society
Staffordhill Day, the Irish Cancer Society's major annual fundraising event, took place in Longford Town with widespread community support. The initiative has r
Roscommon woman crowned Rose of Tralee 2024
A woman from Roscommon has been selected as the Rose of Tralee for 2024, competing against other regional representatives. She was initially encouraged to enter
Auctioneer reflects on 27-year journey from Department of Agriculture
A local auctioneer discusses his decision to leave a secure 17-year career in the Department of Agriculture in 1997 to start his own auctioneering business. He
Cavan brothers win Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards
Brothers Liam and Fionne Barra Raymond from Cavan have both won top honours at Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards (dubbed the 'Young Oscars'), held ye
Mohill Parish bulletin — 29th March 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 28 19.30 Annie (1st anniv) & Pee Harkin Pauric & Alice Moran Sun 29 10.00 Elizabeth Gallagher & DFM Drumcolligan Mon 30 10.00 James & Jenny
Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 29th March 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 28 19.30 Annie (1st anniv) & Pee Harkin Pauric & Alice Moran Sun 29 10.00 Elizabeth Gallagher & DFM Drumcolligan Mon 30 10.00 James & Jenny
Mohill Parish bulletin
Mass Intentions Sat 14 19.30 Andrew, Kevin & Mary Clare Farrelly Ella McLoughlin, Drumgowna Sun 15 10.00 John McHugh, Twickenham Elizabeth Tiernan, Finiskill […
Mohill Parish bulletin — 15th Feb 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 14 19.30 Andrew, Kevin & Mary Clare Farrelly Ella McLoughlin, Drumgowna Sun 15 10.00 John McHugh, Twickenham Elizabeth Tiernan, Finiskill […
Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 15th Feb 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 14 19.30 Andrew, Kevin & Mary Clare Farrelly Ella McLoughlin, Drumgowna Sun 15 10.00 John McHugh, Twickenham Elizabeth Tiernan, Finiskill […
Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 15th February 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 14 19.30 Andrew, Kevin & Mary Clare Farrelly Ella McLoughlin, Drumgowna Sun 15 10.00 John McHugh, Twickenham Elizabeth Tiernan, Finiskill […
Mohill Parish bulletin — 18th Jan 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 17 19.30 Paddy & Kathleen Conboy, Lisdadnan Jim Boyle & DM of the Boyle & Mahon families, St Patrick’s View Alice & Paric […]
Mohill Parish bulletin — Sunday 4th January 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 3 19.30 Kevin Clyne Paul McNamee […]
Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter Feast of Christ the King
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Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 23rd November 2025
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Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 9th November
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Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 19th Oct
Mass Intentions Sat 18 19.30 Ann & Paddy Duignan, […]
Mohill Parish bulletin — 19th October 2025
Mass Intentions Sat 18 19.30 Ann & Paddy Duignan, […]
Mohill Parish bulletin — Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions Sat 18 19.30 Ann & Paddy Duignan, […]