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Rio Ferdinand reflects on work to create ‘positive change’ as he collects OBE

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand said he felt a responsibility to use his position for “positive change” after being awarded an OBE for tackling social problems facing the nation’s youth. Ferdinand, who was also recognised for an illustrious ...

08 Nov 2022 at 15:16

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Mohill being "gutted" by government drift policy claims Guckian

Cllr Des Guckian said that areas such as Mohill are being "gutted" due to "drift of policy from the government, the county development plan and the economic plan which is working against rural areas aiding agricultural decline and destroying ...

12 Jan 2024 at 10:33

Maddie Hinch grateful to have played in ‘golden generation’ of women’s hockey

Retired hockey goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has said she felt lucky to have been part of a “golden generation” of women’s hockey as she was made an OBE. The 35-year-old received the royal honour from the Princess Royal for her services to the ...

20 Mar 2024 at 17:43

I’ll keep presenting until I beat Cliff Richard, says Tony Blackburn

DJ Tony Blackburn has joked that he will keep presenting until he beats Sir Cliff Richard as he was made an OBE in recognition of his long career. The 81-year-old was honoured for his services to broadcasting and charity by the Princess ...

20 Mar 2024 at 18:42

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Road of paramount importance to Leitrim is like a "patchwork blanket"

"I don't see a plan in there in relation to addressing the issues in relation to this," said Cllr Justin Warnock when referring to a response he received after he said at the latest council meeting that the R280 between Lennox's Bridge,...

12 Jan 2024 at 13:33

Ex-music teacher ‘over the moon’ after charity single leads to OBE

A former music teacher living with dementia is “over the moon” after being made an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Paul Harvey, 83, has raised more than £1.5 million for dementia services after a song he created shot to the top of ...

17 Jun 2023 at 16:44

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Demand for water outstrips the supply-McGowan

Cllr Sean McGowan asked the council to call on Uisce Éireann to "immediately provide additional production capacity at the Water Treatment Plant in Carrick-on-Shannon." He said, "there has been huge pressure on the plant over the ...

14 Jan 2024 at 09:33

‘Incredible feeling’ for blind travel pioneer as he becomes an OBE

A broadcaster and entrepreneur who pioneered travel for the blind has described the “incredible feeling” of being made an OBE. Amar Latif, who lost his sight in his late teens, set up the company Traveleyes, which specialises in ...

02 Nov 2023 at 18:13

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Mayor hosts special reception for King’s Birthday Honours recipients

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has hosted a special reception to congratulate the Special reception for King’s Birthday Honours recipients Councillor Ciarán McQuillan has praised the fantastic ...

11 Sept 2024 at 11:33

Health

Sporty high-flyer diagnosed with MND after slurring making speeches raises £170K for research with 50 mile cycle backed by David Beckham

A sporty high-flyer who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease after slurring as he made speeches has raised more than £170K for research into the incurable condition with a 50 mile off-road cycling challenge – ...

19 Aug 2022 at 09:00

Shameless star made OBE says Prince of Wales joked about her playing Elizabeth I

Shameless star Anne-Marie Duff said she and the Prince of Wales laughed about her previous role playing Elizabeth I as she was formally made an OBE. Ms Duff, 54, played Fiona Gallagher in Channel 4’s Shameless ...

11 Jun 2025 at 17:06

Local News

Update on planned Kilnagross road improvement

Cllr Paddy Farrell called on District Engineer Darragh O’Boyle to give an update on when work and improvements will be carried out on the road from Kilnagross to Churchpark L3409 in the Kiltoghert parish area....

18 Mar 2024 at 13:33

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