Church Island Mass Parish priest Fr Michael Farragher gave a very accurate and interesting quote at the start of the recent Feast of the Assumption Mass on Church Island.

The late Chris Barnicle The death took place last week of Chris Barnicle (nee Conway), Gortaphuill, Ballyglass, Claremorris.  In her 100th year, Chris passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

All the brave souls who ventured out during Heritage Week in search of bats around Moorehall and Lough Carra have been highly lauded! The Lough Carra Catchment Association (LCCA) were delighted to have such a great turn out, and luckily the bats ...

Congrats to 18-year-old Niamh Feerick, from Burriscarra, who won the €52,000 prize at the Ballintubber GAA Monster Draw at the Ray Prendergast Memorial Park Clubhouse last Sunday week.

The community of Carnacon came together on October 19 last to mark the retirement of Deputy Principal of Burriscarra NS, Marie Hughes.  Marie has given fantastic service to the community for the 26 years she has taught in Burriscarra NS.