Quotes of the Week

“People’s strength is remarkable”

Quotes from Sheila O’Meara, St Vincent de Paul visitation volunteer speaking on the importance of the work that they do.

“I asked for this meeting because of the many people who have come to my constituency offices both in the immediate aftermath of the Edenderry tragedy and indeed recently, to convey their sense of shock and their demand for greater levels of public safety,”

TD Carol Nolan on her meeting with Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan, discussing the ongoing community aftermath of the arson attack in Edenderry.

"We will attempt the ambitious task of unrolling it across the 103-metre span, connecting the sides of the River Shannon in a powerful symbol of our community unity,"

Spokesperson from Athlone FRC on Tullamore’s Womens Circle Midlands massive St Brigids cloak, being unveiled in Athlone.