Adrian Cusack

2 weeks ago | westmeathindependent.ie | Adrian Cusack

By Adrian Cusack Fr John O'Brien's "special calling as a spiritual writer" was celebrated at the launch of his latest book in Athlone recently. A native of Galway who is currently based in Multyfarnham, Fr John spent many years ministering in Athlone's Franciscan Friary. The personal connections he made during his time by the River Shannon were in evidence at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Sunday, March 23, as more than 30 people turned out for the launch of 'Winter Past: The Spirit of Hope'.

2 months ago | offalyindependent.ie | Adrian Cusack

By Adrian Cusack Offaly County Council said it has received 27 applications from dog owners for certificates of exemption from the newly-introduced ban on XL Bully dogs. As of February 1, it is illegal to own an XL Bully-type dog without a certificate of exemption issued by a local authority, or evidence that an application for the certificate has been made.