Oisín McGovern

1 week ago | independent.ie | Oisín McGovern

Ballinafad House, which accommodated over 30 beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (at one point, will revert to alternative use next month. The 110-room property, owned by Australian Bede Tannock, has accommodated Ukrainian refugees since 2022. The historic property had been providing accommodation and operated as a venue for weddings, civil ceremonies and public gatherings.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Oisín McGovern

The Fine Gael politician will act as the deputy chair for the committee, which is chaired by Clare Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal Crowe. Comprised of nine TDs and five Senators, the committee’s role is to examine and debates issues, policy and legislation related to education and youth. The committee also considers budgetary estimates for the Department of Education and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Oisín McGovern

Aoife Heaney (17) presented the jersey she wore during the Six Nations U-18 Women’s Festival campaign to Mount Saint Michael. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Heaney said she donated her jersey to the Mount Saint Michael to recognise their work in developing rugby in the school. The Garrymore native featured in all five of Ireland’s games after she was called up for their recent Six Nations campaign. The jersey she wore currently resides in Mount Saint Michael secondary school.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Oisín McGovern

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he would ask the relevant Minister and Minister of State to engage with the community in Gorthaganny, where thousands of acres were scorched during recent fires. Mr Martin was responding to remarks from Roscommon-Galway TD Clare Kerrane, who said that farmers affected by the fires had been left “high and dry” by the government.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Oisín McGovern

Mayo County Council have warned that swimming at Carrowmore Beach ‘may cause illness’ after elevated levels of bacteria were detected in water samples. This comes after Clare Island Beach was issued with a ‘do not swim’ notice following elevated levels of bacteria detected in the water. Restrictions at both beaches are expected to remain in place for 72 hours.