Just one thing! With Eileen McGovern


THIS week for ‘Just One Thing’ we are pleased to bring the inimitable positivity of Teemore-based nutritionist, Eileen McGovern. Eileen spent some time wandering the paths of natural health and well-being on her own personal nutritional journey. Through studying the benefits of healthy eating and practising what she learned along the way, Eileen now offers […]


GAA clubs are gearing up for the big switch-on!


GAA clubs across the county are taking part in an ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative. The aim is to bring communities together to enjoy walking in safety under the bright lights of local GAA clubs. The Lights Up initiative encourages locals to get out and exercise during the darker nights. Participating clubs will switch their floodlights […]


Pat’s passion for education always showed through


A Teemore man who had a huge passion for education and the power of education has died. Pat Reilly, a former vice-principal of St Tierney’s Primary School in Roslea, always showed a real empathy and compassion for children with all abilities. He died in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last week. Although he spent many years […]


Fr Ultan

Teemore folk pay fond farewell to Fr Ultan


PARISHONERS filled St Mary’s church in Teemore to bid farewell to Fr Ultan McGoohan. After three years in the parish as priest in residence Fr Ultan is set to move to Bailieborough in east Cavan. The changes in the diocese of Kilmore announced by Monsigor Liam Kelly are to come into affect from Saturday (August […]


Tributes paid to popular Teemore home help Tiesy


THE death has taken place of a popular carer in the Teemore, Kinawley and Derrylin community. Known for her caring and generous nature Teresa Curry, (Tiesy), of Aughintra died aged 84 years. After receiving her early education at Swanlinbar National School she began her career at Blakes of Derrylin where she was employed in all […]


Rise in obesity related deaths


OBESITY related deaths have almost doubled in the past eight years according to recently published government statistics.  A total of sixty-four deaths were caused by obesity in 2016, just shy of a 50% increase since 2008. Over a quarter of adults in the North are now classed as obese and this has a significant impact […]