Local News.

Latest news from Cloone.

The Cloone Gaa annual golf classic takes place this September in Ballinamore golf club. Sponsors and participants for this event are currently been sought. Further details will appear on this page nearer the date but in the meantime further information can be got by e-mail.

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Cloone-Aughavas emigrants home coming festival takes place this summer between August 13th and August 22nd. The activities for the event will be held in both Cloone and Aughavas and are sure to have something of interest for all. A full list of activities can be found here.

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Congratulations to local man Andy McGovern who has just launched his new book titled 'They Laughed at this Mans Funeral'. The humerous book is dedicated to the life and times of Andy's father Jimmy. Andy, who is a sufferer of Motor Neurone disease typed this book using his right foot as he no longer has the use of his arms. The book was officially launched in Eason's in Dublin in November by well known actor Mick Lally.

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A one quarter million pound extension to the local Fatima National School in the village has recently commenced. The project, which is been jointly funded by the local community and the goverment will be a great boost to the facilities at the school. The extension comprises two classrooms, a libary and a staff room. The work is due for completion late in 1999.

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The village of Cloone was recently announced winner of the Super Valu Best Endeavour Award for the NorthWest region. The award is presented anually to the town or village in each region which, in the judges opinion, has made the greatest improvement on its performance the previous year. The award was announced by the Minister for the environment Noel Dempsey T.D. at a function in Dublin castle. The award presented to Cloone was £500 and a commemorative plaque. Well done to all concerned and keep up the good work!

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Congratulations to the Cloone junior football team the won the County title on October 18th last. The match was a hard fought contest with Bornacoola with Cloone getting a few scores mid-way through the second half to see them through. The team will be presented with their medals on Sun. Dec. 27th at the clubs annual dinner dance in the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey.