Currently studying in TU-Dublin (formerly DIT) BA in Photography, the college put out a call, to be  possibly published in a book of poems (Hello, I Am Alive) for Poetry Ireland. Myself Michael Croghan and fellow student Izabela Szczutkowska were selected, it is a great honour to be published with Poetry Ireland, a prestigious organisation, that is well received nationally and internationally. I would like to give a special thank you to Lecturer Ann Curran, TU - Dublin, for her tenacity and passion behind this, we wouldn't have done it without her, and off-course all at Poetry Ireland and special thanks to Rachel Botha of Poetry Ireland, for the collaboration. 

Louise Brennan proprietor of popular Mudshot cafe, in renowned Fabiani fashion house Longford Town. Mudshot going strength to strength, launched a new range of fine Toasted Sandwiches from celebrity chef, Gary O'Hanlon. Gary himself was in Mudshot cafe today, making them for the lucky customers, who were their for the launch 

St Mel's Cathedral Longford Town, County Longford, hosted the devoted to the Holy Face Of Jesus, who ended there Novena on Shrove Tuesday, the Feast of The holy Face of Jesus, with special guests Music Ministry from two brothers from Newry. 

Rudiarius Boxing Club, Athlone Rd, Longford Town, Ireland. On the go now for four years, going from  strength to strength. Possible hopeful, a coach that loves the sport and helping community at the same time. Need help with grants, volunteering, love of sport, one local sponsor 

​Gerry O'Brien, commissioned for the last piece of Glass, in St Mel's Cathedral. Story to come soon

Colin, Blinded via a disease, had one good eye but lost it sadly. 8/9 now, his loving owner took him home from a volunteer rescue center. The rescue center Dog in Distress, as I have said that works totally on a volunteer basis. How great it is to see. never gave up on Colin or dogs like Colin, Carla the owner, says he is his own character, and as usual a terrier barks a bit, also a great companion, brings her great joy. He manages well, and has gets by with a little help, Carla even brings him to work, and has his own little bed, beside her.   I got this in Dublin today as he was on a little break. 

Rafael Costa, based in midlands Ireland, Custom Motorbike specialist 

Facebook football banter page, annual football match. Between Manchester United Fc Fans V Liverpool Fc Fans, Local to Longford Town. Unlike the real game, where the pool is riding high, the United fans have now won the third annual match. United Fans in Pink Tops made it three in a row, since its inaugural conception. The match held in the Mall Complex Longford Town, the 28th Dec. Finished out 3-2 to United fans, Thanks to Kevin Jones two goals and Stephen Norton one goal, to pools fans David McNally scoring two goals. Deserving winners, but made it hard for themselves not finishing the game off earlier, as Fergie would say Squeaky Bum time near the end, when Pool Fans, got a second wind thanks to McNally's second goal. Was held in good spirits, and monies raised because of the game itself, plus match day bucket collection, after fees were paid, a total is over 650.00Euro so far, collected from all players and spectators, no Sponsorship like previous years. and was raised for a local Cancer Charity all in memory of Jen Groves. Well done to all involved, a good game, fought in great spirit, and monies for a good cause, to the victor the spoils, the Banter Cup to the United fans for another year. The banter went immediately to Roy's Bar Longford, where local popular duo Sugar & Spice gave the entertain, that went well on into the night, it isn't a party if you don't have Sugar & Spice. ​