Pride of Place in Athleague
Leyden highlighted Athleague's win in Co-operation Ireland's Pride of Place competition and named nearby runners-up. He also noted the organisation's patrons before making a joking remark about the Queen.
I draw member's attention to the fact that my parish of Athleague, County Roscommon-----
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-----won an award in Co-operation Ireland's Pride of Place competition last Saturday. I am very proud of that. Runners up in the competition included Boyle, Creggs and Lisacul in north west Roscommon. I am from the parish of Athleague and live in the Fuerty-Castlecoote area. Our local councillors are Mr. Ivor Connaughton, who lives in Athleague, and Ms Orla Leyden, who lives in the other half of the parish. We are very proud of our little parish, which won the overall prize in the up to 300 residents category.
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The patrons of Co-operation Ireland are Queen Elizabeth of the UK and the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. God knows the poor queen needs something to cheer her up at the moment.