Local musician to perform at world woodturning event

Ballintubber musician, Fiona Sirr, will feature at the ‘Meet The Woodturner’ online event which takes place this weekend (27th to 29th).

The event features some of the world’s best woodturners with demonstrations and talks taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Fiona has recorded 12 brand new clips, which will be seen for the first time this weekend. For more, visit meetthewoodturner.com.

raised by the radio station, run by a core management team and army of volunteers, to €3.2 million since it first hit the Irish airwaves 15 years ago.

Co-founder Paul Shepherd said: “We are delighted to have raised €294,706 for The Magic of Christmas initiative. We couldn’t have done it without our loyal listeners who tuned in and generously donated throughout the festive season.

“We would like to thank The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for granting us the license to broadcast festive music across Ireland, and our premier FM sponsors for 2022 - Cadbury, Coca-Cola, and An Post.

“We would also like to thank The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley who kindly donated the studio this year. As always, we are so grateful to all the team and volunteers who help make Christmas FM so magical each year”.

Student support!

Supporters cheer on the Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar hurlers last Friday as they claimed the Connacht Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship with a very impressive 8-15 to 2-10 victory over Colaíste Chroí Mhuire an Spidéal in Carnmore.