President praises local efforts

The President, Mrs Robinson, praised the local community council in Easky, Co Sligo, when she opened Easky House as a tourist…

The President, Mrs Robinson, praised the local community council in Easky, Co Sligo, when she opened Easky House as a tourist information centre and headquarters of the Irish Surfing Association.

She said that unless a community itself wanted to do things, they would not happen. The council had shown drive, commitment and achievements over the last five years.

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