Kildare mum pens children’s book inspired by her childhood GAA adventures with her grandparents
Naas native Eleanor Merriman banishes lockdown blues by delving into the literary world
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Inspiration comes in many forms, but Naas native Eleanor Merriman has drawn on her own cherished memories of attending GAA matches with her grandparents for her first book.
Now living in Shanahoe, Co Laois, the mum of five put her time to good use during lockdown.
“Every year I would see somebody on the Late Late Show talking about how they wrote a book. I thought, if they can do it, I can do it,” she said.
Laois Offaly company raises thousands of euro for Portarlington natural amenity project
Portarlington firm also backs Stillbirth charity
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Community conscious Portarlinton firm Polar Ice has stumped up for local and national causes recently.
The Laois Offaly dry ice producer has raised more funds for a popular local amenity in the town. As part of our corporate social responsibility, Polar Ice made a commitment to donate €15,000 to the upgrading of the Derryounce Lakes and Trails; a beautiful amenity right on our doorstep in Portarlington, and one that so many people have come to treasure this past year. To date, we have given €10,000 and we would like to acknowledge the remarkable team of volunteers who have worked so hard to maintain and protect this magical place. The recent vandalism was very disappointing to see, but the actions of a thoughtless few will not overshadow all the tremendous good we ve seen, said the company in a Facebook post.