July 2016 - Roscommon Daily

Operation Slow Down burglaries in Ballaghaderreen elphin assault in Boyle Missing Frenchpark garda rural crime assault in Carrick-on-Shannon Michael Fitzmaurice Ballygar National Slow Down Day ballymoe crash near Ballymoe boyle Text Alert Lisacul Roscommon town Roscommon Joint Policing Committee Gardai

Runnamoat residents charged over alleged assault in Carrick-on-Shannon

A 24-year-old man and 26-year-old woman, both with addresses in Runnamoat, Ballinaheglish were charged last night at a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in relation to an alleged assault in Carrick-on-Shannon on July 17th. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when the injured party was in an altercation with a …

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Roscommon GAA Results week ending July 31st

Gaelic Games, Sport

It was a quieter week on the Roscommon GAA scene although there were games at Club and Inter-County level in Football and Hurling. Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship Roscommon 3-9 Meath 2-25 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Play-off Replay Padraig Pearses 3-21 Tremane 1-13 Warm n’Cosy Homes Junior A Football Championship Castlerea St Kevins …

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Road Safety Campaign launched for Holiday weekend

News

An Garda Síochána in partnership with The Road Safety Authority (RSA) recently launched their August Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign. The Campaign focuses on the issue of driver fatigue as it is estimated that driver fatigue could play a role in up to 1 in 5 fatal road collisions in Ireland. Between 2011 and 2015, …

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Dance the weekend away at the Loughglynn Music Festival

Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, Things to do

The Loughglynn Music Festival, featuring the Queen of the Woodlands Competition, takes place this August Bank Holiday Weekend in Loughglynn Community Centre. The event gets underway on Saturday at 9pm with the Queen of the Woodlands Competition. 10 contestants will take to the stage to be interviewed by Gerry Glennon of Mid West Radio with …

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Dr Keith Swanick “Console charity fiasco should not deter people from giving”

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick is urging people not to let the recent crisis at Console discourage them from giving to other worthy causes. Senator Swanick commented, “Irish people have long been cited as some of the most generous in the world but it is inevitable that a …

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Local families suffering due to HSE inefficiencies says Michael Fitzmaurice

Current Affairs, Health, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has criticised the HSE and associated Minister following two recent incidents which are causing distress to people in the Roscommon and East Galway area. In a statement released today the Independent TD said “I want to raise the serious matter of the case of a constituent of mine who has spent 14 …

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Exciting line-up for Food Fair at Strokestown Agricultural Show

News, Strokestown, Things to do

An exciting line-up of Chefs has been announced for “Flavours from the Heart of Ireland” – the new food and drinks fair which will form part of Strokestown Agricultural Show. Picture Credit:strokestownpark.ie Strokestown Agricultural Show will be held in the grounds of Strokestown Park House on September 10th and 11th and the following Chefs will …

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Eugene Murphy advises homeowners of free range of insulation solutions

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fail Deputy Eugene Murphy has advised homeowners throughout the region that they may be eligible for the Midland Warmer Homes Scheme which can provide a range of insulation solutions free of charge. The Warmer Homes Scheme which is run in conjunction with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) scheme is available to people …

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Approval given “in principal” for Social Housing in Monksland

Current Affairs, Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, News

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that over €1.6 million is to be spent on the construction of 10 housing units in Monksland. “The Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, has confirmed to me this afternoon this project is being given approval in principal. Senator Hopkins stated that “we know there is a demand for housing in …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls on Bord na Mona bosses to take pay cuts

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Bord na Mona bosses to take a pay cut in order to help protect jobs in Roscommon and East Galway. The Independent TD said “With regard to the planned industrial relations problems among drivers in Bord na Mona, the vast majority of these workers have been employed for many …

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Extend the Bank Holiday weekend at Roscommon Races

Other sports, Sport, Things to do

Favourite backers didn’t have it all their own way at the Roscommon Races two-day meeting in July, but with a full National National Card next Tuesday, August 2nd, racegoers will be hoping to make a few quid back. The first race is set to get under way at the earlier time of 5:40pm. Due to …

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Ballinameen Ladies Gaelic update July 28th

News

Ballinameen Ladies annual 8k walk / 10k run The event takes place on Sunday the 7th of August at 1pm. A shorter route will be in place for underage runners. The run starts and finishes in Ballinameen. There will be prizes for the winners. Refreshments and a raffle will take place in the evening. All …

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Four Roads Ladies Gaelic update July 28th

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

Four Roads Gaelic 4 Girls Team visit Croke Park Pride of place this week goes to the Gaelic 4 Girls panel who travelled to Croke Park on Monday last to compete in a blitz. They headed off on the Club Rossie Bus early and we will have more pictures and reports from the day later …

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Kilglass Gaels GAA News update July 28th

Club News, Kilglass Rooskey, Local News

Kilglass Gaels Sports/Funday Takes place in Kilglass Gaels GAA Grounds on August Bank Holiday Monday. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the fun. Fixtures Thursday 28th: U-12 C’ship: Kilglass Gaels v Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult at 7:30p.m. Mon 1st Aug: Ladies Intermediate C’ship: Kilglass Gaels v St. Ciarans in Kilglass at 8p.m. Club …

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St Dominics GAA News update July 28th

Club News, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News

St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Fiona Farrell, c/o Dept. of Education, who won €1,151 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 23rd July. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 30th July will be held in the Golf Club at our Golf Classic Presentation night. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks …

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Month: July 2016