Updated: Saturday, 2pm. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following a collision between a Motorbike and a Tractor on the N5 between Strokestown and Scramogue. The incident occurred at approximately 8pm and the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been named locally as Eamonn Mulleady, a …
The HSE has downplay rumours that a large number of Roscommon Mental Health Facilities are set to be closed over the coming weeks. A statement released a short time ago said “The HSE National Director for Mental Health Services commissioned a review of mental health services in Roscommon last year. While this review is still …
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Centra ambassador and top blogger Pippa O’Connor launched Centra’s Live Well initiatives to benefit the Irish Cancer Society Action Breast Cancer programme(ABC). Picture Credit: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland Centra’s campaign aims to promotes healthy living and encourages people to Live Well during Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness month. There is strong evidence that people can …
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On October 27th, IFA President Joe Healy will lead a commemoration in Bantry to honour those who took part in the Farmers’ Rights Campaign. October 7th marked the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Farmers’ Rights Campaign in 1966. Sixteen farmers led by NFA President Richard Deasy embarked on a march from Bantry, County …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy is seeking urgent clarification in relation to the serious threat of closure over a number of psychiatric day centres in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said the impending changes to mental health services in the county will have a devastating effect on clients, their families and communities and is “clearly more …
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Roscommon Arts Centre has enlisted the expertise of professional musicians Alan Kelly and Steph Germia to help establish “R Time” – Roscommon traditional Irish Music Ensemble. Roscommon Arts Centre are looking for 20 young people aged 12 – 19, who are already somewhat experienced traditional musicians and who would be interested in meeting and working …
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There has been no statement from the HSE, Minister for Health or Junior Minister for Mental Health regarding the closure or possible downgrading of a number of Mental Health facilities in Roscommon. At a meeting on Wednesday staff at the Willow Grove Day Centre and the Renbrack Hostel in Boyle were informed that their facilities …
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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, will officially open the Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival and World Predator Boat Fishing Championships at 2:30pm. The events are already under way with the trials for the World Predator Boat Fishing Championships having commenced yesterday, and an opening Mardi Gras’ style family festival parade …
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals, myITdepartment and Castlemine Farm are just some of the successful Roscommon businesses joining other businesses across the Upper Shannon Erne region to showcase this region as a top destination for inward investment by sharing their story in Croke Park at an expo and seminar on Thursday Nov 3rd from 5-8pm. The event is …
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There are just 1 week to go until the great night of music in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services at Jack’s Live Venue, Roscommon town. The fund-raiser takes place next Friday, October 14th, and will feature live music from local band “The Rockin’ Rossies” and with special guest Avril Gilligan …
Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that the Roscommon/Longford Garda division has the second lowest number of Garda reservists in the country and he is hopeful that plans to recruit 300 new reserves annually will have a direct impact on the region. Eugene Murphy raised the issue of the alarmingly low numbers …
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have revealed that four food businesses in County Roscommon received temporary closure orders during September. The Food Safety Authority issued a Closure Order under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 to Big Bites Take Away, Roscommon town. Temporary Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League fixtures are spread across three days and in all Divisions. Friday October 7th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Shiven Rovers V Castlerea Celtic, 8pm Moore United V Ballymoe FC, 8:15pm Saturday October 8th Norios Takeaway RDFL Division One Glen Celtic V Dysart FC, 7:30pm Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division …
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