Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he hopes the campaign to introduce a much fairer Fair Deal Scheme for small farmers and small business people will continue and be implemented in this year’s Budget. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The Fair Deal Scheme as it stands is unfair on small farmers in particular. People who …
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The Roscommon 40×20 Singles Handball Championship Finals take place this weekend and the pairings are as follows: Friday January 27th Venue: St Comans, 7pm: Ladies Intermediate Singles: Lauren O’Riordan (St. Coman’s) v Fiona Tully (St. Coman’s). Ladies Junior B Singles: Aoife McDonagh (St. Coman’s) v Laura Mannion (St. Brigid’s). Saturday Jan 28th Venue: Lisacul, 7pm: …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that €20m in additional funding is to be made available for apprenticeships and traineeships. “This funding will ensure that 13 new apprenticeship schemes are delivered by the end of this year with another 120 apprenticeships and traineeship schemes to come on stream by 2020,” stated Minister Naughten. The Government’s …
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Senator Frank Feighan has called for a wider debate on the merits of Ireland competing in the Commonwealth Games. Commenting on the issue Frank Feighan said “When you look at athletes such as Michael Conlon and Paddy Barnes successfully representing Ireland at the Olympics and Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games, I believe it is …
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January 19th, peacefully in her 94th, year, at the Graan Abbey Nursing Home, Enniskillen. Molly Sharkey (née Judge) RIP, late of Kinorla Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh and formerly of Cloonfad, Tibohine, Castlerea. Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick John. Molly is survived by her loving son John, sister Sheila, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral will arrive …
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January 25th, peacefully at The Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Canon Gerald Donnelly RIP, retired parish priest of Ballygar, Co. Galway and formerly of Kiltoom. Predeceased by his parents, brother Eamonn, and sisters Meta and Marie. Sadly missed by his loving nephews Brendan and Vincent, nieces Martina, Geraldine, Ursula and Bertha, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, Bishops Kevin …
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The head of the Valuation Services for Ireland, Declan Lavelle will attend an important meeting in relation to commercial rates tonight, Thursday January 26th January at 7p.m. at The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. All commercial rate payers who are concerned about the recent revaluations that they have received are encouraged to attend this meeting and …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Taoiseach to give a commitment that the vital upgrading of the N4 and N5 will be included in the capital programme for 2017. Eugene Murphy made the call during Questions to the Taoiseach during Tuesday’s sitting of the Dáil. The Fianna Fáil TD said that there …
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Senator Maura Hopkins is to seek an appeal of the decision by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to cease funding counselling services in Cuan Aire Family Life Centre, Castlerea. Commenting on the issue Maura Hopkins said “I have expressed my concern to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone regarding the withdrawal …
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Direct from the USA, the No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute right across America The Man in Black comes to Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday 11 February at 8pm sharp. Featuring Terry Lee Goffee and his band, The Man in Black is one show you won’t want to miss. Terry sings like Johnny, looks like Johnny …
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Wednesday 25th January Martina O’Brien RIP (née O’Connor), Kerlagh, Kilglass and formerly of Corglass, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Donal, mother Julie-Ann, sisters and brothers John (Drumshambo), Joseph (Ballinaglera), Mary Goodman (Newry, Co. Down), Noel (Mornington, Co. Meath), Carmel Cuffe (Ballintubber), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours …
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Tuesday 24th January, suddenly, at his residence. Tommy Martin RIP, late of Monaboy, Strokestown. Beloved son of Lil and the late Thomas and loving brother of Helena, Una, Michael and Anne. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother and family, brothers-in-law, sister-in- law, nephews, nieces uncles, aunts-in-law, relatives, great neighbours and many friends. …
The Minor Board held it’s AGM on Thursday 19th last and the following Officers were elected; Chairperson – Brian Mullin, Vice-Chairperson – Alan Garvey, Secretary – Marian Kelly, Vice Secretary – Maria Mockler Revins, Treasurer – Bernie Moran, Coaching Officer – Alan Garvey, Secondary School’s Liaison Officer – James Duignan, Children’s Officer – Caroline Smyth …
