Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that the provision of a single wind turbine to the local community in the Sliabh Bán area of Strokestown could provide free electricity for residents. Eugene Murphy said that he raised this issue with Coillte officials this week as he urged the consideration of a single wind turbine under …
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Wednesday 8th March, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Brendan’s Community Care Unit, Ballinasloe. Thomas Lynch RIP, late of Carntleva, Four Roads. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, son Thomas, daughter-in-law Pauline, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at his home in Carntleva on …
This weekend the Roscommon and District Football League teams are in local League and Cup action and Connacht Cup and Shield action. Friday 10th March The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC V Skyvalley Rovers, 8pm. Saturday 11th March Norio’s Takeaway RDFL Division One Cloonfad United V CP Ajax, 7:30pm. Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Strokestown …
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The Roscommon Hurling team to play Derry in Sunday’s Allianz League Division 2B game at Owenbeg has been announced. An injury crisis has resulted in just 24 players making the journey to Derry and the panel is as follows: 1. Jerry Fallon 2. Michael Beirne 3. David Loughnane 4. Alan Moore 5. Shane Curley 6. …
“The EPA report on the quality of our private drinking water this week shows once again that Government must act now on the proper funding of Group Water Schemes and those who operate private wells.” That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Commenting on the contents of the report Michael Fitzmaurice TD said …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for a firm commitment that no child with special education needs will lose resource teaching hours as a result of the changes under the new allocation model for Resource Teaching Hours. Eugene Murphy made the call during his party’s motion on Assessments for Special Education Needs which came …
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Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has launched a series of measures to tackle food waste in Ireland including the establishment of Ireland’s first ever Action Group on Food Waste in the Retail Sector chaired by Eamonn Quinn. Launching the National Forum on Food Waste hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency this …
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IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has said the Association will oppose excessive regulations being imposed on farmers, such as an NCT for Tractors, that ignore existing obligations or add extra bureaucracy. Thomas Cooney said, “All farmers support improving safety. However, it is important when addressing this issue that existing measures are not duplicated. For example, …
Football U14 Football Training continues on Tuesday evenings, 7pm-8pm, in Lisnamult. Full attendance please. Mouthguard must be worn and gloves are advisable. All players must be registered. Our Senior Footballers play Kilmore in Kilmore on Sunday next at 2pm in the O’Rourke cup, come along and show your support. Camogie Camogie for U8/U10/U12 girls takes place indoors in the …
Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee are delighted to introduce “The Eliminator” An Action packed, fun, multi-inflatable, activity event. “The Eliminator” includes fun and challenging games such as snake pit, human football, wipe out, bungee run, slippery sailing , gladiator jousting and many more. The eliminator had been described as “An Electrify knock-em-out team challenge where …
Picture Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy Amanda Byram and David Gillick, members of the Vhi Support Team recently announced that the 2017 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is now open for entries! Celebrating 35 years, this year’s event will see over 35,000 women walk, jog or run through Dublin city on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th June 2017. To …
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The Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2017 were recently launched at an event in the Enterprise Ireland Headquarters in Dublin. The competition, now in its sixth year, recognises and rewards Irish startups for their success in business across 13 categories including digital, food and drink, retail and fintech, health & healthcare and technology. Open to …
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Calling all Roscommon writers: You are invited to celebrate National Poetry Day at lunchtime, in Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Roscommon libraries. National Poetry Day takes place on Thursday 27th April and events will be held in the three libraries at 1.30pm that day. Light refreshments provided, and all are welcome. The theme this year is “movement, …
Sharon Mannion is a worrisome child. She worries about the end of the world; about giant meteorites hurtling from the sky and destroying everything in their path, starting with Roscommon, where she is from. She worries about failing to live up to the expectations of her ex-showband father and of her Midwest FM radio-loving mother. …
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Wednesday 8th March, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Frances Gilbane RIP, late of Shanballybawn, Cootehall, and formerly Mealwood, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary Daly (Shanballybawn), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon …
