Day: 10 April 2017

Roscommon Death Notices

John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

Monday April 10th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family. John William Gacquin RIP, late of Kilderney, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his son Oliver and son-in-law Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ellen, son William, daughter Maureen McEvoy (Trim), daughters-in-law Carmel and Roseleen, grand-children Colm Suzanna and Raymond, niece and nephews, relatives, …

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Roscommon Ladies Football

Roscommon Ladies Football Round-up: Minors maintain winning streak

It was a mixed weekend for the Roscommon Ladies Football teams with the Minors continuing their impressive form, the Under 14 team suffering a defeat and the Under 16s finalising their preparations. On Saturday last Connolly Park, Collooney, County Sligo was the venue for Round 2 of the Connacht U14 and Minor Championships. Connacht Minor …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley

Sunday 9th April, peacefully, surrounded by her family; in the loving care of the staff of St Coman’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital. Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and mother of the late Henry and Josepha. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters …

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travel writing

Roscommon Students encouraged to enter Young Travel Writers Competition

A writing competition aimed at discovering Ireland’s best young travel writers has been announced by the organiser’s of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing, which is set to take place in the heritage town of Lismore in county Waterford this June. Young Roscommon writers are now invited to write an 800-word short story about their …

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Roscommon County Council Election Results Roscommon Local Election R368 Environmental Partnership Fund Roscommon Municipal District Speed Limit Boyle Municipal District Roscommon County Council Maura Hopkins Town and Village Renewal Scheme Roscommon Visual Artists pollinator Athlone Municipal District National Poetry Day

Applications invited for Athlone Municipal District Funding Scheme

Athlone Municipal District is inviting applications from applicants within the Municipal District Area who wish to avail of funding. The funding is available to groups in the Athlone Municipal District area under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding …

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Roscommon Galway Election Results Enda Kenny ECMI Group Water Schemes Orkambi Tax Relief on Health Insurance Citizens Assembly Vacant Property Scheme Valuation Services Action Plan for Rural Development CLÁR Funding Michael Fitzmaurice Denis Naughten Leaving Cert Roscommon Mental Health Insurance Premiums diesel prices PAYE rebate budget Affordable Childcare Scheme Athlone Boundary Joan Burke Finian McGrath

Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts HSE for hiring more Managers that Doctors and Nurses

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has blasted the HSE as being “out of control” after figures released over the weekend revealed that they had hired more Managers that Doctors and Nurses over the past two years. The figures in question showed that there are now 1,789 more managers in the organisation than there was two years ago …

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Eugene Murphy Knowledge Transfer GLAS payments Rathcroghan Ballaghaderreen maternity leave 4th Western Brigade Roscommon Mental Health service commercial rates Youth Work Ireland Mount Dillon

Eugene Murphy TD – Extension of maternity leave needed to help parents of premature babies

Present legislation and policy does not take into account the huge unforeseen pressure and turmoil families face when caring for a premature baby. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who was speaking in the Dáil last week during the Private Members Business on the extension of maternity leave and benefit. The Fianna …

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Athleague Camogie

Athleague Camogie Club to elect Chairperson and Development Officer

Important Club Meeting The club is holding a meeting at 8pm, Good Friday, April 14th, in Athleague Community Centre. The meeting is being held to elect a Chairperson and Development Officer for the club. All club members and parents are required to attend as important issues such as coaching of underage teams will be discussed. …

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