Day: 25 April 2017

Western Development Commission

Local politicians blast Government following Western Development Commission revelations

Current Affairs

It has emerged that the Chairman of the Western Development Commission Paddy McGuinness wrote to Minister Michael Ring ask not to consider him for re-appointed to the body as he believes that it does not have the support at national level. In a letter to the Acting CEO of the Commission, which was distributed to …

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Community groups encouraged to apply for funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme

News

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys recently announced the latest phase of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding forms part of the the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and a total of €20 million nationally will be approved for projects. Last year Roscommon projects received funding …

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Terry Leyden

Senator Terry Leyden awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe

Current Affairs

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has been awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Senator Terry Leyden was presented with a Diploma and an Assembly medal by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. Pedro Agramunt at a reception held in his honour yesterday. The Castlecoote …

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Roscommon Lamb Festival

The Roscommon Lamb Festival begins tomorrow – here are the highlights

Things to do

The 10th Annual Roscommon Lamb Festival will be officially opened tomorrow at 11:30am by the President of the IFA Joe Healy. As usual the Roscommon Lamb Festival has something for everyone to do over six days and multiple locations. From Designer Crafts to Sheep Dog Trials and everything in between there is a packed programme …

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St Brigids GAA

A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

Club News, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News

Handball Congratulations to our very own Phillip O’Connor & Paul Kelly on their win in the All-Ireland Over 35 B 40×20 Handball Final. Great job lads. Adult Football League Division 1: St Brigids 0-14, Strokestown 2-20. Strokestown had a comprehensive victory over St. Brigid’s on Saturday night last in Kiltoom, following a master class of …

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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

Farming, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017, which take place in Kiltoom on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, will be officially launched this Sunday, 30th April. The launch will be held at 7pm in The Square, Roscommon Town at 7pm as part of the Lamb Festival. Details of the exciting programme will …

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No Local Authority Houses built in Roscommon last year; Michael Fitzmaurice calls on Department to improve system

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to improve their systems in order to make it easier for Local Authorities to build much needed housing. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The paltry figures for the building of Local Authority houses around the country are shocking …

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