Month: May 2017

All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

All-Ireland Sheep Shearing – “Rain or shine: will ewe be there?”

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 take place at St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, this weekend from June 2nd – 4th with a large number of events taking place under cover ensuring a great day is guaranteed for all the family – regardless of the weather. Over 200 shearers are now …

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Feasibility report on N5 Accident Blackspot set to be submitted

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that Roscommon County Council are due to submit a feasibility report to the TII within the coming weeks in relation to an accident blackspot east of Tulsk following his continued efforts to highlight the need for upgrading works on the N5. Eugene Murphy recently raised the …

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Denis Naughten Ireland West Airport Knock

Naughten – New status for Ireland West Airport Knock could boost West Roscommon

Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed Cabinet has approved plans to designate Ireland West Airport Knock as a Strategic Development Zone. The proposal to make an order for the Ireland West Airport Knock Strategic Development Zone was agreed at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting yesterday (Tuesday). This designation will facilitate the fast tracking of planning for …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Evelyn Bruen (née Dolan) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Wednesday 31st May, peacefully, in wonderful care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Evelyn Bruen (née Dolan) RIP, late of Goff Street, Roscommon town. Beloved wife of the late Joe and mother of the late David. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Des and Gerry, daughters-in-law Evelyn and Ann, her 8 …

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Roscommon Hospital appoints the 1st Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Plastic Surgery post in Ireland

Amanda O’Halloran from Roscommon Hospital has recently been appointed as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Plastic Surgery, the first RANP post in Plastic Surgery in Ireland. Amanda completed her general nursing training in St. James Hospital and began working in Roscommon Hospital in 2005. Amanda has had a keen interest in clinical care and …

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Bookworms – Roscommon’s Children’s Literary Festival is back!

The Bookworms Children’s Literary Festival is back and this year it is jam-packed with fun events for children who love to read, write, draw and escape into the magical world of books! The festival takes place in a number of locations throughout Roscommon town and county from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th of June. This …

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Roscommon Solstice Choir

Roscommon Solstice Choir to headline Strokestown Fundraising Concert

The award-winning Roscommon Solstice Choir are set to perform their latest fundraising concert Sunday June 18th. On this occasion all proceeds go to the Strokestown Parish Fund. Special Guests on the night will be the Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra as well as Local Artists Eleanor Hanley and Ryan Owens. Formed in February 2013 as part of …

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Tisrara

€36,000 allocated to Tisrara Community Centre

The Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring TD has announced that Tisrara Community Centre is one of a number of projects nationwide to receive funding under the Targeted Community Infrastructure Needs measure of the CLÁR programme. €36,000 has been allocated to Tisrara Community Centre to facilitate the refurbishment of the kitchen and …

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Marie Keating Foundation

Roscommon Further Education Centre students raise funds for Marie Keating Foundation

Earlier this month students of the Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult held a special Pamper Day and raised much needed funds for the Marie Keating Foundation. The public were invited to avail of special treats such as facial, nail file and polish, hairdressing etc as well as tea and home-baked goodies. A total of €360 …

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