Roscommon Arts Centre have got the perfect show to get your bank holiday weekend off to a cracking start…Jerry Fish is back in town on Friday June 2nd at 8pm and you do not want to miss him! Jerry Fish is a highly charismatic performer who refuses to allow audiences have anything but a good …
Picture Credit: Nugent Sound, Light and MC Services A spokesperson for Roscommon Solstice Choir has said that being invited to perform at a Memorial Service for Ciarán Smith, the Winch-man on Rescue 116 who was tragically lost off Blacksod Bay on March 14th, was an honour and privilege. The Memorial Service took place on Saturday …
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An announcement by Comreg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of Ireland’s communications sector, means that faster 4G speeds and wireless internet services will soon be available in Roscommon. In a statement released earlier Comreg says that five licences have been awarded to use the 3.6 GHz broadcasting band. In simple terms it means …
New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the government must take urgent action to tackle exorbitant insurance costs for businesses, families and motor insurance customers as the situation is now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Eugene Murphy was commenting following his party’s private members’ business motion on the insurance …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to take responsibility for the continued delay in payments under the GLAS scheme. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Farmers are totally frustrated and angry” adding that Minister Creed has “fallen down badly in his responsibility.” “Minister Creed has completely taken his …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on …
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Retired Postman. Saturday 20th May, peacefully, in his 93rd year at Sligo University Hospital. James “Jimmy” Nash RIP, late of Clogherbeg, Elphin. Brother of the late Mary Gordon. Sadly missed by his loving nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin, on Monday from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for local Fine Gael representatives to clarify rumours regarding a possible re-opening of the A&E unit at Roscommon Hospital. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “There is speculation in political circles over the past couple of days that various promises are being made in the election campaign to become …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for more marketing of national monuments such as Boyle Abbey as he believes such facilities offer a wealth of historical, educational and cultural opportunities. Eugene Murphy who is Fianna Fáil’s spokesman for the Office of Public Works was responding to a recent figures released through the Freedom of …
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Picture Credit: Gerard O’Loughlin Bank of Ireland has today announced that the Big Blue Chariot challenge is partnering with the historical Táin March from Friday May 19th to Monday June 5th, raising much needed funds for The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The unique challenge sees Bank of Ireland staff and members of the local …
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The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed her support for Leo Varadkar in the race to succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach of the country. In a statement released last night Maura Hopkins said “I know him (Varadkar) to be a very hard working; focused, honest individual who I believe is the best …
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The Convent of Mercy Secondary School Roscommon town won the “Best Musical Number” accolade at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for their performance of “Be Our Guest”. The students saw off St. Aidan’s Community School from Tallaght and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to take the title. Now in its fourth year, the Awards …
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The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that €14,000 has been awarded to Roscommon County Council for enhancements to the Playground in Castlerea Demense. Roscommon is one of 22 Local Authorities to benefit from the scheme, which had a total value of €250,000. Making the announcement Minister Zappone said …
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