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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “‘Farmers cannot be penalised for fires they didn’t light”

“Recent comments from Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Andrew Doyle on the matter, and news yesterday that illegally burnt land must be withdrawn from the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme applications must be clarified as they are causing much confusion and anger in farming circles” – That’s the view of Michael Fitzmaurice TD. …

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Eugene Murphy TD raises issue of local burglaries in the Dáil

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy raised the issue of rural crime with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny with reference to a spate of burglaries in the Tulsk/Roscommon area in the past week. Eugene Murphy raised the matter under Questions on Promised Legislation in the Dáil yesterday when he noted that the programme for Government deals with …

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5 Roscommon Properties sold at May Allsop Auction

News

Two Lots of Roscommon properties sold at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which took places yesterday and today. The auction featured a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a breakdown of the Roscommon properties fared. – A lot featuring four x 4 Bedroom Houses and Development Lands at Pairc Caislean, …

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Locals react to Enda Kenny’s resignation; sides taken in race to find successor

Current Affairs

Local Politicians have paid tribute to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny who announced his decision to step down as Fine Gael leader yesterday. In addition, local Fine Gael representatives have been taking sides in the race to succeed the Mayo man. Both Senator Frank Feighan and Senator Maura Hopkins are backing Leo Varadkar while Senator John …

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Finneran (née Mathers) RIP, late of Boyle

News

Wednesday 17th May, peacefully at University Hospital Sligo, surrounded by her family. Jacqueline “Jackie” Finneran (née Mathers) RIP, late of Ballymore West, Boyle and formerly Newry, Co. Down. Predeceased by her mother Kay. Sadly missed by her husband John, daughter Devin, son Ryan, her father Brian Mathers, sisters Brenda, Karen, and Catrina, brother Brian, sisters-in-law, …

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Eugene Murphy warns homeowners in relation to outstanding NPPR charges

Current Affairs

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that some homeowners may be caught in ‘limbo land’ in relation to outstanding NPPR charges on properties purchased between 2009 and 2011 after probate. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said “I was recently contacted by a constituent who had purchased a property in 2010 …

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Roscommon Hospital Patients to be surveyed

Health

Roscommon Hospital is one of 40 hospitals participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on Hospital care. With an estimated 27,000 patients eligible to participate, approximately 100 of these in the Roscommon area, this will be the largest single survey of the healthcare system to be …

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Roscommon groups invited to apply to Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund

News

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has announced a large increase to the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund. This fund, which has operated since 1997, supports local environmental initiatives by communities, individuals and not-for-profit groups. The Minister has allocated funding of €460,000 to this year’s scheme, an increase of 15% …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for Public Service accountability following LE Aisling debacle

Current Affairs

“Evidence of incompetence in almost every Government Department is growing with every passing day and it would appear that no one is ever held to account for any mistakes that are made and the situation just goes on and on”. That’s the view of Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. Commenting on the news that …

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New IT Sligo Degrees open up new possibilities for Students

Education

Sligo-born actor and writer Pauline McLynn believes IT Sligo’s new Bachelor of Arts honours degree programmes will provide students with new opportunities both in their professional and personal lives. She was speaking at the official launch of three new IT Sligo honours degree programmes which begin this September. The new courses are: Bachelor of Arts …

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Minister Denis Naughten highlights plight of Boyle M.E. sufferer

Current Affairs, Health

Local Minister Denis Naughten joined Christine Fenton from Boyle outside Dáil Eireann to highlight the plight of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) sufferers throughout Ireland. Speaking at the event Christine Fenton said “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis has been classified as a neurological disease by the WHO since 1969. Over the past number of decades the condition of M.E. has …

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Bank of Ireland to host Schools trading event as part of National Enterprise Week

Business, Education

As part of the 16th National Enterprise Week, which runs until May 19th, Bank of Ireland are hosting a special event for local schools this Friday from 10am to 12:30pm in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. The bond trade event, which will feature all 10 Schools in the greater Roscommon Town area, is an alternative and …

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“New rigid criteria is denying young farmers access to CAP payments” – Eugene Murphy

Current Affairs, Farming

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Minister for Agriculture for changing the criteria needed to access direct payments under CAP this year. Explaining the issue Eugene Murphy said that the Minister is now insisting that young farmers must have completed a recognised FETAC level 6 course in agriculture before they …

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Roscommon County Council launch new facility to support entrepreneurship

Business, News

Picture Credit: Gerard O’Loughlin A new facility which provides flexible desk space, super-speed broadband, IP telephony and other support services to entrepreneurs has been launched by Roscommon County Council in their Civic HQ. The facility, known as The Cube, is located at Áras an Chontae, and is the first of its kind to be located …

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Free Blood Pressure Tests in Boots Pharmacies throughout May

Health

Free blood pressure checks are being provided by Boots Ireland pharmacists nationwide to mark May Measurement Month, a global initiative that aims to test 25 million people for high blood pressure. Adults around the country are encouraged to get their blood pressure checked in order to identify and treat this condition as early as possible …

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