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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, TD, has announced that the “An Chistin“, the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea, has been allocated €100,000. The funding for the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea comes from the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone) initiative, which aims to stimulate economic development in rural …
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Ireland West Airport, Knock, has been allocated €400,000 under the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone) Scheme, which will help tourism in the surrounding counties. This funding is for the development of a State of the Art Visitor Discovery Centre to be located within the Ireland West Airport Terminal Building and new regional branding points within …
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A Survey among RoscommonDaily.com reader to find the “Worst Broadband in Roscommon” has shown an astonishing difference of 84.9 Mega Bits Per Second between the slowest and fastest connections. The “Worst Broadband in Roscommon” survey ran for the past seven days and you can find out why we did it here. And the winner is… …
Roscommon LEADER Partnership are to host a series of workshops outlining how community groups and business can benefit from a slice of the €8.8 million funding allocated to County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Liam Reynolds LEADER is a funding initiative open to all! From community and voluntary groups to private individuals and small to medium enterprises, …
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) today announced the BTYSTE Alumni Showcase, a new feature for 2017 which will see previous participants compete for the chance to exhibit their commercial ventures before an audience of up to 50,000 people at the Exhibition on 12th-14th January 2017. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says new reports on broadband provision in Ireland confirm that Roscommon is falling way behind urban centres when it comes to quality high speed broadband. Commenting on yesterday’s report by Switcher.ie (more details here) Eugene Murphy said “It’s simply not acceptable that homes and businesses in Roscommon are only receiving …
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The average speed broadband in Roscommon ranks 24th out of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland according to a new report by Switcher.ie, the independent price comparison website and switching service. The survey, which is based on the average of a minimum 50 speed tests carried out on Switcher.ie between August 1st 2015 …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that today’s report from Switcher.ie on broadband speeds in Ireland underlines what he has been saying on the issue over the past two years. “It is costing investment and jobs that workers and businesses have to move to bigger towns and cities to get a proper broadband signal” added Michael Fitzmaurice. …
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A new Food Hub in Castlerea could provide a big boost to people looking to get into the industry or establish a new business. The project was launched at a special event in Athlone IT last Friday which brought together a large number of existing Food Hubs from throughout the country and the bodies that …
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Ireland West Airport enjoyed a 10% increase in passenger numbers during the summer period with over 360,000 passengers using the airport between June and October. The airport is on track to record the busiest year in the airports 30 year history with annual passenger numbers set to exceed 720,000 for the first time in 2016. …
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Michael Ring TD, Minister for Regional Economic Development launched the Roscommon LEADER funding Programme in Castlerea on Thursday night. The Roscommon Leader programme runs to 2020 and has over €8.8m in funding on offer. Speaking at the event, which took place at the Trinity Arts Centre, the Minister said,” LEADER will fund enterprise development, job …
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Minister Denis Naughten has suggested that offering pre-clearance facilities for freight and cargo companies shipping from Ireland to the USA could provide a big economic boost to Ireland. Pre-clearance facilities are currently enjoyed by air travel passengers and Denis Naughten believes the Port of Foynes, in Limerick, could benefit from the idea which would significantly …
Suggestion by Minister Denis Naughten could provide big economic boost Read More »
Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and took centre stage at the Invest4Success seminar in Croke Park on Thursday evening and a large crowd came to hear from leading businesses in the region. The Invest4Success Seminar attracted many jobseekers looking to return to the region for work. The free expo heard the story of many different organisations …
100s attend Invest4Success Seminar in Croke Park Read More »
Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, will officially launch the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme at 7pm on Thursday, 10th November, in Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Under the Programme, funding of €250 million will be provided nationally with Roscommon successful in securing €8.8 million to support and facilitate the continued development of rural communities …
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The Counties of Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim and Longford are set to showcase the vibrant and growing economy and job opportunities in the region at an event in Croke Park this Thursday. Minister Heather Humphreys to open free event with over 50 stands and mini seminars Leading businesses seek to attract young people back to the …
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