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 …
Senator Frank Feighan is highlighting two upcoming information days this week which could provide valuable opportunities for local companies interested in supplying goods and services to the Centre Parcs Longford Forest in Ballymahon. “As part of its commitment to source goods and services locally where possible, Center Parcs is bringing its procurement team across from …
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Senator Frank Feighan has said that every Irish person stands in solidarity with the city of Manchester which has been devastated by a vile act of terrorism. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Targeting a concert attended by young people, many of them teenagers, is plumbing new depths of depravity. …
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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Senator Frank Feighan is highlighting the job opportunities which will be on offer to local companies at an event to be held next week in Ballymahon by one of the main contractors on the Centre Parcs development. “Limerick-based Roadbridge Civil Engineering & Building Contractors is the contractor carrying out the infrastructural work on this €233m …
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 12 Roscommon Schools are among 438 nationwide to have been allocated funding under the Summer Works Scheme. Overall €47 million is being allocated nationally to the Scheme and this phase is aimed at upgrades to mechanical, sanitation and roofs in school buildings. These …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a €2m investment programme which will see a major infrastructural upgrade to improve water quality in the North Roscommon area. “These major works planned on the Grangemore Water Supply Scheme, which supplies water to residents living in areas such as The Plains of Boyle, Croghan and Ballinameen, will improve water …
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The Minister of State for Tourism, Patrick O’Donovan has announced that Four Festivals in Roscommon are to receive funding under the Fáilte Ireland 2017 Festivals and Events Programme. The Boyle Arts Festival has been allocated €3,000; the O’Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival in Keadue has been allocated €2,500; the Percy French International Festival in …
Senator Frank Feighan is welcoming a sod-turning event to mark the start of construction on the extension of the Lough Mask Water Supply Scheme to Ballinlough and Williamstown. “This project involves a €10 million investment by Irish Water. Both the Ballinlough and Williamstown water supplies are on the EPA’s Remedial Action List while the Ballinlough …
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A number of local politicians have moved to reassure the public about the future of local Health Care Centres throughout North Roscommon. There were fears for the future of a number of Health Care Centres earlier this week following a story broadcast on local Radio which said that services being provided in existing health centres …
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Senator Frank Feighan has received a categorical assurance from the HSE that Elphin Health Centre will not close. There were fears for the future of the Elphin Health Centre earlier this week following a story broadcast on local Radio which said that services being provided in existing health centres in North Roscommon would be reviewed …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval for refurbishment and conversion works at Coláiste Chiaráin, the new secondary school in Summerhill, which will see the amalgamation of St. Aloysius College and St. Joseph’s College. “I am delighted this funding has been sanctioned by the School Building Unit at the Department of Education. This allocation will …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a funding allocation of €1.35m by Housing Minister Simon Coveney to Roscommon County Council to purchase 9 houses in Roscommon Town. Announcing the news Frank Feighan said “Minister Coveney has given the council the funding go-ahead to acquire four two bedroom houses and five four bedroom houses at Greenfields on …
Senator Frank Feighan has formally announced his intention to seek a Fine Gael nomination to contest the next General Election. The confirmation comes following a newspaper interview last week where he indicated his intention to return to the Dáil. In a statement released earlier Frank Feighan said “In my work as a Senator since my …
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Senator Frank Feighan has paid tribute to the huge goodwill of the local community in Ballaghaderreen as the first group of refugees is set to arrive at the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) in the town on Tuesday next, March 7th. “Huge work has been carried out already by the relevant agencies and the …
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