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“Supercrop1” wins National Award for local company

Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Machine of the Year” at the National Ploughing Championships. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process of hay and silage by combining three processes. It was formally launched at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday …

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Plenty of things to do in Roscommon for Culture Night

Culture Night 2016 takes place tomorrow, Friday September 16th, and there are lots of things to do in Roscommon with something to suit everyone. Music Spells Rum & Black Club, Ballaghaderreen is the venue for a West African traditional drumming workshop with Slí na Croí – Malinké Music of Upper Guinea, West Africa, from 8.30 …

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Job losses at Berendsen in Roscommon Town

Updated: Thursday September 15th at 5pm Berendsen have confirmed plans to close their Distribution Centre in Roscommon Town as it has become “unsustainable”. Reports of the possible closure first emerged late last night (Wednesday). In a statement release earlier the company said that the closure is subject to a 30-day consultation process which will begin …

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Places available at Roscommon Further Education Centre

The Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult, Roscommon town have announced that a limited number of places remain on some of their courses including Woodcraft, Hair and Beauty, Digital Media. The Centre is part of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board provides education and training opportunities for adults in the community who wish to take …

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Michael Fitzmaurice “dismayed and very disappointed” over CFRAM Plans

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he has been left “dismayed and very disappointed” over the lack of development in the Draft Flood Management Plans. The Independent TD said “I attended the CFRAM public consultations in both Roscommon Town and Athleague on Wednesday and I have to say that I was dismayed and very disappointed as what …

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Fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and local Palliative Care launched

The launch of a special fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services took place at P Kelly’s Bar, Roscommon town, last night. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox The launch was performed by Roscommon Rose of Tralee Aisling McNeill, and in attendance were representatives from Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Roscommon Palliative Care Services, “The Rockin’ …

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Lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town criticised

Independent Councillor Domnick Connolly has criticised the lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town. Councillor Connolly said “I have received a number of complaints from women with small children about a lack of baby changing facilities at some of the major stores in Roscommon Town. I have also learned that there are no baby …

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Local events to promote draft Flood Risk Management Plan

The Office of Public Works are hosting a number of local events to promote the consultation of the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans (Draft FRMPs) for County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office On Tuesday next, September 6th, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon will showcase the plans for Cortober, as well as Carrick …

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Moone Boy Mammy, Deirdre O’Kane visits Roscommon Arts Centre

Now that the summer is slowly slipping away and we are facing into autumn, dark evenings and back to school, you might just need something to put that smile back on your face. Well, Roscommon Arts Centre has just the thing…why not get the gang together, give yourself a good old night out and have …

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Last Evening Meeting of the Season at Roscommon Races

Seven meetings down, two to go! Next Monday, August 29th, sees the penultimate race meeting of the season at Roscommon Races with a mixed card of flat and national hunt racing. The first race is scheduled for 5pm. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photography Punters enjoyed glorious sunshine at the last meeting where racegoers were out …

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Launch of fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services

The launch of the special live music fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will take place in P Kelly’s Bar, Castle Street, Roscommon on Thursday next September 1st at 9pm. The launch will be performed by Roscommon Rose Aisling McNeill and representatives of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative …

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