Headstrong have released a statement confirming that the temporary closure of Jigsaw Roscommon is due to an inability to fill the key position of Clinical Coordinator, rather than a reduction or withdrawal of funding for the service – which many locals felt was the reason when reports initially surfaced on Wednesday night. Independent Candidate for …
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Pictured above are (L-R): Bryan Barry, Acting General Secretary; Jer Bergin, IFA National Chairman; Tom Tynan, Cabinet of EU Commissioner Phil Hogan; Pierre Bascou, Head of Direct Payments DG Agri; Gerry Gunning, IFA Rural Development Executive; and, Liam MacHale, IFA Director of European Affairs. IFA this week met with the EU Commission in Brussels to …
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Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Shane Curran says the Government is being disingenuous when it claims that the proposed Roscommon boundary change and proposed changes in other counties are the result of an independent recommendation. “The Boundary Commission, which is independent, is being informed by Fine Gael and Labour’s long term planning framework.” …
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Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice has said that “It has come to my attention that the Jigsaw Roscommon, which has been providing a free counselling service to young people in the 15-25 age-group is to close at the end of this month.” “The service had been an excellent development for Roscommon because it …
The value of the racing industry in Roscommon as well as the west and midlands region was highlighted at the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Future Focus Racecourse Roadshow held in the Abbey Hotel last night. The managers of Ballinrobe, Galway, Kilbeggan, Roscommon and Sligo Racecourses spoke to the gathered politicians, trainers, industry representatives and the …
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Roscommon Galway election candidate Denis Naughten has called for the extension of medical cards to all those diagnosed with cancer, regardless of age. “While I welcome the step previously taken by Minister Varadkar to give all children diagnosed with cancer a medical card, the fact is that cancer does not discriminate by age. Everyone diagnosed …
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IFA Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley has encouraged farmers to participate in the Athlone Flooding Rally this Saturday, February 20th, at 12pm. Tom Turley said that the rally, which is being supported by IFA, will involve both urban and rural dwellers who have been affected by the floods in many parts of the country over …
Fine Gael’s claims of a recovery have been rubbished by Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Cllr. Eugene Murphy who added that it “had by-passed Roscommon.” “There are few signs of a recovery in Roscommon and rural Galway as boarded up businesses and ghost towns remain a common sight across the two counties. Cllr. …
Enda’s recovery has by-passed Roscommon – Murphy Read More »
Denis Naughten has called on the Minister for Health and the Saolta Hospital Group to expand the services currently available at Roscommon Hospital to cater for more patients who need to see a doctor urgently. “Things have gone so bad in many of the major A&E departments that patients, particularly older people, are postponing getting …
Roscommon Hospital Urgent Care Centre must treat more patients – Naughten Read More »
Rural Schools are at the heart of every small community and must be protected and valued – that’s according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “The fabric of many communities is based on the local school. In our small schools our children get much more than an education, they get a pride of …
St Dominics 50/50 draw The Club congratulates George Brennan, Lecarrow who won €1,130 in the St Dominics weekly 50/50 draw. The next draw is on Saturday 20th February and will be in The Claypipe, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any time, please …
Connacht Rugby have confirmed Jack Carty has returned to Ireland following splenectomy surgery in Dubai last week. The Kiltoom native will continue to rest under the observation of the medical team before commencing his rehab programme. In related news, The squad has no new injuries worries since the bonus point win over Newport Gwent Dragons …
Consultation needed to ensure staff concerns are addressed Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Shane Curran has called for a more inclusive approach to ensure that services at Roscommon Hospital are expanded. He wants to see certain services transferred from University Hospital Galway to Roscommon as a matter of urgency. Mr. Curran commented, “Roscommon …
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Roscommon was well represented at the 2016 EirGrid GAA Football Under 21 All-Ireland Championship was officially launched earlier today in Croke Park. Tyrone, the defending champions, were represented by Frank Burns while Jimmy Feehan was in attendance to represent Tipperary, the beaten All-Ireland finalists and Munster champions. The 2015 Leinster and Connacht champions Dublin and …
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The lack of discussion on agriculture or the flooding crisis by Party Leaders on TV Debates is “astounding” according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “We have heard over four hours of debate on national television from all our party political leaders yet there has been absolutely no debate whatsoever on agriculture or …
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