“On the canvass the cuts made to home help hours is something that is coming up time after time” That’s what Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice says today. “The cuts made to home help hours make no sense whatsoever. In some cases people are being allocated only a half an hour per day and …
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“Changes in the Red Cross Scheme with regard to flood relief are very welcome and it is good news for some small businesses who were told that they didn’t qualify for aid. But after the intervention of myself and others they are now eligible for relief” So says Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “When …
Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by Boyle native Paul Young, won two Awards at the prestigious Kidscreen Awards in Miami last night. The Best New Series and Best Animated Series Awards were for their series “Puffin Rock” which is narrated by Paul’s fellow Boyle native Chris O’Dowd. The series follows the …
“The situation with regard to the GLAS Scheme is totally unacceptable and it is a major issue among small farmers that I am meeting on the doorsteps during this campaign.” That’s according to Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “Letters have been sent out to farmers in this constituency and all over the country …
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Buckley retains his place in the Connacht Rugby team which will face Newport Gwent Dragons tomorrow in the PRO12. Ahead of the trip to Rodney Parade, head coach Pat Lam has made three personnel changes from the starting XV that lined out in the defeat of Scarlets in the last round. AJ MacGinty will make …
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Roscommon town’s Denis Buckley continues in the Connacht side to face Dragons at Rodney Parade in the PRO12 tomorrow. Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made three personnel changes from the starting XV that lined out in the defeat of Scarlets in the last round. AJ MacGinty will make his fifth start in a Connacht …
The next Government must support local job creation and small businesses, according to Independent candidate for the Roscommon Galway Constituency Denis Naughten, who has called for a change in attitude to local businesses which have the potential to drive job creation in both counties Galway and Roscommon. “The fact is that small businesses are not …
The Launch of the 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival will be performed by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, in Roscommon Library tomorrow, Wednesday 10th February, at 7pm. This year’s Festival includes a fringe event entitled “Dare to Dream”, funded by Roscommon Co. Council under the Ireland Community Participation Programme, to commemorate the 1916 …
“The lack of affordable student accommodation is an issue that is coming up time and time again on the doorsteps during the canvass and there is a solution to the problem” that’s the view of Roscommon East Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice this week. “This is an issue that I raised in the past and …
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The cost of Rent in Roscommon has increased by an average of 6% during the past 12 months according to today’s report from property website Daft.ie Overall rent prices have increased by 7.9% since the “trough” or lowest level, compared to a 35% increase in Galway City. The good news, is that despite the increase …
“The NowDoc out of hours service in the North Roscommon area is coming in for severe criticism on the canvass and it is an issue that must be tackled immediately” That’s the view of Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice today. “Many people have brought up the issue of the NowDoc service in the area and it …
There are delays of up to 80 minutes for North Roscommon users of Sligo – Dublin Irish Rail services due to a mechanical fault which occurred on a Train near Edgeworthstown during the 5:45am service this morning. Bus Transfers are in operation between Longford and Mullingar. Customers affected by delays of over 60mins this morning …
The new Government will have to appoint a Minister for Rural Affairs to the Cabinet – that’s the view of Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “Statements from Government parties that the economic recovery is taking hold is not going to wash in many areas of rural Ireland where there is no sign of any …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Patricia Manning, Ballyleague. Seller: Bernie Kilcline who won €1,261 in the Club’s weekly draw. 50/50 draw next week Saturday 13th February will be in Kelly’s, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any time, please contact 087 …
Western Gaels Membership Registration for the 2016 year is now falling die as the teams begin training and their matches over the next couple of weeks. At the recent AGM the fees were agreed for the 2016 and they remain the same as set during 2015: Adult Players (Over 18’s) Ladies and Men: €100 Families: …
