Analysis of the 2015 slaughter data by the IFA shows that carcase weight and age are the major specifications factors impacting on price returns to farmers and knocking them out of receiving in-spec bonuses under the Quality Payment System (QPS). IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said the IFA has consistently identified the problems with …
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Roscommon’s Ultan Harney, Jack Savage (Kerry), Stephen Cronin (Cork), Andy Foley (Dublin), Mark Sherry (Kildare) and Brian Reape (Mayo) were in Dublin today ahead of the EirGrid GAA Football U21 Leinster, Munster and Connacht finals. The Ulster Final will take place on Wednesday 6th April with the semi-finals down for decision on March 30th. Picture …
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The IFA has met with senior Ulster Bank Executive staff in response to the bank’s sudden announcement that it plans to dispose of loans in its specialist loans arrears unit to undisclosed third parties. Ulster Bank has given customers in debt management 30 days from the date of contact via telephone call, to refinance their …
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IFA Hill Farmers Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has said that progress has been made on the Commonage Management Plans, whereby when planners are doing stocking plans over the next number of months, they will not have to determine the maximum eligible area of commonages. At an IFA Hill Committee meeting in Portlaoise today, which was …
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There were smaller numbers on offer at Roscommon Mart at Tuesday’s Weanling Sale and Wednesday’s Sheep Sale but trade remained steady. Wednesday March 23rd – Weekly Sheep Sale at Roscommon Mart There was a full clearance of Cast Ewes and better numbers of Ewes with lambs were presented for sale. A small number of spring …
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IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said there is a real opportunity now for Ireland to open the live export market to Turkey and he called on the Minister for Agriculture to prioritise the negotiations in agreeing the access arrangements with the Turkish authorities. He said IFA has been working on live exports to Turkey …
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Roscommon County Council is inviting community groups across the county to participate in the 2016 County Roscommon Pride of Place Competition. Pride of Place is an All-Island competition organised by Co-Operation Ireland. The competition celebrates the contribution of community group’s to local society and the creation of civic pride through communities working together. Roscommon community …
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The search for Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan missing from Galway City since Thursday March 10th continues today in Oranmore at 10:30am. Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team, who are coordinating the search are appealing for as much help as possible as they are working with low tides. They have indicated that an average search lasts two …
This Sunday Boyle GAA Club are giving away a five day trip for two to New York for Roscommon’s Connacht Senior Football Championship opener against New York. The Fundraising Draw is aid of the Club’s Under 14 Team who are representing the County at the All-Ireland Feile na nGael Competition this summer. The Draw will …
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Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo Our Easter Bingo takes place on Good Friday night, commencing at 8:30pm. There will be Easter Eggs galore and a Raffle on the night so come along, we’d love to see you there. Fitness Classes Fun Fitness classes commencing next Tuesday 29th March at 8pm. For more information contact Martina …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for more supports to be put in place for Farmers and for a common sense approach to be taken to help alleviate problems facing the industry. In a comprehensive speech in the Dáil he covered all sectors and the following are some excerpts “There are problems in the dairy sector …
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Roscommon County Council have confirmed that two Sections of the N61 Roscommon to Boyle Road will be closed from Monday April 4th to facilitate realignment works. The sections in questions are from Caldragh Cross Roads, Elphin (junction with L1400/L5651) to the junction with the R370, at the 4 Provinces Public House, and from the 4 …
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Seán O’Brien looks ahead to this weekend’s action in the Allianz Hurling League including Roscommon’s meeting with Monaghan on Saturday. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE There’s a break in the action in Division 1 of the Allianz Hurling League this weekend but it will be busy in the other divisions, with finals on the …
A number of 1916 Commemoration events are set to take place in Boyle over the Easter season following many months of hard work by a committee formed last year to connect with family members of the Old IRA (Boyle area) at home and abroad. People were invited to share stories, information and memorabilia in preparation …
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Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin Mc Stay this morning announced the Roscommon Senior Football Panel to face Mayo in the Allianz Football League on Sunday next at 3:30pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE The starting 15 shows one change from that which began against Donegal, with Enda Smith returning in place …
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