May 2016

Farmers reminded to make Basic Payment Scheme application by Monday

Farmers reminded to make Basic Payment Scheme application by Monday

IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has reminded farmers that the deadline for the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme application is next Monday, 16th May and he urged farmers to ensure that their applications are in on time. The Department of Agriculture has informed IFA that extended opening hours will operate at the Department’s Portlaoise office to

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Roscommon groups encouraged to get on board for National Heritage Week

Roscommon groups encouraged to get on board for National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week, Ireland’s annual celebration of built, natural and cultural heritage, will take place from 20th to 28th August. This year Roscommon County Council is inviting you to explore 100 Years of Heritage and take a journey back through one hundred years of Ireland, discovering the lives of those who came before us. In this

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Michael Fitzmaurice releases details of contribution to programme for Government

Michael Fitzmaurice releases details of contribution to programme for Government

Michael Fitzmaurice TD released a statement this morning outlining a range of measures which he has helped secure in the programmes for Government. The very comprehensive set of proposals cover social housing, health, broadband, education, infrastructure, agriculture, personal finances and much more. Among the local items contained in the document are: – A commitment that

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Silver Medals for Roscommon Swimmers at All-Ireland Finals

Silver Medals for Roscommon Swimmers at All-Ireland Finals

A team from the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon town won two Silver Medals at yesterday’s All-Ireland Secondary Schools Swimming Finals in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. The team of Jenni Kilduff, Rebecca Carroll, Keela Farnon and Roisin Campbell took honours in the 100m Freestyle Relay and 100m Individual Medley Relay Event. Jenni Kilduff also took

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