20K Drop Fundraiser Thanks to all our sponsors and the support that was given to our fundraiser last night by ticket sellers and purchasers. Funds raised going to development of facilities – €21,000 raised last night. Well done to all involved our new fence will be delivered and work commences tomorrow on that phase. Thanks […]
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD is to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Simon Harris following reports that almost€8 Million for the proposed Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital has been withdrawn. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “A local consultant is claiming this week that the funding for the unit has been pulled.
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Later this month Roscommon Arts Centre brings two cabaret style shows to the stage from two Roscommon natives who are making names for themselves in their chosen professions! Ballaghaderreen’s Julie Sharkey last graced the arts centre stage in Nomad’s “The Far Off Hills” where she gave a magnificent performance, playing several comedic characters in this
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Farmers in Roscommon are paying above average costs for Diesel, Agricultural Diesel and Kerosene according to the IFA’s most recent fuel price survey, which shows a substantial increase in fuel prices across the country. IFA’s Inputs Project Team Chairman John Coughlan has challenged fuel suppliers to review their existing pricing structure saying that “The 20%
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Jimmy Dolan c/o Department of Education. (Seller: Noel Joyce) who won €1,095 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 28th May. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 4th June will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost
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Elphin B 1-20 Kilglass Gaels B 1-10 The Juniors started their Championship campaign with a 1-20 to 1-10 win away to Kilglass Gaels B. It was a good, open game with excellent scores kicked by both teams. Every Elphin player did well but the “Man of the Match” title must be shared between Joseph Beirne
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A new honours degree programme aimed at preparing insurance professionals for the world of work, and delivered by IT Sligo, is set to transform apprenticeship training in Ireland. Picture Credit: Shane O’Neill Photography The Bachelor of Arts in Insurance Practice is the first professionally validated level 8 programme in Higher Education and has been designed
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €250,000 to establish a new Smart Technology Enterprise Hub in Monksland, which has the potential to create 26 new high end jobs within the next year. Minister Naughten pointed out: ” This project has been developed with a team of dedicated volunteers from the local area,
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins, is reminding families that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be made available again this year, and urged families who are not automatically entitled to make an application before the August deadline. Senator Hopkins commented, “I am acutely aware of the high costs for families of children
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The new €5.5 million Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon Hospital has opened it’s doors today. It is being opened on a phased based over a period of six weeks, as not all of the 19 staff that will work in the unit are in place immediately. The new facility will increase the endoscopy capacity of the
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Buccaneers Youth Awards There was a large turnout in The Bounty for Buccaneers Youths Awards and the winners were:- U-13 Player of the Year ADAM DONOVAN U-14 Player of the Year DIARMUID CAREY U-15 Player of the Year (Blue) KARL COLGAN U-15 Player of the Year (Black) DARRAGH MURRAY U-16 Player of the Year MATHIAS
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Ireland West Airport celebrated the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the Airport with a Gala concert at the Airport Terminal on Friday last, May 27th. 150 invited guests attended a gala dinner followed by a Gala concert, hosted by Mid West Radio, looking back at the last 30 years of the airport.
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Kilglass Gaels Football Hurling Pool 2016 The competition is based on GAA Football /Hurling Championships and there are still a few boxes available if you would like to be in with a chance of winning two prizes each week halftime prize €200 full time prize €400! Entry €10 per week! Special draw on week 10
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Maura Carroll recently retired from the post of Librarian at Castlerea Library. She is pictured receiving a bouquet of flowers from fellow Librarian Helen Naughton to mark her retirement from Castlerea Library. Best wishes to Maura from all her friends and “Book worms”. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography
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Western Gaels Club Weekly Lotto Results Lotto draw dated 28/05/16 Number Drawn: 08-22-27-29. No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Pat & Shane Boland · Nollaig Casey · Colin Towey & Donal Casserly · Eddie O’Connor · David Tobin & Matt Giblin Next Draw Venue: The Sideline Next Draw Date: 04/06/16 Next Jackpot: €4,800 CPR Course
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