June 2016

Minister Denis Naughten announces €500,000 in Energy Grants for Roscommon

Minister Denis Naughten announces €500,000 in Energy Grants for Roscommon

Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Local News, News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon town Kilteevan

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has announced that a number of projects in Roscommon will share in Government grants worth more than €500,000 under this year’s Better Energy Communities scheme. The funds will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to Drumboylan National School, the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon, Roscommon […]

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Johnstown native Rosa Shine scoops prestigious Fulbright Award

Johnstown native Rosa Shine scoops prestigious Fulbright Award

Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, News

Johnstown native Rosa Shine, a PhD candidate in the Biomechanics Research Centre NUI Galway has been announced as one of 39 Fulbright Awards. Picture Credit: Conor McCabe Since 1957, the Fulbright Awards are given annually by the Irish and U.S. governments and provide Irish students, scholars, and professionals with the opportunity to study, lecture, and

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No decision made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre

No decision made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre

Current Affairs, Health, Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, News

No decision has been made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre from the Mayo/Galway/Roscommon HSE area to the North Leinster HSE area, which includes Westmeath. The news follows a query put forward by Senator Terry Leyden as part of “Commencement matters” in the Seanad yesterday. Senator Leyden sought assurances from the Minister for Health on

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Roscommon 1916/2016 Centenary Programme captured in Verse and Prose

Roscommon 1916/2016 Centenary Programme captured in Verse and Prose

Boyle, Local News, News, Things to do

A fascinating exhibition opened in King House, Boyle yesterday evening which captures the impact of Roscommon’s 1916/2016 Centenary Programme in verse and prose. The project is part of the 1916/2016 Centenary Programme for County Roscommon and was conceived and coordinated by Gerry Boland. Writers who were born in Roscommon or who have a strong connection

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Responsibility for bin charges designated to Minister Denis Naughten

Responsibility for bin charges designated to Minister Denis Naughten

News

Responsibility for the proposes system of Bin charges and related matters has now been designated to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD. The move came following the official sign-off by Cabinet on the name change and remit of Minister Naughten’s Department. On Tuesday Minister Simon Coveney, who had held responsibility

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HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

HSE incompetence could cause pensioners inhumane suffering- Michael Fitzmaurice

Current Affairs, Health, News

“HSE incompetence could lead to inhumane suffering among pensioners who are threatened with leg amputation” says Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for the Roscommon/Galway constituency, has slammed the HSE for their inhumane stance on not funding a vital medical device which could potentially save patients the torment of having their leg amputated. The

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ICSA stands with South Roscommon farmers on Greenway issue

ICSA stands with South Roscommon farmers on Greenway issue

Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock has voiced his concerns over the proposed Greenway route from Athlone through South Roscommon and on to Galway. Speaking following the recent announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross that the issue was back on the agenda, Mr Sherlock said “ICSA stands with farmers wishing to

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Eugene Murphy calls for council to ensure all planning regulations in relation to Sliabh Ban Turbines are adhered to

Eugene Murphy calls for council to ensure all planning regulations in relation to Sliabh Ban Turbines are adhered to

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Strokestown, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on Roscommon County Council to ensure that all planning regulations in relation to the Sliabh Ban wind turbine development have been adhered to as part of the investigations into the recent flash floods in the area. Deputy Murphy raised the issue of the flash floods in

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Ballaghaderreen native returns to Roscommon Arts Centre

Ballaghaderreen native returns to Roscommon Arts Centre

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Things to do

Ballaghaderreen’s Julie Sharkey returns to Roscommon Arts Centre tomorrow night, Thursday June 23rd, with her own one-woman show “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins”. Written and directed by CC Kiely “A Game Called Lucy Finally Wins” is a play within a game show where the stories of Lucy’s (played by Julie) life are revealed entirely

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“Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth” – Senator Frank Feighan

“Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth” – Senator Frank Feighan

Current Affairs, News

Senator Frank Feighan has called for Ireland to have a debate on the matter of rejoining the (British) Commonwealth. Speaking in Seanad Éireann this morning he said “Last weekend, I noted with great interest the celebrations of the 125th birthday of John A. Costello. As Senators will know, he was the leader of Fine Gael,

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