June 2016

Free Butterfly identification workshops on this weekend

Free Butterfly identification workshops on this weekend

Are you interested in taking part in an exciting monitoring scheme which contributes to National and International conservation policy and research? Would you like to become an expert on your local pollinators and how their numbers and communities change from year to year? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then why not come […]

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Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice  TD

Flash Flooding cannot happen again – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter.

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New name for amalgamated Primary Schools in Roscommon town

New name for amalgamated Primary Schools in Roscommon town

Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced that the New Primary School that will be formed in Roscommon Town following the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire NS and the Abbey Boys NS in September 2017 will be called St Coman’s Wood Primary School. The announcement follows consultation with all the stakeholders involved by the Amalgamation Steering

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St Croans GAA News update June 21st

St Croans GAA News update June 21st

St Croans “Reach for the Stars” St Croans GAA Club and Ballintubber Tidy Towns/Heritage proudly presents “Reach for the Stars” the ultimate fundraising variety show. An all singing all dancing extravaganza, showcasing our local talent with 24 Acts from Ballymoe and Ballintubber taking to the floor. Warm up those vocal cords, clear the diary and get ready to cast your vote as “Reach

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Lens factory to begin manufacturing in July – Maura Hopkins

Lens factory to begin manufacturing in July – Maura Hopkins

Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Biotech Europe, formerly known as Moss Vision, will commence the manufacturing of lenses at their Roscommon town facility in July. The news was confirmed to Senator Maura Hopkins following a visit to the facility yesterday (Monday June 20th). Welcoming the news she said “This development is of

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