Month: July 2016

Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

Eugene Murphy “Older people not feeling benefits of the economic recovery”

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has said older people, particularly those reliant on the state pension, have yet to feel the benefits of the economic recovery, with many struggling to make ends meet. Deputy Murphy explained, “There is a perception that older people have not been impacted by the recession and were insulated …

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Michael Fitzmaurice re-iterates calls for funding of Rehab Unit

Current Affairs, Health, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated his call for funding to be allocated to the Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital as soon as possible. The Independent TD commented “It is my information that the €7.8 million earmarked for this project may not be made available until 2020 and that situation is totally unacceptable. Anything can happen …

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Babies and Parents can Boogie on Down to Roscommon Arts Centre!

Things to do

Roscommon Arts Centre in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, are hosting their second event in the concert series specifically designed for babies and their loved ones on Saturday 13th August. Participants will get to experience lots of different types of music together, performed by outstanding musicians in a safe, secure and child-friendly environment. …

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Ignite Creative Pod

“Great opportunities for people in Creative Sector” – Maura Hopkins

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector …

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Further details of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Fundraising Concert announced

Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Things to do

A major fund-raising night in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will be held at Jack’s Live Venue, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday October 14th. The Rockin’ Rossies and special guest Avril Gilligan will perform on the night, followed by an 80s’ and 90s’ Disco with Seamus Duke. A launch night …

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA News update July 26th

Club News, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Western Gaels Lotto Congratulations to Cathriona Kerrane who was the lucky jackpot winner in last Saturday night’s lotto draw for a prize of €5,400. Numbers Drawn: 2-9-24-29. Best of luck with your winnings Cathriona. Next Draw is in Scott’s on 30th July. The Jackpot is now €3,000. Western Gaels Summer Camp Our multi activity sports …

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Denis Naughten: “Fisheries monitoring Castleplunkett turlough”

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Tulsk Castleplunkett Kilmurray

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that officials from Inland Fisheries Ireland have supervised the removal of dead fish from the turlough in Castleplunkett, following local concerns over water contamination. This follows the news that the fish were discovered at the site of the turlough after waters receded. “I have been in contact with my officials …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for practical action on flooding issues

Athleague Fuerty, Current Affairs, Local News, News, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for practical action to be taken now to avoid another winter of flooding throughout the region. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The call comes following the recent publication of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management report and meetings regarding on-going flooding issues in Roscommon. Incidentally, the comments …

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