August 2016

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Priorities wrong when it comes to rural renewal”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Priorities wrong when it comes to rural renewal”

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says that the Government are “putting the cart before the horse” when it comes to rural renewal. The Independent TD said “Spending money on the village and town renewal scheme that was announced earlier this week is very welcome but we are putting the cart before the horse and our priorities […]

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Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge takes place on Sunday

Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge takes place on Sunday

Details have been confirmed for the 4th Annual Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge, which takes place this Sunday August 14th. Building on the success of previous years, the Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge is again being hosted by St Barrys GAA club, and will suit the serious and the leisure cyclist. There are three distances on offer: 100KM, 50KM

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Grammy-nominated group to perform at Roscommon Arts Centre

Grammy-nominated group to perform at Roscommon Arts Centre

Grammy-nominated, Irish-American group “Cherish the Ladies” will perform for one night only at Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday 25th August at 8pm. The group formed in New York in 1985 to celebrate the rise of women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene and since then they have toured the world, played the

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Roscommon allocated €380,000 for the revitalisation of towns and villages

Roscommon allocated €380,000 for the revitalisation of towns and villages

There has been mixed reaction to the news that Roscommon County Council has been allocated €380,000 towards the revitalisation of eight towns and villages. The scheme, which was formally launched by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys this morning aims to improve the living and working environment in rural

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“Services for people with Disabilities should be prioritised” – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

“Services for people with Disabilities should be prioritised” – Michael Fitzmaurice TD

“Services for people with severe physical and learning disabilities, who are some of the most vulnerable in our society, should be prioritised and it is not happening.” That’s the view of Roscommon Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice was commenting in the wake of news that over 3,500 people with disabilities under the age of 18

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Roscommon Ladies Gaelic update August 9th

Roscommon Ladies Gaelic update August 9th

The Roscommon Ladies Gaelic update for August 9th includes results from the Minor Championship sponsored by Kepak, Athleague and a look ahead to this week’s fixtures. Roscommon Ladies Gaelic Minor Championship sponsored by Kepak, Athleague Division 1 Group A St.Ciarans 6-05(23) Clann na nGael 11-18(51) St.Faithleachs 2-08(14) St.Dominics 8-11(35) Group B Boyle 9-16(43) Shannon Gaels

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