October 2016

Roscommon businesses shortlisted for Irish Auto Trade Awards

Roscommon businesses shortlisted for Irish Auto Trade Awards

Two Roscommon businesses have been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, taking place in Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Saturday, October 22nd. The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs. Kelly Trucks, Strokestown are nominated for the HCV

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Eugene Murphy calls for prescription charge reduction in Budget 2017

Eugene Murphy calls for prescription charge reduction in Budget 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to cut prescription charges for medical card holders in the upcoming budget. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy pointed out that the previous Fine Gael – Labour Government oversaw a five-fold increase in prescription charges, which has resulted in many people struggling to

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St Faithleachs GAA update October 9th

St Faithleachs GAA update October 9th

Juniors defeated Division 6 Final Result: St Faithleachs 1-14 (17) Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-09 (18). Team ; D.Thompson, J.Irwin, P.Brennan, M.Gill, J.Sweeney, D.Nerney, B.Scally, G.McGrath,M.Cox, J.Hussey, J.Quigley, S.Philips, A.Kenny, C.Gunn, B.Hussey. Subs: M.Fitzpatrick, J.Kelly, A.Brehon, P.Murray,D.Rooney.   U14 Boys Championship D3 Final Result: St Faithleachs 6-14 Castlerea St.Kevins 9-05. Replay fixed for Sat 22nd time

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Applications invited for Roscommon Municipal District Funding Scheme

Applications invited for Roscommon Municipal District Funding Scheme

Roscommon County Council are inviting Community groups in the Roscommon Municipal District area to apply for funding from the Roscommon Municipal District discretionary fund. The funding is available under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding that a group

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“Workers could be due a PAYE rebate” – Michael Fitzmaurice

“Workers could be due a PAYE rebate” – Michael Fitzmaurice

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says workers could be due a PAYE rebate on last year’s contributions as there were 53 weeks in the 2015 “Tax year”. Commenting the possibility of a PAYE Rebate Deputy Fitzmaurice said “This (53 weeks in the Tax year) is something that people may have noticed on their last pay cheque

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Two Connacht titles for Roscommon Handball reps

Two Connacht titles for Roscommon Handball reps

There were wins for the two Roscommon Handball representatives in the Connacht Juvenile ‘B’ 60×30 Handball Finals held in Belcarra, County Mayo yesterday (Saturday). Although he only turned 10 last week Eoghan Carthy dominated the Boys Under 11 singles grade. In his Semi-Final he easily accounted for Mayo’s Oisin Brady before taking on Galway’s fancied

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