Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD that an additional €850,000 has been allocated to the Rural Transport Programme in 2016. The funding comes from savings across Minister Ross’ Department and brings the total allocation for 2016 to over €14.5m, which is an increase …
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Kevin McStay was ratified as Roscommon GAA Senior Football Team Manager at tonight’s County Board Meeting. McStay has been given a two year deal with the option of a third. Liam MacHale has been confirmed as a Selector with another, from within Roscommon, to be appointed. Delegates were also told that the 30 members of …
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Work is progressing well on the re-alignment of two sections of the N61 Road between Boyle and Elphin as our pictures reveal. The sections of the N61 Road in question are from Ratallen to Runnaboll and Treanagry to Knockroe. Work was originally due to begin last November and to be completed by November 9th of …
With just over three weeks to go until opening night, Boyle Musical Society are delighted to announce that tickets for their eagerly anticipated new show, ‘Hairspray’, will go on sale at 12pm on Saturday October 29th. By Brendan McGee, Picture Credit: Benny Morgan Tickets can be booked or purchased from the Boyle Musical Society ticket …
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Local Authorities from Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim and Longford in conjunction with Bord Na Mona and the ESB are joining together to host an expo and seminar in Croke Park on Thursday 3rd November. Entitled Invest4Success this unique approach will bring together successful businesses from across the Upper Shannon Erne region to tell their story and …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Senator Maura Hopkins to clarify the Government’s position on Roscommon Mental Health Services after her comments indicated “a U-Turn” on the issue. In a statement release this morning Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Two weeks ago I broke a story about Mental Health Services in County Roscommon with threatened closures …
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An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation to be known as “National Slow Down Day” tomorrow, Friday October 21st from 7am until 7am on Saturday (October 22nd) The objective of operation “National Slow Down Day” is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that his party’s special Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s puts the spotlight on the necessary supports and services to ensure that every person living with dementia has the best possible quality of care, and above all, quality of life. The Fianna Fail Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s …
The FAI and Roscommon and District Football League are running an FAI Kick Start 2 Coaching Course on Saturday November 5th and Sunday November 6th. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE The course will be held at the Roscommon and District Football League Grounds, Lecarrow and will run from from 10am till 6.30pm on both …
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Paddy Biesty RIP Paddy Beisty, the second last surviving member of Roscommon’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning team of 1944 have been announced. The former Elphin player passed away at Sligo University Hospital yesterday. Paddy is survived by wife Carol, sons T.J. (Hawaii), Jim, Bill & Marty (all Washington), daughters Maureen and Dianne (both L.A.), …
A new report from Castlerea Senator and Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has shown that 44% of County and City Councillors have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their term of Office. The report outlines in detail the challenges facing local authority members and the pressures experienced. Dr. Swanick sent …
Golfer of the Year Hamper The Hamper played last weekend Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th Oct was played in mixed weather conditions. The midday Saturday players got the best of the weekend weather with three of the top 4 coming from midday Saturday. As this was the last GOY competition and with treble points on …
Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the lotto jackpot this week and the numbers drawn were 11, 21, 25, 26. Next week jackpot is €8050. The winners of the lucky dip are Tony McManus, Paul Hoare, Christy Clancy, Linda Fallon, Sean Raftery. 25 Card Drive Resumes 25 Card games (single hand) resumes in …
Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for ambulance services in rural areas to be delivered in a more effective manner as only one in 15 ambulances are reaching patients in rural Ireland within the eight minute target. Deputy Murphy raised the matter through an oral question with Minister for Health …
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St Croans Intermediate Team were beaten by Tulsk in the O Gara Cup Final in a closely fought contest on Saturday evening on a score line of Tulsk 3-11 St Croans 3-09. St Croans Junior Team play Kilbride B next Friday night the 21st October in Kilbride at 8pm in the Quarter Final of the …
