IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has welcomed clarification on the TAMS Sheep Fencing Scheme, which will allow the acceptance of most of the farmers who had received rejection letters over the past number of weeks. It has been clarified that farmers must show proof that a minimum of either 40 ewes or store lambs …
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Roscommon Farmers are reminded that they will have an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous wastes from their farms at a special EPA Hazardous Farm Waste Collection event tomorrow, Saturday November 19th. Like many businesses, some hazardous farm waste is generated through the normal running of a farm, from engine oils & filters to the …
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Entries are now open for the Roscommon Arts Centre Contemporary Photography Award. The Award is a legacy project following on from the highly successful exhibition by world renowned British photographer Martin Parr at Roscommon Arts Centre in earlier this year. The aim of the award is to provide a photographer with the opportunity to produce …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to step up to the mark in terms of mental health funding. Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday evening during a debate on Mental Health during Private Members Business, Eugene Murphy said he wanted to ‘go off script and speak from the heart’ …
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“Smadynium” recorded a first win for his new Roscommon owners and trainer John Joe “Shark” Hanlon at Fairyhouse yesterday, winning the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase. Picture Credit: Fairyhouse Racecourse Smadynium was ridden by Rachel Blackmore and won by 12 lengths at a price of 10/1, much to the delight owners The Chancers Syndicate which …
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Roscommon LEADER Partnership are to host a series of workshops outlining how community groups and business can benefit from a slice of the €8.8 million funding allocated to County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Liam Reynolds LEADER is a funding initiative open to all! From community and voluntary groups to private individuals and small to medium enterprises, …
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 91 Roscommon Schools are to receive a Minor Works Grant for the 2016/2017 school year. Each grant is worth €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The 91 Roscommon Schools are set to receive the funding …
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Portiuncula Hospital has announced that their Emergency Department is extremely busy this morning with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, the Management of Portiuncula Hospital regrets that patients are experiencing significant delays in being transferred from the Emergency Department to a bed …
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Cadbury has revealed details of their 2016 ‘Cadvent Convoy’, which will see Cadbury Christmas trucks packed with festive surprises and events visit one Roscommon town next month. Each day throughout December, the Cadvent Convoy trucks will arrive at a different location and this year, the Irish public can cast their votes on where the trucks …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every avenue must be explored to ease the Hospital Tolley crisis, adding that it is “Very worrying that Consultants are calling the HSE dysfunctional” on the issue”. The Independent TD said “The disastrous situation at A & E units around the country is getting worse despite all the plans that …
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St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Angela Butler, c/o Dept. of Education. (Seller: Noel Joyce) who won €1,068 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 12th November. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 19th November will be in Murrays, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that it is “worrying” that at least 17 senior Garda posts have been left unfilled since last June and he has called on Minister Frances Fitzgerald and the Government to make the appointments “as soon as possible”. Reacting to comments from the Minister stating that the responsibility for these appointments will …
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The Ballinameen Ladies Gaelic Football Club AGM will take place this Friday November 18th at 8.30pm in Ballinameen Community Centre. All parents and members are asked to attend. All new members welcome.
Lough Key Forest Park is one of the locations to feature in the latest instalment of UTV Ireland Series “Along Home Shores” which sees broadcaster Bobby Kerr travelling along the west coast of Ireland, to discover what the beautiful coastline and breath-taking inland waterways have to offer. Image Credit: UTV Ireland Along Home Shores is …
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Condolences The Club extends its sympathy to the Rock Family, Elphin and Longford town, on the passing of Tom. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Juniors bow out Our depleted Junior B Championship team suffered a 2-9 to 3-10 defeat to Roscommon Gaels in the County Semi-Final. Thank you to the players, the joint …
