Month: January 2017

BT Young Scientist

Roscommon well represented at BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Education

Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photograph 20 projects from Roscommon Post Primary Schools are among the 550 nationwide which have featured at the 2017 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition over recent days. The 20 local BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition projects come from 46 students of four local Schools: CBS Roscommon, Scoil …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Kilmore

Aughrim Kilmore, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Thursday January 12th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital after a short illness. In her 83rd year. Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Ardgallagher, Kilmore. Bernadette is survived by her husband of 55 year John, their children Cathal, Kieran, Peter, Brian, Paul, Breda (Curtin) and Mary (Healy). Sisters Mary Fitzmaurice, Dublin, Una Fannon, Ballyshannon, Sr Nora …

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Youth Work Ireland Youth Services Phoenix Centre

Alternative providers being assessed for local Youth Services

Current Affairs, Education, News

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed that replacement youth services will be established in the county by the end of this month. The news comes following the withdrawal of funding to Youth Work Ireland, which operated Youth services in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon town and Ballygar. The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board and …

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Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Roscommon artists encouraged to take part in Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Things to do

The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Childrens Art Competition has begun. Last year students from across Co. Roscommon entered the event in their numbers, which is now in its 63rd year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. Pictured above, viewing two of …

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Bus Eireann Expressway Athlone-Westport Michael Fitzmaurice

Local TDs call for Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service to be protected

Current Affairs

Two local TDs have called on the Minister for Transport to ensure that the Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service are saved, adding that they are “vital” for rural Ireland. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says “Bus Eireann’s financial position has worsened considerably since Minister Ross took office. However it seems that the …

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Eugene Murphy Knowledge Transfer GLAS payments Rathcroghan Ballaghaderreen maternity leave 4th Western Brigade Roscommon Mental Health service commercial rates Youth Work Ireland Mount Dillon

Murphy calls for Minister Zappone to intervene over withdrawal of Youth Work Ireland funding

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children …

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Abbeyfield Hotel Roscommon News Ballaghaderreen Welcome Wall

“Questions remain to be answered” on EPOC at former Abbeyfield Hotel says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Current Affairs

Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Kevin Mannerings RIP, formerly of Taughmaconnell

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

Sunday January 1st, peacefully, in Germany. Kevin Mannerings RIP, Germany and formerly of Lugboy, Taughmaconnell. Kevin is survived by his wife Elfie, daughters Bettina and Christiana, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends. Funeral Service in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell tomorrow (Saturday, January 14th) at 10.30am. Burial in the local cemetery. …

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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be held in Kiltoom

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, News, Things to do

The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships and the All-Nations equivalents will take place on the June Bank Holiday at the grounds and lands of St Brigids GAA Club, Kiltoom. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships are set to provide a big a tourism boost to the area, with over 200 competitors …

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Castlemine Farms food entrepreneurs

Local food entrepreneurs can benefit from GMIT project

Business, Education

Local food entrepreneurs have received a further boost, following the unveiling of the Castlerea Food Hub last November, with the recent announcement of a new GMIT project. GMIT has been awarded EU funding for a unique project called “Creating Entrepreneurs in Food (CEF)’, which aims to build food innovation and entrepreneurship-focused rural communities and economies …

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