February 2017 - Page 12 of 17

Senator Frank Feighan – PRSI reforms good news for small businesses

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the new PRSI reforms which will benefit small businesses in Roscommon. Commenting on the issue Frank Feighan said “PRSI changes initiated by my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, have reformed the system, making it easier to take a break from making PRSI contributions, without losing your …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD “Shortsighted Forestry Plan will have detrimental effect on small farmers”

Current Affairs

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Michael Fitzmaurice TD said the Government’s policy is “shortsighted” and will have a “detrimental effect” on small farmers. Michael Fitzmaurice TD used a recent example to demonstrate the point. “Late last week it came to my attention that the European Investment Bank was backing a venture with Finland based Venture …

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Roscommon Ladies Football focus turns to Club activity

Gaelic Games, Sport

Following the inter-county action of recent weeks the Roscommon Ladies Football focus turns to Club activity with the commencement of the adult leagues this weekend. Kilbride are defending Division One champions and will hope to repeat the heroics of 2016. The begin their defence with an away tie against Western Gaels. Newly promoted Kilglass Gaels …

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Roscommon and District Football League Masters Oscar Traynor Cup

Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures February 12th

Soccer, Sport

There is just one game in the Roscommon and District Football League this weekend due to TP Brennan Connacht Cup and Shield action. The Herald sponsored Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division Ahascragh United V Ballaghaderreen FC, 2pm. The Tommie Brennan (T P Brennan) Connacht Cup – Round 1 Ballymote Celtic V Brazukas, 2pm. …

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Preview: Buccaneers take on Old Wesley in the Ulster Bank League

Rugby, Sport

Michael Silke looks ahead to Buccaneers clash with Old Wesley in the Ulster Bank League, the Under 20s meeting with Suttonians and all the latest Club News. Buccaneers are home to Old Wesley in the Ulster Bank League Division 1B at Dubarry Park on Saturday next and, due to the Italy v Ireland match, the …

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Elphin GAA Team in All-Ireland action

Club News, Elphin, Local News

Scór Best of luck to our Scór na nÓg Quiz Team of Conor Gunn, Emmet Keane, Luke and Evan Gunn in the All-Ireland Final on Saturday in Belfast. Elphin-Ballinameen update The Minors begin their League campaign away to St Faithleachs on Sunday at 11am. Elphin GAA Membership Fees are now due and players must renew …

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Two Roscommon Clubs bid for All-Ireland Scór Glory

Gaelic Games, Sport

Tomorrow, two Clubs representing Roscommon will bid for honours at the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in the Waterfront Theatre, Belfast. St Dominics will take to the stage representing Roscommon and Connacht in the Leiriu category, which is a light drama competition. Their dramatic piece was written by Zoe Finan, who has represented St Dominics …

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Local Footballers reach Sigerson Cup Semi-Finals

Gaelic Games, Sport

There were mixed fortunes for Roscommon footballer who played in the Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup Quarter-Finals yesterday and today. We look back on how they fared. St Brigids’ Niall McInerney played at corner back for UCD in their 1-18 to 0-8 win over Ulster University, Jordanstown. Strokestown’s Sean Mullooly is also part of the …

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Three changes to Roscommon team for visit of Donegal

Gaelic Games, Sport

Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE The Roscommon team to face Donegal in the Allianz Football League on Sunday has been announced and it shows three changes from the side that started in last Sunday’s defeat to Tyrone. John McManus, Shane Killoran and Fintan Cregg who all impressed when introduced as subs last Sunday have …

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9 Roscommon Properties under the Hammer at next Allsop Auction

News

Eight Lots of Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Thursday, January 23rd. The auction features a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a breakdown of the Roscommon properties on offer. – A lot featuring 2 x two bedroom apartments at …

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Roscommon Hurling Team to face Wicklow announced

Gaelic Games, Sport

The Roscommon Hurling Team to face Wicklow in Sunday’s Allianz League Division 2B opener has been announced. Although missing a number of players through injury, immigration and a focus on football Manager Johnny Kelly has welcomed a number of players back to the fold. These include Four Roads duo Padraig Kelly and Johnny Coyne and …

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Jamie Heaslip calls on public to support Engineers Week

Things to do

Pictured above in Cathal Brugha Barracks at the launch of Engineers Week 2017 are Leinster and Ireland rugby star Jamie Heaslip and young, budding engineer Meaghan Dunne. Picture Credit: Maxwells Photography Many people may not be aware that Jamie is a Medical Mechanical Engineering graduate of DCU. Speaking at the launch he said that the …

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Eugene Murphy – Time for memory of Roscommon Jadotville soldiers to be honoured

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the forgotten soldiers from the Battle of Jadotville to be recognised for their leadership and bravery by the awarding of medals which is long overdue. Deputy Murphy was speaking last week following a presentation in Leinster House by retired Commandant Leo Quinlan on the ‘unfinished business’ of …

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Violet Cooke (née Gibbons) RIP, formerly of Scramogue

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Monday 16th January, in London. Violet Cooke (née Gibbons) RIP, late of Lewisham, London and formerly of Pollymount, Scramogue. Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue on Friday, 10th February, from 6pm with removal at 7:30pm to St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial in adjoining cemetery. May She Rest in …

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Four Roads Ladies Football to host Registration and Presentation night

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

The 2017 football year is back up and running. Registration and Presentation night The club are holding their registration night on Saturday February 25th in Tisrara Community Centre at 8pm – all girls and parents are welcome to attend. There will be a presentation of medals for all U12, U14 and U16 girls on the …

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Month: February 2017