The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has teamed up with young photographer and music video director, Christian Tierney to launch an exciting new competition for secondary schools today themed The Story of Your Stuff. Students are invited to choose an everyday object such as a pen, mobile phone or a water bottle and use a visual …
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Over 2,580 people are waiting on a consultant appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 2,140 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. The outpatient figure has dropped slightly since December while the Inpatient/Day Procedures rose from 2,007 in the same period. A …
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Carrick RFC Minis (6 yrs to 11yrs – Boys & Girls) host Buccaneers RFC On Saturday, February 4th, Carrick Mini Rugby hosted their final home blitz against Buccaneers RFC. Our thanks to the U8’s and U 9’s coaches who coordinated the blitz and to the parents of the U8’s, U9’s players who supported the event …
Kilbride does Strictly There are three more Strictly fundraisers at the weekend. First up on Friday is Laura Casey’s “Mr & Mrs Competition” in Frank’s Bar. On Saturday Sean and Alan host “Stetsons and Stilettos” in the Tulsk Inn. On Sunday Laura McCormack’s 5km Fun Run/walk leaves from the Community Centre at 12.30pm. Your continued …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates, Susan Coyle, Bredagh, Kiltoom. Seller: Claypipe, who won €1,063 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 4th February. 50/50 draw next week on Saturday 11th February will be in Claypipe, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at …
Boyle GAA Lotto Noel Daly and Kenny Graham were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodd’s Bar. The house prize was won by Margaret Mulligan. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,600 for the next draw on Saturday February 18th which will be held in Whistler’s …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated his thoughts that under-performing managers in the HSE will have to be replaced as part of the solution to the waiting list crisis. Commenting on the issue of waiting lists, which was raised in last night’s edition of Prime Time on RTE 1 Michael Fitzmaurice said that “the HSE is …
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Picture Credit: Shalom Center Frenchpark native Fr. Padraig Devine has been nominated for the prestigious Tipperary Peace Prize for his work in restoring peace to tribal lands in eastern Africa. As Missionary Priest Fr. Devine built up 25 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. In 2009 he founded the Shalom …
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Gardaí from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested two men in their 40’s in connection with alleged investment fraud offences and money laundering offences involving up to €5m. The arrests relate to allegations that over 200 people across Europe were deceived into buying the same plots of land and forestry in Roscommon …
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Thursday 19th January, in Birmingham. Margaret Cronin (née Rowely) RIP, late of Birmingham and formerly Mockmoyne, Boyle. Sadly missed by her husband Sam, relatives and friends in England and Boyle. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, tomorrow (Wednesday), February 8th, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, arriving 7pm. Mass of …
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Carrick Golf Club Spring League This year’s Spring League round one 2Man Scramble saw an improvement on the same format last year, 47 points won last years scramble it took 49 this year, Leo Mulvey’s “packed” team won on the back 9 with 49 points, paired with Pat Conlon they pipped Seamus Sweeney & James …
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An open evening on accounting programmes offered by GMIT will take place in the Galway (Dublin Road) campus this Thursday, February 9th, from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Information will be available on all GMIT’s offerings including technician, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes available in the Galway and Mayo campuses. Hosted by the School of Business, the …
The Revenue Commissioners need to undertake a public awareness campaign to ensure that all those who qualify for the Home Carer Tax Credit are actually aware of it, according to the Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. “A recent survey from taxback.com indicated that almost two thirds of people in Ireland are unaware of …
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Registration Night St Brigid’s 2017 registration takes place on Friday 10th February from 7pm – 9pm. Registration is €60 for u18’s, €80 for adult players and €50 for adult members. It is essential that all players are registered in order to participate in training and in club games. For families who register on this night, …
St Brigids GAA selected for Gaelic 4 Teens initiative Read More »
Next Saturday February 11th, at 11 am there will be a tidy up and a safety check of equipment and resources at O’Rourke Park, we would ask as many club members who are available to come out and assist with this important exercise. Castlerea St Kevins Membership Fees are now due and can be paid …
