April 2017 - Page 12 of 15 - Roscommon Daily

Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts proposals to scrap Tax Relief on Health Insurance

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted a proposal by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare which would see Tax Relief on Health Insurance scrapped. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice said that it “beggars belief and it will lead to an average increase of €600 on every existing health insurance policy. Given the […]

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Roscommon Ladies Football Results and Fixtures update

Gaelic Games, Sport

The Roscommon Ladies Football focus returns to club action this weekend with action from adult down to Under 12 level. Ahead of that, on Saturday, there’s action in the Connacht Championships. At Connolly Park, Collooney the Under 14s take on Sligo at 12pm and that’s followed by the meeting of the Minor Teams at 1:30pm.

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Fun Run in aid of Croi this Sunday Elphin

Elphin, Local News, Other sports, Sport

A 6km Fun Run, Walk or “Waddle” takes place in Elphin this Sunday, April 9th, in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation. The event will commence at 2pm with registration in An Bothar Rua from 1:30pm. The entry fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. For more information on Croi

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms €90,000 allocation for Ballymurray flood works

Current Affairs

Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Roscommon County Council has been allocated an additional €90,0000 for flood relief works at Ballymurray. Welcoming the news Minister Denis Naughten said “The funding for minor flood mitigation at Ballymurray, Roscommon will see works carried out to pipe flood waters away and clean a drain which runs into

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Connacht Rugby ring changes for trip to Edinburgh

Rugby, Sport

Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has announced his side for tomorrow’s clash away to Edinburgh and it shows seven changes from the side beaten in Zebre last weekend. Ireland internationals Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran Marmion among the players to be drafted into the starting XV. O’Halloran is set to make

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Jack Caulfield RIP, late of Ballinagare

Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday April 4th, peacefully, at Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Castlerea. Jack Caulfield RIP, late of Ballinagare. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen. Deeply mourned by his loving son John, daughter Eleanor, brother J.T. (UK), sister Bridie Morahan (UK), grandchildren Rebecca, Jack and Lilly-Anna, daughter-in-law Joanne, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Jack

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Frank Dunne and Alexandra Macklin Dunne RIP

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Friday 31st March, following a tragic accident. Frank Dunne and Alexandra Macklin Dunne RIP. Late of Munich, Germany and formerly of Newcastle-under-Lyme, England and, Malahide, Dublin and Roscommon. Frank is predeceased by his father Donie, Alex is predeceased by her mother Julia. They will be very sadly missed by Frank’s parents Jassie and Sean McNeela

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Four Roads Ladies Football update April 6th

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

Junior Team Training continues on Saturday at 6pm. Under 12 Team training continues on Thursday at 7pm at the pitch. The girls travelled to Padraig Pearses on Sunday evening last to play the first round of the league competition. It was an enjoyable game with great play and skills shown by the girls. They are

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Dolores Flynn retires from Roscommon VEC & Galway Roscommon ETB

News

A retirement function was recently held for Dolores Flynn in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon to mark her distinguished career with Roscommon VEC and Galway Roscommon ETB. A large number of past and present colleagues attended the function and a number of presentations were made. Dolores Flynn commenced her public service career just directly out of her

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Change to Boyle Golf Club “lucky strike” competition

Boyle, Club News, Local News, Other sports, Sport

Results Last Sunday’s singles Stableford was won by Jim Mooney (10) with 38pts, in second was Padraig O’Connell (16) with 37pts, the gross prize went to Terry Canning, and in third was Pat Brogan (19) also with 37pts. The winter 9 hole competitions have came to a conclusion as of the last week of March.

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD early pay restoration will impact Local Authority services

Current Affairs

“A disgraceful stunt being pulled by the Government” is what Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called the decision to force County Councils to find the cost of early pay restoration within their own funds this year. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice says he believes it is certain to lead to severe cuts in many local

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2 Roscommon properties sold at Allsop’s April Auction

News

Two Roscommon properties went under the virtual hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which took place today – Wednesday, April 5th. The auction featured a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a round-up of how the Roscommon properties fared. A vacant a mid terrace retail unit at Carrick Retail

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Minister Denis Naughten announces major energy efficiency upgrade scheme

Current Affairs

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten has today announced a new multi-annual scheme to provide financial support to people who want to upgrade their homes to an ‘A’ rating on the Building Energy Rating (BER) scale. The allocation of €5 million to the scheme this year will fund major energy efficiency

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St Croans GAA update April 5th

Ballintubber Ballymoe, Club News, Local News

St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to Patsy McCahill who was last week’s 50/50 winner winning €212. Fixtures Our Senior team are in action on this Sunday 9th April in the next round of the O’Rourke Cup against Tulsk at 2pm in Enfield. Please support. Condolences St Croans GAA Club extend our deepest sympathies to

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Boyle GAA Nursery Programme proves to be a great success

Boyle, Club News, Local News

Boyle GAA Lotto David Kelly and Jonathon and Tish Murtagh were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Mattimoe’s. The house prize was won by Sylvia Tighe. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,300 for the next draw on Saturday April 8th which will be held in

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