April 2017

Eugene Murphy TD – Rural dwellers left in broadband limbo land

Eugene Murphy TD – Rural dwellers left in broadband limbo land

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said that the National Broadband Plan has descended into a state of farcical chaos as hundreds of thousands of rural dwellers are to be left in limbo following Minister Naughten’s latest move to remove communities from the plan. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said “Hundreds of thousands of […]

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Over 7,400 Roscommon properties to benefit from extended eir Fibre Broadband Plan

Over 7,400 Roscommon properties to benefit from extended eir Fibre Broadband Plan

Over 7,400 Homes and businesses in rural Roscommon are to benefit from eir Fibre Broadband by the end of 2018 following an agreement between eir and the Government. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD announced details of a new investment by eir which will see 300,000 premises across Ireland have

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Politicians disappointed at temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen

Politicians disappointed at temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen

Local Politicians have expressed their disappointment at the temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen due to staffing issues. Service users at St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre will be facilitated at other nearby facilities during the closure. The Centre was previously closed in September 2013 for similar reasons. Commenting on

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Strokestown Golf Club host Ladies Inter-Club Competition

Strokestown Golf Club host Ladies Inter-Club Competition

Strokestown Golf Club hosted the Ladies Inter-club competition on Sunday last, April 2nd. The event was a huge success with 56 ladies playing in glorious sunshine. After the Golf the ladies retreated to the Clubhouse for food and the presentation of prizes. Strokestown Golf Club Lady Captain, Helena King thanked all the ladies who supported

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Did you know that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month?

Did you know that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month?

In support of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, BowelScreen – The National Bowel Screening Programme is highlighting that just 40 per cent of the eligible population are taking part in the free bowel screening programme, despite early detection providing the best chance of survival. Professor Diarmuid O’Donoghue, Clinical Director of BowelScreen, said: “The low numbers of

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