April 2017

“Naughten needs to deliver concrete plan for Post Office network” – Eugene Murphy TD

“Naughten needs to deliver concrete plan for Post Office network” – Eugene Murphy TD

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten to spell out a concrete plan for the post office network rather than talking in vague terms about potential services and e-transactions. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said that Fianna Fáil believes that many Post Offices at risk of closure, […]

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Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Strokestown, Things to do

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece.

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for “positive action” in wake of ECMI Job Losses

Michael Fitzmaurice calls for “positive action” in wake of ECMI Job Losses

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for “positive action” to be taken by local bodies and politicians following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “We can complain endlessly about how terrible the news is and

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Roscommon and District Football League Results w/e April 23rd

Roscommon and District Football League Results w/e April 23rd

Soccer, Sport

There was action in three divisions of the Roscommon and District Football League and associated Cup competitions over the weekend and the results were as follows: The Herald Premier Division Ballinasloe Town 3-0 Shiven Rovers. Skyvalley Rovers 0-7 Ballymoe FC. St. John’s Athletic 6-1 Ahascragh United. Moore United P-P Castlerea Celtic. Roscommon and District Football

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Andy Freeman RIP, late of Castlerea

Andy Freeman RIP, late of Castlerea

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Saturday 22nd April, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Andy Freeman RIP, late of Cloonbard, Castlerea. Predeceased by his brothers John, Pat and Martin and sisters Imelda and Colette. Andy will be sadly missed by his loving sister Tess, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea

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