Month: May 2017

Frank Feighan N61 Centre Parcs

Senator Frank Feighan encourages local contractors to attend Centre Parcs event

Business

Senator Frank Feighan is highlighting the job opportunities which will be on offer to local companies at an event to be held next week in Ballymahon by one of the main contractors on the Centre Parcs development. “Limerick-based Roadbridge Civil Engineering & Building Contractors is the contractor carrying out the infrastructural work on this €233m …

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Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division title to be decided

Soccer, Sport

The Herald Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division culminates this Sunday with two games deciding the destination of the title. Castlerea Celtic, who are on 45 points, take on third place Ballinasloe Town, who are on 42 points. Second place Ballymoe FC (on 43 Points) take on fourth place Moore United. There are also …

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Eugene Murphy TD questions Irish Water over potential job losses in Roscommon

News

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on Irish Water to clarify whether there will be a number of job losses in Roscommon Town following the move by the organisation to take in charge the administration of 9,183 business customer accounts in County Roscommon. The change will see responsibility for account administration for existing …

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All Ireland Sheep Shearing Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter to open All-Ireland Sheep Shearing in Kiltoom

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

Headline act Nathan Carter will perform the official opening of the Kepak All Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017, organisers have confirmed. The weekend-long event will be officially opened by the country music star before he takes to the stage in the festival marquee on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Ballinasloe

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Thursday 11th May, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness bravely borne, with dignity and courage. Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Kilbegly, Ballinasloe and formerly of “Beechwood”, Garbally, Ballinasloe. Michelle will be sadly missed by her loving husband Enda and children Adam, Lauren and Emily, parents Sean …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy.

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Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family. Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy. Dearly beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Anne O’Toole (Knocklyon), Cyril, Martina (Edinburgh), Joseph and John, son-in-law Conor, daughter-in-law Rachel, step-mother Mary, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand …

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“No magic solutions to tackle Ballaghaderreen job losses”- Eugene Murphy TD

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy noted that an open and frank discussion had taken place between Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’ Connor and Oireachtas members at a special meeting on Wednesday to address the fallout from the job losses at the ECMI cigar factory in Ballaghaderreen. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary …

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Maura Hopkins Ballaghaderreen

Senator Maura Hopkins – “no quick fix” to Ballaghaderreen unemployment issues

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Commenting at meeting between Oireachtas Members and civic leaders in Ballaghaderren Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that there is “no quick fix to the issues Ballaghaderreen is facing”. Yesterday’s meeting, which was facilitated by Maura Hopkins, included a number of Oireachtas representatives, members from both the Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and the Ballaghaderreen Town …

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N61

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for further funding following N61 investment

Current Affairs

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed yesterday’s news regarding the provision of funding for the N61 but added that it’s only “a drop in the ocean” compared to what’s needed locally. Commenting earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “I welcome the announcement from Minister Shane Ross and Transport Infrastructure Ireland that the investment is to be provided …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Ciss Hunt (née Monaghan) RIP, late of Four-Mile-House

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Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, in the devoted care of the doctors and staff at Roscommon University Hospital; in her 101st year. Ciss Hunt (née Monaghan) RIP, late of Castletanna, Four-Mile-House. Predeceased by her son John (1989) and husband Michael (1991). Ciss will never be forgotten by her daughter Marian, son-in-law John (Hanly), daughter-in-law Mary (Hunt), …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary Dunne RIP, late of Lisacul

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Thursday 11th May, peacefully, at her home. Mary Dunne RIP, late of Lisadaly, Lisacul. Predeceased by her husband Christopher. Deeply regretted by her son Sean and daughters Bridie and Annie, her sister Annie Gara (Lisacul), nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home this evening (Thursday) from 7pm until 10pm. House private at …

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