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Updated at 6pm. The deceased has been named as 37 year old Carrickmacross native Patrick McCaffrey. A man was killed overnight following a landslide on Kilronan Mountain, on the Roscommon-Sligo Border near Ballyfarnan. It is believed the man and his colleague were working on the site of a Wind Farm in the Derrysallagh area of …
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Peacefully on Thursday December 8th in the tender care of the staff of Roscommon Hospital Hospice and surrounded by his devoted family. Seán Hanly RIP, Lisroyne, Strokestown and formerly Bridgecartron, Ballyfarnon. Predeceased by parents Mark and Bridget Hanly. Seán is survived by his loving wife Áine, sons Mark, Seán and Donal, daughters Assumpta, Áine and …
The possibility of closer ties between Roscommon County Council and their Leitrim counterparts has been proposed following a meeting of the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District Councillors. At their last monthly meeting Councillors discussed matters relating to bordering areas which come under the remit of both municipal districts. The areas include Cortober/Carrick-on-Shannon, Rooskey, Battlebridge, and the road …
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James Guihen from Arigna has been chosen as one of 76 graduates from throughout the country selected to take part in the ESB’s Graduate Development Programme. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography. The three year programme will see the Arigna man and his fellow graduates from the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading …
Culture Night 2016 takes place tomorrow, Friday September 16th, and there are lots of things to do in Roscommon with something to suit everyone. Music Spells Rum & Black Club, Ballaghaderreen is the venue for a West African traditional drumming workshop with Slí na Croí – Malinké Music of Upper Guinea, West Africa, from 8.30 …
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Community groups in Arigna, Ballyfarnon and Keadue are being encouraged to apply to the Wind Farm Community Fund. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association The fund is available to community and voluntary organisations for projects which are based with in a given distance of that particular wind farm. The particular Wind Farms in this instance …
National Heritage Week takes place from August 20th to 28th and there is lots of things to do in Roscommon during this time including Keadue. On Thursday 25th at 9pm in the Harp & Shamrock Bar Keadue Development Association present a County House Dance & More with music supplied by local musicians. There will be …
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has announced that a number of projects in Roscommon will share in Government grants worth more than €500,000 under this year’s Better Energy Communities scheme. The funds will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to Drumboylan National School, the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon, Roscommon …
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A group of classic car enthusiasts from France has been enjoying a week-long touring holiday around Ireland and recently visited County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland They’ve been travelling from east to west and back again, incorporating some of our tourism ‘hotspots’. Supported by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries, the annual ‘Celtic Classic Rally 2016’ …
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Three heritage projects in Roscommon are among 57 nationwide to receive grants from the Government’s Structures at Risk Fund following an announcement by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD. St. Thomas’ Church, Kilronan is set to receive €20,000, Knockranny House, Keadue has been awarded €7,575 and €5,000 has been designated …
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The Arigna Mining Experience has been named amongst the Top 10 Irish Landmarks to visit in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The world renowned travel website produces lists annually based on the reviews and opinions of millions of site members who use their service. Opened in April 2003 the Arigna Mining Experience provides visitors with …
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A range of day care and respite services for older people and adults with a disability will continue to operate in Keadue under a new arrangement reached between the Department of Social Protection, Pobal and the Roscommon Leader Partnership. Under the new agreement, Roscommon Leader Partnership will assume the management of the programme and will …
Approximately 150 people from the greater Keadue area attended last night’s public meeting which was called to save St Asicus Day Care Centre. The meeting was organised by family members of those who attended the facility and among the attendees were local TDs, Councillors and Community Activists from throughout the county, however no members of …
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Four County Roscommon festivals were among 218 festivals nationwide to receive funding today under the Second phase of the Fáilte Ireland 2016 Festivals and Events Programme. The 9th FIPS World Championships Boat Angling, which is taking place on Lough Ree at Ballyleague and Lanesboro is set to receive €8,000. Boyle Arts Festival is in line …
An Emergency Public Meeting to retain the services at St Asicus Day Care Centre, Keadue will be held this Tuesday, March 8th at 8pm in St. Ronan’s Hall in Keadue. The meeting is being organised by some family members of those currently using the service and they are encouraging all family members, friends and neighbours …
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