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Ignite Creative Pod

“Great opportunities for people in Creative Sector” – Maura Hopkins

Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Further details of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Fundraising Concert announced

A major fund-raising night in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will be held at Jack’s Live Venue, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday October 14th. The Rockin’ Rossies and special guest Avril Gilligan will perform on the night, followed by an 80s’ and 90s’ Disco with Seamus Duke. A launch night

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA News update July 26th

Western Gaels Lotto Congratulations to Cathriona Kerrane who was the lucky jackpot winner in last Saturday night’s lotto draw for a prize of €5,400. Numbers Drawn: 2-9-24-29. Best of luck with your winnings Cathriona. Next Draw is in Scott’s on 30th July. The Jackpot is now €3,000. Western Gaels Summer Camp Our multi activity sports

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Denis Naughten: “Fisheries monitoring Castleplunkett turlough”

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that officials from Inland Fisheries Ireland have supervised the removal of dead fish from the turlough in Castleplunkett, following local concerns over water contamination. This follows the news that the fish were discovered at the site of the turlough after waters receded. “I have been in contact with my officials

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for practical action on flooding issues

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for practical action to be taken now to avoid another winter of flooding throughout the region. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The call comes following the recent publication of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management report and meetings regarding on-going flooding issues in Roscommon. Incidentally, the comments

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Eugene Murphy TD “Govt must ensure that social housing promises are kept”

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says the Housing Minister Simon Coveney must live up to his commitments on social housing projects. Last week it was announced that 53 homes would be built at The Walk in Roscommon town. Eugene Murphy commented, “There are hundreds of people across Roscommon and Galway on a waiting

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Boyle Arts Festival

Boyle Arts Festival continues with more exciting events

The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Professor Mary McAleese in King House, last Thursday evening. The unexpected and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of the former President and before an audience of several hundred invited artists and guests, she declared the 27th annual Arts Festival, open. It will continue

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Roscommon Carrick Golf Club

Carrick Golf Club win Connacht title

Carrick Golf Club won their third Cecil Ewing trophy and the inaugural All-Ireland 4Ball Inter-Club Connacht Title on Saturday last July 23rd. They defeated Ballinasloe 7-3 in the Final, which was played over two legs, the second leg in Ballinasloe. Leading 4-1 from the first leg the Carrick lads travelled to Ballinasloe full of confidence,

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