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Eugene Murphy TD receives undertaking from Coillte to investigate flooding

Deputy Eugene Murphy has received an undertaking from Coillte that they will fully investigate the issue of flash flooding in the wider Strokestown area. The Fianna Fail spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief said torrential rain in County Roscommon has caused widespread damage. Homes, roads and bridges in Strokestown, Curraghroe, Doughill, Tarmonbarry, Scramogue and

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Boyle Arts Festival

Varied programme of events announced for Boyle Arts Festival

Details of very exciting and diverse events were unveiled yesterday (Saturday June 19th), when the programme for the 27th annual Boyle Arts Festival was launched at Origin farmer’s market in Boyle. Picture Credit: Brian Farrell The nationally renowned Festival will be officially opened by former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese on Thursday July 21st. The

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA News update June 19th

St Faithleachs 1-12 Michael Glaveys 3-10 Senior Championship: The Seniors lost to Michael Glaveys in Strokestown on Saturday evening last. Team : A.Manning, B.Scally,C.Gunn, M.Cox, C.McCormack, H.Kenny, J.Walsh, D.Murray, B.Murtagh, S.Ormsby, C.Murtagh, D.Rooney, J.Quigley, A.Kenny, D.Hussey. Subs used D.Foley, J.Hussey. Fixtures U16 Boys Championship. First game of the Championship is against St.Aidans on Sunday 26th.

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