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Eugene Murphy Tarmonbarry Portiuncula

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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Castlerea Community School

Graduation Awards at Castlerea Community School

Castlerea Community School recently presented their Leaving Cert Awards at the Class Graduation Ceremony. Picture Credits: Glynns Photography, Castlerea. In addition, the proceeds of the 6th year Charity Fundraiser were presented by Head of 6th Year Mr. Joe Henry to Anne Lynch Director of Services for Console West of Ireland. Also in photograph Ms. Eileen …

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Eugene Murphy Tarmonbarry Portiuncula

Eugene Murphy TD to raise crisis ‘flash floods’ in North Roscommon with Minister of State

Eugene Murphy TD, the Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, says he is working in conjunction with Roscommon County Council to help alleviate the damage caused by flash flooding throughout North Roscommon this week. Deputy Murphy said that torrential rain in County Roscommon and some adjoining counties earlier this week has …

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA News update June 15th

Western Gaels Lotto Results Draw dated 11/06/16. Number Drawn: 06-13-23-28 No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Claire Sampey · Kenneth Drury · Ollie Gilligan · Deirdre McDermott · Paddy Healy Next Draw Venue: Tully’s Next Draw Date: 18/06/16 Next Jackpot: €5,000 Men’s Football U-12 Team Pride of place this week goes to the Drury Oil …

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