The HSE has launched the latest phase of the award-winning QUIT Smoking campaign, which uses powerful real-life stories to encourage smokers to quit for good. Launched by Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, the new QUIT Smoking campaign builds on the success of previous testimonial adverts, and celebrates the fact that today in Ireland, there …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the re-establishment of the 4th Western Brigade at Custume Barracks, Athlone during a motion on the Defence Forces in the Dáil. Speaking in the Dáil Eugene Murphy said “In tabling the motion Fianna Fáil is acting on its belief that the Defence Forces are of critical importance …
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Picture Credit: Sliabh Bawn Power DAC The Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm reached a significant milestone last week, moving from a construction project to a fully operational Wind Farm on March 31st. The news came in a wide ranging update issued by Sliabh Bawn Power DAC in a statement released on their website. The project team …
The recently formed Kilbride Guild of the Irish Country Women’s Association are hosting a Gala Flower Demonstration in Kilbride Community Centre on Wednesday April 12th. The Demonstration will be performed by by Ivy Rose Designs, Strokestown and all Designs will be raffled on the night. The event is set to start at 8pm sharp and …
Roscommon Hospital officially launched their Calorie Posting Policy recently as part of the HSE’s Healthy Ireland Policy. Commenting, Marie Doorly, Interim General Manager, Roscommon Hospital said “Calorie Posting is a key element of the HSE’s Healthy Ireland Policy. This policy will make our staff and visitors more aware of the calories in the food they …
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted a proposal by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare which would see Tax Relief on Health Insurance scrapped. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice said that it “beggars belief and it will lead to an average increase of €600 on every existing health insurance policy. Given the …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Roscommon County Council has been allocated an additional €90,0000 for flood relief works at Ballymurray. Welcoming the news Minister Denis Naughten said “The funding for minor flood mitigation at Ballymurray, Roscommon will see works carried out to pipe flood waters away and clean a drain which runs into …
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A retirement function was recently held for Dolores Flynn in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon to mark her distinguished career with Roscommon VEC and Galway Roscommon ETB. A large number of past and present colleagues attended the function and a number of presentations were made. Dolores Flynn commenced her public service career just directly out of her …
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“A disgraceful stunt being pulled by the Government” is what Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called the decision to force County Councils to find the cost of early pay restoration within their own funds this year. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice says he believes it is certain to lead to severe cuts in many local …
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Two Roscommon properties went under the virtual hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which took place today – Wednesday, April 5th. The auction featured a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a round-up of how the Roscommon properties fared. A vacant a mid terrace retail unit at Carrick Retail …
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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment Denis Naughten has today announced a new multi-annual scheme to provide financial support to people who want to upgrade their homes to an ‘A’ rating on the Building Energy Rating (BER) scale. The allocation of €5 million to the scheme this year will fund major energy efficiency …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said that the National Broadband Plan has descended into a state of farcical chaos as hundreds of thousands of rural dwellers are to be left in limbo following Minister Naughten’s latest move to remove communities from the plan. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said “Hundreds of thousands of …
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Picture Credit: Conor McCabe Photography. Two Roscommon students were among 75 regional finalists who were acknowledged at the 2017 Doodle 4 Google finale in Google’s EMEA Headquarters in Dublin, yesterday. Doodle 4 Google is an annual competition which offers student the chance to see their art appear on the Google.ie search page. For this year’s …
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Over 7,400 Homes and businesses in rural Roscommon are to benefit from eir Fibre Broadband by the end of 2018 following an agreement between eir and the Government. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD announced details of a new investment by eir which will see 300,000 premises across Ireland have …
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Local Politicians have expressed their disappointment at the temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen due to staffing issues. Service users at St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre will be facilitated at other nearby facilities during the closure. The Centre was previously closed in September 2013 for similar reasons. Commenting on …
