Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy believes that spare capacity in private nursing homes should be used to relieve overcrowding. Eugene Murphy was commenting on figures which showed that capacity levels in State-run nursing homes has dropped by 18% in the past six years while there are spare beds available in private nursing homes which could …
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Well done To Colm Lavin who played again for Roscommon on Sunday. Two games and two good performances from Colm, well done. Results and Fixtures The intermediate team will play Boyle in Abbey Park Boyle on Sunday next at 2pm in round one of the O Gara Cup. Our minor team had a good victory …
Three Roscommon schools have been included in the Government’s DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) Plan 2017 to tackle educational disadvantage. Strabaggan NS and St Lasair’s NS, which are both located in Arigna and Cloonbonnif NS, Castlerea will now receive additional supports which the next School year commences in September. The DEIS Plan 2017 …
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CBS Roscommon will officially launch their Past Pupils Union in the School Hall on Thursday March 2nd. Work on the Past Pupils Union has been taking place behind the scenes for a number of months. The event, which is set to get under way at 7pm, will see a number of speakers share some history …
Nine groups in the greater Arigna and Keadue area are set to receive grants totalling almost €45,000 as part of the ESB Wind Farm Community Fund initiative. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association Keadue Sports Field Committee has been awarded the largest grant. They are set to receive €15,000 towards the construction of a multi-use …
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The cost of Rent in Roscommon has increased by an average of 8.3% during the past 12 months according to today’s report from property website Daft.ie Overall the cost of rent in Roscommon has increased by 16.9% since the “trough” or lowest level, compared to a 48.1% increase in Galway City. The good news, is …
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Roscommon County Council are inviting Community groups in the Roscommon Municipal District area to apply for funding from the Roscommon Municipal District discretionary fund. The funding is available under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding that a group …
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Picture Credit: Brian Farrell for Roscommon Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre is set to receive capital funding of €276,615 as part of more than €9 million in capital funding for arts and culture centres across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys as part of the Creative Ireland programme. …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that over 130 children are currently waiting for an assessment with a child psychologist in County Roscommon with some children waiting over a year for an appointment. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to …
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to step aside while the Charleton inquiry into the allegations made against senior Gardai are investigated. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “With regard to the forthcoming inquiry to be conducted by Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton I am calling for the Commissioner …
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Buccaneers strengthened their grip at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B with a 36-14 bonus point victory over Old Wesley at bright but bitterly cold Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday evening. By Michael Silke Despite a growing list of absentees, Buccaneers set the tempo from the start and utterly dominated the opening …
Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to introduce a stabilisation unit at Roscommon Hospital. Eugene Murphy believes that establishing the unit in Roscommon Hospital and a minor A & E Unit at Merlin Park could help alleviate pressure on waiting lists in University College Hospital Galway. Speaking …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the new PRSI reforms which will benefit small businesses in Roscommon. Commenting on the issue Frank Feighan said “PRSI changes initiated by my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, have reformed the system, making it easier to take a break from making PRSI contributions, without losing your …
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Speaking in the Dáil yesterday Michael Fitzmaurice TD said the Government’s policy is “shortsighted” and will have a “detrimental effect” on small farmers. Michael Fitzmaurice TD used a recent example to demonstrate the point. “Late last week it came to my attention that the European Investment Bank was backing a venture with Finland based Venture …
