Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said farmers throughout Roscommon and Galway are being treated like second class citizens as the delays in the Department of Agriculture making payments under the GLAS and AEOS schemes are totally unacceptable. Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister to intervene to relieve the financial pressure many family farms
A man remains in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, following an alleged assault in Boyle in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at the approximately 4:30am in the Erris Bay Estate, Boyle. The victim, who is in his 40s, was initially brought to Sligo University Hospital but was later transferred
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Roscommon County Council is encouraging local groups and individuals to apply for funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund for 2017. Both schemes are administered by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs but applications should be made via Roscommon County Council The Built Heritage Investment Scheme
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Gardaí in Castlerea are seeking the public’s assistance following the theft of a Kobelco Mini-Digger from the Roscommon County Council compound in Castlerea yesterday. The facility is located at Ballindrimley, at the Junction of the Castlerea – Frenchpark and Castlerea to Ballinagare Roads. A man, described as being in his fifties and of stocky build,
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The HSE, in partnership with community, voluntary and statutory organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This plan will be based on the same vision, goals, objectives and measurable outcomes as Ireland’s national Suicide Prevention strategy entitled “Connecting for Life”. As part of the development of the local
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the €11.4 million roads funding for County Roscommon falls way short of what is needed to repair the road network in a county which suffered utter devastation in the aftermath of recent flooding. Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil during this week as part of Private Members
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a restructuring of Ireland’s National Debt over the long term could help the Government meet the country’s immediate infrastructure requirements. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Billions would be saved on interest repayments yearly and badly needed infrastructure could be provided with a bond taken out to deal with
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The Phoenix Centre in Ballaghaderreen is among the local youth services which is set to re-open next week following work by the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board. Foroige is set to take over as the interim service provider in the Phoenix Centre for an initial six month period. The Centre, along with youth services
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Roscommon County Council has revealed that it was forced to resort to High Court proceedings to seek to restrain SIPTU from the proposed Fire Service strike, which was due to take place today. In a statement released this morning Roscommon County Council said it is regrettable that the Council was forced to resort to High
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GIY and innocent drinks team up to launch the sixth annual Sow and Grow initiative, a project that will enable 45,000 primary school children across the country to learn how to grow their own food this spring. Picture Credit: Mark Stedman Primary schools across Ireland can now apply for a free Sow and Grow pack
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore,
Roscommon Support Group are running a programme entitled “Self Care to Wellness” aimed at people living with a long term health condition. This programme is delivered in 2.5 hour weekly sessions where attendees will learn new skills to manage their health condition on a day to day basis. The Self Care to Wellness programme will
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Wednesday 1st February, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family. Ex Killina Ceile Band and Raheen Pipe Band. Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Clooneyquinn, Elphin / Tulsk. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Baby) (nee Creighton). Joe will be very sadly missed by his loving family Patricia, Mick, Mary, Sean, Joseph, Seamus and
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Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says a proposal to increase Carbon Taxes by 50% and other related proposals will unfairly penalise people living in rural areas of the country. Commenting on the proposed changes Michael Fitzmaurice said “Raising carbon taxes by 50% will increase the price of a little of diesel and petrol, the price of a
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