Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “While the increase in the number of road deaths in 2016 is very disappointing there are many aspects to the problem that are not being highlighted”. Commenting on the figures Michael Fitzmaurice said “While the problems of drinking and driving, speeding and the use of mobile phones are being rightly
Ireland West Airport staff were delighted last week to present a cheque for €30,550 to the airports three nominated charities for 2016 – Cancer Care West, MS Ireland and Pieta House. In late 2015, in a new initiative by the airport, Ireland West Airport staff voted to select 3 Irish charities for the inaugural Ireland
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Updated on Tuesday at 9pm. Denis Naughten has been transferred to Galway University Hospital to undergo tests. Original story from Monday afternoon below. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is recovering in Hospital after being hit by a Car while cycling earlier. The incident occurred on the R 366 Castlecoote – Roscommon
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99 Roscommon Schools are set to receive a share of almost €470,000 to invest in Information and Communication Technology Teaching and Learning. The news was announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. Roscommon Schools will receive €2,000 per school plus €22.20 per mainstream pupil in primary schools, with additional per capita
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that a number of Garda stations throughout the Roscommon/Longford division have no access to the PULSE system which he claims is impacting on the accurate recording and classification of crime data. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question on the matter with the Tánaiste and Minister
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said it is extremely positive that Scoil Mhuire, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen is to receive funding for emergency mechanical works. The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the heating system in the school under the Emergency Work Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said, “I have been in constant
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Updated at 1pm Roscommon town has been named Ireland’s second cleanest town in the 2016 Irish Business Against Litter Anti Litter League competition. The announcement was made a short time ago at ceremony in the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Kildare took the overall title. Roscommon town has been gradually improving it’s ranking in recent surveys
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The rise in Roscommon House prices has continued with the average asking price now standing a €125,073 – that’s up 15.9% compared to this time last year. The good news for anyone wishing to buy is that Roscommon House Prices remain among the lowest in the country, according to today’s Annual Asking Price Review from Daft.ie.
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We look back on the top 10 most read Roscommon News stories on RoscommonDaily.com since the site launched in March 2016. A wide range of topics made the cut from Road Works to the Rose of Tralee and everything in between. Some high profile Roscommon News items from January and February, such as the Save
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Elphin native Denis Kelly received a surprise in the early hours of this morning when his partner Áine Laffan gave birth to their son in their Kitchen. Denis, who lives in Limerick with partner Áine and son Fionn, had been visiting his family in Elphin and rushed back to Limerick after a call from Áine.
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a recent report which revealed that up to 10,000 kilometers of rural roads are in need of repair has underlined the need for the Minister for Transport to “come up with a realistic and viable plan to tackle this problem nationwide as soon as possible”. Commenting on the details of
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Wellness Coach Alison Canavan is calling on people across to the country to get growing their own food in 2017. Deadline for applications for €70,000 Get Ireland Growing Fund looming. Alison has teamed up with GIY and Energia for the ‘Energia Get Ireland Growing’ initiative which offers community and voluntary organisations the opportunity to apply
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Wishing all Roscommon Daily readers a happy and peaceful Christmas. Roscommon Daily will continue to keep you informed throughout the holiday season. If you have any charity or community events that you wish to promote feel free to send the details to [email protected] .
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13 first year students, including two from Roscommon have been awarded GMIT Scholarships, for holding the highest marks in the Leaving Certificate last year (2015). The remainder of the students hail from Cavan, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Mayo and Monaghan. The Ten of the students are pictured above at a reception in the g Hotel
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government to give the employees of the Electricity Plants in Lanesboro and Shannonbridge long term job security by keeping the plants open until 2030. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “While the decision to grant planning permission to the Power Plant in Edenderry to 2023 is very welcome
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