Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the ongoing overcrowding issues at Portiuncula A&E department which left a number of sick children having to be transported by ambulance to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar for treatment over the weekend. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy pointed out that there had been an
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A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Male Pedestrian dies following Frenchpark incident. #4 The passing of David Donoghue RIP. #3 5 Roscommon Properties under the Hammer at next Allsop Auction. The Auction takes place tomorrow and
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Plans are underway to lead a pilgrimage from Ireland West Airport to New York next May. For the last two years, Knock Shrine and Ireland West Airport has welcomed pilgrimages in from New York and Boston and will now have the privilege of bringing the people of Knock and the West and North West of
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the statement from Dermot O’Leary of the NBRU at the weekend that his union may have to accept some route closures in the negotiations on the future of Bus Eireann “is very disappointing”. Michael Fitzmaurice went on to say that he and other public representatives will be fighting hard to
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy said that as a country with one of the highest rates of cystic fibrosis per head of population, Ireland should be at the forefront of new technologies and strategies to deal with the condition. Deputy Murphy was speaking this week following his attendance at the Orkambi protest at
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news that the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group intends to develop a plan for a strategic maintenance programme on the River Shannon, adding that his stance “has finally been vindicated.” Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice said “Having maintained for the past number of years that
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Over 2,500 people are waiting on a consultant appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 2,010 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,809 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures,
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Monday December 5th. Peacefully at her home. Patricia “Pat” Duffy, late of, Gorthaganny and formerly of Bury, Manchester. Reposing at her home on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm. House Strictly Private at all other times. Removal from her home on Monday morning to Gorthaganny Cemetery for burial at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations,
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The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group have announced that it intends to develop a plan for a strategic maintenance programme on the River Shannon. The Shannon Flood Risk Group, which is led by the OPW, considers that maintenance works on the Shannon are essential to halt the deterioration of the river channel.
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Updated Friday at 1pm The man who died after being knocked down by a car near Frenchpark yesterday evening has been named locally as Mickey O’Gara from Portahard, Frenchpark. The incident occurred approximately 500m from Mr O’Gara’s home. Mickey’s Funeral Arrangements can be viewed here. Original report below: A man, believed to be in his
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On Saturday evening last, Kilteevan Community Centre was packed to capacity to celebrate the launch of a new CD entitled “Song of Kilteevan” In welcoming the gathering Mr Michael Spellman, Chairperson of Kilteevan Community Development Group thanked everyone for attending with a special word of welcome and thanks extended to Ms Richenda Reid who acted
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Roscommon County Council have confirmed that two sections of the N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road will be officially re-opened next Tuesday, December 13th following nine months of re-alignment works. The N61 Boyle – Roscommon upgrade has cost an estimated €7 Million. Work was originally due to begin last November however a delay at the contract
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the new paternity benefit scheme which has benefited 41 families across Co Roscommon since it’s introduction. Senator Hopkins said, “the new Paternity Benefit Scheme has been available since September 1st this year. I am delighted that 41 families across Roscommon have been successful in their applications and have
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“Puffin Rock” the cartoon series narrated by Boyle native Chris O’Dowd and produced by Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by another Boyle native Paul Young, has been nominated for three Animation Awards. The Annie Awards are the Annual American awards for accomplishments in animation. The nominations came for episode 59 of
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Five Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Tuesday, December 13th. – A mid terrace building comprising of two one bedroom apartments in Boyle has a starting price of €35,000. – A three storey mixed use building in Strokestown has a starting price of €70,000. –
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