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Eugene Murphy TD calls for action on exorbitant insurance costs

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the government must take urgent action to tackle exorbitant insurance costs for businesses, families and motor insurance customers as the situation is now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Eugene Murphy was commenting following his party’s private members’ business motion on the insurance

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town

Current Affairs, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on

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James “Jimmy” Nash RIP, late of Elphin

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Retired Postman. Saturday 20th May, peacefully, in his 93rd year at Sligo University Hospital. James “Jimmy” Nash RIP, late of Clogherbeg, Elphin. Brother of the late Mary Gordon. Sadly missed by his loving nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin, on Monday from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for clarification on Roscommon Hospital rumours

Current Affairs, Health

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for local Fine Gael representatives to clarify rumours regarding a possible re-opening of the A&E unit at Roscommon Hospital. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “There is speculation in political circles over the past couple of days that various promises are being made in the election campaign to become

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for more marketing of national monuments

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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for more marketing of national monuments such as Boyle Abbey as he believes such facilities offer a wealth of historical, educational and cultural opportunities. Eugene Murphy who is Fianna Fáil’s spokesman for the Office of Public Works was responding to a recent figures released through the Freedom of

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Bank of Ireland Big Blue Chariot sets off on Táin March

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Picture Credit: Gerard O’Loughlin Bank of Ireland has today announced that the Big Blue Chariot challenge is partnering with the historical Táin March from Friday May 19th to Monday June 5th, raising much needed funds for The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The unique challenge sees Bank of Ireland staff and members of the local

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Six Roscommon projects receive funding under Community Heritage Grants Scheme

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The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing

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Senator Maura Hopkins confirms support for Leo Varadkar in FG race

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed her support for Leo Varadkar in the race to succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach of the country. In a statement released last night Maura Hopkins said “I know him (Varadkar) to be a very hard working; focused, honest individual who I believe is the best

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Convent claim top prize at Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

Education, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

The Convent of Mercy Secondary School Roscommon town won the “Best Musical Number” accolade at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for their performance of “Be Our Guest”. The students saw off St. Aidan’s Community School from Tallaght and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to take the title. Now in its fourth year, the Awards

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€14,000 allocated to Castlerea Demense Playground

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that €14,000 has been awarded to Roscommon County Council for enhancements to the Playground in Castlerea Demense. Roscommon is one of 22 Local Authorities to benefit from the scheme, which had a total value of €250,000. Making the announcement Minister Zappone said

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Eugene Murphy TD raises issue of local burglaries in the Dáil

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy raised the issue of rural crime with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny with reference to a spate of burglaries in the Tulsk/Roscommon area in the past week. Eugene Murphy raised the matter under Questions on Promised Legislation in the Dáil yesterday when he noted that the programme for Government deals with

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5 Roscommon Properties sold at May Allsop Auction

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Two Lots of Roscommon properties sold at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which took places yesterday and today. The auction featured a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a breakdown of the Roscommon properties fared. – A lot featuring four x 4 Bedroom Houses and Development Lands at Pairc Caislean,

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Locals react to Enda Kenny’s resignation; sides taken in race to find successor

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Local Politicians have paid tribute to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny who announced his decision to step down as Fine Gael leader yesterday. In addition, local Fine Gael representatives have been taking sides in the race to succeed the Mayo man. Both Senator Frank Feighan and Senator Maura Hopkins are backing Leo Varadkar while Senator John

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Finneran (née Mathers) RIP, late of Boyle

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Wednesday 17th May, peacefully at University Hospital Sligo, surrounded by her family. Jacqueline “Jackie” Finneran (née Mathers) RIP, late of Ballymore West, Boyle and formerly Newry, Co. Down. Predeceased by her mother Kay. Sadly missed by her husband John, daughter Devin, son Ryan, her father Brian Mathers, sisters Brenda, Karen, and Catrina, brother Brian, sisters-in-law,

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Eugene Murphy warns homeowners in relation to outstanding NPPR charges

Current Affairs

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that some homeowners may be caught in ‘limbo land’ in relation to outstanding NPPR charges on properties purchased between 2009 and 2011 after probate. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said “I was recently contacted by a constituent who had purchased a property in 2010

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