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No major change to Roscommon Hospital Waiting Lists in November

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Patricia “Pat” Duffy RIP

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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Plan to remove silt and vegetation from River Shannon to be developed

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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Male Pedestrian dies following Frenchpark incident

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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Kilteevan

Launch of “Song of Kilteevan” a resounding success

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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N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road to re-open next Tuesday

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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Senator Maura Hopkins – “41 Parents in Roscommon receive Paternity Benefit”

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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Roscommon students to benefit from GRETB training day

Yesterday, Tuesday December 6th, was a very important day for Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and its staff. In two large clusters, 500 teachers from 11 Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board Schools underwent a full day of CPD – Continuing Professional Development. The attendees explored developments in curriculum, assessment and …

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Eugene Murphy TD – “Provision of Home Care Packages reaching crisis levels”

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the escalating crisis in the provision of home care packages in Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon with many families now losing vital hours they had previously been allocated. Eugene Murphy raised the issue under the Topical Issues section of the Dáil business yesterday evening (Tuesday). Deputy Murphy highlighted …

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Nigel Dineen , Michael Fitzmaurice launch “Think Local, Shop Local”

Cllr Nigel Dineen and Michael Fitzmaurice TD have launched a campaign entitled “Think Local, Shop Local” which aims to boost local businesses at Christmas. Speaking at the launch Cllr Nigel Dineen commented “I am pleased to be launching such an important and proactive initiative today together with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice TD. This campaign highlights the …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Bus Eireann rural services must be maintained in any future restructuring

“In the debate that is ongoing about the future of Bus Eireann I certainly hope that we are not being braced for a run down of services in rural areas that may not be profitable”. That’s the view today of Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. “The problems affecting Bus Eireann must be addressed but any proposed …

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Talent ID Programme

Schools encouraged to enter Athletics Ireland Talent ID Programme

Bank of Ireland and Athletics Ireland have joined forces to launch a nationwide search amongst secondary schools to identify and foster talented students. Picture Credit: David Maher/Sportsfile The programme, which aims to encourage greater participation amongst secondary school students in athletics, will culminate in an athletics Master Class with 200 top students with advice and …

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