The body of a woman has been recovered from a River in the Demesne, Castlerea. The remains were discovered by a passer-by at 8:30am this morning. Gardaí are investigating but say no foul play is suspected.
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Republic of Ireland Manager, Martin O’Neill and former Republic of Ireland International Keith Andrews recently launched the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme in the Aviva Stadium. Picture Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile The five-a-side school blitzes are open to boys and girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class, and puts emphasis on fun and inclusivity. SPAR
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the action of fisheries board personnel in stopping remedial works in the Brackloon area at the weekend “is a disgrace”. The Independent TD added that “It is time that some of our public bodies put people and their property first in the struggle against possible flooding.” In a statement released
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The Department of Health has announced that Irish Wheelchair Association’s Centre in Donamon is set to receive a €63,982 grant from the National Lottery. The money will go towards the cost of purchasing ceiling tracking hoists which will assist with mobility of the guests at the Cuisle Holiday Centre. The news has been welcomed by
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy recently challenged Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Dáil in relation to the lack of action to safeguard the post office network. Speaking during Questions to the Taoiseach during the Dáil this week, Deputy Murphy said that the vital post office service is in danger of collapsing and the Government
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A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Our Survey regarding Broadband Speed in Roscommon has proved to be very interesting. The Survey remains open until Wednesday. Take part
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A public meeting of the County Roscommon Joint Policing Committee will take place on Thursday, December 8th at 7pm in The Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. The theme of the public meeting will be Community Safety in County Roscommon. The Roscommon Joint Policing Committee was established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and includes elected members
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Updated at 2pm A man his late 30′s has died after a single car crash near Brideswell at approximately 10.30pm last night. Image Credit: Google Maps The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was driver of a Car which left the road and overturned at Cam Hill, on the R363 between Dysart and
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Roscommon County Council has allocated €500,000 to “An Chistin” – the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea stating that it is “excellent news for the town”. Commenting on the news Senator Maura Hopkins said “It is very important now to ensure every effort is made to make this
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Over 120 Roscommon County Council Staff who had announced their decision to take strike action from tomorrow (Monday 21st) have cancelled the planned action. The news follows talks yesterday and today between Roscommon County Council Management and representatives of the staff’s Union SIPTU. The talks were mediated by Michael Fitzmaurice TD. The dispute related to
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Senator Terry Leyden has urged people to consider applying for a British passport once the UK leaves the EU, adding that people should “not be ashamed” to apply if it meant easier access to the UK. Senator Terry Leyden says that under UK Legislation people born in the Republic of Ireland before January 1949, with
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“The costs associated with farmers participation in GLAS and other schemes is astronomical and the Government will have to investigate Teagasc, Agricultural planners and vets, some of whom are charging huge sums for work associated with these schemes. That’s the view of Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have been contacted by several farmers
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is urging community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding that will provide people with basic internet skills training under his Department’s new “Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme”. The Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme is a key part of the Government’s National
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Update November 20th: Strike cancelled Over 120 Roscommon County Council Staff are to go on strike from Monday after talks aimed at resolving a dispute broke down. The dispute relates to a small number of Roscommon County Council Outdoor Staff being investigated and placed on administrative leave over alleged bad timekeeping and bad practices. Roscommon
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Open Night Elphin Community College will host their annual pre-enrolment Open Night on Thursday next November 24th at 7pm. This event provides prospective students and their parents with an opportunity to view the school facilities, meet teachers and meet current students who will show them around the School and give them the student’s perspective on
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