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Suffer from Diabetes? Register now for free retinal screening now

Suffer from Diabetes? Register now for free retinal screening now

Health, News

Diabetes Awareness Week has begun and as part of this campaign, people living with diabetes in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo is being reminded to ensure they are registered for free retinal screening with Diabetic RetinaScreen – The National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme. The programme which is Government-funded, offers free, regular screening and treatment of diabetic […]

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€8.8m Roscommon LEADER Programme launched in Castlerea

€8.8m Roscommon LEADER Programme launched in Castlerea

Business, News

Michael Ring TD, Minister for Regional Economic Development launched the Roscommon LEADER funding Programme in Castlerea on Thursday night. The Roscommon Leader programme runs to 2020 and has over €8.8m in funding on offer. Speaking at the event, which took place at the Trinity Arts Centre, the Minister said,” LEADER will fund enterprise development, job

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Deputy Eugene Murphy ‘s Offices officially opened by Micheál Martin

Deputy Eugene Murphy ‘s Offices officially opened by Micheál Martin

Current Affairs, News

Huge crowds turned out for the official opening of Deputy Eugene Murphy’s constituency offices in Roscommon Town and Strokestown by Micheál Martin yesterday. The Fianna Fail party leader praised Eugene Murphy for being a “voice of balance and reason within the parliamentary party.” Micheál Martin began his tour of the Roscommon/Galway constituency last Wednesday evening

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Applications invited for Athlone Municipal District Funding Scheme

Applications invited for Athlone Municipal District Funding Scheme

News

Athlone Municipal District is inviting applications from applicants within the Municipal District Area who wish to avail of funding. The funding is available under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding that a group can apply for is €5,000

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “HSE Memo should lead to sackings”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “HSE Memo should lead to sackings”

Current Affairs, News

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said that those responsible for a HSE Memo which suggested minimal force could be used to remove patients from hospital beds and also referred to them as “trespassers” should be sacked. Commenting on the Memo, which was brought to light by RTE, Michael Fitzmaurice “The notion that the HSE would

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Suggestion by Minister Denis Naughten could provide big economic boost

Suggestion by Minister Denis Naughten could provide big economic boost

Business, Current Affairs

Minister Denis Naughten has suggested that offering pre-clearance facilities for freight and cargo companies shipping from Ireland to the USA could provide a big economic boost to Ireland. Pre-clearance facilities are currently enjoyed by air travel passengers and Denis Naughten believes the Port of Foynes, in Limerick, could benefit from the idea which would significantly

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Eugene Murphy TD – Flood relocation plan “does not go far enough”

Eugene Murphy TD – Flood relocation plan “does not go far enough”

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has given a cautious welcome to the recommendations of a new report, published by the Office of Public Works, to relocate families living in flood prone areas. The plan, which was approved by Cabinet this week, will see homeowners offered compensation to help them move, if they

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Taxi rank needed immediately at Roscommon Railway Station

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Taxi rank needed immediately at Roscommon Railway Station

Current Affairs, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has expresses his surprise at the news that Roscommon County Council does not have the funds to provide a taxi rank at Roscommon Railway Station. Commenting on the news Michael Fitzmaurice said he was “astonished” to read that Roscommon County Council have told local taxi drivers that they do not have the

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Fooded Home relocation scheme welcomed by Minister Denis Naughten

Fooded Home relocation scheme welcomed by Minister Denis Naughten

Current Affairs, News

The announcement of a relocation scheme for homes affected by last year’s severe flooding has been warmly welcomed by local Minister Denis Naughten. Commenting on the news Minister Denis Naughten said “This scheme is something I have been working on since the flooding last winter which had such a devastating effect on a number of

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