A group of leading American travel professionals has been visiting Roscommon with Europe Express – a US tour operator which specialises in high quality, affordable travel and which has been selling Ireland since its establishment in 1990. They were here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Picture Credit: Brian Duignan As well as …
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The cost of Rent in Roscommon has increased by an average of 7.3% during the past 12 months according to today’s report from property website Daft.ie Overall the cost of rent in Roscommon has increased by 16.2% since the “trough” or lowest level, compared to a 46.2% increase in Galway City. The good news, is …
A public meeting will be held in St Nathy’s College Hall, Ballaghaderreen, this Thursday, November 10th to debate how a €440,000 community fund should be used to benefit the locality. The money was raised by the people of Ballaghaderreen over the past 30 year and had originally been earmarked for a Swimming Pool. In addition, …
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Agriculture to take immediate action in a number of areas to address farmers in difficulty. Commenting on the Grain Crisis Michael Fitzmaurice said that there has been a “deafening silence” since Government representatives met industry stakeholders last month. He has urged Minister Creed to apply …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the Government must address the implications for the entire public sector as a result of the pay agreement with representatives of members of An Garda Síochána. Commenting on the agreement Eugene Murphy said “While the expected cost of this pay agreement between the Government, the …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved a new law which will help to speed up emergency flood relief works within the River Shannon catchment and the catchment areas of other rivers throughout the country. The new law which is included in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill …
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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 stories were: #5 Senator Frank Feighan welcomes comprehensive response from Minister Harris on Roscommon Hospital issues. #4 2017 Connacht GAA Fixtures revealed and they include some favourable draws for Roscommon. #3 12 …
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Young people from Roscommon scooped top prizes at the recent Oireachtas Festival, which was held in Kilarney over the past few days. Pictured above is Ryan Owens, from Strokestown, who won the first prize in the 12-15 Sean-Nós dancing competition. Pictured below is Rian Ó Biastaigh, from Kilroosky won the 15-18 Sean-Nós dancing competition. Last …
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Commenting on the October figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for “concrete plans” to be put in place to address rising Hospital Waiting Lists. “Another month has gone by and once again the figures for Hospital Waiting Lists have gone up again. Most worrying of all is the growth …
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Update: The Van has been recovered Gardai in Boyle are investigating the theft of a Van in Lisacul yesterday afternoon, between approximately 2pm and 2:30pm. The Van is a Silver coloured Toyota Auris, Registration Number 08-RN-2718. Anyone who may have seen the Van is asked to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071 9664620, the Garda …
Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, will officially launch the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme at 7pm on Thursday, 10th November, in Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Under the Programme, funding of €250 million will be provided nationally with Roscommon successful in securing €8.8 million to support and facilitate the continued development of rural communities …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the contents of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which remain on the Remedial Action List are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, …
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that funding for the eight locations put forward by Roscommon County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme have been approved. In announcing the news the Minister said “The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is designed to help breath …
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The testing of turbines at the Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm began earlier this week and the project is expected to be fully operational next spring. Picture Credit (File Photo): Irish Wind Energy Association This process will see the wind turbines being put into operation for varying periods over the coming months. Turbine installation commenced at …
Seven Lots of Roscommon properties went under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place today and all were sold. – A semi detached two bedroom bungalow at Ballymore, Boyle sold for it’s reserve price of €20,000. – A detached three bedroom house at Doon, Strokestown sold for €33,000; over double it’s …
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