Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has questioned the approach of Minister Richard Bruton to resolving the ASTI teachers’ strike, as students begin to feel the impact. Speaking after the first day of the strike Deputy Eugene Murphy commented “Minister Bruton needs to confirm a pathway on how teachers will have equality of treatment
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Roscommon County Council is inviting applications from groups within the Boyle 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 money a group can apply for is €5,000,
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding to improve a network of marked walks through Roscommon and Galway. Minister Michael Ring has allocated over €750,000 to enhance aspects of the Beara Breifne Way walking/cycle route from County Cork to Cavan, via Roscommon and East Galway, that “has the potential to become Ireland’s
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The Irish Farmers’ Association and Sky Ireland have signed a new affinity deal for IFA members. The partnership will offer members 20% off when joining Sky TV and 20% off bundle upgrades. IFA Member Services Chairman, Jer Bergin, said, “This is a great addition to the range of existing savings offered by IFA Member Services
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Senator Frank Feighan has opened a new constituency office in Roscommon Town. Speaking at the opening Senator Feighan said “I am delighted to open this new office in the county town, which is in the heart of the Roscommon/Galway constituency. “As a member of the Oireachtas, I want to provide a service to people in
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Independent County Councillor Domnick Connolly has welcomed the review of speed limits in Roscommon which is being undertaken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Commenting on the matter Domnick Connolly said “The proposals are very comprehensive and while it is welcome, it will take a while to assess every proposal on the maps. However I am glad
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Japanese knotweed is an invasive herbaceous perennial that can seriously damage houses, buildings, hard surfaces and infrastructure growing through concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces. Since it was introduced as an ornamental plant in the 19th Century from Japan, Japanese Knotweed has spread across the island of Ireland, particularly along watercourses, transport routes and waste
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A new report from the EPA highlights that 3,500 consumers served by the Ballinlough Regional Public Water Supply are affected by a Boil Water notice; the largest number in Ireland. The Drinking Water Report for 2015, released yesterday by the EPA, indicates that the majority of Ireland’s 962 drinking water supplies are safe and comply
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted a ‘scandalous situation’ whereby a child who was on a waiting list for almost 3 years for Orthodontic treatment had her appointment cancelled because of a lack of dental x-ray facilities in Merlin Park Hospital in Galway. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy TD said “This is an
Councillor Domnick Connolly has congratulated Roscommon County Council on the “excellent flood relief work” that they are carrying out throughout the county. Speaking earlier Domnick Connolly said “I fully realise that much more work needs to be done on flood defences, but with limited resources the council have done a top class job which has
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Successful businesses from across Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim and Longford supported by their four local authorities, Bord Na Móna and the ESB will be in Croke Park on Thursday November 3rd to showcase their region. At the event businesses will recruit staff, tell their story and share their experiences of an area that is fast becoming
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Two businesses from Roscommon have taken top honours at the prestigious Irish Auto Trade Awards 2017, which took place at Citywest Hotel, Dublin last Saturday, (October 22nd). The awards are a celebration of excellence in the Irish auto trade in Ireland, a sector that accounts for over 35,000 jobs. 247 Lighting from Ballydangan, Athlone (pictured
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Eight Lots of Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Thursday, November 3rd. – A detached three bedroom house at Doon, Strokestown has a starting price of €15,000. – A semi detached two bedroom bungalow at Ballymore, Boyle has a starting price of €20,000. – A
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Updated at 6pm on Tuesday The lady who died in Hospital yesterday as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle collision near Ballymoe on Sunday has been named as Mary Hill, from Ballymahon, County Longford. The accident occurred at Corrastoona Beg, near Ballymoe, on the N60 Roscommon – Castlerea Road. 87 year old
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that it is “totally wrong” that Hospital treatments are being cancelled because of a lack of proper equipment. Commenting on a letter received by a constituent Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Just when you think that things could not get any worse with regard to waiting lists and problems in the health