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Centra launches Live Well Initiatives to benefit Irish Cancer Society

Centra ambassador and top blogger Pippa O’Connor launched Centra’s Live Well initiatives to benefit the Irish Cancer Society Action Breast Cancer programme(ABC). Picture Credit: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland Centra’s campaign aims to promotes healthy living and encourages people to Live Well during Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness month. There is strong evidence that people can

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Eugene Murphy – Changes to Mental Health services are “a recipe for disaster”

Current Affairs, Health, News

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy is seeking urgent clarification in relation to the serious threat of closure over a number of psychiatric day centres in County Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said the impending changes to mental health services in the county will have a devastating effect on clients, their families and communities and is “clearly more

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No comment from HSE on Roscommon Mental Health facilities

Current Affairs, Health, News

There has been no statement from the HSE, Minister for Health or Junior Minister for Mental Health regarding the closure or possible downgrading of a number of Mental Health facilities in Roscommon. At a meeting on Wednesday staff at the Willow Grove Day Centre and the Renbrack Hostel in Boyle were informed that their facilities

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Roscommon in Croke Park – for Investment and Jobs November 3rd

Business, News

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, myITdepartment and Castlemine Farm are just some of the successful Roscommon businesses joining other businesses across the Upper Shannon Erne region to showcase this region as a top destination for inward investment by sharing their story in Croke Park at an expo and seminar on Thursday Nov 3rd from 5-8pm. The event is

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Eugene Murphy – Alarmingly low levels of Garda reservists in locality

Current Affairs, News

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that the Roscommon/Longford Garda division has the second lowest number of Garda reservists in the country and he is hopeful that plans to recruit 300 new reserves annually will have a direct impact on the region. Eugene Murphy raised the issue of the alarmingly low numbers

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Food Safety Authority temporarily close four Roscommon eateries

Business, Castlerea, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have revealed that four food businesses in County Roscommon received temporary closure orders during September. The Food Safety Authority issued a Closure Order under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 to Big Bites Take Away, Roscommon town. Temporary Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998

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Roscommon LEADER Partnership host Creativity in Youth Work Fair

Business, News

Roscommon LEADER Partnership will hold a Creativity in Youth Work Fair’ in the Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House, this Saturday, October 8th, from 9:30am to 3pm. The Fair will explore the immense potential of entrepreneurship and creativity and the positive/life changing affect these can have on young people. The schedule for the day is

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Fyffes sets creative challenge for Roscommon families

News

Fyffes has linked with Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and other leading food retailers to give children in Roscommon and beyond a chance to show their creativity. Until December, families purchasing ready-packed bags of Freddy Fyffes bananas are being invited to create and photograph a montage of illustrations showing “Freddy” dressed to go exploring across a range

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – next Commissioner should from outside Ireland

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has again said that if Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan resigns the next Commissioner to be appointed should be from outside the country. Speaking on the latest whistle-blower bombshell Michael Fitzmaurice said “We have a further serious situation with regard to the treatment of the so called Garda whistle blowers today. And allegations

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GMIT Open Mornings to feature range of events

Education, News

A special seminar for parents, teachers and career counsellors on how to help pupils make correct third-level course choices will take place during this year’s GMIT Open Mornings which run at GMIT’s two Galway city campuses on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th. Author and education consultant Catherine O’Connor will deliver a free seminar

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Eugene Murphy backs INTO’s call for reduction in ‘super-sized’ primary school classes

Current Affairs, Education, News

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has said immediate action is needed to address overcrowded classes at primary school level while he noted that many rural schools are teetering on the brink of survival because of previous cuts. Eugene Murphy was speaking following his recent attendance at the INTO’s briefing on ‘Stand up for Education’ campaign

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Bereavement Support at Roscommon Support Group Centre

Health

A Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday October 12th, at the Roscommon Support Group Resource Centre, Derrane. The support group meeting will take place from 11am to 12pm and refreshments will be served. Transport maybe provided by prior arrangement. For further details contact Deirdre on 09066 25852 (ext. 260) from Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am

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Roscommon man scoops €500,000 EuroMillions win

News

A Roscommon man collected a cheque for €500,000 from National Lottery HQ earlier today. It is not known what part of Roscommon the man, who is in his early twenties, is from as he wishes to remain anonymous at this time, won the top prize in the EuroMillions Plus draw on Friday September 30th. The

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Eugene Murphy calls for extension of slurry spreading deadline

Current Affairs, Farming, News

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on Minister Michael Creed to extend the October deadline for slurry spreading given the severe weather experienced over the past few months, which has severely curtailed spreading activity. This was one of the issues which Eugene Murphy discussed with IFA officials during the IFA pre-budget briefing in Dublin

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Michael Fitzmaurice proposes a range of Budget measures

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has put forward a series of proposals to the Government ahead of next Tuesday’s Budget, adding that immediate action is needed on several important farming issues. Speaking on Farming Michael Fitzmaurice said “It is imperative that the Departments of Finance, Social Protection and Agriculture recognise the problems that exist with regard to

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