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 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 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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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 …
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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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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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 …
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 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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Senator Frank Feighan described last Thursday’s meeting between Minister for Health Simon Harris, members of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee and local Oireachtas public representatives as very productive. Senator Feighan facilitated the meeting in the Minister’s office at the request of the HAC. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those …
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Dog Fouling is an inconsiderate and irritating litter problem and a new initiative was launched by Roscommon County Council in Lough Key Forest Park to deal with this problem. Picture Credit: Daniel O’Loughlin Green Dog Walkers is a non-confrontational, friendly way to change attitudes about dog fouling. It is a community based scheme that volunteers …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the eight submissions under the first phase of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and hopes the scheme will continue in the future. Deputy Murphy said “Total funding of €380,000 for County Roscommon will go some way towards injecting a well needed boost to local towns and villages …
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Four Mile House based company Gilligan Farm Fresh Meats has received three prizes at Blas na hEireann, The Irish Food Awards. Their Honey & Mustard Bacon won the Bronze Award in the Bacon (Other products) category and their Mexican Beef Stir Fry won the Silver in the Beef (Other products) category. They also won the …
The rise in Roscommon House prices has continued with the average asking price now standing at €123,798 – that’s up 1.9% over the last three months. The good news for anyone wishing to buy is that Roscommon House Prices remain among the lowest in the country, according to today’s report from Daft.ie. In percentage terms that …
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 Headlines #5 Roscommon GAA Results from the previous weekend. #4 Roscommon memorabilia sells at auction. #3 Castlecoote top Roscommon Tidy Towns again – check out the full county placings here. #2 St …
