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Ignite Creative Pod

“Great opportunities for people in Creative Sector” – Maura Hopkins

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins launched the Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the Ignite Creative Pod on Friday last at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference in the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. Senator Hopkins stated that “the Creative Communities Igniting Change project is working to create entrepreneurial opportunities for people in this area involved in the creative sector …

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Denis Naughten: “Fisheries monitoring Castleplunkett turlough”

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Tulsk Castleplunkett Kilmurray

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that officials from Inland Fisheries Ireland have supervised the removal of dead fish from the turlough in Castleplunkett, following local concerns over water contamination. This follows the news that the fish were discovered at the site of the turlough after waters receded. “I have been in contact with my officials …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for practical action on flooding issues

Athleague Fuerty, Current Affairs, Local News, News, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for practical action to be taken now to avoid another winter of flooding throughout the region. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The call comes following the recent publication of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management report and meetings regarding on-going flooding issues in Roscommon. Incidentally, the comments …

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Eugene Murphy TD “Govt must ensure that social housing promises are kept”

Current Affairs, Local News, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says the Housing Minister Simon Coveney must live up to his commitments on social housing projects. Last week it was announced that 53 homes would be built at The Walk in Roscommon town. Eugene Murphy commented, “There are hundreds of people across Roscommon and Galway on a waiting …

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Boyle Arts Festival

Boyle Arts Festival continues with more exciting events

Boyle, Local News, News, Things to do

The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Professor Mary McAleese in King House, last Thursday evening. The unexpected and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of the former President and before an audience of several hundred invited artists and guests, she declared the 27th annual Arts Festival, open. It will continue …

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Denis Naughten

Minister Denis Naughten to push for local energy crop production

Current Affairs, Farming, News

Minister Denis Naughten has stressed the importance of rural communities and bioenergy in the future of energy policy. Speaking following a meeting with the IFA Minister Naughten said: “With plans by the ESB to burn peat in conjunction with an increased amount of biomass and wood chip in the West Offaly and Lough Ree power …

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Michael Fitzmaurice – Review of services at Residential Care Centres needed

Current Affairs, Health, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the current de-congregation policy at Residential Care Centres caring for people with intellectual and learning disabilities to be stopped until a detailed review of services available in the community is carried out. The Independent TD said “At the moment a policy of de-congregation of residents who are in Care …

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Barnardos

Barnardos National Collection Day – Volunteers Needed in Roscommon

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Barnardos children’s charity is looking for volunteers in Roscommon to support its national collection day – Buckets for Barnardos – on Friday September 16th. Please give two hours of your time and help raise funds to support Barnardos work with children and families across Ireland. What: Buckets for Barnardos, Barnardos National Collection Day When: Friday …

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Eugene Murphy

Eugene Murphy calls for an urgent solution to the flooding of turloughs

Current Affairs, Farming, News

The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has said an urgent solution needs to be found in relation to flooding at turloughs in Counties Roscommon and Galway. Deputy Murphy was speaking this week following a meeting with IFA officials in Dail Eireann when he met with Connacht Regional …

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Eugene Murphy calls for clarification on Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit

Current Affairs, Health, Local News, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/ Galway, Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to clarify the funding situation in relation to the development of a Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital. Members of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee have requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Simon Harris and Deputy …

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls on OPW to reconsider local Flood Relief work

Current Affairs, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, News, Tulsk Castleplunkett Kilmurray

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister responsible for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney to change the current Flood Relief Cost Benefit Analysis formula to encompass works in recently flooded areas. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces “I am calling on Minister Canney today to change the terms of reference on how a …

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