The population of Roscommon has increased by 371 over the past five years according to preliminary Census figures released today. The figures show that the population of Roscommon now stands at 64,436; up from 64065 in 2011. The figure is comprised of 32,316 males and 32,120 females. Further detail to follow.
Just one Roscommon property sold at today’s Allsop On-line property Auction. The three Bedroom semi-detached House at Tarmon Harbour sold for €111,000. The opening Bid was €100,000 and in the space of 15 minutes two bidders rapidly exchanged offers. A second lot of property, from Boyle, was withdrawn prior to the Auction. The lot comprised …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway, Eugene Murphy has said the devastating effects of the abuse of drugs is not just an issue which affects inner city Dublin as the abuse of both controlled and illicit drugs is very much a reality in towns and villages throughout the constituency of Roscommon/Galway. Speaking in the Dáil on …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney, to help prevent potential flooding in South Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Independent TD said “It has come to my attention that the levels on the River Shannon in the Clonown and Athlone areas are 9 …
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Local politicians and Third Level Institutes have reacted to the publication of the Review into how the Higher Education Authority funds Higher Education Institutions which could have serious financial implications for students. The Report found that current funding arrangements for Third Level are not sufficient and it calls for the articulation and implementation of a …
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Could somewhere in Roscommon be one of Ireland’s top “Foodie Destinations”? That is the question being posed by The Restaurants Association of Ireland. Foodie Destinations (formerly known as Foodie Towns) celebrates Ireland’s unique and wonderful food offerings and encourages local food tourism initiatives across the country. The ‘Foodie Destinations 2016’ competition will see towns, villages, …
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Over 2,400 people are waiting on a first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,500 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,330 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures, …
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GMIT is pleased to offer a new three year degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care, commencing this September at the Mayo campus in Castlebar. An open information session about the new course will take place on campus on Tuesday, 19 July, from 2.30 to 4pm, and all are welcome. The …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has again called on the Minister for Justice to ensure that Tarmonbarry Garda Station is included in the review, which will examine the reopening of Garda Stations in certain areas. Deputy Murphy has received clarification from Sean Canney TD, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure …
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On Saturday 16th July, as part of the Eileen Óg Heritage Festival, there is a rare opportunity for the public to have a look inside the bawn at Ballintubber Castle and see a real archaeological dig in action. A group of more than 50 US archaeology students and academics are working on the site, researching …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to renew its effort in promoting safe practice on farms. He made the call during Farm Safety Week. Farming continues to be the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. Official figures from the HSE show that there were 18 deaths in the agriculture sector …
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Roscommon County Council has been allocated over €220,000 to assist in the “Taking in Charge” of nine Housing Estates throughout the county. The news comes following an announcement by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Simon Coveney TD, of a total of €9 million in funding to assist local authorities in taking in …
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Local businesses are being urged to avail of a scheme aimed at helping them to trade online by Minister Denis Naughten. “Irish consumers spend €850,000 an hour online, 24 hours a day, every day yet while many small businesses have a web presence, less than one in four is actually trading online,” stated Minister Naughten. …
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Roscommon politicians have reacted to an article in yesterday’s Sunday Business Post on a report by the Government’s Trauma Steering Group which suggested that nine Accident and Emergency Units throughout the country could be closed. The A&E Departments of Portiuncula and Mullingar Hospitals were among the nine named in the article. The Trauma Steering Group …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of capital funding today of in excess of €150,000 to childcare providers throughout County Roscommon. The funding was announced this morning by the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone who, incidentally, visited Roscommon this afternoon. “This funding is an investment in our children and …
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