Picture Credit: James Connolly Keenans of Tarmonbarry was named Best Gastro Pub in Connacht at the All-Ireland Irish Restaurant Awards which were held at The Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin last night. They were the sole Roscommon winner on the night although Chapter One, Dublin, which was co-founded by Taughmaconnel native Martin Corbett, received the …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the proposed hospital bed capacity review to be expedited after figures obtained by his party reveal the number of elective procedures performed in hospitals across the country has halved in the four years since 2012. The figures released by the HSE show that there were 187,000 …
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Six Lots of Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place on the 17th and 18th of May. The auction features a range of properties from residential to commercial and the following is a breakdown of the Roscommon properties on offer. – A lot featuring four x 4 …
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File Photo An estimated 150,000 people turned out for dawn walks for Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event. The 5km walk, supported by Electric Ireland, got underway at 4.15am this morning, Saturday May 6th, in over 120 locations in Ireland, including Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea and Roscommon town, as well as 30 …
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Gorse Fires are continuing to ravage parts of Roscommon with an area between Frenchpark, Castlerea and Loughglynn being badly affected as well as a large part of Kilronan Mountain. The dry weather and high temperatures, coupled with strong breezes, are making the task difficult for local fire crews who are aiming to control the spread …
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The Waterfront Hall in Belfast is the destination for three Roscommon GAA Clubs in search of All-Ireland Scór Sinsear glory tomorrow. Tulsk will be the first in action when they represent Roscommon GAA in the Tráth na gCeist / Table Quiz in the morning. In the afternoon the attention turns to the Main Hall for …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease. Deputy Murphy attended a rally outside Dáil Éireann on Wednesday when up to 200 people affected by Lyme Disease highlighted the condition, as well as what they contend is its lack of recognition by health and political authorities. A …
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says comments made by Deputy Eugene Murphy in relation to Deputy Fitzmaurice’s proposal that a jobs task force be established for Ballaghaderreen were “very disappointing and misguided”. Following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs Michael Fitzmaurice proposed the …
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Roscommon Sports Partnership has been allocated €127,597 by Sport Ireland – the body responsible for the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. Speaking at the announcement in Limerick today, Minister O’Donovan said: “The vital work of the Local Sports Partnership Network in increasing participation, particularly among those sectors of society that are …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the application for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the ancient royal site in Rathcroghan, County Roscommon is moving a step nearer reality as a further plenary meeting is scheduled for Rathcroghan this June. Deputy Murphy received the assurance from the Minister for Arts, …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has said that “it is extremely good news that refurbishment works on the Ballaghaderreen Garda Barracks are taking place. Speaking yesterday the Senator said “I have been informed by An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that the works will be completed at the end of June. These works …
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A range of exciting new degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and Culinary and Gastronomic Science, and other disciplines, will be unveiled at GMIT’s final Open Morning this Saturday, May 6th. The event will be split between the Galway (Dublin Road) Campus and the Centre for Creative Arts & Media (CCAM) and will run from …
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The Department of Plastic Surgery in Roscommon Hospital recently hosted a very successful Safe Sun and Awareness Campaign and they are encouraging people to become Sun Smart. The aim of the campaign was to increase knowledge among patients, visitors and members of the public regarding the dangers of sun exposure, the benefits of sun protection …
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available …
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 12 Roscommon Schools are among 438 nationwide to have been allocated funding under the Summer Works Scheme. Overall €47 million is being allocated nationally to the Scheme and this phase is aimed at upgrades to mechanical, sanitation and roofs in school buildings. These …
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