Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the proposed increase in charges for bin collection is unjustified and is calling on Minister Simon Coveney to “intervene in the situation immediately”. The proposed nationwide increase is due to come into effect from July 1st as part of a “pay by weight” structure. In a statement released a short …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD is seeking clarification on the future management of the Monksland Primary Care Centre following speculation that it could be moved from the Galway/Roscommon/Mayo Community Health Organisation, known as CHO2 to CHO8, which covers Westmeath and many counties in north Leinster. The Roscommon Galway Independent TD commented “Prior to the election many politicians …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Environmental Lobby Groups to work with farmers and not against them in order to stop “needless objections”. The call comes following a series of objections by such groups to applications by Farmers to erect fencing on mountainous areas. In a statement released a short time ago Deputy Fitzmaurice said …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the announcement of 860 extra Special Needs Assistants by Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, adding that will benefit children within primary, post primary and special schools in Roscommon and Galway. “These SNA positions will be available for allocation to schools over the period September to December 2016. This …
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AbbVie and IT Sligo have launched a new Sports Scholarship Programme to help Students reach their Leadership Potential New collaboration with IT, Sligo will see global biopharmaceutical company sponsor two Elite Level Sports Scholarships for the 2016/17 academic year Each Scholarship is valued at €2,000 Both students will be eligible for a paid internship with …
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Aoife Duncan from Clonown, Athlone was recently awarded the Judges Spotlight Prize at the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s Future Makers Awards. Aoife, who is a 3rd Year student of Fine Art (Ceramics) at the Centre of Creative Arts and Media GMIT uses basic hand building techniques to create small-scale sculptural ceramic objects. The …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news that the market for live export of cattle to Turkey is set to open. In a statement released last night Michael Fitzmaurice said “Having worked on the situation for the past number of weeks and months I am now very happy to be able to say that the …
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Former Councillor Liam Callaghan has been elected by Fine Gael Delegate to fill the Boyle Municipal District seat on Roscommon County Council which was vacated by recently elected Senator Maura Hopkins. Liam Callaghan previously served as a County Councillor for the old Castlerea area from 2009 until losing his seat in the 2014 Local Election. …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy says Government departments must take urgent action to tackling extortionate motor insurance costs, following the passing of a Fianna Fáil motion in the Dáil last week. The motion called for the re-establishment of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board on a time limited basis, greater disclosure around policy renewal …
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Elphin 3-10 Allen Gaels 0-5 The Seniors enjoyed a comfortable win over Allen Gaels in the opening round of the Leo Kenny Cup. We wish Joseph Beirne a speedy recovery from the knock he sustained. We host Coolaney-Mullinabreena in the Quarter-Final on this (Tuesday) evening at 7:30pm. On Sunday they take on Strokestown in the …
Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp comes to St Brigids Starts Monday 11th July 2016, with week 1 being the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp which is exclusively GAA and the second week having a variety of GAA sports and other fun activities. Camps run from 9.30-2pm daily. Cost per week is €40 for one child, 2 children …
Local Fine Gael Members will convene in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, tonight to elect the successor to fill the Boyle Municipal District seat on Roscommon County Council which was vacated by recently elected Senator Maura Hopkins. Nominations closed on June 1st and it appears that all five candidates have remained in the race and …
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“The make up of the membership on state boards will have to be investigated by the new Government to provide fair representation from around the country” That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice who has been looking at state boards in the Transport sector in particular. “I have had research carried out on …
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Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced a number of diocesan appointments and parish priest transfers affecting parishes in County Roscommon. Very Rev Canon Eugene McLoughlin, who is retiring as Parish Priest VF of Roscommon, is set to be the Administrator of Athleague and Fuerty; a position which became vacant on the death of Very …
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A group of classic car enthusiasts from France has been enjoying a week-long touring holiday around Ireland and recently visited County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland They’ve been travelling from east to west and back again, incorporating some of our tourism ‘hotspots’. Supported by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries, the annual ‘Celtic Classic Rally 2016’ …
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