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Maura Hopkins

Senator Maura Hopkins pledges to provide sincere and ambitious representation

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On Friday 27th May last, recently elected Senator Maura Hopkins hosted a thank you celebration at which she pledged to provide sincere, honest and ambitious representation for the people living in this region. Senator Hopkins and those present at the event congratulated former Deputy Frank Feighan on his new appointment to Seanad Eireann. As the …

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New junior spokesperson position for Eugene Murphy TD to focus on flooding issues in the west

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Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has been appointed Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief under a list of new portfolios announced yesterday by party leader Micheal Martin. Micheál Martin announced the details of his party’s junior spokespeople, who will take responsibility for a wide range of issues from the National Drugs …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD expresses disappointment at Rural Broadband delay

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has expressed his disappointment at the news that it could be 2021 or 2022 before the Rural Broadband Scheme is fully in place. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “There is not much point in in trying to promote rural Ireland if something as basic as a decent broadband service is not …

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Ballintubber Garda to take part in “The Chris Crossing”

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Ballintubber native Garda Niall Mullin is among 12 Gardaí who are set to row from Dublin Port to Holyhead in an attempt to raise €50,000 as part of “The Chris Crossing” – a Charity Challenge in aid of the National Neurosurgical Centre at Beaumont Hospital. The challenge is being undertaken in memory of Chris Byrne, …

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Five nominated to contest seat vacated by Maura Hopkins

Current Affairs, News

The race to take the Roscommon County Council seat vacated by Senator Maura Hopkins has officially begun following the close of nominations by Fine Gael last night. Two former County Councillors, Liam Callaghan and Charlie Hopkins are among the nominees as is former Boyle Town Councillor Jan Flanagan. Current Roscommon Galway Constituency Secretary for Fine …

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Three Roscommon projects benefit from Structures at Risk Fund

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Three heritage projects in Roscommon are among 57 nationwide to receive grants from the Government’s Structures at Risk Fund following an announcement by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD. St. Thomas’ Church, Kilronan is set to receive €20,000, Knockranny House, Keadue has been awarded €7,575 and €5,000 has been designated …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD to seek meeting on Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit

Current Affairs, Health, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD is to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Simon Harris following reports that almost€8 Million for the proposed Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital has been withdrawn. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “A local consultant is claiming this week that the funding for the unit has been pulled. …

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IT Sligo

IT Sligo to deliver first ever Insurance Practice apprenticeship

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A new honours degree programme aimed at preparing insurance professionals for the world of work, and delivered by IT Sligo, is set to transform apprenticeship training in Ireland. Picture Credit: Shane O’Neill Photography The Bachelor of Arts in Insurance Practice is the first professionally validated level 8 programme in Higher Education and has been designed …

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Minister Denis Naughten welcomes €250k investment for Monksland Technology Hub

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Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of €250,000 to establish a new Smart Technology Enterprise Hub in Monksland, which has the potential to create 26 new high end jobs within the next year. Minister Naughten pointed out: ” This project has been developed with a team of dedicated volunteers from the local area, …

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Ireland West Airport

30th Anniversary celebrations at Ireland West Airport Knock

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Ireland West Airport celebrated the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the Airport with a Gala concert at the Airport Terminal on Friday last, May 27th. 150 invited guests attended a gala dinner followed by a Gala concert, hosted by Mid West Radio, looking back at the last 30 years of the airport.