Scoil Mhuire Strokestown were one of 145 Schools throughout the country to win jerseys and Gaelic Games equipment through the Lidl LGFA Post-Primary Schools in-Store Competition. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. The winning team are pictured above at the Lidl store in Roscommon town with their teachers Martina Finneran and Anne Marie Killilea and Heather …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a report from the Psychiatric Nurses Association showing 600 nursing vacancies in the mental health sector and a further 400 vacancies set to become available due to retirements, “comes as no surprise to those of us that have been campaigning hard for improved services in the mental area and especially …
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RTÉ Sports Broadcaster, Michael Lyster officially opened ‘Slí An Chroí’ Family Room in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe recently. The family room will provide a dedicated space for families of patients who are at end of life. The facility, will allow families a private space away from the ward to relax and take some time out …
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To mark the 21st year of the Bealtaine Festival Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust are running a series of events programmed for older patients in Galway University Hospitals, Units 5 and 6 in Merlin Park and Roscommon University Hospital. A variety of arts events are scheduled including theatre shows, art workshops and music performances. Throughout …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the news that the “forgotten farmers”, who attended the Government negotiations with him, have got a commitment in the programme for Government announced this week. Speaking a short time ago Deputy Fitzmaurice said “the Minister for Agriculture will be going to Europe within the next two months to get a category …
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44 Schools from throughout Roscommon were awarded the Green Flag award by Green-Schools yesterday. The aim of Green-Schools is to increase students’ and participant awareness of environmental issues through classroom studies and to transfer this knowledge into positive environmental action in the school and also in the wider community. Schools that have successfully completed all …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every possible solution, including emergency legislation, will have to be used in order to address the Housing crisis – which he refers to as “The biggest of the many challenges facing the new Government.” “Every single TD in the Dail is in agreement that the housing crisis must be tackled …
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The cost of Rent in Roscommon has increased by an average of 5.1% during the past 12 months according to today’s report from property website Daft.ie Overall rent prices have increased by 8.9% since the “trough” or lowest level, compared to a 36.7% increase in Galway City. The good news, is that despite the increase …
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National Heritage Week, Ireland’s annual celebration of built, natural and cultural heritage, will take place from 20th to 28th August. This year Roscommon County Council is inviting you to explore 100 Years of Heritage and take a journey back through one hundred years of Ireland, discovering the lives of those who came before us. In this …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD released a statement this morning outlining a range of measures which he has helped secure in the programmes for Government. The very comprehensive set of proposals cover social housing, health, broadband, education, infrastructure, agriculture, personal finances and much more. Among the local items contained in the document are: – A commitment that …
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Western Gaels Club Lotto Results 07/05/2016 Numbers Drawn: 05-09-19-25 – No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · James Gannon · Claire Kilkenny · Padraig Gaynor · Mick McCormack · James Dooney Next Draw Venue: The Chariot Next Draw Date: 14/05/16 Next Jackpot: €4,500.00 Thanks to all our patrons who support our Lotto on a weekly and …
Intermediate Championship: St Barrys 0-12 St Michaels 0-9 St Barrys enjoyed a hard fought win over old rivals St Michael’s in a sunny Cootehall in the 1st game of the Intermediate Championship. The foundations of the win were laid in the first few minutes, when 3 points in the opening minutes helped Barry’s to a …
Eire Og 0-13 St Aidans 0-9 Well done to our intermediate team who had a good victory over St Aidan’s in Ballyforan on Saturday last. Under 14s win Well done to our under 14 team who beat Western Gaels last week. Meeting There will be a Club meeting on Thursday 12th May at 9 pm …
A team from the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon town won two Silver Medals at yesterday’s All-Ireland Secondary Schools Swimming Finals in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. The team of Jenni Kilduff, Rebecca Carroll, Keela Farnon and Roisin Campbell took honours in the 100m Freestyle Relay and 100m Individual Medley Relay Event. Jenni Kilduff also took …
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Boyle’s historic King House, will be the venue for the Roscommon leg of the Paths To Freedom programme, which includes the western première of Myles Dungan’s new 1916 show – The Count, The Countess & The Tommy. The show, starring international soloists Simon Morgan and Lisa Lambe – as seen on RTE’s Late Late Show …
