A round-up of today’s Roscommon News stories. Verdict reached in Murder Trial Two men have been found guilty of murdering 23-year-old Patryk Krupa at Bogganfin, Athlone in June 2014 by beating him unconscious and leaving him to drown in the River Shannon. Leszek Sychulec and Andrzej Gruchacz will be sentenced on June 13th. Strike Action …
With just two weeks to go, Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm charity is calling on people to sign up to for what is set to be the biggest Darkness Into Light ever held. The charity’s annual fundraising and awareness event in association with Electric Ireland takes place in 90 venues across Ireland this year. …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the salaries of top executives at Ornua, formerly known as the Irish Dairy Board, to be reviewed immediately, following the news that nine executives shared more than €9 million in pay, bonuses and pension contributions over the last two years. The Roscommon-Galway Independent TD said that “Dairy farmers who …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has responded to inaccurate media reports in recent days which suggested that members of the Independent Alliance were in favour of raising the 9% tourism industry tax – saying that such reports are “totally and utterly wrong”. He went on to say “In fact it will be our policy in any possible new …
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Siofra Mahon, a student of the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon, was recently announced as the overall winner of the county’s Poem For Ireland Competition. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, which was held at Roscommon Library, the Co-ordinator of the County’s Ireland 2016 activities Richie Farrell thanked all the students and …
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Speaking in the Dáil last night Michael Fitzmaurice TD called for action to be taken on the rising cost of insurance premiums, saying that “Unless the problem is addressed immediately, the steep rise in insurance costs for individuals, and business in particular, is going to cost jobs in the Irish economy.” “I am aware this …
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The countdown is on to the Irish Restaurant Awards All-Ireland final in the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday, May 16th. With less than four weeks to go, the Irish Restaurant Awards pay tribute to three of the best eateries in County Roscommon. Keenan’s Of Tarmonbarry was named as the Co. Roscommon finalist for Bunzl McLaughlin’s …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy is encouraging homeowners in Roscommon to consider availing of a grant to improve energy efficiency in their homes. Deputy Murphy made the comments after obtaining figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which show that a large number of homes in Roscommon have a poor energy rating, with …
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The funeral arrangements for Anthony Henehan RIP, late of Station Road, Kiltoom, who had been missing since March 10th, are as follows: Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand on Thursday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am …
The free Stress Control Programme, run by the HSE Psychology Department in Ballinasloe begins tomorrow evening (Tuesday 19th) and continues every Tuesday up to the 24th of May. The six sessions Programme aims to help the large number of people who experience stress, through learning new ways to help overcome it. Each session will deal …
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Renua’s representative for Roscommon-Galway Anne Farrell has said “If Fine Gael and Labour are allowed to get into power again, no matter who else is with them, then we will never have a right to complain again.” Speaking following reports in recent days that the Labour Party had been offered ministerial positions by Fine Gael …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted reports in national newspapers over the weekend which alleged that Independent TD’s in negotiations with the political parties had a list of demands which would cost the exchequer €13 Billion, labelling them as “a complete fabrication and lazy journalism.” “I don’t know whether it is an attempt by the media or …
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Updated at 10:30pm Gardaí have confirmed that the body recovered from the Docks in Galway, just before noon today, was that of missing Mayo man Ben Garrett. Today’s discovery followed the recovery of another body yesterday from Galway Bay. Both bodies were taken to the University Hospital for Post-Mortems. Speaking to Galway Bay FM, this …
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The search for missing Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan and Mayo man Ben Garrett will resume at 9am tomorrow (Sunday) from Calasanctius College, Oranmore. The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team are asking anyone wishing to take part to wear a hi-viz vest or jacket, wellies, waterproof clothing, a walking stick and, if possible, a change of …
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Cllr. Orla Leyden is calling on Roscommon County Council to ensure that full access is restored to the Public Toilets located at the amenity area in Portrun. Cllr. Leyden says that Portrunny Bay is an important local and tourism amenity much loved by locals in the Mid Roscommon area, and with visitors alike, and that …
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