“There is huge concern among farmers at the prospect of a deal between the EU and the Mercosur Countries from South America on imports of beef. Minister Coveney has to intervene on this issue and Irish MEP’s must vote against any such deal this week”That’s the strong view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. “If …
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“People in rural Ireland are not looking for handouts to sustain their communities but they need support from central government and the local authorities to help them survive and grow”. That’s the view of Roscommon Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who was speaking on the Late Late Show last night. “You will not get a …
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Here’s a round-up of the Roscommon News stories which occurred today, Friday April 8th. Courts The trials of Leszek Sychulec and Andrzej Gruchacz for the murder of Patryk Krupa at Bogganfin, Athlone in June 2014 and of Matthew Gralton, Mount Prospect, Roscommon and Ross Allen, who both stand accused of murder for their alleged part …
The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team, who are leading the search for missing Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan have announced that tomorrow’s search will commence from Calasanctius College, Oranmore at 10:30am. For the past few days the search had been focussing on Renmore and Ballyloughane Strand. The Search Team have stressed that there will be extremely …
Roscommon people are being encouraged to apply for the 50 apprentice roles with eir ahead of next week’s deadline for on-line applications; up to midnight on Friday, 15th April. Now in its second year, the programme is open to candidates who have passed their Leaving Certificate and who would enjoy the challenge of working for …
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Anne Farrell, Renua’s representative in Roscommon, has repeated her calls for the publication of the Flood Risk Management Strategy “as soon as possible”. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces In a statement released this morning she said that having visited many of the flooded sites in the Roscommon and East Galway area during her election campaign …
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Bord Bia and GIY have launched a competition to dig up Roscommon’s biggest Spudlover and crown Ireland’s Top Tuber. Picture Credit: Patrick Browne GIYers and budding Spud growers are now invited to sow their potatoes and join in ‘SpudLove 2016’, an initiative which is encouraging Irish communities to fall in love with the spud all …
School leavers and mature students who are considering IT Sligo as their third level destination this September will have an opportunity to get the inside track from current students and staff when the Institute holds its Course Information Day on Saturday, April 23rd. A packed line-up of talks and workshops aims to help prospective students …
The Scrabbagh NS 50th Anniversary celebrations will take place on Friday and Saturday the 3rd & 4th of June 2016. Friday evening will see a special blessing taking place at the school at 7pm followed by refreshments for young and old in the school. Old roll books and much more will also be on display. …
The trial continues, at 11am today, of two men accused of murdering a 23-year-old man Bogganfin, Athlone almost two years ago by giving him “an absolutely savage beating” and leaving him to drown in the Shannon. Leszek Sychulec (34) of Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford and and Andrzej Gruchacz (35) with an address in Warsaw, Poland …
Maria Dignam, a pupil of Glanduff NS has been announced as the Connaught-Ulster Regional winner of the An Taisce Green-Schools Irish Water Poster Competition. Maria won the 3rd-6th class category for her poster, which is shown above. She faced strong competition from students in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Galway City and County, Mayo as …
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Tyre manufacturer Michelin is supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of tyre safety. In an analysis by RSA of fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012 just published, defective tyres were identified as the largest single ‘vehicle factor’ involved. As part of …
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Material Witness the an exhibition of new works by Roscommon artist Nollaig Molloy opened at Roscommon Arts Centre on Easter Saturday. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Using the National Schools Folklore Collection from 1937-38 as a point of departure, Nollaig examines the many stories, material culture and folk customs of County Roscommon, as told by …
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Country Markets Ltd and Drum Community Centre are seeking expressions of interest from producers who would like to become members of a new indoor country market to be located at the Centre. Country Markets Ltd support artisan producers all around the country and all produce sold in their markets is home produced. So, if you …
The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team, who are leading the search for missing Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan are also searching for Ben Garrett, who was last seen leaving Carbon nightclub on Eglington Street at around 1.45am on Thursday. The search continues today in Renmore and Ballyloughane Strand and anyone wishing to help is asked to …
