The HSE are to implement Smoking Cessation Campaign in Roscommon Psychiatric Unit and the Units in Galway and Ballinasloe. In a statement release a short time ago they said that as the leading healthcare provider, they are committed to reducing the use of tobacco and its harmful health effects. As the national body responsible for
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Summerhill Primary School, Athlone, Co Roscommon, celebrated Proclamation Day with a school concert this morning. This was followed by the flag raising at 12 noon, with a surprise visit from the ice-cream van with ice-cream for all the pupils! After lunch there was a céilí in the school hall and everyone showed off the dances
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The activities of Boyle Family Life Centre are set to be incorporated as a Limited Company, independent of any “denominational ethos” following an announcement made by the Diocese of Elphin. A statement released on behalf of the Diocese a short time ago explained how the move has come about: “Boyle Family Life Centre was founded
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Kilglass Gaels Fixtures Thursday 17th March: Division 4 League; Kilglass Gaels v Boyle in Boyle at 11am. Sunday 20th March: Ladies Adult Division 2 League: Kilglass Gaels v St. Barrys in Kilglass at 12pm U-16 Girls Championship Kilglasss Gaels v Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult at 4pm. Doing A Spring Clean? Kilglass Gaels are doing a
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As Renua begins the process of “regather and regroup” Anne Farrell, Renua’s Roscommon Representative welcomes the general political will to embrace many of the Renua policies on political reform. Speaking yesterday she said that reforms, including the newly invoked method of appointment of Ceann Comhairle, are welcome, however “the missed opportunity” of having gender equality
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Today, Tuesday March 15th, has been designated Proclamation Day for schools in Ireland, as part of the Ireland 2016 commemorative programme. Since last autumn the Defence Forces have delivered a handmade Tricolour and a special pack which included a copy of the Proclamation and booklet on care of the flag to over 3,200 Primary Schools
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Kilbride Congratulates Congratulations to Aoife Griffen who the Connacht Scór Sinsear Sean Nos dancing title in lecarrow on Saturday night.Next stop for Aoife is the All Ireland finals in Killarney on the 2nd April. Liam Bracken received his GAA President’s award at a banquet in Croke Park on Friday night. This was a great honour
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“Material Witness” is an exhibition of new works by Roscommon artist Nollaig Molloy. The exhibition opens at Roscommon Arts Centre on Easter Saturday evening at 7pm and runs until June 3rd. 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
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GMIT, IT Sligo and LyIT have launched the My Experience RPL Assessment Toolkit which includes an information website and an online RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) application tool for candidates looking for access or advanced entry to a higher education programme. In addition, a free open online course has been developed for Higher Education staff seeking
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Ballinlough plays host to a series of 1916 Commemorations on Easter Weekend, March 26th to 28th. Saturday March 26th 4pm – Official Opening in Ballinlough square of 1916-2016 commemorations and celebrations 4.30pm – Brief talk on local history of Ballinlough and in particular the tragic events of 1920 5pm – Unveiling of re-erected street names.
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Joe Murphy won today’s Fianna Fáil selection Convention to take the Roscommon County Council seat vacated by his brother Eugene. Fianna Fáil delegates from the Boyle Municipal Region met in Tulsk this afternoon and in the end the Scramogue based Postman defeated Aiden Sampey by 66 votes to 43. Joe Murphy will take up his
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Boyle’s St Patricks Day Parade will start at Mockmoyne and travel via St. Patricks Street, Bridge Street and up to the Crescent. There is free entry for floats and a prize fund of €1,400 cash on offer, including €500 for the Best Float: The overall Winner gets €500 and a Cup. The Runner-up €200, 3rd
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Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has repeated calls to re-instate local Gardai to rural stations as part of a range of measures that he feels will reduce crime. “My proposal for a return to the Local Garda in rural communities still stands. The people who are carrying out these burglaries have local intelligence and the Local
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Updated at 6:40pm The person who will take the seat vacated by newly elected TD Eugene Murphy will be selected by Fianna Fáil delegates from the Boyle Municipal District at a local Convention in the Tulsk Inn tomorrow. Earlier this week candidates were expecting to be interviewed for the position by Fianna Fáil General Secretary Seán
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Impressive plans have been put in place for his year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballintubber. The event will feature Street Entertainment, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Face Painting and Prizes for the best costume.There is no entry fee for floats and the action gets under way at 3pm. For more information on the Parade in Ballintubber
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