Anne Farrell, who recently contested the Roscommon Galway General Election Constituency on behalf of Renua has expressed her shock at Poster tampering which has came to light in recent days. In a statement released a short time ago she said “It was obvious as the election campaign and canvassing proceeded, that the number of posters …
Your Roscommon Weather forecast for Thursday March 3rd is as follows: Cloudy and damp conditions this morning, with outbreaks of rain which will spread gradually eastwards during the day. Some sleet in parts of the north-west and north. Clearer weather, with scattered showers, will follow from the Atlantic later. Maximum temperatures 6 Celsius, with mostly …
The 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival begins this Friday night and runs until March 12th. It will be officially opened with a Wine reception at 7.15pm followed by Claregalway’s Compántas Lir with their production of “Proof” by David Auburn. Tickets can be booked through the Arts Centre Box Office on 09066 258240 / www.roscommonartscentre.ie The complete …
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Contractors appointed by Roscommon County Council have begun enabling works on the N61 Road Realignment Project . The N61 is more commonly know as the Road linking Athlone and Boyle and the project will see two sections of the Road being Realigned; at the Ratallen and Runnaboll Townlands and Treanagry and Knockroe Townlands which are …
A comprehensive plan for Rural communities will form the “Central Plank” in any of Michael Fitzmaurice’s negotiations with parties regarding the formation of the new Government. Speaking this morning the Roscommon Galway TD said “Since the election many parties including Fianna Fail have latched on to the call for a much improved deal for rural …
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Free part-time HEA funded Springboard course commences on March 10th Kilbride man Brendan Allen of Castlemine Farms is one of the contributors to a new Certificate in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship course at the GMIT Mayo campus in Castlebar. Fully funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), this part-time Springboard programme is designed to encourage …
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A meeting of the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday next, March 8th at 8.30pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. A lecture will take place on the subject of the Black Pigs Dyke by Coilin O’Driscoll of Kilkenny Archaeology. The Black Pigs Dyke project was funded by a number …
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The South Roscommon Singers Circle Special Guest for their March session is none other than legendary Cork balladeer Jimmy Crowley. Jimmy will present an intimate concert in the cosy setting of Murray’s Lounge, Knockcroghery, on this Saturday 5th March from 8-9:30pm ahead of the group’s regular “First Saturday” session. There will be a modest admission …
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A large group from Elphin Community College recently visited Croke Park and Glasnevin Cemetery for a history tour. The following is a look back on their day from the perspective of different students 3rd Year Student’s report on their History Trip to Croke Park and Glasnevin Cemetery By Gilbert Muldowney, David Wynne, Laura Muldowney and …
Fianna Fáil’s Eugene Murphy has been elected following the eighth and Final count in the Roscommon Galway Constituency. He has joined Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice on being elected to the 32nd Dáil. The final figures from the Roscommon Galway Constituency are as follows Total Poll 45,995 – Invalid papers 315 Valid poll 45,680 Quota …
We’re bringing you comprehensive coverage from the Roscommon Galway Constituency Count at the Hyde Centre. In addition to the post count updates here you can follow further live updates at twitter.com/RoscommonDaily After each count we will publish an easy to read graphic showing the status of the candidates. Sunday 28th at 2:55am – Official confirmation …
Wish Day takes place on Friday 8th April to celebrate & support the work of Make-A-Wish To date, 18 children from Roscommon have had their wishes come through with Make-A-Wish Ireland since the organisation started in Ireland in 1992. Each year, Make-A-Wish ensures that wishes are granted to children who are battling life threatening medical …
Girls Hack Ireland are coming to Castlerea on the 19th of March, and they’re bringing their innovative workshop for teenage girls with them. Girls Hack Ireland specialise in creating innovative, creative and fun events for teenage girls, that are based on science, technology, engineering and maths. This will be the first of three workshops to …
“Work is continuing all the time to address the problems associated with turf cutting.” says Roscommon-Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have spent almost 20 years addressing this issue and will continue to do so on behalf of turf cutters in the constituency and throughout the country.” “As another turf-cutting season approaches, works are been …
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– Up to €1m will be available to Roscommon County Council under FF strategy – Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon Cllr. Eugene Murphy has secured a commitment to roll out a Regional Digital Hub for Roscommon if elected to Government. This pledge is part of the party’s policy to support entrepreneurs and start-up …
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