Rural Schools are at the heart of every small community and must be protected and valued – that’s according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “The fabric of many communities is based on the local school. In our small schools our children get much more than an education, they get a pride of
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Consultation needed to ensure staff concerns are addressed Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Shane Curran has called for a more inclusive approach to ensure that services at Roscommon Hospital are expanded. He wants to see certain services transferred from University Hospital Galway to Roscommon as a matter of urgency. Mr. Curran commented, “Roscommon
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The lack of discussion on agriculture or the flooding crisis by Party Leaders on TV Debates is “astounding” according to Independent candidate for Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “We have heard over four hours of debate on national television from all our party political leaders yet there has been absolutely no debate whatsoever on agriculture or
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Eighty-seven members of the Roscommon Solstice Choir travel to London this Thursday to perform at a concert in aid of Acton Homeless Concern. The concert will take place in St. Aidan’s Church, Old Oak Common Lane, Acton on Friday and will get under way at 7:30 pm. Admission is £10 and the Choir is asking
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Roscommon County Council has given Notice of its intention to close the L-1814 Ballinagard Road from its Junction with the N63 to its junction with the L-1812 for the period 15th February to 18th March. The closure is to facilitate works on the Watermain Replacement scheme. The following Alternative Routes will be in place: Traffic
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Fianna Fáil Candidate for Roscommon Galway Shane Curran is highlighting the increasingly high and often crippling commercial rates in Roscommon. “The setting of Commercial Rates (ARV) is a matter for Roscommon County Council, but with rates being as high as 75 to the pound for commercial space in Roscommon and just 54 to the pound
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Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Roscommon-Galway Cllr. Eugene Murphy says farmers across the constituency are losing out as a result of Minister Simon Coveney’s decision to change GLAS scheme targets and exclude them. Cllr. Murphy explained, “There are farmers right across Roscommon who depend on the GLAS payment to keep going. They’ve now been
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Buccaneers RFC staged a spectacularly successful “STRICTLY SCRUM DANCING – the Buccs way” on Friday and Saturday last at Athlone’s Sheraton Hotel. The event drew large attendances on both nights with standing room only at the second show. The 32 dancers put in terrific performances on both nights, capitalising on their intensive training and coaching
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Local Independent candidate in the upcoming general election, Denis Naughten, has decided to put his money where his mouth is and instead of promoting himself has decided to provide each home in his constituency with a card that will help to save lives by assisting ambulances and also reduce crime, particularly against older people. The
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Private Michelle Tarpey from Knockcroghery is one of 190 Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to South Lebanon, where 47 Irish Soldiers have paid the ultimate sacrifice. These soldiers are representing Ireland with distinction on the international stage by facilitating the development of a safe and secure environment. Some of the more enraptured and perhaps the
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“Better road surfaces and better driving conditions lead to fewer accidents and fewer deaths on our roads.” according to Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Denis Naughten. He is now calling for greater focus and investment to be put into local roads, as a result of the serious damage caused by the severe winter weather. “At present
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An award-winning online tally system, devised by staff from IT Sligo including Knockvicar native Padraig Harte, will be used for the first time in a General Election count when the country goes to the polls later this month. The system, which makes the election tallies instantly available, was used in conjunction with Ocean FM’s coverage
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Roscommon County Council is inviting applications for their Community Heritage Bursary and Heritage Research Bursary for 2016. “This year we are seeking applications which relate to the themes and strands of the Ireland 2016 national events so we are looking forward to some exciting and interesting applications which will make a great contribution to the
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“The plight of the new young farmers has come to our attention once again on the canvass during this election campaign and their situation must be addressed immediately by Minister Coveney.” That’s the view of Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice this week. “Many of these young farmers, who were supposed to be allowed
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Denis Naughten has acknowledged that the ambulance service in the West has improved as a direct result of his efforts over the last Dáil term, but has also stated “there is still a long way to go to have a service that can meet the needs of rural communities”. “Long before the closure of Roscommon’s
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