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 …
“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 …
Ambulance service: a lot done but much more to do – Naughten Read More »
“On the canvass the cuts made to home help hours is something that is coming up time after time” That’s what Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice says today. “The cuts made to home help hours make no sense whatsoever. In some cases people are being allocated only a half an hour per day and …
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“Changes in the Red Cross Scheme with regard to flood relief are very welcome and it is good news for some small businesses who were told that they didn’t qualify for aid. But after the intervention of myself and others they are now eligible for relief” So says Roscommon Galway Independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice. “When …
Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by Boyle native Paul Young, won two Awards at the prestigious Kidscreen Awards in Miami last night. The Best New Series and Best Animated Series Awards were for their series “Puffin Rock” which is narrated by Paul’s fellow Boyle native Chris O’Dowd. The series follows the …
“The situation with regard to the GLAS Scheme is totally unacceptable and it is a major issue among small farmers that I am meeting on the doorsteps during this campaign.” That’s according to Independent candidate in Roscommon Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “Letters have been sent out to farmers in this constituency and all over the country …
Change to GLAS Scheme “is totally unacceptable” – Fitzmaurice Read More »
The next Government must support local job creation and small businesses, according to Independent candidate for the Roscommon Galway Constituency Denis Naughten, who has called for a change in attitude to local businesses which have the potential to drive job creation in both counties Galway and Roscommon. “The fact is that small businesses are not …
The Launch of the 2016 Roscommon Drama Festival will be performed by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, in Roscommon Library tomorrow, Wednesday 10th February, at 7pm. This year’s Festival includes a fringe event entitled “Dare to Dream”, funded by Roscommon Co. Council under the Ireland Community Participation Programme, to commemorate the 1916 …
