Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that €20m in additional funding is to be made available for apprenticeships and traineeships. “This funding will ensure that 13 new apprenticeship schemes are delivered by the end of this year with another 120 apprenticeships and traineeship schemes to come on stream by 2020,” stated Minister Naughten. The Government’s
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Senator Frank Feighan has called for a wider debate on the merits of Ireland competing in the Commonwealth Games. Commenting on the issue Frank Feighan said “When you look at athletes such as Michael Conlon and Paddy Barnes successfully representing Ireland at the Olympics and Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games, I believe it is
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January 19th, peacefully in her 94th, year, at the Graan Abbey Nursing Home, Enniskillen. Molly Sharkey (née Judge) RIP, late of Kinorla Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh and formerly of Cloonfad, Tibohine, Castlerea. Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick John. Molly is survived by her loving son John, sister Sheila, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral will arrive
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January 25th, peacefully at The Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Canon Gerald Donnelly RIP, retired parish priest of Ballygar, Co. Galway and formerly of Kiltoom. Predeceased by his parents, brother Eamonn, and sisters Meta and Marie. Sadly missed by his loving nephews Brendan and Vincent, nieces Martina, Geraldine, Ursula and Bertha, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, Bishops Kevin
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The head of the Valuation Services for Ireland, Declan Lavelle will attend an important meeting in relation to commercial rates tonight, Thursday January 26th January at 7p.m. at The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. All commercial rate payers who are concerned about the recent revaluations that they have received are encouraged to attend this meeting and
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Taoiseach to give a commitment that the vital upgrading of the N4 and N5 will be included in the capital programme for 2017. Eugene Murphy made the call during Questions to the Taoiseach during Tuesday’s sitting of the Dáil. The Fianna Fáil TD said that there
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Senator Maura Hopkins is to seek an appeal of the decision by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to cease funding counselling services in Cuan Aire Family Life Centre, Castlerea. Commenting on the issue Maura Hopkins said “I have expressed my concern to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone regarding the withdrawal
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Direct from the USA, the No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute right across America The Man in Black comes to Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday 11 February at 8pm sharp. Featuring Terry Lee Goffee and his band, The Man in Black is one show you won’t want to miss. Terry sings like Johnny, looks like Johnny
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Wednesday 25th January Martina O’Brien RIP (née O’Connor), Kerlagh, Kilglass and formerly of Corglass, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Donal, mother Julie-Ann, sisters and brothers John (Drumshambo), Joseph (Ballinaglera), Mary Goodman (Newry, Co. Down), Noel (Mornington, Co. Meath), Carmel Cuffe (Ballintubber), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours
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Tuesday 24th January, suddenly, at his residence. Tommy Martin RIP, late of Monaboy, Strokestown. Beloved son of Lil and the late Thomas and loving brother of Helena, Una, Michael and Anne. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother and family, brothers-in-law, sister-in- law, nephews, nieces uncles, aunts-in-law, relatives, great neighbours and many friends.
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The Minor Board held it’s AGM on Thursday 19th last and the following Officers were elected; Chairperson – Brian Mullin, Vice-Chairperson – Alan Garvey, Secretary – Marian Kelly, Vice Secretary – Maria Mockler Revins, Treasurer – Bernie Moran, Coaching Officer – Alan Garvey, Secondary School’s Liaison Officer – James Duignan, Children’s Officer – Caroline Smyth
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “The delay in paying farmers what they are owed under the GLAS scheme is scandalous and the Minister must ensure that farmers are paid immediately and manually if the IT systems are not working properly”. “It is totally intolerable that here we are, a month after Christmas, that there are a
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Wednesday 25th January, peacefully, at her home, in her 99th year, in the loving care of her family. Mary Coyle (née Furey) RIP, late of Lecarrow. Predeceased by her husband Henry. Mary is survived by her daughters Mary Reilly (Tuam), Betty Raftery (Roscommon), Catherine (London) and Patricia Kelly (Brideswell), son Noel (Roscommon), brother Jimmy (Mount
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Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE Earlier today Kevin McStay announced the Roscommon Team to face Galway in the FBD Connacht Senior Football League Final on Sunday at 2pm in Kiltoom. This will be the third meeting in a row for the two teams in the FBD Final with the recent spoils shared at one
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr. Castlerea Community School: 45 Holy Child Killiney: 40 (After overtime; Full time score 36-36) There was just six seconds left on the clock when the ball landed in the hands of Sandra Keane for Castlerea Community School. Just six seconds on the clock, and her team were down by two and
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