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Innovative Debt Plan could solve infrastructural problems says Michael Fitzmaurice TD

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a restructuring of Ireland’s National Debt over the long term could help the Government meet the country’s immediate infrastructure requirements. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Billions would be saved on interest repayments yearly and badly needed infrastructure could be provided with a bond taken out to deal with …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Thomas Hamill RIP, formerly of Strokestown

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Thursday 26th January, after a short illness. Thomas Hamill RIP, late of London and formerly of Cloonslanor, Strokestown. Beloved son of the late Tom and Patricia and dear brother of Agnes, James, Irene, Marguerita, Ann, Kathleen, Bernie, Ita, Laura, Anthony and Francis. He will be sadly missed by his family, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinagare.

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Friday February 3rd, peacefully, at the Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon. Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinahowna, Ballinagare. Predeceased by her husband John, deeply mourned by her loving relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Teresa will repose at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday from 1.30pm. Removal at 3pm to the Church of …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Doireann Martin RIP, late of Frenchpark

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Friday February 3rd, Aged 6. Peacefully, at home in the loving care of her parents and sister, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage. Doireann Martin RIP, late of Cloonshanville, Frenchpark. To the inexpressible grief of her parents Ivan and Tracy, sister Siofra, grandparents Kevin and Linda Kiernan, (Currian, Ballaghaderreen), Norah Martin, (Frenchpark), …

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Roscommon County Council confirm High Court proceedings prevented Fire Strike

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Roscommon County Council has revealed that it was forced to resort to High Court proceedings to seek to restrain SIPTU from the proposed Fire Service strike, which was due to take place today. In a statement released this morning Roscommon County Council said it is regrettable that the Council was forced to resort to High …

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Margaret McLoughlin (nee McHugh) RIP, late of Boyle

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Thursday 2nd February, in the tender care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Margaret McLoughlin (née McHugh) RIP, late of St. Patrick Street, Boyle. (Retired Shopkeeper). Predeceased by her husband John and brother John McHugh (Deerpark, Boyle). Margaret is survived by her sons Jimmy and Johnny, daughters Maura and Maeve, …

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Castlerea Musical Society ready for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

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Rehearsals are nearing an end for the Castlerea Musical Society production of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which begins next Wednesday February 8th in The Hub, Castlerea. This will be the 48th production by Castlerea Musical Society and they are delighted to present the West of Ireland Premiere of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which is based on the …

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100th anniversary of the Election of Count Plunkett to be marked

Boyle, Local News, Things to do

The North Roscommon By-Election of 1917, famously known as “The Election of The Snows” saw Count George Noble Plunkett elected as an Independent MP for North Roscommon. Image: Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (1915) Count Plunkett was the father of 1916 Rising Leader Joseph Mary Plunkett In late 1917 Count Plunkett …

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Sow and Grow

Schools can now apply for free GIY and innocent drinks Sow and Grow packs

Education, Things to do

GIY and innocent drinks team up to launch the sixth annual Sow and Grow initiative, a project that will enable 45,000 primary school children across the country to learn how to grow their own food this spring. Picture Credit: Mark Stedman Primary schools across Ireland can now apply for a free Sow and Grow pack …

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Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore, …

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