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Roscommon County Council invites applications for Heritage Bursaries

News, Things to do

Roscommon County Council is inviting applications for two Heritage Bursaries this year: the Community Heritage Bursary and the Heritage Research Bursary. The aim of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan is to create and promote an increased knowledge, awareness and appreciation of the natural, built and cultural heritage of County Roscommon, and to conserve it for …

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The value of rural Ireland to be promoted at “Expand Your Horizons” event

Farming, Things to do

An innovative series of evening seminars will take place to promote the value of rural Ireland and all the services available. The seminar series, titled Expand Your Horizons 2017, will take place from the end of January to March and is jointly organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network (NRN). The events will foster …

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Roscommon 40×20 Singles Handball Finals this weekend

Handball, Sport

The Roscommon 40×20 Singles Handball Championship Finals take place this weekend and the pairings are as follows: Friday January 27th Venue: St Comans, 7pm: Ladies Intermediate Singles: Lauren O’Riordan (St. Coman’s) v Fiona Tully (St. Coman’s). Ladies Junior B Singles: Aoife McDonagh (St. Coman’s) v Laura Mannion (St. Brigid’s). Saturday Jan 28th Venue: Lisacul, 7pm: …

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Minister Naughten confirms funding for new apprenticeships

Current Affairs, Education

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 calls for debate on Ireland competing in the Commonwealth Games

Current Affairs, Sport

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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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Molly Sharkey (née Judge) RIP, formerly of Tibohine

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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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Canon Gerald Donnelly RIP, Ballygar and formerly of Kiltoom

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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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Head of Valuation Services to attend Rates information meeting tonight

Business

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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Eugene Murphy calls on Taoiseach to give clear commitment on vital N4 and N5 funding

Current Affairs

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 to seek appeal on Cuan Aire Funding

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News

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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Martina O’Brien RIP (née O’Connor), late of Kilglass

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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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Tommy Martin RIP, late of Strokestown

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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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