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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Waiting List initiative welcome, but a drop in the ocean

Current Affairs, Health

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has given a cautious welcome to yesterday’s news that some patients who are waiting over 18 months for medical procedures are to be treated in private Hospitals. Michael Fitzmaurice said that he proposed that this course of action should be taken almost two years ago and added that “much more needs to …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Denis Costello RIP, late of Rathtermon, Boyle

Ballinameen, Boyle, Local News

Thursday 19th January at Roscommon University Hospital. Denis Costello RIP, late Rathtermon, Boyle, and formerly Victoria Road, Clontarf, Dublin. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Denis is survived by his wife Anne, children Denise Callan and Brian Costello (Boyle) and Hilary Treacy (Portlaoise), his beloved grandchildren Matthew, Roseanna, Nicholas and Mollie Callan, Roisin and …

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Michael Glaveys

Michael Glaveys Players of the Year and Award winners revealed

Ballinlough Cloonfad Granlahan, Club News, Local News

Michael Glaveys GAA held its annual Dinner Dance and Presentation night on Saturday night last in the Stonehouse Restaurant, Ballinlough. Our Junior Ladies team were presented with their Junior County medals on the night by special guests Mayo Ladies Player, Cora Staunton and Roscommon Ladies Secretary Marie McAleer. Awards were presented to: Cathal Heneghan- U20 …

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Roscommon and District Football League

Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures w/e January 22nd

Soccer, Sport

This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League action is spread over three days and includes a number of local derbies. Friday 20th January Killeen Sportsgrounds Roscommon and District Football League Division Two Moore United B V Shiven Rovers B, 8pm. Strokestown United V Cloonfad United B, 8pm. Saturday 21st January The Herald Roscommon and District …

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“Widespread confusion over commercial rates could have been avoided” – Murphy

Business, Current Affairs

Widespread confusion over commercial rates valuations could have been avoided if the Valuation Office had explained the new system to business people throughout County Roscommon prior to the delivery of letters last week- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Commenting on the issue Deputy Murohy said “There was widespread anger, frustration …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Anne “Nancy” Cormican (née Rogerson) RIP, late of Mount Talbot

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Local News

Thursday 19th January, peacefully at Galway University Hospital, surrounded by her family. Anne “Nancy” Cormican (née Rogerson) RIP, late of Cloghan, Mount Talbot. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, daughter Niamh, and sister Carmel (Mee). Anne is survived by by her sons Thomas and Brian, daughter Sinead, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Aunt, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours …

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Senator Frank Feighan highlights free Sports Capital Grant workshops

Sport

Senator Frank Feighan has received confirmation from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that free advice workshops to assist clubs and organisations interested in making an application under the 2017 Sports Capital Grant scheme will be held. “I have confirmed that the two nearest regional workshops will take place at the Athlone Institute of …

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Supercrop1

“Supercrop1” wins more awards for Roscommon company

Business, Farming

Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Best New Technological Innovation” and “Best Product” at LAMMA 2017. LAMMA is the UK’s leading Farm Machinery Equipment, Equipment and Services Show and is being running in Peterbrough. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process …

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Ratepayers encouraged to meet Valuation Office staff in Roscommon County Council Offices

Business

Staff from the Valuation Office in Dublin will be available to meet ratepayers in the offices of Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon later this month. They will be in attendance on Monday, January 30th and Tuesday, January 31st during normal office opening hours. The Roscommon County Council Office hours are 9.30am. to 1pm. …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Maria Hanberry-Lynott (née Looby) RIP, formerly of Kingsland

Boyle, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday 17th January, suddenly at her home. Maria Hanberry-Lynott (née Looby) RIP, formerly of Ardmoyle, Kingsland, Boyle and late of Sligo Town. Maria is survived by her husband Tom, son’s Andrew, Conor, John and Dylan, sisters Martina Conlon (Ballymote), Regina (Sligo), Sharon (Sligo), and brother Anthony (Sligo), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relative and friends. Funeral …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Frederick Charles “Charlie” Clarke RIP, late of Fuerty

Athleague Fuerty, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Wednesday 18th January, peacefully, at home, in the care of his family. Frederick Charles “Charlie” Clarke RIP, late of Scartown, Fuerty. Beloved husband of Dora and much loved father of George, Charles, Jane, John and Andrew. Sadly missed by his brothers George and Harold and sister Maud. Much loved father-in-law to Nuala, Pauline, Isobel and …

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Minister Denis Naughten confirms new model for special education resources

Current Affairs, Education

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that a new model for the allocation of Special Education Teaching Resources to both primary and secondary schools will be introduced from September. In a statement released earlier Denis Naughten said that this new model will be a fairer and better way to allocate resources to support children with Special …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Seamus “Jim” Cahill RIP, late of Roscommon town

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Tuesday 17th January, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Seamus “Jim” Cahill RIP, late of St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Town. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, Abbey St. Jim is survived by his wife Maire, brother Padraic, nieces Marese Kelly (Lanesborough), Avril (Roscommon) and Orla (London), nephew Frank (Los Angeles), grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, and …

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Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby update: Muldoon signs new contract and injury woes ease

Rugby, Sport

Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Connacht Rugby have announced that John Muldoon has signed a new contract for the 2017/18 season. The latest deal will extend Muldoon’s professional career at the province to an impressive 15 seasons. The Portumna man made his senior debut fo in 2004 and has since played 291 times for his home …

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