Over €36,000 awarded to two Roscommon Angling Projects

Over €36,000 awarded to two Roscommon Angling Projects

Two Roscommon Angling facilities are among 50 nationwide that will benefit from the 2017 Inland Fisheries Ireland Capital Works Fund. The Capital Works Fund is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to […]

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Lough Key Forest Park hosts Fun Run/Walk in aid of children with Autism

Lough Key Forest Park hosts Fun Run/Walk in aid of children with Autism

The 3rd Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of RPM Ireland and children with Autism will be held in Lough Key Forest Park on Tuesday December 27th at 2pm. RPM Rapid Prompting Method) Ireland is a charity which is supporting Education and Communication to those living with Autism. Registration will be open from 1.30pm and

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Clubs encouraged to apply for 2017 Sports Capital Programme

Clubs encouraged to apply for 2017 Sports Capital Programme

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, have announced today that €30m is being made available under the Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Online applications will be accepted from the 23rd January to the

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Decision to end investment in Tobacco Industries is a positive development”

Dr. Keith Swanick – “Decision to end investment in Tobacco Industries is a positive development”

Senator Dr. Keith Swanick has wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement by the Government that public investments in tobacco companies would be brought to an end. As a result of questioning in Seanad Éireann on October 19th, Senator Swanick was informed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund

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Roscommon Death Notices: Ray Kirrane RIP

Roscommon Death Notices: Ray Kirrane RIP

Tuesday December 20th at Roscommon University Hospital. Ray Kirrane RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary and sons Martin (Oranmore), Ray Jnr. (Ballyhaunis) and Vincent (Castlerea), brother Larry (New York), daughters-in-law Jackie and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea on Wednesday

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Minister Denis Naughten launches Better Energy Communities Scheme

Minister Denis Naughten launches Better Energy Communities Scheme

Local Minister Denis Naughten recently announced that he has secured at least €30m in grant funding for the Better Energy Communities Scheme in 2017 and he is urging communities across Roscommon to apply. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said the Scheme aims to support, inspire and mobilise communities to take control of their own

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Roscommon Death Notices: Caitriona Dolan RIP

Roscommon Death Notices: Caitriona Dolan RIP

Monday December 19th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Caitriona Dolan RIP, late of Beech Grove, Roscommon Town and formerly Clonbrusk, Athlone. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and mother of the late Conor. Caitriona is survived by her partner Marty Burns, daughter Leah, mother Philomena, sisters Roseanne and Marie, brothers Pat and Enda, sisters-in-law Katrina and

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