Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed that the Department of Agriculture, has commenced payments worth €36m under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said that “Minister Creed advised me this morning that payments have commenced. I am very happy that these payments have now commenced and are a very welcome …
Maura Hopkins confirms Beef Data and Genomics payments Read More »
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy is set to move a Bill which seeks to amend the Local Government Act in a bid to tackle the ongoing uncertainties over the Monksland boundary issue. Eugene Murphy said that he is deeply concerned and alarmed at the details of the Athlone Boundary Report which he claims could very …
Eugene Murphy set to move Bill on Monksland boundary issue Read More »
Exiles Cup Silver Jubilee The traditional St. Stephen’s Day fixture at the club celebrates a landmark anniversary this year when the Exiles Cup match will be played for the 25th year. To mark its Silver Jubilee a serious effort is being made to have more players, both past and present, participate this year in the …
Buccaneers RFC have planned some entertaining events Read More »
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed the Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of €1m for improvements in the National Ambulance Service in 2017, as part of the overall HSE Service Plan. Minister Denis Naughten also confirmed that the 2017 HSE Service Plan includes a commitment to develop protocols for the transport of patients to …
Minister Denis Naughten confirms improvements to Ambulance service in 2017 Read More »
Under 20 Semi-Final Our Shamrock Lodge Hotel sponsored U.20 team defeated Padraig Pearses in their Semi-Final in Johnstown on Sunday last. A tight and low scoring first half saw Clann lead 0-4 to 0-1 at half time but the game opened up in the second half with two goals in quick succession from Sea Henry …
Castlerea St Kevins AGM The following officers were elected at the club AGM: Presidents Eamon Campion, Danny Burke, Johnny Mahony and Fr John McManus, Chairman Martin Duggan, vice chairman Dermot Lyons jnr, Secretary Marie McDermott, Assistant Secretary Vincent Finan, Treasurer Brian Stenson, Assistant Treasurer Barry Egan, PRO Johnny Flynn, registrar Margaret Bermingham, assistant registrar Michael …
Pictured above is Emma Burke who represented St Croans in the Scór na nÓg County Final last Sunday. Our Figure Dancers also completed. St Croans 50-50 Draw Congratulations to Mike Burke, Brackloon who was last week’s 50/50 draw winner winning €325. Condolences St Croans GAA Club extend their sympathies to Ann Tarmey and the Scanlon family …
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the OPW & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy is bringing a motion before the Dáil to highlight the urgent need for a coordinated flood relief and insurance plan for people living in flood affected parts of the country. Commenting on the bill Eugene Murphy said “As part of Fianna Fáil’s commitment to …
Eugene Murphy – Fianna Fáil to push for better flood defences and insurance options Read More »
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that Cabinet has approved the allocation of medical cards for all children who qualify for Domiciliary Care Allowance, as well as a reduction in the prescription charge for medical card holders aged over 70. “This is a welcome decision to give medical cards to all children who qualify for …
Minister Denis Naughten welcomes Medical Cards for sick children Read More »
Update: Wednesday 15th at 5pm – Strokestown building sells for €73,000; double it’s reserve. Original story from Tuesday 13th below. 3 Roscommon properties sold at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction today with one reaching almost double the reserve price. A mid terrace building comprising of two one bedroom apartments in Boyle sold for it’s starting …
Three Roscommon properties sold at Allsop’s December Auction Read More »
Monday December 12th, Peacefully at University Hospital, Galway. Lily Dyer RIP, late of Ballyglass East, Loughglynn. Lily is survived by her son John (Galway), daughters Patricia (UK), Marian (Loughglynn), and Elizabeth (Galway), son-in-law John Joyce, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at the Ganley Funeral Home, Loughglynn on Wednesday from 6.30pm with removal …
Roscommon Death Notices: Lily Dyer RIP, Loughglynn Read More »
Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden is bringing the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 to Second Stage in Seanad Èireann tomorrow. The Purpose of the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 is to provide a clear statutory basis for the registration of wills by extending the civil registration system. It enables a person making a will or …
Senator Terry Leyden – “FF Bill will provide statutory basis for registration of Wills” Read More »
The two new sections of the N61 Roscommon to Boyle road were officially opened this morning, Tuesday November 13th, by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Tony Ward. The N61 Ratallen and Treanagry Road Improvement project, to give it the official title, involved the realignment and widening of approximately 2.7km of National Secondary road. There were …
Re-aligned sections of N61 Roscommon – Boyle Road opened Read More »
Updated at 6pm. The deceased has been named as 37 year old Carrickmacross native Patrick McCaffrey. A man was killed overnight following a landslide on Kilronan Mountain, on the Roscommon-Sligo Border near Ballyfarnan. It is believed the man and his colleague were working on the site of a Wind Farm in the Derrysallagh area of …
Man dies following landslide on Kilronan Mountain Read More »
Boyle GAA Lotto Cian Smith and Micky Sharkey were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Kate Lavin’s. The house prize was won by Niall McCrann. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,100 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Wynne’s Bar, with Team …
