Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy recently challenged Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Dáil in relation to the lack of action to safeguard the post office network. Speaking during Questions to the Taoiseach during the Dáil this week, Deputy Murphy said that the vital post office service is in danger of collapsing and the Government
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After months of leaks and speculation the 2017 Allianz League Fixtures were released by the GAA today following ratification at the Saturday’s Central Council Meeting. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE The Senior Footballers begin their Allianz League campaign on Sunday February 5th away to Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh at 2pm. On Sunday February
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A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Our Survey regarding Broadband Speed in Roscommon has proved to be very interesting. The Survey remains open until Wednesday. Take part
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A public meeting of the County Roscommon Joint Policing Committee will take place on Thursday, December 8th at 7pm in The Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. The theme of the public meeting will be Community Safety in County Roscommon. The Roscommon Joint Policing Committee was established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and includes elected members
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Roscommon County Council has announced that the L-1635, the Oran and Ballintubber Road is set to close for almost a second month to facilitate the upgrade of the Oran Ballintubber Group Water Scheme. The Road has been closed since October 26th and was due to reopen on Wednesday November 23rd. It will now remain closed
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Updated at 2pm A man his late 30′s has died after a single car crash near Brideswell at approximately 10.30pm last night. Image Credit: Google Maps The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was driver of a Car which left the road and overturned at Cam Hill, on the R363 between Dysart and
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Roscommon County Council has allocated €500,000 to “An Chistin” – the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea stating that it is “excellent news for the town”. Commenting on the news Senator Maura Hopkins said “It is very important now to ensure every effort is made to make this
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Buccaneers moved five points clear at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B following their 24-12 victory over Galwegians in front of a decent attendance on a raw evening at Dubarry Park last Friday night. Buccs were full value for their win in this Hodson Bay Hotel group sponsored match which, on the
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Over 120 Roscommon County Council Staff who had announced their decision to take strike action from tomorrow (Monday 21st) have cancelled the planned action. The news follows talks yesterday and today between Roscommon County Council Management and representatives of the staff’s Union SIPTU. The talks were mediated by Michael Fitzmaurice TD. The dispute related to
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Athleague 5-5 St Dominics 0-1 The Minor team retained the Brid Cox Trophy on Sunday last in Knockcroghery when they defeated the home side St. Dominics. This was the Club’s 4th Minor title in a row and the joint captains, Rachel Fitzmaurice and Laura Keenan together with Katie Lavin, Nora Brennan, Niamh Farrell, Aoibhe Tiernan,
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Despite some games falling victim to the weather there were still plenty of goals in the Roscommon and District Football League, including a 9-0 win! The Herald sponsored Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division Ballymoe FC 2-1 Shiven Rovers. Ballaghaderreen FC 1-2 Ballinasloe Town. St. John’s Athletic 0-9 Moore United. Norio’s Takeaway Roscommon and
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St Barrys Ladies AGM The AGM of the Ladies Board takes place on Saturday next at 7.30pm in the club house. All club members, especially female players and parents of girls playing with the club are asked to attend. St Barrys GAA Lotto No jackpot winner. Consolation Prizes: €50 Fiona Phelan, €30 Eamon Considine. Next
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Today’s (Sunday’s) Turkey Voucher 9 hole competition went ahead as scheduled with the cold conditions not deterring those players who took to the fairways of Boyle Golf Club. First prize went to Michael Reid (16) 23pts, in second was Michael Simon (15) 21pts, while Lorcan Egan (9) took third on a countback with 20pts. Last
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Congratulations to our under 20 team who overcame Michael Glaveys on a score line of 3-17 to 2-12 after extra time. Well done to all involved. Next up is the county final against Castlerea St Kevins which will be played on next Sunday at 12 noon. The venue has yet to be arranged (update to
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Cloonfad United produced their best performance of the season when defeating Dunmore Town away by four goals to nil. Darren O’Malley was in great form as he scored our first and was fouled in the penalty area which resulted in Conor Freely scoring his first of the season from the penalty spot. Shaun Kearney was
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