“The time for reports and surveys on flooding problems is over. It’s time for action and machines on the ground is what is needed now”. That was the message from Michael Fitzmaurice TD on Prime Time last night and repeated in appearances today. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “The meetings and the reports should be
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Following an appointment process overseen by KPMG, and a meeting of the organisation’s Executive Council today (Wednesday),Damian McDonald has been announced as the new IFA Director General. Picture Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile The 44 year old is currently the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland, the Governing Body for the sport horse sector in Ireland. Prior to
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The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) today announced the BTYSTE Alumni Showcase, a new feature for 2017 which will see previous participants compete for the chance to exhibit their commercial ventures before an audience of up to 50,000 people at the Exhibition on 12th-14th January 2017. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography
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Embrace FARM are to host an Accident Support Group Meeting for bereaved families, survivors and witnesses of farm accidents from the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon area. The meeting will be held in the Corralea Court Hotel, The Square, Tuam at 8pm on Friday November 25th and Embrace FARM hope to meet new families that they
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Roscommon Drama Group are taking to the stage once more at Roscommon Arts Centre with their production of Neil Simon’s RUMORS on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of November at 8pm nightly. In this elegant farce we meet four affluent couples, who are dressed in their evening wear, arriving to celebrate the 10th
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says new reports on broadband provision in Ireland confirm that Roscommon is falling way behind urban centres when it comes to quality high speed broadband. Commenting on yesterday’s report by Switcher.ie (more details here) Eugene Murphy said “It’s simply not acceptable that homes and businesses in Roscommon are only receiving
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Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to an information evening in Athlone this Thursday, November 17th. Students interested in undergraduate or postgraduate courses are welcome to attend. Parents, guardians and guidance counsellors are also particularly welcome to the event which runs from 7pm to 9pm in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone. The evening
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The average speed broadband in Roscommon ranks 24th out of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland according to a new report by Switcher.ie, the independent price comparison website and switching service. The survey, which is based on the average of a minimum 50 speed tests carried out on Switcher.ie between August 1st 2015
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Ladies Golfer of the Year Congratulations to our incoming Vice Captain Phil Emmett who with a 9 point lead is 2016 Golfer of the Year. Attracta O’Connor rounds off a great year’s golf winning both The Silver Spoon and The Bronze Medal while Mary O’Rourke crowns her year with the Silver Medal. Pictured above is
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An Evening for Coaches Clann na nGael are holding an event for our coaches on Friday 18th November from 8:30pm to 10pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel. The idea of the evening is to acknowledge and thank the very large number of volunteer coaches and mentors in our club. The evening will allow coaches and
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Castlerea St Kevins AGM Takes place on Saturday 3rd December in The O’Rourke Centre at 6pm. All members are requested to attend, new members are very welcome. Fixtures and Results The boy’s U13 team defeated Kilmore/Shannon Gael’s in round two of Feile last Sunday in Enfield. They now play St Ciaran’s in the final next
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Following their great win over St. Aidans last week-end Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys U-13 team made their way to Ballyleague on Sunday morning last to play St. Ciarans in the U-13 Feile competition. Unfortunatly the Fuerty Athleague based outfit were the stronger team on the day. Thank your to both the team and management for the
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Men’s Football: The U20 Team play their final group game in the Div 1 championship against St. Dominics on Sunday afternoon next at 12 Noon in Knockcroghery.
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Our under 20s are down to play Michael Glaveys in the County Semi Final next Sunday in Castlerea at 12 noon. See you all there. Eire Og GAA Lotto result Numbers drawn were 6-15-23-29. There was no Jackpot winner. 3 numbers Thomas Greene, Anne Timothy. €20 winners- Tommy and Peter, Seamus Crawley, Sharon Freeman. Next
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that today’s report from Switcher.ie on broadband speeds in Ireland underlines what he has been saying on the issue over the past two years. “It is costing investment and jobs that workers and businesses have to move to bigger towns and cities to get a proper broadband signal” added Michael Fitzmaurice.
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