Roscommon Arts Centre has enlisted the expertise of professional musicians Alan Kelly and Steph Germia to help establish “R Time” – Roscommon traditional Irish Music Ensemble. Roscommon Arts Centre are looking for 20 young people aged 12 – 19, who are already somewhat experienced traditional musicians and who would be interested in meeting and working …
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There has been no statement from the HSE, Minister for Health or Junior Minister for Mental Health regarding the closure or possible downgrading of a number of Mental Health facilities in Roscommon. At a meeting on Wednesday staff at the Willow Grove Day Centre and the Renbrack Hostel in Boyle were informed that their facilities …
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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, will officially open the Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival and World Predator Boat Fishing Championships at 2:30pm. The events are already under way with the trials for the World Predator Boat Fishing Championships having commenced yesterday, and an opening Mardi Gras’ style family festival parade …
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals, myITdepartment and Castlemine Farm are just some of the successful Roscommon businesses joining other businesses across the Upper Shannon Erne region to showcase this region as a top destination for inward investment by sharing their story in Croke Park at an expo and seminar on Thursday Nov 3rd from 5-8pm. The event is …
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There are just 1 week to go until the great night of music in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services at Jack’s Live Venue, Roscommon town. The fund-raiser takes place next Friday, October 14th, and will feature live music from local band “The Rockin’ Rossies” and with special guest Avril Gilligan …
Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that the Roscommon/Longford Garda division has the second lowest number of Garda reservists in the country and he is hopeful that plans to recruit 300 new reserves annually will have a direct impact on the region. Eugene Murphy raised the issue of the alarmingly low numbers …
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have revealed that four food businesses in County Roscommon received temporary closure orders during September. The Food Safety Authority issued a Closure Order under the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 to Big Bites Take Away, Roscommon town. Temporary Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League fixtures are spread across three days and in all Divisions. Friday October 7th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Shiven Rovers V Castlerea Celtic, 8pm Moore United V Ballymoe FC, 8:15pm Saturday October 8th Norios Takeaway RDFL Division One Glen Celtic V Dysart FC, 7:30pm Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division …
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Roscommon LEADER Partnership will hold a Creativity in Youth Work Fair’ in the Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House, this Saturday, October 8th, from 9:30am to 3pm. The Fair will explore the immense potential of entrepreneurship and creativity and the positive/life changing affect these can have on young people. The schedule for the day is …
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Roscommon County Council is hosting two free Workshops aimed at providing better habitats for Bees as part of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. Irish bees, crucial in the pollination of our plants, trees and vegetables, are in decline. This is because we’ve drastically reduced the areas where they can nest and the amount of food our …
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Oran native Sean Mulryan, head of the Ballymore Group, launched their latest development in Dublin earlier; a €700 million development in Dublin’s docklands that will include office and retail space, and 273 apartments. Image Credit: Ballymore Group “Dublin Landings” is located on North Wall Quay, close to 3 Arena, the Gibson Hotel and the new …
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The Connacht Rugby team to face Ulster in the first inter-provincial clash of the season has been named. Head coach Pat Lam has had to make six front-line changes from the side that secured a bonus point victory over Edinburgh six days ago. Last week’s try scorer Cian Kelleher will start on the left wing …
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Fyffes has linked with Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and other leading food retailers to give children in Roscommon and beyond a chance to show their creativity. Until December, families purchasing ready-packed bags of Freddy Fyffes bananas are being invited to create and photograph a montage of illustrations showing “Freddy” dressed to go exploring across a range …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has again said that if Garda Commissioner Noirín O’Sullivan resigns the next Commissioner to be appointed should be from outside the country. Speaking on the latest whistle-blower bombshell Michael Fitzmaurice said “We have a further serious situation with regard to the treatment of the so called Garda whistle blowers today. And allegations …
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A special seminar for parents, teachers and career counsellors on how to help pupils make correct third-level course choices will take place during this year’s GMIT Open Mornings which run at GMIT’s two Galway city campuses on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th. Author and education consultant Catherine O’Connor will deliver a free seminar …
