Teagasc Farm Safety

Roscommon Farmers urged to take Teagasc Farm Safety course

Roscommon Farmers are encouraged to undertake the new Teagasc Farm Safety Code of Practice Training Programme which was launched earlier this week at the National Ploughing Championships. The Teagasc Farm Safety course was launched by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. joined with Andew Doyle T.D. Minister of State at …

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Domnick Connolly congratulates Lanesboro/Ballyleague Committees

Councillor Domnick Connolly has extended his congratulations to the people of Lanesboro and Ballyleague on securing the hosting of the World Predator Boat Fishing Championships next month. Picture Credit: visitroscommon.com Councillor Connolly said “Up to 10,000 people are expected to attend and it is a huge undertaking by the local angling hub to organise it. …

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“Infrastructure deficit in the West is costing jobs”- Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government must improve the infrastructure of the West of Ireland in order to create a “level the playing field” and help aid job creation. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “The latest employment figures from the IDA shows clearly that the West of Ireland and other rural areas are falling further …

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Roscommon and District Football League

Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures September 25th

This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League action is across three days and three competitions. Friday September 23rd The Herald RDFL Premier Division Castlerea Celtic V Ahascragh United, 8pm Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Shiven Rovers B V Dunmore Town B, 8pm Saturday September 24th The Herald RDFL Premier Division Shiven Rovers V Ballaghaderreen FC, …

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Fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and local Palliative Care 3 weeks away

There are just 3 weeks 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 on Friday October 14th and will feature live music from local band “The Rockin’ Rossies” and with special guest Avril Gilligan. …

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Roscommon Craft

Roscommon Craft Showcase launched at The Leitrim Design House

Last Friday the Roscommon Enterprise Office launched a specially curated exhibition of a selection of the very best of Roscommon craft and design at The Leitrim Design House. Picture Credit: Geraldine Beirne The exhibitors include Geraldine Beirne, who is a Textile Artist specialising in bespoke Textile Art pieces. Her work incorporates traditional and contemporary hand …

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Maura Hopkins Rural Economic Development

Maura Hopkins “Roscommon to benefit from €5m Rural Economic Development initiative”

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that communities in Roscommon are to benefit from a €5 million national initiative to support Rural Economic Development. Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys announced details of a new phase of the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) initiative, to stimulate economic development in …

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Nominations for Roscommon GAA Senior Team Manager confirmed

As expected there were no late entrants in the race for the vacant position of Roscommon GAA Senior Football Team Manager position. Outgoing Joint-Manager Kevin McStay and former Under 21 Manager Nigel Dineen have been officially confirmed as the candidates. The vacancy arose following the resignation of Fergal O’Donnell, Stephen Bohan and David Casey earlier …

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Frank Feighan welcomes new LEADER programme for Roscommon

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the news that Roscommon LEADER Partnership is planning to launch the new LEADER funding programme for the county next month. Senator Feighan said “The LEADER 2014-2020 Funding Agreement for Roscommon has already been signed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys. I now understand …

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