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Eugene Murphy TD says “Government need to face up to the reality of flash flooding”

Fianna Fail TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the ongoing threat of flash flooding is a reality which the Government needs to address and the Castleplunkett area has suffered considerably in this regard in recent times with people left stranded in their homes and roads cut off for long periods of time. Deputy

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Elphin GAA News update July 15th

Club News, Elphin, Local News

Elphin representatives on County Teams Best of luck to Fintan Cregg and the Roscommon Seniors in the Connacht Final Replay on Sunday, to Enda Killoran and the U-17s against Dublin in their Semi-Final on Saturday and to Niall Higgins and the U-16s in the Ted Webb Competition on Friday in the Connacht GAA Centre and

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Carrick Golf Club News update July 15th

Club News, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Local News

Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups The entry for the Junior Scratch Cup Cup played off the blue course was swelled due to the Junior Cup North Connacht Zone Qualifier been held in Carrick Golf Club over weekend Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th. Players from 16 clubs battled it out for The Laird Cup, with Boyle

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Senan Kilbride returns to Roscommon Team for Connacht Final Replay

Gaelic Games, Sport

The Roscommon team for Sunday’s Connacht Final Replay has been announced and sees the return of Senan Kilbride to the starting line-up in place of last Sunday’s Goal scorer Enda Smith. The starting 15 also features a number of positional switches. There is one other change to the match day 26 as Kevin Higgins returns

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Santa Experience Arts and Culture Grant Trinity Arts Centre Castlerea Heritage Week

Roscommon groups encouraged to apply to €9m Arts and Culture Grant Scheme

Current Affairs, News

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced that the 2016 Arts and Culture Grant Scheme is open for applications. This new €9m capital investment scheme for arts and culture centres will run from 2016-2018 and is focused on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture

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Permission granted for “Psychiatric Garden” at Roscommon Hospital

Health, Local News, News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Roscommon County Council have granted the HSE Planning Permission to construct a Garden facility to the rear of the Psychiatric Unit at Roscommon Hospital. The proposed “Psychiatric Garden” will be 400 square meters in size and will be finished with a mix of hard and soft landscaping. It will also feature two Shelters. The Garden

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Population of Roscommon increases

News

The population of Roscommon has increased by 371 over the past five years according to preliminary Census figures released today. The figures show that the population of Roscommon now stands at 64,436; up from 64065 in 2011. The figure is comprised of 32,316 males and 32,120 females. Further detail to follow.

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One Roscommon property sells at Allsop Auction

News

Just one Roscommon property sold at today’s Allsop On-line property Auction. The three Bedroom semi-detached House at Tarmon Harbour sold for €111,000. The opening Bid was €100,000 and in the space of 15 minutes two bidders rapidly exchanged offers. A second lot of property, from Boyle, was withdrawn prior to the Auction. The lot comprised

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Eugene Murphy – “Drug abuse a reality in towns and villages across Roscommon/Galway”

Current Affairs, Health, News

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway, Eugene Murphy has said the devastating effects of the abuse of drugs is not just an issue which affects inner city Dublin as the abuse of both controlled and illicit drugs is very much a reality in towns and villages throughout the constituency of Roscommon/Galway. Speaking in the Dáil on

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Michael Fitzmaurice – Flooding Solutions for Roscommon must be found

Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney, to help prevent potential flooding in South Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Independent TD said “It has come to my attention that the levels on the River Shannon in the Clonown and Athlone areas are 9

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Local reaction to report on Third Level Fees and Funding

Education, News

Local politicians and Third Level Institutes have reacted to the publication of the Review into how the Higher Education Authority funds Higher Education Institutions which could have serious financial implications for students. The Report found that current funding arrangements for Third Level are not sufficient and it calls for the articulation and implementation of a

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St Barrys GAA News update July 13th

Club News, Local News, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

St Barrys 100km Cycle Challenge Our Annual Tarmonbarry 100km Cycle Challenge takes place on August 14th. Along with the 100km Cycle, there are 50km and Family fun cycles on the day. Come along for the spin in what is a very enjoyable community day. The Monday evening Cycling Group meet for every Monday at 7.30pm

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Where is the best Foodie Destination in Roscommon?

News

Could somewhere in Roscommon be one of Ireland’s top “Foodie Destinations”? That is the question being posed by The Restaurants Association of Ireland. Foodie Destinations (formerly known as Foodie Towns) celebrates Ireland’s unique and wonderful food offerings and encourages local food tourism initiatives across the country. The ‘Foodie Destinations 2016’ competition will see towns, villages,

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Roscommon Hospital waiting lists figures increase again

Health, News

Over 2,400 people are waiting on a first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,500 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,330 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures,

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St Dominics GAA News update July 13th

Club News, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News

St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Niall Cotton, Lecarrow. Seller: David Kilduff, who won €1,068 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 9nd July. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 16th July will be in Coffeys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at

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