Commenting on Britain’s decision to leave the EU Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “The British people have delivered a very blunt message to those who run the EU. If there are no reforms on the way they do their business then the break up of the EU will happen in the coming years”. “Despite an intense
Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called for a calm and careful analysis of the impact of Brexit on the Irish economy. Deputy Murphy said that the overall economic fallout for Ireland of the UK decision to leave the European Union (EU) will take time to become clear and will require careful economic
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Justice to ensure that Tarmonbarry Garda Station is included in the review, which will examine the reopening of Garda Stations in certain areas. Tarmonbarry is one of seven stations in the constituency which were closed since 2012. Deputy Murphy commented, “Garda resources
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Minister Denis Naughten has described his meeting with Coillte yesterday’s regarding the wind farm development at Sliabh Ban as “frank and constructive”. “Throughout the week I have had discussions with Bord Na Mona, Roscommon County Council and my own officials in Inland Fisheries with regard to the flooding within the vacancy of Sliabh Ban,” explained
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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD has announced that a number of projects in Roscommon will share in Government grants worth more than €500,000 under this year’s Better Energy Communities scheme. The funds will provide for energy efficiency upgrades to Drumboylan National School, the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon, Roscommon
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Johnstown native Rosa Shine, a PhD candidate in the Biomechanics Research Centre NUI Galway has been announced as one of 39 Fulbright Awards. Picture Credit: Conor McCabe Since 1957, the Fulbright Awards are given annually by the Irish and U.S. governments and provide Irish students, scholars, and professionals with the opportunity to study, lecture, and
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Senator Maura Hopkins met with members of IFA on Tuesday last to discuss a wide range of issues including farm incomes, TAMS, new Sheep Scheme, nursing home support scheme national reserve for young farmers and access for farmers to low-cost credit. The session led by IFA President Joe Healy, Macra na Feirme President and Roscommon
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The Kepak sponsored Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship gets under way on Saturday with Four Roads aiming for the ninth title in a row. The Groups are as follows Group A: Four Roads, Tremane, Roscommon Gaels and St Dominics Group B: Padraig Pearses, Oran and Athleague and the full fixtures are outlined below. The big question
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No decision has been made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre from the Mayo/Galway/Roscommon HSE area to the North Leinster HSE area, which includes Westmeath. The news follows a query put forward by Senator Terry Leyden as part of “Commencement matters” in the Seanad yesterday. Senator Leyden sought assurances from the Minister for Health on
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A fascinating exhibition opened in King House, Boyle yesterday evening which captures the impact of Roscommon’s 1916/2016 Centenary Programme in verse and prose. The project is part of the 1916/2016 Centenary Programme for County Roscommon and was conceived and coordinated by Gerry Boland. Writers who were born in Roscommon or who have a strong connection
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Responsibility for the proposes system of Bin charges and related matters has now been designated to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD. The move came following the official sign-off by Cabinet on the name change and remit of Minister Naughten’s Department. On Tuesday Minister Simon Coveney, who had held responsibility
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The Irish continue to be one of the prolific social media users in the world and their appetite for data remains at an all-time high. Topping the favourites list is Facebook; Twitter is a close second and Instagram continues to be increasingly popular, particularly with younger users. Against this backdrop, eir Mobile and Meteor are
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Kilglass Gaels 1-14 St Dominics 2-7 Our adult lads team made it two wins out of two in the Junior A Championship played in wet and windy conditions on Sunday afternoon last in Kilglass. Fixtures Thursday 23rd: U-14 Boys C’ship: Kilglass Gaels/St.Barrys v Kilbride in Tarmonbarry at 7:30pm. Saturday 25th June: Intermediate Ladies C’ship: Kilglass
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Andy and Loretta Connaughton, Lecarrow, yearly ticket holders, who won €1,058 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 18th June. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 25th June will be in Murrays, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50)
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“HSE incompetence could lead to inhumane suffering among pensioners who are threatened with leg amputation” says Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for the Roscommon/Galway constituency, has slammed the HSE for their inhumane stance on not funding a vital medical device which could potentially save patients the torment of having their leg amputated. The
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