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New junior spokesperson position for Eugene Murphy TD to focus on flooding issues in the west

Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has been appointed Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief under a list of new portfolios announced yesterday by party leader Micheal Martin. Micheál Martin announced the details of his party’s junior spokespeople, who will take responsibility for a wide range of issues from the National Drugs …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD expresses disappointment at Rural Broadband delay

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has expressed his disappointment at the news that it could be 2021 or 2022 before the Rural Broadband Scheme is fully in place. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “There is not much point in in trying to promote rural Ireland if something as basic as a decent broadband service is not …

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Ballintubber Garda to take part in “The Chris Crossing”

Ballintubber native Garda Niall Mullin is among 12 Gardaí who are set to row from Dublin Port to Holyhead in an attempt to raise €50,000 as part of “The Chris Crossing” – a Charity Challenge in aid of the National Neurosurgical Centre at Beaumont Hospital. The challenge is being undertaken in memory of Chris Byrne, …

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Five nominated to contest seat vacated by Maura Hopkins

The race to take the Roscommon County Council seat vacated by Senator Maura Hopkins has officially begun following the close of nominations by Fine Gael last night. Two former County Councillors, Liam Callaghan and Charlie Hopkins are among the nominees as is former Boyle Town Councillor Jan Flanagan. Current Roscommon Galway Constituency Secretary for Fine …

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Three Roscommon projects benefit from Structures at Risk Fund

Three heritage projects in Roscommon are among 57 nationwide to receive grants from the Government’s Structures at Risk Fund following an announcement by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD. St. Thomas’ Church, Kilronan is set to receive €20,000, Knockranny House, Keadue has been awarded €7,575 and €5,000 has been designated …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD to seek meeting on Roscommon Hospital Rehab Unit

Michael Fitzmaurice TD is to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Simon Harris following reports that almost€8 Million for the proposed Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital has been withdrawn. The Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway said “A local consultant is claiming this week that the funding for the unit has been pulled. …

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A Game Show Host and an Internet Sensation are coming to Roscommon Arts Centre

Later this month Roscommon Arts Centre brings two cabaret style shows to the stage from two Roscommon natives who are making names for themselves in their chosen professions! Ballaghaderreen’s Julie Sharkey last graced the arts centre stage in Nomad’s “The Far Off Hills” where she gave a magnificent performance, playing several comedic characters in this …

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Roscommon Farmers paying higher fuel prices according to IFA Survey

Farmers in Roscommon are paying above average costs for Diesel, Agricultural Diesel and Kerosene according to the IFA’s most recent fuel price survey, which shows a substantial increase in fuel prices across the country. IFA’s Inputs Project Team Chairman John Coughlan has challenged fuel suppliers to review their existing pricing structure saying that “The 20% …

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