IFA National Returning Officer Jer Bergin has announced that the count in the IFA Presidential Election will take place in the National Count Centre at the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday next (April 19th). As the 947 branches conclude their meetings and members have cast their votes to elect a new President and a new
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“There are several things that can be done to address the housing crisis around the country that would not alone solve the problem but would boost the economy too and the Local Authorities must play a central role.” That was the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, speaking in the Dail yesterday. “Modular homes
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The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team, who are leading the search for missing Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan and Mayo man Ben Garrett have announced that today’s search will commence from Oranmore Community Centre, just off the N18 – Claregalway Road. The search will get under way at 3pm and anyone wishing to take part is
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The Athlone 5k and 10k run takes place in Clonown, Athlone – just off exit 13 of the M6, on Sunday April 24th. This course is one of the flattest in the midlands and is great for those searching for a PB, or those doing their first 5k or 10k run. There is a prize
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Pat Glynn (Glynn’s Photography Castlerea) showing one of the photographs to Mary Butler (Executive Librarian) and Kevin McGrath (Roscommon Library). Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography Castlerea The photographs currently on display in Roscommon Library are from the Historical Images of 1966 (50th Anniversary) series. The images were taken in Ballymoe, Castlerea, Loughglynn, Boyle and Ballinlough. The
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Roscommon’s Renua Ireland Anne Farrell has re-iterated that the Government’s modular housing plans are missing the point and like “putting a sticky plaster on a gaping wound” – a point previously made prior to the election. In a statement she said “This may have been a legacy issue, but the housing crisis had worsened dramatically
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Shiven Rovers played host to the Roscommon County Final of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme on April 6th. 240 students from 30 schools participated on finals day with just 5 schools earning the right to progress to the provincial finals. The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams, had 12 highly competitive
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The Roscommon CBS Juvenile Footballers are all set for their Connacht Post Primary Juvenile B Championship Final against St. Attracta’s, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo tomorrow (Friday). Picture Credit: Clare Frances Photography The big game takes place in the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan at 12:30pm and so far they have beaten Carrick-on-Shannon Community School, and St. Muirdeachs,
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Fixtures Thurs 14th; U-14 Boys Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v Strokestown in Strokestown at 7p.m. Fri 15th: Minor Boys Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v Kilbride in Kilbride at 7p.m. Sat 19th U-16 C’ship semi final: Kilglass Gaels v Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough at 12 noon. Meetings Club meeting takes place in clubrooms on Thurs 14th
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IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to step up to its responsibility, and address the failure of telecommunications companies to provide adequate broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural areas. The call on ComReg follows the completion of a snapshot survey by IFA, which
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There was a “reasonable trade” and 77% clearance at yesterday’s Heifer Sale in Elphin Mart and the average prices were as follows Heifers weighing 301kg to 400kg Average price achieved €1,010, with a top price of €1,200 for a 400kg Charolais. Heifers weighing 401kg to 500kg Average price achieved €1,167 with a top price of
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GMIT is pleased to offer a new Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the first course of its kind in the west of Ireland. Picture credit: Aengus McMahon The four year, full-time, Level 8 course prepares graduates to work in the growing areas of sport performance and health-related exercise science. The
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Roscommon Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has announced that Fourteen Independent TD’s met this morning and agreed to step back from talks on the formation of the next Government until the main parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail agree a reciprocal agreement on the formation of a minority Government. “We want the parties to agree
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News likely to appeal to Roscommon motorists is the announcement of a ‘Win Your Fill of Fuel Around Ireland’ promotion by Valero, who market fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. Continuing until May 6th next, motorists who spend €30 or more on fuel at any participating station can enter a draw to win a
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Enterprising young teenagers from Roscommon are getting ready to showcase their inventions and real-life businesses at the Student Enterprise Awards National Finals, coordinated by Local Enterprise Office Roscommon. From the 22,000 secondary school students from 620 schools that took part this year, teens from 76 student enterprises have won a place at this year’s National
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