Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that fracking would be a disaster for Ireland and he praised the various community groups throughout North Roscommon and Carrick-on-Shannon for highlighting the dangers of fracking when the private members bill to ban hydraulic fracturing for shale oil and gas came before the Dáil this week. The Bill received …
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“The news this week that Dawn Meats is to become the biggest beef processor in the country after it’s takeover of Dunbia is not good news for farmers and will mean that the whole beef and sheep meat processing industry is being controlled by just a few operators which is very bad for competition” That’s …
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Thursday 25th May, peacefully, in the tender care of Plunkett Community Nursing Unit, Boyle, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth Keville (née McGlynn) RIP, late of Garrow, Boyle. Predeceased by her loving husband, Michael, her brothers, Tommy, Jim and Jack her sisters, Mollie, Kathleen and Margaret. Dearly loved mother of Mary Kelly (Castlebaldwin), John (Killaraght, Boyle), …
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Picture Credit: Clare Frances Photography National President and Roscommon/Westmeath Regional President of PTAA James Shevlin made presentations to 20 local Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Branches in the Church Of The Risen Christ, Kiltoom recently.
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the move by his party to introduce the Local Government (Amendment) Bill in the Dáil recently has put pressure on Communications Minister Denis Naughten and Local Government Minister Simon Coveney to ensure that no county boundaries are changes without the approval of local communities. Commenting on the news Eugene …
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Thursday May 25th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital. Margaret “Maggie” Fannon (née Greham) RIP, late of Cloverhill Beloved wife of the late James and grandmother of the late Michael Staunton. She will be very sadly missed by her family; James, Annie Staunton, Rita Kenny, Jane Brown, Josephine Connaughton, Mary Masterson, Phil Cooney, Michael, Agnes McLaughlin, Carmel …
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne Roscommon’s Daire Feeley has retained the Blue Jersey for the top Irish County Rider following today’s fifth stage of the An Post Rás which finished in Dungloe. Feeley finished 44th in the stage, sits 16th place overall and ninth in the Under 23 category. At 181.2 kilometres, the peloton faced a …
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says he is “very happy” to support the anti-fracking legislation which is currently going through the Oireachtas. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said the bill is “a victory for the ordinary people who have campaigned hard on the issue for many years”. “It is seldom that we as politicians are …
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IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said the cattle trade remains reasonably strong with the base price for steers at €4.10 and some top prices of €4.15/4.20. He said heifers have improved in price with €4.30/kg a more common base but prices ranging from €4.20 to €4.30. On numbers, he said the weekly kill …
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Four Roads “Team of the week” title goes to our Junior ladies. Whilst they did not win the final and the score shows a one sided game, we have to applaud the girls on their never say die approach to the game. The girls were up against a stronger team on the day, who are …
Adult Football Our King & Moffat senior team were defeated on Sunday last by Clann Na nGael in the second round of the championship in Johnstown. The club wishes Dermot Foley a speedy recovery from his injury sustained on Sunday. Our junior team were awarded the game on Friday evening last by St Barrys in …
Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland For the first time ever, a group of travel agents from Hong Kong is visiting Ireland this week. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – visiting Strokestown Park House and the West of Ireland and experiencing at first-hand what we have to offer Chinese holidaymakers. Travel …
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Picture Credit: Patrick McCann Former Grade 1 winning trainer Sandra Hughes will start a new role with Roscommon Racecourse as Owners and Sponsors Liaison on June 12th. Sandra who plans to have last runner at Down Royal this Friday, approached Roscommon Racecourse Manager Michael Finneran and after consulting with his board, he was pleased to …
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy Roscommon’s Daire Feeley sits in 9th place overall following his 23rd place finish in today’s stage of the An Post Rás which finished in Buncranna. Day four of the eight route took the riders into the heart of Donegal where they faced a challenging route including five categorised climbs with the …
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Monday 22nd May, suddenly. Justin Brady RIP, late of Corrigeen, Ballinagare. Predeceased by his infant sister Martina and father Tommy. Deeply regretted by his children Kate, Ronan, Kevin, Gerard, Sarah, Cathal and Donal and their mother Ursula, his heartbroken mother Teresa, sisters Marion, Stella, Eileen and Tish, brothers Marty, Robert, Eddie and Timmy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, …
