Picture Credit: Roscommon Fire Service via twitter.com/RoscommonFire Three people were hospitalised following a two car crash near Tulsk this morning. The head on collision occurred at approximately 11:30am on the N5 approximately 3km west of the village at Carrowntoosan. Fire Crews from Elphin and Strokestown along with Ambulance Services attended the scene. The Driver and …
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Picture Credit: Andrew Downes / exposure.ie Minister Denis Naughten officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce’s gum litter education campaign earlier today in Roscommon town. The campaign has had huge success to date in changing the public’s behaviour to gum litter disposal and in encouraging correct gum disposal through a targeted education awareness campaign. According to …
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Tuesday 9th May, peacefully at University College Hospital, Galway. Gerald “Gerry” Landers RIP, late of Lisnamucklagh, Dysart and formerly of West Vale, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Predeceased by his son Michael and daughter Bernadette. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Kevin (Co. Carlow), daughter Ann Marie (Elland, Hallifax), son-in-law Dave Smith, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers …
Senator Frank Feighan is highlighting the job opportunities which will be on offer to local companies at an event to be held next week in Ballymahon by one of the main contractors on the Centre Parcs development. “Limerick-based Roadbridge Civil Engineering & Building Contractors is the contractor carrying out the infrastructural work on this €233m …
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The students of Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult are hosting a special Pamper Day in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation, next Tuesday, May 16th. The public are invited to come along on the day and avail of special treats such as facial, nail file and polish, hairdressing etc. There will be Pots of tea …
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The Herald Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division culminates this Sunday with two games deciding the destination of the title. Castlerea Celtic, who are on 45 points, take on third place Ballinasloe Town, who are on 42 points. Second place Ballymoe FC (on 43 Points) take on fourth place Moore United. There are also …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on Irish Water to clarify whether there will be a number of job losses in Roscommon Town following the move by the organisation to take in charge the administration of 9,183 business customer accounts in County Roscommon. The change will see responsibility for account administration for existing …
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Headline act Nathan Carter will perform the official opening of the Kepak All Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017, organisers have confirmed. The weekend-long event will be officially opened by the country music star before he takes to the stage in the festival marquee on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, …
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Four Roads Ladies Football Club has had a busy few weeks on the football side. U12 The girls have been playing in the inter club blitz and all girls have gotten game time and this has helped to improve their footballing skills. The championship season has commenced and the girls travelled to St Dominics on …
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St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to the last two weeks 5050 winners, Jaye Feehily Ballintubber winning €410 and Clara Smyth, Brackloon winning €440. Seniors defeated The senior team were defeated by Elphin in the first round of the Senior Championship on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 1-8 (11) to 1-11 (14) They play …
Thursday 11th May, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness bravely borne, with dignity and courage. Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Kilbegly, Ballinasloe and formerly of “Beechwood”, Garbally, Ballinasloe. Michelle will be sadly missed by her loving husband Enda and children Adam, Lauren and Emily, parents Sean …
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Animo TV, the makers of Irelands Fittest Family, on RTÉ One are on the look out for Roscommon families to take on the challenge in their fifth series. Hosted by Mairead Ronan, Irelands Fittest Family is TV’s most exciting and extreme fitness competition. Does your family have what it takes to be this year’s winner …
Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family. Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy. Dearly beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Anne O’Toole (Knocklyon), Cyril, Martina (Edinburgh), Joseph and John, son-in-law Conor, daughter-in-law Rachel, step-mother Mary, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand …
Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy noted that an open and frank discussion had taken place between Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’ Connor and Oireachtas members at a special meeting on Wednesday to address the fallout from the job losses at the ECMI cigar factory in Ballaghaderreen. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary …
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Commenting at meeting between Oireachtas Members and civic leaders in Ballaghaderren Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that there is “no quick fix to the issues Ballaghaderreen is facing”. Yesterday’s meeting, which was facilitated by Maura Hopkins, included a number of Oireachtas representatives, members from both the Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and the Ballaghaderreen Town …
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