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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says Medical Services in Ballaghaderreen are inadequate

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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has again raised the “lack of proper planning” by health authorities preparing for the arrival of refugees in Ballaghaderreen. In a statement released last night Michael Fitzmaurice said “As the community in Ballaghaderreen prepares to welcome the first group of Syrian refugees into the town this week, I would once again …

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls for further health resources to be made available to Syrian Refugees

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Senator Maura Hopkins says she believes that further health resources will need to be made available to the Syrian refugees who are set to arrive in Ballaghaderreen shortly. Senator Maura Hopkins was commenting following the news that €97,000 has been made available by the Department of Health to the HSE from the Dormant Accounts Fund …

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Minister Denis Naughten announces measures to tackle illegal dumping

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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, T.D., has launched a new anti-dumping initiative to support the clean-up of dumping black-spots and to target those who engage in this illegal practice. Speaking in Ballinasloe at the launch of the 2017 anti-dumping initiative Minister Denis Naughten said: “The growth in this irresponsible, criminal …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary Ellen Raftery RIP, late of Ballinlough

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Monday 13th March, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital in her 90th year. Mary Ellen Raftery RIP, late of Clougher, Ballinlough. Predeceased by her husband Bernard, son-in-law John Cregg & great-grand daughter Aisling Duggan. Mary Ellen is survived by her son Matt, daughter Margaret, sister Rita, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & …

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Thomas Patrick “Tommy” Flynn RIP, late of Arigna

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Sunday 12th March (following an accident), peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at I.C.U. Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and surrounded by his devoted wife and immediate family. Thomas Patrick “Tommy” Flynn, late of Carnault, Arigna. Predeceased by his parents John-Martin and Margaret and brother Seán. Tommy is survived by his wife Anna, daughters Aoife …

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Kathleen Quinn (née Delaney) RIP, formerly of Castlerea

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Sunday 12th March, peacefully. Kathleen Quinn (née Delaney) RIP, late of Brackernagh, Ballinasloe and formerly of Baslick, Castlerea. Predeceased by her daughter Mary and granddaughter Irene. Sadly missed by her sons John and Eamon, daughter Donna, grandchildren Emma, John, Tony, Chelsey, Aaron and Aishling, great grandchildren Sam and Harry, nephews, nieces, brother William (Castlerea), daughter-in-law …

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Roscommon Sports Round-up March 12th

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Picture Credit: Matt Browne/Sportsfile Soccer Congratulations to Boyle Celtic on their Penalty Shoot-out win over FAI Junior Cup Quarter Final over Carrick United. Pictured above is Kyle Suffin making the decisive save. Report here. Elsewhere, Vincent Brooks rounds-up all the Roscommon and District Football League news here. Gaelic Football Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown booked their place …

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