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First group of refugees to arrive in Ballaghaderreen next week

Originally published March 5th. Updated Monday 6th at 10pm The former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen, which has been transformed into an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre is set to receive it’s first intake of refugees on March 14th. A first group of 39 people were due to arrive in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow with a second group …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Govt must show that it’s serious about tackling rural crime”

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says that the government must must do far more to demonstrate that they are serious about tackling rural crime. Commenting following the release of the latest crime figures Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “While the statistics for burglaries nationwide are down, there is still a significant threat from gangs who target rural …

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Denis Naughten launches expansion of Schemes to tackle energy poverty

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has announced an expansion of Schemes to combat energy poverty. Speaking at the Energy Action Fuel Poverty and Climate Action Conference 2017 this morning Denis Naughten said “Everyone deserves a home they can afford to heat and to light. But, regrettably some cannot. Many struggle to …

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Senator Frank Feighan confirms intention to contest Fine Gael Convention

Senator Frank Feighan has formally announced his intention to seek a Fine Gael nomination to contest the next General Election. The confirmation comes following a newspaper interview last week where he indicated his intention to return to the Dáil. In a statement released earlier Frank Feighan said “In my work as a Senator since my …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Kiltoom

Saturday March 4th, following a tragic accident. Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Curramore, Kiltoom and formerly of Palmerstown, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Sharon and children Sarah, Alex and Lucy, his mother in law Kay Ryan, brother in law Martin and his wife Maria, sister in law Carmella, nephews Liam and Rory, friends, …

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Mixed fortunes for Roscommon Handball players in All-Ireland Semi-Finals

By Aengus Cunningham All-Ireland Ladies 40×20 Semi-Finals On a pretty poor weekend for Roscommon Handball, Fiona Tully once again provided some silver lining when she easily won her Ladies Intermediate All-Ireland Semi-final in St. Coman’s this evening (Sunday). Fiona showed her full array of skills when blitzing Laois’s Niam Dunne in two decisive games and …

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Hexafly, led by Ballaghaderren native, wins ‘Best Business Idea’ award

Picture Credit: Meath Local Enterprise Office. Hexafly, led by CEO and Ballaghaderren native Alvan Hunt has won the “Best Business Idea” Award at Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which were held in Google HQ Dublin earlier. Based in Kells Hexafly aims to “bring an insect farming revolution to the world and find …

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Roscommon and District Football League knocked out of Oscar Traynor Cup

The Roscommon and District Football League failed in their attempt to reach the Semi-Finals of this season’s Oscar Traynor Cup Competition when they were beaten 2–1 by the Inishowen League at Buncrana this afternoon. By Vincent Brooks The game was played on a lovely sunny day and overall there was little between the teams. Inishowen …

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