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“No magic solutions to tackle Ballaghaderreen job losses”- Eugene Murphy TD

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

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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Senator Maura Hopkins – “no quick fix” to Ballaghaderreen unemployment issues

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

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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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes progress on Ballaghaderreen Barracks works

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that “it is extremely good news that refurbishment works on the Ballaghaderreen Garda Barracks are taking place. Speaking yesterday the Senator said “I have been informed by An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that the works will be completed at the end of June. These works

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Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club win National Award

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

Picture Credit: Mark Stedman   Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club took the top prize at the Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards for their project welcoming Syrian teenagers to their area. The Awards took place in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre on Saturday where over 2,300 young people from throughout Ireland showcased their work in the community. On discovering

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“A cosmetic exercise that will lead nowhere” – Eugene Murphy slams Ballaghaderreen Task Force

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy had described the proposal for the establishment of a task force to deal with the fall out of recent job losses in Ballaghaderreen as a cosmetic exercise that will lead nowhere. Eugene Murphy said that a direct route to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’

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Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan, Strokestown, Things to do

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece.

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Michael Fitzmaurice calls for “positive action” in wake of ECMI Job Losses

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for “positive action” to be taken by local bodies and politicians following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “We can complain endlessly about how terrible the news is and

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls on state agencies to prioritise Ballaghaderreen following ECMI job losses

Current Affairs

Senator Maura Hopkins has called on state agencies and government departments to properly prioritise the town of Ballaghaderreen following the news that the ECMI Plant is set to close. Commenting on the closure Maura Hopkins said “it is a very difficult time for the 38 people who are losing their jobs and their families. The

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38 Jobs under threat in Ballaghaderreen with possible closure of ECMI Plant

News

There is shock in Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas following the news that Exclusive Cigar Manufacturers Ireland (ECMI) could close it’s plant later this year. The 38 staff were informed today that they will face redundancy next month unless an alternative to the closure of the plant is found. Commenting on the new Independent TD Michael

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William Francis “Billy” McGullion RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

March 26th, peacefully, after a long illness in Coventry. Billy McGullion RIP, late of Coventry, England and formerly of Ballaghaderreen and Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Chris, son Kevin, daughters Mary, Sheila and Geraldine, sister Aileen (Spain), grandsons Jamie, Ryan, Josh, Cathal and Ciaran, grandaughters Jade, Caoimhe, Caoilfhionn,

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Politicians disappointed at temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Local Politicians have expressed their disappointment at the temporary closure of St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen due to staffing issues. Service users at St Josephs Mental Health Day Centre will be facilitated at other nearby facilities during the closure. The Centre was previously closed in September 2013 for similar reasons. Commenting on

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Tommy Hanley RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday March 28th, aged 16 years, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy Hanley RIP, late of Ishlawn, Ballaghaderreen. Deeply mourned by his father Andy and mother Natalie, brothers Andrew, Pearce and Cian, sisters Myfanwy and Caoimhe, his grandparents Jimmy and Angela

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Rosaleen Moynihan (née Spelman) RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Thursday 23rd March, suddenly at her home. Rosaleen Moynihan (née Spelman) RIP, formerly of Church Street, Ballaghaderreen and late of Orlagh Grove, Castlebar. Pre-deceased by her brother Seamus, sister Mary and nephew Pat. Deeply mourned by her loving brothers Noel and Pat (UK), sister Rita McNamara (Wicklow), sisters-in-law Mai and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours

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Gardai investigate spate of burglaries in Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

Gardaí in Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in Ballaghaderreen over the weekend. On Friday (St Patrick’s Day) the window of a Car parked in the Cathedral Car Park was smashed while the owner attended 10am Mass and a Handbag was stolen. On Saturday a white Mountain

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Patrick “Paddy” Shelley RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

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Thursday March 16th, peacefully, at Portiunculla Hospital Ballinasloe. Patrick “Paddy” Shelley RIP, late of Cois Raille, Ballaghaderreen and formerly Ballingarry Co. Tipperary. He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Peggy, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home,

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