A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news items on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be held in Kiltoom. #4 Residents show continued support for local causes at the Plunkett Home in Boyle. #3 Mayo TD proposes …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children …
Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of …
Local politicians held a broadly positive meeting with the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD yesterday to discuss the proposed Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, in Ballaghaderreen. Among those in attendance were TDs Eugene Murphy and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senators Maura Hopkins, Frank Feighan and …
Positive meeting held with Department Officials on Ballaghaderreen Refugee Centre Read More »
Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers has made a submission to the Constituency Commission proposing that the greater Ballaghaderreen area be included in a new 5 Seat Mayo/West Roscommon Dáil Constituency. The submission aims to restore Mayo to a 5 Seat Constituency, which was the case up until the 2012 Constituency Commission Report which …
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A Ballaghaderreen group which wants to bring people together in support of the Syrian Refugees, who are due to be housed in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, is hosting a public meeting tonight. The group, known as “Welcome to Roscommon” , is hosting the meeting at 8pm in Spells Bar. The aim of the meeting is …
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Senator Frank Feighan has said he will be seeking clarity on a number of issues at a special Ministerial briefing on Wednesday regarding the planned accommodation of Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen. Speaking earlier Senator Frank Feighan said “I have already had a constructive discussion with David Stanton, Minister of State for …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has said that she is “not convinced at all” that sufficient plans are in place for the arrival of Refugees to the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen. Maura Hopkins has also confirmed that she has “emphasised strongly” to Minister David Stanton and Minister Frances Fitzgerald that the local community and …
A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Our preview of Roscommon GAA teams in action during the weekend gone bye. #4 Elphin man helps deliver baby in his Kitchen #3 There were two defeats for the Roscommon …
Saturday January 7th, peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Paddy Costello RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen and late of Rathnagussane, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo. Paddy is survived by his loving wife, Mary, sons Dominic, Gerard and Michael, daughters Margaret, Breege and Dorothy, sister Bea-Anna, grandchildren Shane, Brendan, Greg, Shamus and John, sons-in-law Brendan and Shamus, daughters-in-law Christina …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has slammed the Department of Justice and Equality for their handling of the establishment of an EROC (Emergency Relocation and Orientation Centre) at the site of the Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The fact that the first anyone in an official capacity in Co. Roscommon, either …
Michael Fitzmaurice “Ballaghaderreen Refugee situation handled deplorably” Read More »
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Government and Department of Justice for their “appalling lack of consultation” over the decision to house 80 Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Eugene Murphy said that he was “horrified” by the lack of consultation on the matter and he felt it …
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There is shock in Ballaghaderreen this evening following the news that the former Abbeyfield Hotel will not be re-opening as Hotel but will instead be transformed into an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) for Syrian Refugees. Following the sale of the Abbeyfield Hotel in 2015 there were high hopes among business and civic leaders …
Former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen set to reopen as Refugee Reception Centre Read More »
Wednesday January 4th, suddenly, at his home. Michael “Mike” Duffy RIP, late of Quinn Villas, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Longford Town and Mace, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath. Pre-deceased by his wife Maura and sister Cathy. Michael is survived by sons Desmond and Kevin, daughter Maura, brothers Jimmy and Peter, sisters Sr. Mary O.P., Margaret and Helen, …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said it is extremely positive that Scoil Mhuire, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen is to receive funding for emergency mechanical works. The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the heating system in the school under the Emergency Work Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said, “I have been in constant …
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