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There was widespread shock in Roscommon town and surrounding areas this week with news of the closure of the Roscommon Champion newspaper with immediate effect. While the office is now closed, the title of the paper is for sale and if a buyer can be found, the paper may reopen.
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One man was killed and three people injured in a traffic accident in north Roscommon yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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37 workers, who are members of SIPTU, are continuing their unofficial strike action at the Lough Ree Power station in Lanesboro. The action began over two weeks ago and the workers have not made public what their grievances with their employers, Bord na Móna are.
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It’s Rendezvous Weekend at Athlone Renault, Roscommon Road, Athlone and with the great scrappage deals available at Sean White’s, there’s plenty to celebrate.
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County Roscommon VEC Adult Education Board has a commitment to life-long learning and provides a wide range of part-time educational opportunities for adults across the county. more » |
Dance Fusion classes are starting a new term in BG Dance Studios, Racecourse Road, Roscommon on Thursday, 9th of September.
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Time for Lenihan to sort out Anglo debacle
Brian Lenihan has been correctly praised by many people for his hard work and vision in the past twelve months. That he has been able to carry out his duties while being treated for cancer is nothing short of miraculous, but before we put the halo on him, the continuing dire situation with Anglo Irish Bank is the anchor that will drag this country into the mire for many, many decades to come. more » |
Fine Gael Dáil Deputy for Roscommon/South Leitrim has accused Enterprise Minister Batt O’Keeffe of being redundant as many unemployed people face an eight-month wait for redundancy payments.
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Carrick-on-Shannon free-range eggs have recently installed a new egg press vending machine at their premises on the Croghan Road, Carrick-on-Shannon.
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Sunday, September 5th is the date for the 2010 Lough Rynn Festival and Rooskey on the Shannon is the venue.
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Cllr. Valerie Byrne this week urged local people to attend a briefing meeting, hosted by Coillte, on their proposal to erect a 21 turbine wind farm on Sliabh Bán.
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Have your say on plans by Coillte to erect wind turbines on Sliabh Bán at a public consultation and information evening, which will take place in Strokestown on Tuesday, September 14th.
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On Friday last, the launch of Sheraton Athlone Hotel’s second Autumn Wedding Fair was shared with Joe Duffy’s Liveline Show.
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Do you ever feel like you cook the same dishes week in, week out? You are not alone! Most of us shop for the same ingredients every week and cook dishes we are comfortable with and know will work. When you are busy there is little time for experimenting in the kitchen. However, having lots of variety in your diet is good for your health and well-being.
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Champion started life as four-page paper
Shane Reynolds
The first ever Roscommon Champion was printed in Castle Street, Roscommon in February 1927. It was founded by the Quigley family and is believed that the new paper cost either one or two old pence to buy. W. H. Cartan has been credited with being the paper’s first editor. more » |
Enjoy top quality coffee, tea, delicious gourmet sandwiches and sinful desserts at the newly opened ‘Coffee @ Keogh’s’, located at the Cruachan Ai centre in Tulsk.
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Lose weight, tone up and feel great with Valerie’s exercise classes. The classes are a combination of circuit, fat burning, body toning and fitness improving exercises, concentrating on stubborn areas including the tummy, bum, hips and thighs. Suitable for all levels of fitness as the class can be taken at ones own pace. Ideal for beginners and improvers. Classes commence week beginning September 13th and all classes start at 8.30 pm.
more » | Roscommon Hospital Action Committee will hold its annual church gate collection in the Roscommon area this weekend on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of September.
more » | A car boot sale held at Devine’s Fireside Lounge, Clashaganny on August 1st in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, raised a total of €1,684.35.
more » | St. Grellan’s Estate in Ballinasloe will be holding a ‘Family Fun’ day outing on Saturday 4th September next and the entertainment will be from 12 pm to 6 pm.
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Anne Marie Connaughton is a fully qualified and insured foot health practitioner. Services offered include: Nails trimmed; thick nails reduced; ingrown nail; corn removal; callus reduction; verruca treatment, fungal infections, foot health check and diabetes advice. She offers a range of services in Roscommon from Monday to Friday, telephone (086) 0666605. Strictly by appointment only.
more » | This summer the Quad Youth centre ran a two-week programme for older teenagers in Roscommon. The two weeks involved a self-defence class, a trip to the cinema, paint balling, DVD and pizza nights, shopping trips and an overnight trip to Petersburg Education centre.
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Volunteers needed
Have you a free 1.5 hours on Friday night starting September 2010? Would you like to help out at your local Youth Club (for 13—18 years) with other volunteers and staff? Have you an interest in pool or snooker, film or movie making? If so why not become a volunteer in the QUAD Youth Centre. If interested or would like further information, please contact Rachel on (086) 781 4777 or pop into the Centre on Circular Road, Roscommon. more » | Cllr Tom Crosby has been informed by Roscommon County Council that essential drainage works will commence on the Ballytoohey Road in Tarmonbarry Village starting from Ballytoohey hill down to the Village.
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The circular sent by the department of the environment to all councils in relation to motor taxation should be ignored, according to Mayor of Roscommon, Cllr. Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan.
more » | The Annual General Meeting of Oran Lotto Committee was held on Wednesday 25th August 2010. more » |
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is appealing for volunteers and clubs/schools/groups to host a coffee morning on National Coffee Morning for Hospice, Thursday 16th September. All funds raised locally stay local. Contact (094) 93 88666. Your support for local Palliative Care Services would be greatly appreciated.
more » | Mary Immaculate College is organising two special reunion celebrations for past students in September. more » |
Volunteers are needed for a new charity shop which will soon be opening its doors in Ballaghaderreen. People who can contribute a few hous of their time to help out in the running of the shop are sougth. For further information, contact Catherine on (087) 2126607. more » | The Castlerea Parent and Toddler Group is restarting on Wednesday 1st September in The Creativity Mill, Castlerea from 10 am to 12 noon. This is a great way to meet other parents with young children and the kids have fun too! For further information, contact (087) 0619665. more » |
