€1m in funding for voluntary groups

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Local public representatives have welcomed funding of over €1 million (€1,028,563)) for voluntary and community health groups in County Roscommon which was announced by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly recently. The money comes from the Government inflation fund and the bulk of the allocation (over €800,000) will go towards the Brothers of Charity.

Additionally, some funds have been granted to the Melting Pot and Woodlands Evergreen Club, Loughglynn, as well as the Roscommon Association for People with Disabilities.

Senator Aisling Dolan said: “So many groups across our county give real assistance to people in need.

This fund of over €1 million is to assist with cost of living pressures for community and voluntary groups in County Roscommon.

“It is incredible to think we have 26 organisations in County Roscommon that provide this type of support to vulnerable people with disability, older people, people with addiction, mental health concerns and life-limiting illnesses”.

Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy said the money would “help enormously in dealing with inflation costs” while local TD Frank Feighan also welcomed the allocation for groups across Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim.

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Ballaghaderreen Darkness Into Light

The Ballaghaderreen Darkness Into Light Walk 2023 takes place at sunrise (4.15 am) on the morning of Saturday, May 6th this year. Registration for the walk will open this month. New members are welcome to help organise the walk and a meeting will take place in CDP, The Shambles on Tuesday, March 7th at 7 pm. All support appreciated. Further details in future editions.

Family Fun Day to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge

To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge there will be a Family Fun Day in Roscommon County Library on Saturday, March 11th from 11 am to 1 pm.

There will be face-painting, games and treats on the day, and entertainment will include dancing, singing, music and storytelling, all performed by pupils of Gaelscoil de hÍde. This is a free event and is funded by Roscommon County Council. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.

Meeting of Roscommon ICA

The next meeting of Roscommon ICA Town Guild takes place on Tuesday, March 7th at 8 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. The recent talk given by a dietician on ‘Eating for Health’ was most interesting and informative and was enjoyed by all. New members welcome. Contact townica@gmail. com for more information.

NUI award for former Convent student

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Shauna O’Neill, a native of Cloontuskert, Co. Roscommon, was awarded the NUI Prize in Education after she achieved the highest mark/ performance in the Professional Master of Education (PME) programme last year at NUI Galway.

The PME is a two-year, full-time programme for postgraduates and is accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purposes of registration as a post-primary teacher in Ireland. Shauna’s award follows her nomination by NUI Galway and a panel interview last summer.

Compton’s Central Bar Strokestown OPEN TRAD SESSION every Sunday night 8pm

Saturday 4th: GERRY KEENAN

Saturday 11th: CARMEL HACKETT

Saturday 18th: DARIN SWEENEY

Saturday 25th: TOM MORAN

Family Carers Ireland hosts Support Group

Meetings every

Month

On the second Tuesday of every month in The Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland, Athlone from 10.30 to 12.30

On the second Friday of every month in The Fiddlers Elbow in Ballaghadereen from 10.30 to 12.30

On the second Thursday of every month in Family Carers Ireland Office in Abbey Street, Roscommon from 10.30 to 12.30

On the second Wednesday Evening every month an on line course for Families Caring for a Hidden Disability from 7pm to 8pm email: bdowling@familycarers.ie

Annual Oíche Gaelach in Clooneycolgan

The annual Oíche Gaelach will be held in Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Saturday, March 11th from 7 pm. The concert will consist of traditional music, Irish dance, and traditional singing and waltzing. We kindly ask the people of Oran to come out and support this concert. All welcome.

Castlerea ICA meeting on Tuesday

A meeting of Castlerea ICA Guild will be held in ‘D Gaff’, Barrack Street, Castlerea on Tuesday, March 7th at 8.15 pm.A guest speaker will attend on the night and new members are always welcome.

Daffodil Day coffee morning

To launch Daffodil Day fundraising in Roscommon Town, a coffee morning will take place in JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon Town, on Friday, March 10th, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, with all proceeds going in aid of Irish Cancer Society. Your support would be much appreciated. All are welcome to attend.

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Phone: 090 66 24078

Various positions available for immediate employment across our Supermarket, from deli, shop floor merchandising and checkout.

MustbeabletoworkMondaytoFridaybuttimesand numberofdayswithinthatareveryflexible.

Expressions of interest to Oliver Holmes, Centra Ballygar, Co. Galway. Email: oholmes1974@gmail.com or ring 0906624078