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Minister comes bearing gifts!
19 May 2023
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Revive Joint 20% Extra Free
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Summer Sale Now on
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Main Street, Roscommon T. 090 66 26193 F. 090 66 28789
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There is a sense of “renewed optimism” in the Roscommon tourism industry, but also ongoing concern over rising costs, difficulty in attracting staff, and limited accommodation options for tourists. That’s the message from stakeholders in the industry this week. Their feedback was conveyed to your locally owned community newspaper, the Roscommon People, as beautiful sunshine ushered in what the industry hopes will be a buoyant tourism season post the devastating Covid-related lockdowns. In today’s issue, and across our social platforms, the Roscommon People launches a positive promotion of Roscommon tourism. Our 12-page focus places a spotlight on a number of Roscommon’s outstanding attractions, with an emphasis too on the Suck Valley Way (pages 21-23). In her first media interview since taking up the role of Roscommon Tourism Officer, Lisa Joy confirms that Roscommon County Council will publish a five-year tourism strategy later this year. This plan will outline how existing attractions/tourism providers can continue to be supported, and also look at ways in which new tourism experiences in the county can be developed. See pages 17-28.
Frances’ Finishing Touches Large selection of Curtain Fabrics reduced to clear
Contact Frances on 087 6500931 Open 9.30 - 6.00 pm
The Square, Roscommon
Tel.: 090 6626270 or 087 6500931
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Elphin Windmill.
Please ring the Constituency Office in advance to make an appointment, tel: 090 66 28479 or email michael.fitzmaurice @oireachtas.ie
Depot: 090 663 46 45
For the best value on home heating oil and Agri fuels
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Tel. 071 96 33299
25 years in business
& 2 years with DG Family Restaurant (Darek & Ella Nowicka)
To all our Family, Friends & Customers ...
Please come and celebrate with us!
ROSCOMMON
Kerosene 91.9c per litre Green Diesel 91.9c per litre
(Prices correct at time of print)
CONTACT
Grange, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
with Live Band Jorum (from Carlow)
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