Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin Mc Stay have announced the Roscommon Senior Football Panel to face Dublin in the Allianz Football League on Sunday next at 2pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE The starting 15 shows six changes from that which began last Sunday’s defeat to Mayo. Darren O’Malley replaces the …
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IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said a strong live export trade for calves is critically important to the beef sector and competition, particularly at this time of year. He said IFA has been working with the Department of Agriculture and live exporters to ensure that exports to Holland keep flowing. Henry Burns said IFA …
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Tomorrow morning seven men from the greater Rooskey area will attempt the unprecedented task of running a mile in each of the 32 counties in the space of 32 hours. This unique “32-32-32 Challenge” is in aid of The Sunflower Rooms Autism Unit, Knockcroghery. Niall Kilcrann, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Ultan Flynn, Kevin Hoey, Joe …
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Due to the recent spate of poor weather, a number of farms have witnessed grass growth levels close to zero on some days. As a result, farmers have been forced to dip into their fodder reserves. “This is the reality of what is going on. Farmers are hoping that the weather will improve shortly,” said …
Chairperson of the Athlone Boundary Review Committee Jack Keyes has said that it could at least two or three months before his Committee are in a position to publish their findings. The report was originally due to be published today but the volume of submissions – 27,949 in total, meant that the task of sorting …
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Ahead their trip to the Kingspan Stadium tomorrow evening, Pat Lam has made seven personnel changes to the Connacht Rugby team that defeated Leinster five days ago. In the absence of Tiernan O’Halloran who suffered a quad injury in training this week, Robbie Henshaw will line out at full back with the midfield partnership of …
The Roscommon Pool League Cup and Shield Semi-Finals resume tomorrow night. “Charlie’s Bar” host “The Silver Eel” in the Cup Semi-Final, with the home side holding a 4-3 lead from the first leg which was played on March 16th. The winners will face “An Bothar Rua” in the Final. The Elphin team defeated Roscommon town …
There action in the Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures, Challenge Cup and the Connacht Junior Cup over the weekend. Update Saturday April 2nd The Herald Premier Division (7:45pm) Castlerea Celtic v Dysart FC Moore United v MD Town Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (7:45pm) Cloonfad United B v Skyvalley Rovers B Sunday April 3rd …
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Gardaí in Roscommon town have renewed their appeal for information after the discovery of the bodies of over 20 lambs and two calves in a drain at a Kilteevan bog. The incident was initially reported a passer-by last last Friday. Forensic tests are being carried out in an effort to establish their ownership. Gardaí say …
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The story of Roscommon native Brigid Lyons is among those set to be told in a major exhibition at NUI Galway entitled ‘A University in War and Revolution 1913-1919’ which offers a glimpse into the lives of many individuals from the University caught up in the historic events of the era. The exhibition will be …
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Buccaneers face Old Wesley in a showdown for the final promotion play-off berth in a hugely anticipated Ulster Bank League Division 1B match at Dubarry Park on Saturday. Kick off for this game, which is Buccaneers final home fixture of the season, is at 2.30 p.m. The biggest crowd of the season is expected at …
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While in Shannon Harbour, County Offaly yesterday to launch a poster campaign instructing National Parks & Wildlife and Birdwatch Ireland to keep off farmers’ land, the IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin said the new Government must address long-standing issues surrounding land designation. In a clear warning to the new Government, Jer Bergin said the imposition …
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There was a large entry of excellent quality stock on offer at Tuesday’s Weanling Sale in Roscommon Mart however numbers at Wednesday’s Sheep Sale were down compared to last week but overall trade remained very good. Wednesday March 30rd – Weekly Sheep Sale at Roscommon Mart There was a similar trade for Hoggets with a …
Darren O’Toole, better known to many as Dapper Darren brings his new show “Video (& Pictures) killed the Radio star” to the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday June 25th. This multi-disciplined show features a mix of Stand-up Comedy and poetry and focuses on Darren’s journey from living in Roscommon to moving to London and becoming …
Seán O’Brien looks ahead to this weekend’s action in the Allianz Football League including Roscommon’s meeting with Dublin on Sunday. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE Next Sunday is D-day in the Allianz Football League when the final round of games will settle all the outstanding issues in the four divisions. It promises to be …
