The Roscommon Under 21s survived a late fightback from Galway to win 1-16 to 2-10 and claim a spot in the EirGrid Connacht GAA Semi-Final away to Sligo on Saturday week. Despite missing a number of players through injury and the recent departure of Selector Frankie Dolan due to other commitments Roscommon made the brighter
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There were 800 cattle on offer at Castlerea Mart yesterday with staff noting an improved trade while there was also strong demand in the heifer and weanling classes. There was also increased numbers of calves presented for sale, with prices remaining steady. Sample prices were as follows: Bullocks A 490kgs Limousin made €1,310. A 510kgs
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Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has repeated calls to re-instate local Gardai to rural stations as part of a range of measures that he feels will reduce crime. “My proposal for a return to the Local Garda in rural communities still stands. The people who are carrying out these burglaries have local intelligence and the Local
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Two County Roscommon residents are to receive special GAA Awards for their services to Gaelic Games at the Gradaim an Uachtaráin Banquet in Croke Park this evening. Liam Bracken will receive an award for his dedication to Kilbride GAA Club and Vincent Brennan will receive an Award for his dedication to Handball and particularly that
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To celebrate the new Republic of Ireland jersey going on sale at Life Style Sports, the brand announced today that it will be supporting Irish supporters by putting 12 football trips to France up for grabs for anyone who buys their jersey at Life Style Sports from now until May 27th. Picture credit: Brendan Moran
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Updated at 6:40pm The person who will take the seat vacated by newly elected TD Eugene Murphy will be selected by Fianna Fáil delegates from the Boyle Municipal District at a local Convention in the Tulsk Inn tomorrow. Earlier this week candidates were expecting to be interviewed for the position by Fianna Fáil General Secretary Seán
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Impressive plans have been put in place for his year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballintubber. The event will feature Street Entertainment, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Face Painting and Prizes for the best costume.There is no entry fee for floats and the action gets under way at 3pm. For more information on the Parade in Ballintubber
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on politicians to take a responsible attitude when debating the future of Irish Water and water charges and advised them “not ask people to do things that they may regret later”. Speaking on RTE Radio programme “The Late Debate” he said “Let us have the debate about Irish Water and
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Picture credit: Cody Glenn / SPORTSFILE Roscommon people are invited by the GAA to join them at Croke Park on Sunday April 24 for the Association’s national 1916 Commemorative Event. The show, which will take place after the Division One and Two Allianz Football League finals, will present the story of Ireland in a theatrical
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Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE It’s a busy evening on the Roscommon Sport scene with action in Basketball, Gaelic Football, Pool and Soccer. Gaelic Football At 6:30pm the Roscommon Minor Footballers begin their Connacht Minor League campaign away to Mayo in the Connacht GAA Centre. Note: This games was originally due to be played
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Bingo continues every Friday night in Drum Community Centre, commencing at 8:30pm. Why not come along for a different night out, we’d love to see you there. A big Thank You to all our patrons for your continued support.
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A short time ago Headstrong issued the following statement regarding Jigsaw Roscommon “We were disappointed to announce the temporary closure of the Jigsaw Roscommon Service on Thursday 18th February. This was due to difficulties in recruiting a Clinical Coordinator for the service, a role that is essential in providing safe and quality mental health supports
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that “constructive plans to improve the economy of rural Ireland will have to be a central plank in the plans of any new Government” that he might support. “During the election campaign and since I was elected I was one of the few politicians who had been demanding that a
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Are you the parent of a child aged 0-6? Would you like some tips and support on parenting, and a chance to meet parents with children of similar age? Roscommon Womens Network in Castlerea are running a Common Sense Parenting programme for parents of children 0-6, starting on the 13th of April for 7 weeks.
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