Following Maura Hopkins’ election to the Seanad last week the talk in local political circles turns to the Roscommon County Council seat that the Ballaghaderreen native has vacated. Local Members are set to meet over the coming weeks to nominate a replacement and among the names being discussed are former Councillors Liam Callaghan, who served …
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St Faithleachs Lá na gClubanna Our event takes place on Sunday 8th May on club grounds at 4pm. The day is about celebrating our club,our people and our community. Activities are planned by all teams from the club and they range from cake sales to tire kicks, balloon pops to field games. There will also …
On Saturday night Elphin Boxing Club held its inaugural tournament in the local Community Centre. The committee of this new Club, run tirelessly by Johnny Maher, welcomed boxers and patrons who travelled from far and near. The large crowd enjoyed the night’s entertainment and cheered on all the boxers as they battled it out representing …
As we enter the summer months with people more likely to engage in outdoor pursuits, the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is urging people to protect themselves against Lyme disease, an uncommon infection spread by infected biting tick. “Ramblers, campers, mountain bikers, and others who work and walk in forested or grassy areas must …
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Under 12 Ladies Team The team were out again on Wednesday and Sunday with a further two wins in the bag. This league is to develop skills and no scores are taken. Condolences The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Beirne family on the death of Paddy Beirne, Eastersnow.
The IFA Executive Council has taken an initiative in an effort to progress the election of the Connacht Regional Chairman, National Returning Officer Jer Bergin has stated. Following a debate at the AGM, the Council decided by an overwhelming majority on a process whereby the nominations of the five candidates by their own County Executives …
Results and Fixtures Best of luck to the Seniors against St Faithleachs in the first round of the Championship on Sunday at 2pm in Kilglass. Your support would be appreciated. Elphin-Ballinameen U-16 Training continues on Fridays and players are asked to be on the pitch at 7 sharp. The Elphin-Ballinameen U-14s suffered a narrow 1-14 …
Newly elected Senator Maura Hopkins has pledged that she will use her new platform to be a voice in national politics for young people from the West of Ireland. She also confirmed that she will provide ‘ambitious’ and ‘sincere’ representation at Oireachtas level for the 7,000 Roscommon-Galway voters who gave her their No.1 votes in …
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Sliabh Bán Athletic Club are hosting a 10K Road Race and 5K Fun Run / Walk on Saturday June 16th in Aid of the Strokestown Children’s Playground. The 10K Road Race is measured and licensed by the Athletics Association of Ireland. It is Chip timed and the entry fee is €15. The entry fee for …
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Boyle Golf Club Quiz and Curry night The weekend opened on a positive note with the successful running of our Quiz and Curry Night on Friday. The winning team was comprised of Aileen Madden, Claire Cryan, Aisling Gaughran & Lizzie O’Sullivan. In second place was Tommy King, Liam Mullaney, Michael Rush & Gary Carty. Thanks …
Earlier today Connacht Rugby announced the recruitment of fullback Cian Kelleher from Leinster on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old, who can also play on the wing and outside centre, has spent two seasons in the Leinster Academy and has seven PRO12 appearances under his belt scoring an impressive 60-metre try against Zebre in February of …
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The Athleague Fuerty Heritage Group is calling on the public to look through their family collections for any Photos, Letters, Maps, Roll Books, Medals, Equipment etc. relating to the history of Athleague and Fuerty. The group are looking to photocopy, scan and record items brought to them for an exhibition of items relating to the …
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IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to demand a higher level of co-operation between mobile and broadband service providers in an attempt to address the significant levels of poor coverage in rural areas. Speaking after a positive meeting with ComReg he said, “IFA’s recent …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Eileen Boyce, Moydrum. Seller: N. Joyce who won €1,242 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 30th April. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 7th May will be in Coffeys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any …
The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group is holding it’s first open day on it’s published Work Programme for 2016 at the Civic Centre in Athlone this Thursday, May 5th, from 11am to 3pm. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Members of the public and other interested parties are invited to attend what will be …
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