Gardai in Ballygar are appealing for witness following the death of a man in a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision near Ballygar on Monday. The man has been named locally as Jacek Tokarz, a resident of Roscommon town. Mr. Tokarz, who was in his 40’s, was fatally injured when the car he was driving …
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Ballinlough native Lieutenant Colonel Mary Carroll will shortly lead the 54th Infantry Group for service with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights. Picture Credit: The Defence Forces In doing so she will become first woman to have held the prestigious appointment of Officer Commanding an Irish Defence Forces contingent on …
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Don’t miss this opportunity to see the internationally treasured, Tom Hickey perform his celebrated role in Tom MacIntyre’s The Gallant John Joe at Roscommon Arts Centre. The Hickey/ MacIntyre collaborations are an integral part of Irish theatrical history. Together they are responsible for some of the most ground-breaking new writing and performance seen on the …
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Championship Semi-Finals Fixtures for our junior and senior county semi-finals have finally being announced. This Saturday next 23rd our Junior A team face Kilglass Gaels in the county semi-final in Knockcroghery at 5pm. On Sunday 2nd October our senior team face Boyle at pm in Strokestown. Senior Ladies County Final: St Brigids 2-9 Kilbride 6-9 …
Senior Championship Senior club championship returns this weekend with Athleague taking on Oran, Athleague will be hoping to secure a win and guide them straight in the County Final, while Oran will have their eyes set on causing a play-off situation to try to secure their placing. In the other match up St Dominics will …
Kilbride Ladies are County Champions! September 17th 2016 will live long in the memory of the Kilbride players and supporters following their historic victory over St. Brigids in what was their first ever appearance in a Senior Championship Final. There were marvellous scenes at the final whistle when they players realised they had just been …
A major flooding conference for the Roscommon / Galway area is set to take place on Monday next, September 26th in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. The event has been organised by Fianna Fail TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy who is also the party’s spokesperson on the OPW and Flood Relief. A comprehensive list of …
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Top sporting personalities including former Manchester United and England captain, Gary Neville, Irish Rugby defence coach, Andy Farrell and Connacht Head Coach, Pat Lam will line out for Huddle Dublin, a new sport themed performance conference taking place on Thursday, 29th of September at the iconic Aviva Stadium. The one-day performance, leadership and networking event …
Carrick Golf Club Annual Golf Classic The Club annual golf classic takes place on this Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of September. This is our major fundraiser of the year and all Members are encouraged to organise a team with golf friends from other clubs. Entry is €160 for team of 4. Book …
Congratulations Pride of place this week goes to our u12 team who had a brilliant win in the Division 2 Shield Final on Saturday last in O’Rourke Park Castlerea. They defeated St Ciarans after a great all round team effort. Final score: St Michaels 5-9 St Ciarans 3-9. Well done to the entire panel and …
Congratulations To our Junior ladies team who had a hard fought 1 point win over St Faithleachs in the Junior A Championship final on Saturday last. Final score: Michael Glaveys 4-4 St Faithleachs 2-9 This means they will be playing Intermediate Championship in 2017. They will now progress onto Connacht Championship and details are tbc. …
