Connacht have named 10 Roscommon GAA players in their squad for tomorrow’s GAA Interprovincial Football Semi-Final against Leinster in Parnell Park at 6pm. Goalkeeper Darren O’ Malley, defenders Niall McInerney, John McManus, Sean Mullooly and Niall Daly, the versatile Fintan Cregg, Kevin Higgins and Enda Smith and forwards Ciaran Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh will all represent …
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Earlier today the GAA announced its television and radio rights arrangements for the next five years and they included some small innovations which will benefit supporters. The new deal will come into effect with the commencement of the 2017 GAA Football and Hurling championships and run to 2022. The following is a breakdown of the …
Thursday 8th December. Tragically, following an accident. Michael (Mickey) O’Gara RIP, late of Portahard, Frenchpark. Pre-deceased by his nephew, John. Mickey is survived by his loving brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Celia and Kate, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday …
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Thursday 8th December unexpectedly, at his home. David Donoghue RIP, Moher, late of Moher, Ballyleague / Lanesboro. David is survived by his mother Mary, father George, brothers Frank and Raymond, sisters Jennifer and Georgina, grandmother Una, aunt, uncles, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friend Sinead, relatives and many friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon …
Friday December 9th, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Bridie Reilly (Née Kane) RIP late of the Plunkett Home, Boyle and formerly Dooneen, Ballinameen. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Higgins and Sons Funeral Home, Ballinameen, Boyle at 5.30pm on Sunday 11th and arriving to …
Updated on Saturday at 1pm – Peter Robb was named among the replacements but has suffered a hip injury and is replaced by Matt Healy. The Connacht Rugby team to face Wasps in round 3 of the Champions Cup at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday has been named and features two Roscommon men. Picture Credit …
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Roscommon’s Danny Qualter will captain the Connacht Eagles side on the resumption of their British & Irish Cup campaign when they welcome Ospreys Select to the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon (kick off 2:30pm). Connacht Rugby Eagles’ head coach Mossy Lawler has once again named a side featuring a mixture of senior, Academy and club players from …
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The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group have announced that it intends to develop a plan for a strategic maintenance programme on the River Shannon. The Shannon Flood Risk Group, which is led by the OPW, considers that maintenance works on the Shannon are essential to halt the deterioration of the river channel. …
Plan to remove silt and vegetation from River Shannon to be developed Read More »
This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures features action in all three Divisions spread over three days. Friday 9th December The Herald Premier Division Ahascragh United V Ballinasloe Town at 8pm. Norio’s Takeaway RDFL Division One Kilkerrin United V Lough Harps, 7:15pm. Saturday 10th December All games at 7:45pm. The Herald Premier Division Shiven …
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Peacefully on Thursday December 8th in the tender care of the staff of Roscommon Hospital Hospice and surrounded by his devoted family. Seán Hanly RIP, Lisroyne, Strokestown and formerly Bridgecartron, Ballyfarnon. Predeceased by parents Mark and Bridget Hanly. Seán is survived by his loving wife Áine, sons Mark, Seán and Donal, daughters Assumpta, Áine and …
