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Under 8s Well done to the under 8s who took part in the first Blitz of the season, on Friday evening in Four Roads. Pictured above are the girls with trainers Caoilfhionn and Mike. Under 10 Blitz We host an under 10 Blitz on Saturday morning in Athleague pitch. Hurl with Me Programme The hurl …
The annual IzzyB’s Away with the Fairies event at Strokestown Park House promises to be bigger and better than ever as thousands are once again expected to flock to the magical County Roscommon venue on June 11th . Now in its fourth year the IzzyB’s Away with the Fairies Day event was initiated by the …
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Western Gaels GAA Club are hosting Play for Paul – a charity match in honour of Paul Higgins at Nash Park, Frenchpark, on Sunday June 4th at 3pm. Paul Higgins, from Ballinagare, sadly passed away on April 19th 2017 after a fifteen year battle with Cancer. He was an inspiration and an influential figure in …
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Friday 19th May, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Gerald “Gerry” Fitzgerald RIP, late of Enfield, Ballintubber and formerly of Cuas, West Kerry. Lovingly remembered by his family & friends. Funeral Arrangements Arriving to St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber on Sunday at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 10.30am on Monday. Burial in Dromavalla Cemetery, Killorglin, Co. …
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Picture Credit: Matt Browne/Sportsfile Boyle Celtic have received another highlight in an historic season by being shortlisted for the FAI Club of the Year Award. Boyle Celtic got to this stage based on the quality of their on-line application which focused on the areas of Club Management, Coaching, Community, Participation, and Facilities. Boyle Celtic and …
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Friday 19th May, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her heartbroken family. Lisa Dolan RIP, late of Clonark, Athlone Deeply regretted by her loving parents Sean & Rosie, sister Laura, boyfriend Oisin Coughlan, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandaunts, granduncles, neighbours & a wide circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home on Sunday …
The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing …
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The Convent of Mercy Secondary School Roscommon town won the “Best Musical Number” accolade at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for their performance of “Be Our Guest”. The students saw off St. Aidan’s Community School from Tallaght and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to take the title. Now in its fourth year, the Awards …
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The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that €14,000 has been awarded to Roscommon County Council for enhancements to the Playground in Castlerea Demense. Roscommon is one of 22 Local Authorities to benefit from the scheme, which had a total value of €250,000. Making the announcement Minister Zappone said …
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Over 100 shearers are set to compete in 19 categories – including the six nations wool handling – at the Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships across two days in Kiltoom this June Bank Holiday Weekend. The closing date for entries has now passed and it has been confirmed that over 100 shearers …
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Thursday 18th May, peacefully surrounded by his family in the wonderful care of the staff at the Galway Hospice. Eddie McEvilly Somers RIP, late of Culleen, Creagh. He will be sadly missed by his much loved wife Ann Marie, adored children Tony, Sharon, Natasha & Darren, parents Nora McEvilly, Mary & Noel Somers, mother-in-law Sally …
Wednesday 17th May, peacefully at Roscommon University Hospital. Pauline Cronin (née Staunton) RIP, late of Carrowntornan, Four Mile House. Predeceased by her husband Larry and much loved mother of Mary, Eileen, Pauline and Johnny. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Breege, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements …
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Rahara NS pupils Megan Molloy, Jessica Keenan, Abbie Doyle and Evan Donnelly, were named as runners-up in the primary category of the SEAI’s One Good Idea competition. Collectively known as “The Fooderinos” their project looked at Food Miles and concluded by encouraging local retailers to source food locally. Roscommon was also represented by “The Ballinagare …
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Results and Fixtures Congratulations to the Under 16 team who won the Division 4 league Final on Friday. It ended Eire Og 7-15 St Croans 3-4. Well done to all involved. Our Intermediate team lost to St Aidans on last Saturday in O’Rourke Park, Castlerea, in the second round of the Mulryan Construction Intermediate Championship. …
Results and Fixtures The next U12 Championship game, v St Mary’s, is in Ballinameen on Sunday 21st May at 6pm. The U12 Championship Match between Western Gaels and Ballinameen which was due to be played on Sunday has been rescheduled to Thursday 25th May at 7pm in Frenchpark. The next U14 league game is fixed …
