Dear Reader, After almost 18 months; from planning and “testing the waters” to launching RoscommonDaily.com I have taken the decision to stand aside due to the demands of other projects. As the website is a “one man show” it means that RoscommonDaily.com , the associated Social Media updates and the Daily Email Round-up have come …
The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 take place at St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, this weekend from June 2nd – 4th with a large number of events taking place under cover ensuring a great day is guaranteed for all the family – regardless of the weather. Over 200 shearers are now …
All-Ireland Sheep Shearing – “Rain or shine: will ewe be there?” Read More »
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that Roscommon County Council are due to submit a feasibility report to the TII within the coming weeks in relation to an accident blackspot east of Tulsk following his continued efforts to highlight the need for upgrading works on the N5. Eugene Murphy recently raised the …
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Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed Cabinet has approved plans to designate Ireland West Airport Knock as a Strategic Development Zone. The proposal to make an order for the Ireland West Airport Knock Strategic Development Zone was agreed at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting yesterday (Tuesday). This designation will facilitate the fast tracking of planning for …
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Wednesday 31st May, peacefully, in wonderful care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Evelyn Bruen (née Dolan) RIP, late of Goff Street, Roscommon town. Beloved wife of the late Joe and mother of the late David. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Des and Gerry, daughters-in-law Evelyn and Ann, her 8 …
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Amanda O’Halloran from Roscommon Hospital has recently been appointed as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Plastic Surgery, the first RANP post in Plastic Surgery in Ireland. Amanda completed her general nursing training in St. James Hospital and began working in Roscommon Hospital in 2005. Amanda has had a keen interest in clinical care and …
The Bookworms Children’s Literary Festival is back and this year it is jam-packed with fun events for children who love to read, write, draw and escape into the magical world of books! The festival takes place in a number of locations throughout Roscommon town and county from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th of June. This …
Bookworms – Roscommon’s Children’s Literary Festival is back! Read More »
Roscommon County Council has announced it’s intention to close a section of the R368 between Elphin and Carrick on Shannon for over three weeks in July to facilitate Road Improvement Works. The section of the road in question is from the junction with R368/R369 (Elphin / Bishop Street Junction) to the R370/R368 junction (Cortober / …
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Ballyforan NS received their 4th An Taisce Green-Schools Award and were presented with their Green Flag at a recent ceremony in the Hodson Bay Hotel. This Award was based on the theme of Travel, which is the fourth theme of the Green-Schools programme. The Travel theme is funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and …
Results The May Monthly Medal 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by The Mayfly Inn, Ballinafad, was won by Seamus Gallagher with a score of 63, in Second was Eamon Perry also with a score of 63, the Gross went to Patrick Egan with 72 and third was Frank Flanagan with 64. As the competition was also …
The award-winning Roscommon Solstice Choir are set to perform their latest fundraising concert Sunday June 18th. On this occasion all proceeds go to the Strokestown Parish Fund. Special Guests on the night will be the Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra as well as Local Artists Eleanor Hanley and Ryan Owens. Formed in February 2013 as part of …
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The Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring TD has announced that Tisrara Community Centre is one of a number of projects nationwide to receive funding under the Targeted Community Infrastructure Needs measure of the CLÁR programme. €36,000 has been allocated to Tisrara Community Centre to facilitate the refurbishment of the kitchen and …
Earlier this month students of the Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult held a special Pamper Day and raised much needed funds for the Marie Keating Foundation. The public were invited to avail of special treats such as facial, nail file and polish, hairdressing etc as well as tea and home-baked goodies. A total of €360 …
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Results The u14 girl’s defeated St Faithleach’s in the division four league last Wednesday in O’Rourke Park. The u12 boy’s were defeated by Eire Og in the spring league last Wednesday in O’Rourke Park. The u12 girl’s were defeated by Eire Og in the championship group B last Sunday in Loughlynn. Fixtures The u14 girls …
Results and Fixtures Junior League St Faithleachs play St.Aidan’s on Wednesday 31st in Ballyleague at 8pm. U14 Girls League The girls lost to Castlerea last week, they play St.Mary’s on Wednesday at 7pm. U12 Boy’s League The boy’s play Oran on. Thursday 1st in Ballyleague at 7:30pm. U12 Girls Championship: Monday 5th June sees the …
