This weekend is a busy one for Roscommon handball as no less than seven doubles partnerships from the county take part in All-Ireland semi-finals against Ulster opposition. It must be said that the opposition looks very strong in all grades, but with a little luck hopefully some results will go Roscommon’s way. Tomorrow (Friday) in …
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Bord Bia and GIY have launched a competition to dig up Roscommon’s biggest Spudlover and crown Ireland’s Top Tuber. Picture Credit: Patrick Browne GIYers and budding Spud growers are now invited to sow their potatoes and join in ‘SpudLove 2016’, an initiative which is encouraging Irish communities to fall in love with the spud all …
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has announced a new grant scheme to aid the conservation of traditional farm buildings on GLAS farms. GLAS is the new agri-environment scheme for Irish farmers, to which nearly 40,000 farmers have already signed-up, and this new element to that scheme will help ensure …
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School leavers and mature students who are considering IT Sligo as their third level destination this September will have an opportunity to get the inside track from current students and staff when the Institute holds its Course Information Day on Saturday, April 23rd. A packed line-up of talks and workshops aims to help prospective students …
On a day when the temperatures were well down, when the wind was strong and relentless, when the showers alternated between rain, hail, sleet and really cold rain, 30 teams battled it out for the County titles in the 2016 SPAR FAI Roscommon Schools 5 a Side County Finals. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE …
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The Scrabbagh NS 50th Anniversary celebrations will take place on Friday and Saturday the 3rd & 4th of June 2016. Friday evening will see a special blessing taking place at the school at 7pm followed by refreshments for young and old in the school. Old roll books and much more will also be on display. …
The trial continues, at 11am today, of two men accused of murdering a 23-year-old man Bogganfin, Athlone almost two years ago by giving him “an absolutely savage beating” and leaving him to drown in the Shannon. Leszek Sychulec (34) of Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford and and Andrzej Gruchacz (35) with an address in Warsaw, Poland …
Here’s a round up of a few items on the Roscommon Sport scene which you may have missed today Running 6km Fun Run in Elphin on Sunday at 1pm in aid of Crói. Full details here Hurling James Stephens Park, Ballina confirmed for Roscommon V Donegal in the Allianz Hurling League Promotion/Relegation play-off on Saturday. …
IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin this week wrote to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to express serious concerns about the engagement between EU and Mercosur negotiators in Brussels this Friday and the imminent exchange of offers between both sides. In his letter, the IFA Chairman highlighted the damaging impact a Mercosur deal would have on the …
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Maria Dignam, a pupil of Glanduff NS has been announced as the Connaught-Ulster Regional winner of the An Taisce Green-Schools Irish Water Poster Competition. Maria won the 3rd-6th class category for her poster, which is shown above. She faced strong competition from students in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Galway City and County, Mayo as …
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At a meeting of the IFA National Dairy Committee this week, dairy farm leaders from all over the country called for an immediate stop to any further milk price cuts, in the face of severe cash flow challenges on farms. The Committee members will contact co-op board members accordingly in the coming days, as boards …
Tyre manufacturer Michelin is supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of tyre safety. In an analysis by RSA of fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012 just published, defective tyres were identified as the largest single ‘vehicle factor’ involved. As part of …
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Material Witness the an exhibition of new works by Roscommon artist Nollaig Molloy opened at Roscommon Arts Centre on Easter Saturday. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Using the National Schools Folklore Collection from 1937-38 as a point of departure, Nollaig examines the many stories, material culture and folk customs of County Roscommon, as told by …
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Ticket information for the Roscommon v Kerry Allianz Football Leagues Semi-Final in Croke Park have been announced and supporters are reminder of some key deadlines today. Ticket details are as follows: Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE Hogan Stand (No Concession) – €15 Adult in advance or €20 on Match Day Cusack/Davin Stand -€15 Adult …
A 6km Fun Run, Walk or “Waddle” takes place in Elphin this Sunday, April 10th, in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation. The event will commence at 1pm with registration in An Bothar Rua from 12:30pm. The entry fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. For more information on Croi …
