Michael Fitzmaurice TD has this evening announced that he is leaving the Independent Alliance. The only member of the grouping not to support Enda Kenny’s nomination for Taoiseach, his future in the group has been under consideration since the new government has been formed. In a statement released a short time ago he said “I …
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Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane was in Dublin today to publicly launch the province’s Vision & Strategy document for 2016 – 2020. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/James Crombie Ruane was joined by Connacht’s head coach Pat Lam, academy manager Nigel Carolan and club & community manager Eric Elwood for the launch that took place at the Aviva …
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Stylist and presenter Marietta Doran will be the celebrity judge at the SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Monday, July 4th. For the second year in a row, six SuperValu shops in the region have come together to sponsor the annual Ladies Day event which attracts large crowds every year. The winner of the …
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There are three Semi-Finals, two Finals and a host of League games to look forward to in the Roscommon and District Football League and Cups over the next five days. Wednesday 18th May Roscommon and District Football League Division 1 Cup Semi-Finals (8pm) Shiven Rovers v Ahascragh Utd Glen Celtic v Brazukas Thursday 19th May …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the media to listen in detail to the comments made by David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation at the Dail Committee for Housing yesterday. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “There was was controversy with the comments of David Hall yesterday in which he said that Minister Noonan is in support …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the Irish Government should not interfere in the forthcoming EU “Brexit” referendum and allow the British people to make up their own minds. “The British people should be given time and space to make up their minds on what they should do about EU membership. My own view is that …
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Figures released by the UK Department of Health yesterday showed that 25 women gave Roscommon addresses at UK abortion clinics in 2015. According to the UK Department of Health figures, the number of women giving Irish addresses at abortion clinics has decreased from 6,673 in 2001 to 3,451 in 2015, a decline of 48%. This …
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Teams round-up It has been a quiet week on the playing fields. Elphin-Ballinameen U-16 Training continues on Fridays, all players are asked to be on the field for 7pm. The Elphin-Ballinameen U-14s travelled to the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Saturday morning where they took part in a training session with Ballyhaunis U-14s. This was …
St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Tina Gilleran, Kellybrook, Knockcroghery. Seller team captain Tom Gilleran who won €1,170 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 14th May. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 21st May will be in Murrays, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost …
Fixtures and Results Both of our U12 teams will be in action in the Spring League on Saturday next in the Abbey Park. The Division 1 team will play Clan na Gael at 12 noon while the Division 4 team will play Kilmore at 1.30pm. The U12 team lost their last game on Monday evening …
Underage Round-up Our U12 Girls enjoyed three good wins over Oran, St Faithleach’s, and Western Gaels in the Championship last week. The girls travel to Padraig Pearses on Sunday next. The U14 Girls were beaten by a very strong Roscommon Gaels side last week, and played Michael Glavey’s in Tarmonbarry this evening. The U12 Boys …
Four Roads Gaelic4Girls The Gaelic4Girls programme continues this Thursday in the Community Sports Park from 6.45pm. The programme got off to a great start with large numbers attending. One of the main aims is that each child has fun and gets an introduction to football in a non-competitive environment. There will also be an opportunity …
Shannon Gaels host Connacht Final Croghan will be the venue for the very important Connacht U16 Ladies B Final this evening (Wednesday 18th May) at 7.30 pm. We are delighted to host the Roscommon and Leitrim teams. Please Support. Roscommon Ladies Commiserations to Christina, Tess, and the Roscommon Ladies team and management in their one …
St Croans 50-50 Draw Congratulations to this weeks 50/50 draw winner Aoibhinn Shanagher, winning 349. Our yearly 50/50 draw memberships are currently available from any committee member and cost €100. The yearly membership guarantees that you will be included in the draw each week. Thanks to all for the continued support. Club Rossie Winners Congrats …
Lynch Cup Qualifier The Lynch Cup Qualifier played on Sun 8 May saw all the “big guns” make it through to the match play. Top qualifier was Keith Hogg with 44 to take the number one seed, Denis Flynn with 40 was second & Stephen Sheeran with 39 was third. The draw for the match …
