May 2016 - Page 12 of 19 - Roscommon Daily

Roscommon Hospital to host Bealtaine performance for older patients

To mark the 21st year of the Bealtaine Festival Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust are running a series of events programmed for older patients in Galway University Hospitals, Units 5 and 6 in Merlin Park and Roscommon University Hospital. A variety of arts events are scheduled including theatre shows, art workshops and music performances. Throughout […]

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Michael Fitzmaurice welcomes commitment on “forgotten Farmers”

News

Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the news that the “forgotten farmers”, who attended the Government negotiations with him, have got a commitment in the programme for Government announced this week. Speaking a short time ago Deputy Fitzmaurice said “the Minister for Agriculture will be going to Europe within the next two months to get a category

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Elphin GAA News update May 12th

Club News, Elphin, Local News

Elphin 0-12 St Faithleachs 2-14 Despite a second half revival the Seniors were defeated by St Faithleachs in the opening round of the Championship on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-12. Elphin-Ballinameen Underage update U-16 Training continues on Friday, with all players asked to be on the pitch for 7pm. The Elphin-Ballinameen U-14s had a

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Athlone Town face tough trip away to Limerick

Soccer, Sport

Athlone Town take to the road this Friday 13th may when they travel to the Markets Field where high flying Limerick will be their challenge. Last weekend Athlone Town lost out 1-2 to Drogheda United in Athlone Town Stadium despite taking a 1-0 first half lead. This game followed a 2-1 away defeat to Shelbourne

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Clann na nGael GAA News update May 11th

Club News, Local News

U-16 Division 1 League Final Clann na nGael 6-6 St. Brigids 3-6 On a beautiful Friday evening last in a well prepared Kiltoom pitch Clann na nGael U-16s were pitted against their neighbours and close rivals St. Brigids in the 2016 U-16 Div 1 League Final. Both teams had no excuse as the weather was

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Four Roads Ladies Gaelic News update May 11th

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

Four Roads Players on County Teams Pride of place this week goes to our county players – both the County U14 team and the U16 teams were in action during the week. Maria Lohan and the County U16 team played Sligo in Boyle on Wednesday evening last and have now secured a play in the

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44 Roscommon Schools receive Green Flag Award

Education, News

44 Schools from throughout Roscommon were awarded the Green Flag award by Green-Schools yesterday. The aim of Green-Schools is to increase students’ and participant awareness of environmental issues through classroom studies and to transfer this knowledge into positive environmental action in the school and also in the wider community. Schools that have successfully completed all

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Housing crisis is “biggest of the many challenges” says Michael Fitzmaurice

Current Affairs, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that every possible solution, including emergency legislation, will have to be used in order to address the Housing crisis – which he refers to as “The biggest of the many challenges facing the new Government.” “Every single TD in the Dail is in agreement that the housing crisis must be tackled

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Shannon Gaels GAA News update May 11th

Club News, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Local News

Shannon Gaels Ladies Round-up Our ladies play in the second round of 13 a side junior league on Sunday next away to Padraig Pearces. Please support. Congratulations to Caoimhe, Elaine, Christina and the Roscommon minor team on the winning the Connaught B final. Also to Orla, Seonna, Zoe,Caitlin and the Roscommon U14 team on the

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St Dominics GAA News update May 11th

Club News, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News

St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Martina McDermott, Roscommon Hospital. Seller: Mike Kilcline who won €1150 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 6th May. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 13th May will be in Coffeys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at

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St Faithleachs GAA News update May 11th

Ballyleague, Club News, Local News

St Faithleachs 2-14 Elphin 0-12 We defeated Elphin in the first round of the Senior championship in Kilglass on Sunday. Team : Alan Manning, Brian Scally, Cathal Gunn(0-1), Mikey Cox, Darren Nerney, Henry Kenny, David Harrison,Brian Murtagh(0-2), Derek Murray, Kevin Farrell, Ciarian Murtagh(0-4)2f, David Rooney(0-1)45, Diarmuid Murtagh(1-3)2f, Darragh Hussey(1-2), Alan Kenny. Subs : Daniel Foley,

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Kilbride GAA News update May 11th

Club News, Local News

Kilbride GAA Lotto The draw will be held in the Red Parrot on Saturday night when the jackpot will be €2,100. Kilbride GAA Last Man Standing Congratulations to Stephen Lohan who won the Kilbride GAA Last Man Standing Competition. Leicester City 3-1 victory against Everton secured the win for Stephen as his opponents chose Newcastle,

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St Croans GAA News update May 11th

Ballintubber Ballymoe, Club News, Local News

St Croans 0-13 Micheael Glaveys 1-3 The Senior Club Championship got off to a great start on a very wet Saturday evening last in O’Rourke Park Castlerea,with our men beating Michael Glaveys. Well done to players and management. St Croans 50-50 Draw Our yearly 50/50 draw memberships are currently available from any committee member and

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Ballinasloe Town bid for Connacht glory

Soccer, Sport

This Sunday at 2pm the Roscommon and District League grounds Lecarrow plays host to the meeting of Ballinasloe Town and Galway Premier Division side Athenry FC in the Connacht Cup Final. By Vincent Brooks Ballinasloe Town are going for their 4th Connacht Cup win having lifted the trophy in 2004, 2013 and 2014. Unfortunately it

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Ballinameen Ladies Gaelic News May 11th

Ballinameen, Club News, Local News

Under 14s The first Under 14 League game will take place tomorrow, Thursday the 12th of May at 7.30pm in Ballinameen. Adult Team There was no ladies game this weekend due to the pitch being unplayable. Get well soon The club wishes ladies manager Aidan Cunningham a speedy recovery from his knee operation.

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