Are you interested in taking part in an exciting monitoring scheme which contributes to National and International conservation policy and research? Would you like to become an expert on your local pollinators and how their numbers and communities change from year to year? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then why not come …
Free Butterfly identification workshops on this weekend Read More »
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it’s unacceptable for Coillte to say that there is no link between the work the semi-state has carried out on Sliabh Bán and heavy localised flooding in the surrounding areas last week. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been in contact with Roscommon County Council this week who are investigating the matter. …
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Lough Ree RNLI Treasurer Mr. Vincent Rafter, was recently presented with a Gold Badge at RNLI Annual Presentation of Awards to mark his years of service to the charity. Picture Credit: RNLI/Tara Murphy Mr Rafter was presented with his award by RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease. Vincent has been the Treasurer of Athlone/Lough Ree RNLI since …
Lough Ree RNLI volunteer presented with Gold Badge for service Read More »
Urgent action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis, IFA President Joe Healy said today at a briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin. Today’s briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and …
It has been a busy few weeks at Boyle Golf Club with plenty of internal and inter-club competitions. Results (week ending June 19th) Sunday’s Bart Moran Trophy was won by Brendan Gaffney (8) 64 nett, in second was Michael Reid (15) 65 nett, the gross prize went to Jim Mooney (10) with 78 and in …
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced that the New Primary School that will be formed in Roscommon Town following the amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire NS and the Abbey Boys NS in September 2017 will be called St Coman’s Wood Primary School. The announcement follows consultation with all the stakeholders involved by the Amalgamation Steering …
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Fiona Tully and Michael Naughton of St Comans Handball Club, Roscommon town are to be honoured in Croke Park this Saturday. Fiona has been selected as GAA Handball Young Female Player of the Year All Star for 2015 and Michael Naughton will be honoured as the “Hall of Fame” recipient.
Elphin-Ballinameen Team claim first title Pride of place goes this week goes to the Elphin-Ballinameen U12s who secured the Division Two Shield with a 1-9 to 1-8 victory over Oran. This was the first silverware won by the new combination and will hopefully be the first of many. Captain Evan Murray collected the Shield and …
St Croans “Reach for the Stars” St Croans GAA Club and Ballintubber Tidy Towns/Heritage proudly presents “Reach for the Stars” the ultimate fundraising variety show. An all singing all dancing extravaganza, showcasing our local talent with 24 Acts from Ballymoe and Ballintubber taking to the floor. Warm up those vocal cords, clear the diary and get ready to cast your vote as “Reach …
Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Biotech Europe, formerly known as Moss Vision, will commence the manufacturing of lenses at their Roscommon town facility in July. The news was confirmed to Senator Maura Hopkins following a visit to the facility yesterday (Monday June 20th). Welcoming the news she said “This development is of …
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Roscommon Camogie Meet & Greet This Friday evening 24th June the Roscommon County Camogie team will be hosting a Meet & Greet in Athleague at 7.30pm. Clubs from around the County are invited to come out and meet our Junior players. U10 teams will participate in a blitz from 6.30pm. Liberty insurance All Ireland Junior …
There lots happening at Carrick Golf Club this week: Results MK Financial Stableford Gary Vesey won the MK Financial Sponsored Stableford on Sunday 12 June with 42 points taking top spot on B9 from Liam Quinn also with 42 points. Nathan Flynn won the Gross and Niall Sweeney was third with 40. The club would …
Western Gaels Summer Camp The club is hosting a multi-activity Summer camp between 18th – 22nd July to be held at the pitch in Frenchpark. There has been great interest already and bookings are strong so to ensure your place please contact Dermot phone/text 087 0536440 or any club official. Western Gaels Lotto Results 18/06/16 …
Kilbride GAA Lotto The lotto draw will take place in the Red Parrot on Saturday night when the jackpot will be €2,550. Vote for Kilbride We would ask anyone shopping at Lidl to fill out the form handed to you at the checkout and enter number 3 for Kilbride GAA on it and place it …
Summer Camps at St Brigids Starts Monday 11th July 2016, with week 1 being the Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp which is exclusively GAA and the second week having a variety of GAA sports and other fun activities. Camps run from 9.30-2pm daily. Cost per week is €40 for one child, 2 children €60 and 3 …
