The Roscommon team for Sunday’s Connacht Final Replay has been announced and sees the return of Senan Kilbride to the starting line-up in place of last Sunday’s Goal scorer Enda Smith. The starting 15 also features a number of positional switches. There is one other change to the match day 26 as Kevin Higgins returns …
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced that the 2016 Arts and Culture Grant Scheme is open for applications. This new €9m capital investment scheme for arts and culture centres will run from 2016-2018 and is focused on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture …
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Roscommon County Council have granted the HSE Planning Permission to construct a Garden facility to the rear of the Psychiatric Unit at Roscommon Hospital. The proposed “Psychiatric Garden” will be 400 square meters in size and will be finished with a mix of hard and soft landscaping. It will also feature two Shelters. The Garden …
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The population of Roscommon has increased by 371 over the past five years according to preliminary Census figures released today. The figures show that the population of Roscommon now stands at 64,436; up from 64065 in 2011. The figure is comprised of 32,316 males and 32,120 females. Further detail to follow.
Just one Roscommon property sold at today’s Allsop On-line property Auction. The three Bedroom semi-detached House at Tarmon Harbour sold for €111,000. The opening Bid was €100,000 and in the space of 15 minutes two bidders rapidly exchanged offers. A second lot of property, from Boyle, was withdrawn prior to the Auction. The lot comprised …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway, Eugene Murphy has said the devastating effects of the abuse of drugs is not just an issue which affects inner city Dublin as the abuse of both controlled and illicit drugs is very much a reality in towns and villages throughout the constituency of Roscommon/Galway. Speaking in the Dáil on …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for the OPW and Flood Relief, Sean Canney, to help prevent potential flooding in South Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The Independent TD said “It has come to my attention that the levels on the River Shannon in the Clonown and Athlone areas are 9 …
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Local politicians and Third Level Institutes have reacted to the publication of the Review into how the Higher Education Authority funds Higher Education Institutions which could have serious financial implications for students. The Report found that current funding arrangements for Third Level are not sufficient and it calls for the articulation and implementation of a …
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St Barrys 100km Cycle Challenge Our Annual Tarmonbarry 100km Cycle Challenge takes place on August 14th. Along with the 100km Cycle, there are 50km and Family fun cycles on the day. Come along for the spin in what is a very enjoyable community day. The Monday evening Cycling Group meet for every Monday at 7.30pm …
Could somewhere in Roscommon be one of Ireland’s top “Foodie Destinations”? That is the question being posed by The Restaurants Association of Ireland. Foodie Destinations (formerly known as Foodie Towns) celebrates Ireland’s unique and wonderful food offerings and encourages local food tourism initiatives across the country. The ‘Foodie Destinations 2016’ competition will see towns, villages, …
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Over 2,400 people are waiting on a first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,500 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,330 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures, …
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St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Niall Cotton, Lecarrow. Seller: David Kilduff, who won €1,068 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 9nd July. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 16th July will be in Coffeys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at …
Four Roads 5-2 Ballinameen 1-2 Pride of place this week goes to our U12 team who turned on the still and capped off a great year with a win against Ballinameen in the county final. The girls displayed some great skill and emerged victorious. The girls who like to thank their parents for bringing them …
Kilbride 5-7 Michael Glaveys 1-8 Huge congratulations to our U 12 girls team who were crowned Div 3A Champions on Saturday afternoon in Kiltoom . Despite the wet conditions the girls put in yet another super performance against a gallant Michael Glaveys side to win the silverware on a scoreline of 5-07 to 1-08 .Once …
Boyle GAA Jackpot is won The Club extends its heartiest congratulations of Padraig Sweeney, Drumshanbo who was the lucky winner of our Club Lotto jackpot of €11,900. The draw took place in Clarke’s Bar on Saturday night. Results and Fixtures The Cooney Motors/Cooney’s Centra Juniors were defeated by St. Dominic’s in the Division 4 league …
