Athlone return to league action this evening (Friday 26th) when they play host to Cabinteely FC in the first game of Series 4 of this seasons Airtricity League Division 1. This game is a real 6 pointer with a win moving them off the foot of the table while a Cabinteely win would see them […]
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National Heritage Week takes place between the 20th and 28th of August and there will be lots of things to do in Roscommon as well as nationwide. Each day, we’ll publish a list of the Heritage Week Events throughout Roscommon. Friday Talks Professor Tadhg O’Keeffe presents a lecture entitled “Landscape, Settlement, and Society in Medieval
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for government action on the rising cost of Motor Insurance Premiums, adding that “the scandal must be tackled once and for all”. The Independent TD said “There are practical steps that the Government can take which will assist the reduction in motor insurance premiums. I have received figures this
A new campaign was launched earlier this week to combat the problem of farm related thefts and rural crime. Jointly organised by Crimestoppers, the Irish Farmers Association, an Garda Síochána and DoneDeal the campaign is aiming to raise awareness among the public and in particular those in the farming community, of the issue of thefts
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Seven meetings down, two to go! Next Monday, August 29th, sees the penultimate race meeting of the season at Roscommon Races with a mixed card of flat and national hunt racing. The first race is scheduled for 5pm. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photography Punters enjoyed glorious sunshine at the last meeting where racegoers were out
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IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has warned farmers not to undervalue their timber crop, with potential earnings at clearfell of up to €25,000 per hectare for Sitka spruce plantations. He said that although the majority of farmers are not at clearfell stage, private plantations are maturing earlier due to being established on more productive
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RSG Flexible Learning College, part of Roscommon Disability Support Group, are hosting an Information and Registration Evening for people interested in their QQI Level 5 Healthcare Course. The event will take place on Thursday September 1st at 7:30pm in their facility at the DALE Centre, Derrane. Modules on the QQI Level 5 Healthcare course include
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The Roscommon Ladies Football Club Championship season is reaching it’s climax with the Semi-Finals of the Senior and Intermediate Championships down for decision this weekend. Saturday 27th August Senior Club Championship Sponsored by Truly Irish Venue: Taughmaconnell, St.Brigids V Clann na nGael, 7pm Venue: Ballyleague, Kilbride V Strokestown, 7pm Intermediate Club Championship sponsored by Castlerea,
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The launch of the special live music fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will take place in P Kelly’s Bar, Castle Street, Roscommon on Thursday next September 1st at 9pm. The launch will be performed by Roscommon Rose Aisling McNeill and representatives of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative
Rose of Tralee Well done to Aisling McNeill in this years Rose festival as the Roscommon Rose. Roscommon Gaels are very proud of our Aisling. See our newsletter for pictures and more details. Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the lotto draw this week. The winning numbers were 05, 08, 15,20. Next week
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Under 8s / 10 Games scheduled for Saturday 27th August v Strokestown in Strokestown, time to be confirmed. Under 14s Next U14 championship game is Sunday 28th August 6pm in Ballinameen v Michael Glaveys.
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SENIOR UPDATE: Boyle 1-12 Clann na nGael 3-11 An away league game on Saturday evening last for Clann in a Boyle wet and sodden pitch was pre-runner for next week’s Championship clash between these two teams. This game proved very rewarding for Clann as it featured a young team and a mixture of seasoned players
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Fixtures Sat 27th: Intermediate Ladies C’ship Semi Final: Kilglass Gaels v Padraig Pearses @7p.m. Knockcroghery Sat 27th: Junior A C’ship: Kilglass Gaels v Ballinameen in Elphin @ 4:45p.m. (This game double’s up as league & championship fixture) Sat 27th /Sun 28th: U-16 Boys C’ship: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v St. Croans in Enfield @ 7:30p.m. Sun
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National Heritage Week takes place between the 20th and 28th of August and there will be lots of things to do in Roscommon as well as nationwide. Each day, we’ll publish a list of the Heritage Week Events throughout Roscommon. Thursday Genealogy Free family history consultations with Eilish Feeley, Genealogist, Irish Clann Connections in Roscommon
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The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD will officially open the Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon Hospital on Thursday September 8th. The facility, which cost €5.5 million to construct, opened its doors to the public on June 1st and has increased the endoscopy capacity of the hospital from 16 procedures per day to 30 procedures per
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