Tomorrow’s Lough Key parkrun – the free, weekly, timed 5k event, coincides with International parkrun Day. This is an occasion when every parkrun event worldwide celebrates the first parkrun which took place in Teddington, London on October 2nd 2004. parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, and …
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Lough Ree RNLI are hosting an afternoon of activities on, and overlooking, the Shannon this Sunday at the Promenade in Athlone. It promises to be an action packed day and will also feature rowing races, Jetski stunts, a Publican’s Barrel Race and lots of other fun activities. Ahead of the first race, which gets under …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that Minister for Health Simon Harris had reacted favourably to his proposal to introduce a Stabilisation Unit at Roscommon Hospital. Eugene Murphy was speaking following a meeting with the Hospital Action Committee, the Minister for Health and local Oireachtas members yesterday. Deputy Murphy complimented members of the HAC and …
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The majority of this weekend’s Roscommon Ladies Football Fixtures are in the Under 14 Championships and Roscommon Ladies Football will be represented by Kilbride in the provincial Championship on Sunday./ Saturday 1st October , All games at 12pm. Under 14 Championship, Sponsored by Lawlor & Hynes Construction, Four Roads Division 1 Semi-Finals Clann na nGael …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that the latest delay in the provision of Rural Broadband is “totally unacceptable” and has called on the Government to expedite the process. Deputy Fitzmaurice says “The news this week that there is to be another delay in the provision of broadband is another serious blow to rural Ireland and a …
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The 3rd annual Lecarrow Harvest Festival and Exhibition takes place this Saturday October 1st at 12pm on the lands of James & Eleanor Coffey, at Lecarrow Village. The event, which is organised by St Johns Community Centre, is a traditional exhibition with corn being harvested by old fashioned methods to include the hook, scythe, horse …
This weekend’s local Soccer action includes Umbro FAI Junior Cup and Roscommon and District Football League action is across three days. Friday 30th September Umbro FAI Junior Cup Round 2 Shiven Rovers V Kilkerrin United, 8pm Norios Takeaway RDFL Division One Ballinasloe Town B V Dunmore Town, 8pm Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Cloonfad United …
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Clann na nGael minor ladies completed a remarkable five minor division one titles in a row in Kiltoom on Friday evening last by defeating a fancied St Dominics side on scoreline of 5-14 to 1-6. Considering that the Knockcroghery outfit had inflicted a heavy defeat on the Johnstown girls in the group stages earlier in …
Following the heart breaking news of another tragedy on Irish farms, ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock has called for farmers to take more care of themselves and their loved ones while operating machinery and handling livestock. “All farming sectors are experiencing a difficult time right now with poor prices and inclement weather conditions adding …
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Connacht Rugby head Coach Pat Lam has made two changes to the starting team ahead of tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO12 Round 5 game at home to Edinburgh (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on TG4). Peter Robb returns to the starting lineup to partner Bundee Aki in midfield and in an otherwise unchanged backline. In the …
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St. Dominics were one of the Lucky Winners of the Lidl Ladies Gaelic Football Club Competition, winning €1,000. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea Pictured at the Lidl store in Roscommon at the prize handover for the Lidl LGFA Club Competition were representatives from St. Dominics. Back Row.; Aoife Gavin, Courtney Kelly, Rosemary Finnerty, (Store Assistant) …
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If it’s October, then its Lollipops month at Roscommon Arts Centre! Their annual, month-long season of events for young audiences boasts aerial dance, music performances, a new show for early years audiences and more workshops with the ever-popular brickflicks gang! We’re targeting schools this year with most of our performances happening during school time. Aerial …
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Senator Frank Feighan has said that Roscommon Hospital is actively addressing the parking difficulties currently being experienced at the hospital. Senator Feighan has been in ongoing discussions with the Roscommon hospital management about the issue. “The current parking issues are predominately as a result of the on-going increase in attendances of patients for day case …
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IFA President Joe Healy has called on the meat factories to reverse the beef price cuts and restore some level of confidence to producers. He said that based on the market returns from the UK, it is clear the factories could easily reverse some of the price cuts of recent weeks and increase returns to …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that former President Mary Robinson must be “living in cloud cuckoo land” following her comments proposing a reduction in meat consumption helping to reduce carbon emissions. Speaking earlier Fitzmaurice TD said “I read with incredulity today the comments of former President Mary Robinson, in the national media, when she proposes …
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