Connacht Rugby players John Cooney, Sean O’Brien and Rory Parata joined staff from the Saolta University Health Care Group and HSE for the launch of the Group’s flu vaccine campaign at University Hospital Galway. This year, the Saolta Group and the HSE are particularly requesting health care workers to get the flu vaccine to protect […]
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A number of items of Roscommon memorabilia were sold at auction in Kilkenny today. Two “Books of Survey and Distribution” for County Roscommon, which contain maps and details of land ownership, sold for €50. The remainder of the local items sold related to Roscommon GAA. A lot comprising of 5 GAA County History Books, including
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Results The rescheduled Boyle Motor Works Cup took place last Sunday. The winners came from the final group of the day, with Brendan Gaffney and Susan O’Mahoney’s score of 62.5 pipping the pairing of Ross Andrew and Marie Hanmore-Cawley by half a shot. In third place was the combination of Patrick Egan and Claire Cryan
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Three Roscommon properties sold at the latest Allsop Auction in Dublin today. Two of the three Roscommon properties were in Castlerea. A mixed use Building comprising of two Retail Units and a Three Bedroom Apartment sold for its reserve of €100,000. A Two Bedroom Apartment at Riverwalk, Castlerea which had a reserve price of €20,000
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49 Italian senior citizens visited The Upper Shannon Erne Region, comprising of Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon from September 20th to 23rd as part of an EU LAKtive Tourism project. The aim of the project was to design and develop a specific tourism product focused on senior target groups travelling in low/medium seasons towards small
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Connacht Rugby have announced that Nathan White is to retire from professional rugby based on medical advice following a concussion injury. White played in 58 games over four seasons with Connacht before he was injured in the March win against Leinster at the Sportsground. White, who informed his Connacht team mates of his retirement this
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The Teagasc National Beef Conference will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, on Tuesday next, October 4th and the theme this year is “Practice into Profit”. With an increase in the numbers of dairy calves nationally, Eddie O’Riordan of Teagasc Grange will chair the first session focusing on optimising profit in dairy calf
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Eire Og 0-14 Kilbride 1-7 Congratulations to our Intermediate team who secured our place in the O’Gara Cup next year after overcoming Kilbride in very challenging conditions at James Timothy Park. Well done to all involved. Eire Og Lotto result Numbers drawn were 14-27-33-36. There was no winner. The €20 winners were – Tom &
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St Croans 50-50 Draw/ The winner of this week’s 50/50 lotto was Billy Kelly, Loughrea winning €408. Our U-12’s and U-14’s defeated Both teams were beaten last weekend in their respective finals. Great games were enjoyed with the U-14 match going to extra time. The Club would like to thank players, management and parents for
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Congratulations Roscommon Gaels are proud of and congratulate Fiona Tully (Camogie Player of the year 2015) and Lauren O’Riordan on winning All Ireland Handball titles last weekend. Read a report here. Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the Jackpot which is now €7600.00. The numbers drawn were 07, 10, 13, 16. The Lucky
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Fixtures Keenan Cup first round Castlerea St Kevin’s versus Shannon Gael’s next Saturday at 11am in O’Rourke Park. The finals of the Wispey’s sponsored u8 and u10 street leagues take place in O’Rourke Park next Monday followed by presentation of medals in the O’Rourke Centre. Check gaaroscommon.ie, Aertel page 452 or local press for all
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A new vaccination service to protect adults against shingles has been launched by Boots Ireland; one of the first pharmacies in Ireland to provide this service. Broadcaster Mark Cagney was on hand to officially launch the service and encourage over 50s to protect against the disease. New research revealed almost one in five people aged
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD is proposing a change to the terms and conditions for Farmers applying for the Fair Deal Scheme for Nursing Homes Deputy Fitzmaurice said “The situation for many elderly farmers is that they may have become ill before having a chance to transfer their farm to a family member. When they apply for
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Under 12s win title The highlight of the week end has to be the performance of our U12s in comprehensively winning the Division 1 Summer League Final against Roscommon Gaels in wind swept Fuerty on Sunday. Well done to the entire panel and their management team of Noel Casey, Jim McGrath, Brendan Doherty and Stephen
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St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Michael Mulhern, Kilmore, Athleague. Seller: Clay Pipe, who won €1,120 in the St Dominics weekly draw on Saturday 24th September. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 1st October will be held in The Coffeys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26
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