October 2016 - Page 10 of 17

Senator Leyden calls for support for Irish representative at EU Brexit negotiations

At the Council of Europe , Strasbourg Senator Terry Leyden Spokesperson for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) sought the support of the President of France, Francois Hollande in relation to Ireland having a representative at Europe/UK Brexit negotiations President Hollande agreed that consideration needs to be given to Irish representation at …

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Eugene Murphy – A little for everyone in the Budget but Roscommon issues neglected

Current Affairs, News

Local Fianna Fáil TD and spokesperson on the OPW and Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has said that five years of regressive budgets have been stopped, and while there are many benefits for rural Ireland in Budget 2017 the ongoing flooding issues were largely overlooked for the West. “There is a little for everyone in this …

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Roscommon and District Football League Masters Oscar Traynor Cup

Roscommon sides to meet in FAI Junior Cup

Soccer, Sport

The 3rd Round Draw of the FAI Junior Cup, in Association with Umbro and Aviva, has thrown up a number of all Roscommon ties and Roscommon and District Football League ties. The Draw for the Roscommon / Sligo / Leitrim Region is as follows: Ballymoe FC V Ballinasloe Town. C.P. Ajax FC V Castlerea Celtic. …

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Four Roads Ladies Football update October 12

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

Four Roads 5-4 Roscommon Gaels 1-5 The club are now finished in all competitions for 2016, and what a fitting way to finish off the year by winning the Division 2A U14 Championship, sponsored by Lawlor and Hynes Construction. After many evenings training and having played a number of games to get to this stage, …

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Castlerea St Kevins GAA update October 12th

Castlerea, Club News, Local News

The u8 and u10 boy’s and girl’s coaching and development season came to an end on Monday 3rd October with the staging of the street league finals in O’Rourke Park. This was followed by the presentation of medals in the O’Rourke Centre. Thanks to all the parents who provided refreshments on the evening. We sincerely …

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New Hyde Park pitch set to be rolled out next week

Gaelic Games, Sport

There may not have been any matches there during the summer but there has been plenty of action on the Hyde Park pitch this summer. Just over three months ago GAA President Aogan Ó Fearghail performed the a sod turning ceremony in Hyde Park. Since then, as the images below show, a lot has happened. …

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St Croans GAA update October 12th

Ballintubber Ballymoe, Club News, Local News

St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw The winner of last week’s 50/50 lotto was Sinead McLoughlin c/o Dermot Quinn winning €422. Results The club achieved Senior league status for 2017 after they beat Fuerty on Saturday last in Enfield on a scoreline of St Croans 3-14 (23) Fuerty 0-9 (9). They will now meet Tulsk in …

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Macra na Feirme host information night

Farming, Things to do

Calling all young people between the ages of 17 and 35 from Ballaghaderreen, Tibohine, Frenchpark, Lisacul, Edmonstown, Gortaganny and surrounding areas…Macra na Feirme needs you. Roscommon Macra na Feirme are holding an Information Night this Friday, October 14th, at 9pm in Durkin’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen. Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young people between the …

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Roscommon Arts Centre to host Award winning “SCORCH”

Roscommon town Kilteevan, Things to do

Roscommon Arts Centre hosts Stacey Gregg’s award winning play Scorch on Thursday October 20th at 8pm. Scorch has just returned from a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it picked up no less than five awards, including Best Actor for Amy McAllister. Amy McAllister portrays a troubled teenage girl called Kez that …

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Connacht Rugby sign Fijian International Naulia Dawai

Rugby, Sport

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Fijian International back row forward Naulia Dawai on a two year deal. The 29-year-old, who joins Connacht on the back of three seasons with NPC-side Otago in New Zealand, was capped for Fiji in June 2016, starting three tests against Tonga, Samoa and Georgia. Born in Fiji, Dawai …

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Kilglass Gaels GAA update October 12th

Club News, Kilglass Rooskey, Local News

Kilglass Gaels 0-12 Creggs 2-6 Its a case of play it again Sam as our adult lads team as they had to do with a share of the spoils in cracking Warm & Cosy Homes Junior Championship final played in Strokestown on Sunday afternoon last, The game ended all square on a full time score …

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Minister Denis Naughten “Budget 2017 delivers on local jobs”

News

Budget 2017 fairly distributes the limited resources that are available and will ensure that both existing and new jobs are supported, according to local Minister Denis Naughten. Outlining the importance of the role of broadband in supporting these jobs, Minister Naughten said: “As part of the National Broadband Plan homes in rural areas will have …

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Farming organisations react to Budget announcements

Farming

Farming organisations have welcomed the majority of announcements on the sector in yesterday’s Budget. IFA President Joe Healy said Budget 2017 responded positively to IFA’s farm income campaign with significant measures on low-cost loans, increased funding for farm schemes, the reversal of cuts to Farm Assist and flexibility on income averaging to help deal with …

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Rescheduled Meeting at Roscommon Races on Monday

Other sports, Sport

A ninth day of racing at the Roscommon Races will take place on Monday next, October 17th, which will complete the schedule for the 2016 season at the Lenebane track. The first white flag will be raised at 2.05pm. The final Roscommon Races meeting of 2016 had been planned for September 26th, but after terrible …

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Clann na nGael GAA update October 12th

Club News, Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla

Under 14 Girls win title All roads led to Ballyleague on Sunday 9th October where our U.14 girls met our near neighbours St. Brigid’s in the Roscommon Division 1 County Final. The Clann na nGael girls led the game with 6 points to 3 points at half time. In the second half Clann followed on …

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Month: October 2016