Portumna man Johnny Kelly is set to be ratified as Roscommon Hurling Manager, succeeding fellow Galway native Justin Campbell. The incoming Roscommon Hurling Manager is best known for leading his native Club to two All-Ireland Club titles from three Final appearances. He has also previously managed the Galway Under 21 and Intermediate sides, helping the …
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Four Roads Ladies Football AGM We are holding our AGM in Tisrara Community Centre this Saturday, November 12th, at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Results and Fixtures The first of the turkey voucher competitions was held last Sunday. It was an 8 hole stableford which was won by Gary Carty with 17pts. In second was Tommy King with 16pts, and third was Michael Rush also with 16pts. The weekly winter open competition was won by Sean Heslin with 19pts, …
Roscommon Arts Centre is delighted to present Bernadette by Turner Prize winner Duncan Campbell. One of a trilogy of films, it focuses on female Irish dissident and political activist Bernadette Devlin. In 1969 Bernadette Devlin became the youngest woman ever elected to the British Parliament and she personified the young radical Catholics of Northern Ireland at …
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The cost of Rent in Roscommon has increased by an average of 7.3% during the past 12 months according to today’s report from property website Daft.ie Overall the cost of rent in Roscommon has increased by 16.2% since the “trough” or lowest level, compared to a 46.2% increase in Galway City. The good news, is …
A public meeting will be held in St Nathy’s College Hall, Ballaghaderreen, this Thursday, November 10th to debate how a €440,000 community fund should be used to benefit the locality. The money was raised by the people of Ballaghaderreen over the past 30 year and had originally been earmarked for a Swimming Pool. In addition, …
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Our U12’s had a great win in the Beirne Sheild Final last Sunday against Kilmore. The full time scoreline was St Croans 3-4 (13) Kilmore 0-5 The team was as follows; Stephen Swift, Liam Moran, Jack Murray, Ethan O’Toole, Joe Duignan, Daniel O’Shaughnessy,Fionn Mc Namara, Aaron Garvey, Ryan Hanley, Dean Morgan, Simon Caulifield , Cian …
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Agriculture to take immediate action in a number of areas to address farmers in difficulty. Commenting on the Grain Crisis Michael Fitzmaurice said that there has been a “deafening silence” since Government representatives met industry stakeholders last month. He has urged Minister Creed to apply …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has said that the Government must address the implications for the entire public sector as a result of the pay agreement with representatives of members of An Garda Síochána. Commenting on the agreement Eugene Murphy said “While the expected cost of this pay agreement between the Government, the …
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All-Ireland Club Semi-Final. All roads lead to Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sunday next when the Senior team take on the current All-Ireland Junior Club champions, Johnstownbridge from Kildare at 2.45 p.m. This is the team that defeated the Club in 2015 but the team has been strengthened this year due to the return from injury …
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Connacht Club Championships Our Hodson Bay Hotel sponsored senior team take on Leitrim County champions Aughawillan in the Connacht Semi Final, on Sunday next in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Carrick on Shannon at 2pm. Also our Russell Brennan Keane sponsored minor team play in the Connacht Final against Galway champions Salthill-Knocknacarra on Saturday in the …
AGM time The Adult board AGM will be held on Friday 25th November at 8:00pm in the clubhouse. The Ladies board AGM will be held on Monday 21st November at 8:00pm in the clubhouse. The Minor board AGM will be held on Tuesday 22nd November at 8:30pm in the clubhouse. All existing and new members …
Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved a new law which will help to speed up emergency flood relief works within the River Shannon catchment and the catchment areas of other rivers throughout the country. The new law which is included in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill …
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Six senior swimmers from Carrick Fins Swim Club competed in the recent Connacht Short Course Championships at the Leisureland Pool, Galway. Jennifer Andrews (14) took 6 seconds off her previous PB (personal best time) in 200m Freestyle and achieved a Division 2 time of 2:23.44. She also swam the 200m Breast Stroke in an impressive …
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Roscommon GAA have confirmed that two members of the 2016 Senior Football Panel, Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty, have retired from inter-county football. Castlerea man Claffey made his championship debut against Galway in 2006 and over the years has contributed impressively to Roscommon’s cause as the county’s goalkeeper. He won a Connacht Senior Football Championship …
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