Month: November 2016

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St Comans defeat Ballaghadereen in Connacht Club Handball Championship

St Comans defeated multi Open winning side Ballaghaderreen in the Connacht Club Semi-Final last Saturday in what was a in a tight encounter. While Ballagh were missing their talisman Dessie Keegan and Paul Flynn, St Comans were also without Damien Martin, all of whom are injured at the moment. In the opening singles World Championship …

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update November 20th

U20 Championship Division 2 Result: St Faithleachs 0-10 Oran 4-13(25) Team : M.O’Donnell, J.Sweeney, J.Irwin, M.Gill, K.Nerney, D.Nerney, L.Parker, J.Hussey, M.Cox, S.Walsh, D.Foley, C.Mangan, C.Kennelly, S.Philips. Subs: J.Kelly, E.Tynan. Senior Club AGM The Senior Club AGM takes place on Sunday 4th December at 6pm in the Clubhouse, all members are encouraged to attend. Minor Club …

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Senator Terry Leyden urges Irish Citizens to apply for British Passport

Senator Terry Leyden has urged people to consider applying for a British passport once the UK leaves the EU, adding that people should “not be ashamed” to apply if it meant easier access to the UK. Senator Terry Leyden says that under UK Legislation people born in the Republic of Ireland before January 1949, with …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says costs associated with GLAS and other Schemes are far too high

“The costs associated with farmers participation in GLAS and other schemes is astronomical and the Government will have to investigate Teagasc, Agricultural planners and vets, some of whom are charging huge sums for work associated with these schemes. That’s the view of Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice. “I have been contacted by several farmers …

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Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures w/e November 21st

This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures includes action from all three Divisions, spread over three days. Friday 18th November Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Castlerea Celtic B V Dunmore Town B, 8pm Saturday 19th November Norios Takeaway RDFL Division One Glen Celtic V Rahara Rovers, 7:30pm Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Cloonfad United …

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Minister Denis Naughten launches Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is urging community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding that will provide people with basic internet skills training under his Department’s new “Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme”. The Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme is a key part of the Government’s National …

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Elphin Community College

Elphin Community College leads the way in use of IT

Open Night Elphin Community College will host their annual pre-enrolment Open Night on Thursday next November 24th at 7pm. This event provides prospective students and their parents with an opportunity to view the school facilities, meet teachers and meet current students who will show them around the School and give them the student’s perspective on …

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