Month: February 2017

Roscommon Handball

Roscommon Handball Round-up: Another All-Ireland for Fiona Tully and much more

Aengus Cunningham rounds-up the weekends action from the Roscommon Handball scene including an All-Ireland title win and a number of impressive wins throughout the country. 40×20 2nd Level Colleges All-Ireland Finals Fiona Tully’s dominance over her contemporaries continues unabated as she retained her 40×20 2nd Level Colleges All-Ireland title last Saturday. Playing in Kingscourt, Co. …

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Eugene Murphy TD – waiting list for child psychologist in Roscommon “is totally unacceptable”

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that over 130 children are currently waiting for an assessment with a child psychologist in County Roscommon with some children waiting over a year for an appointment. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Garda Commissioner to step aside during inquiry

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to step aside while the Charleton inquiry into the allegations made against senior Gardai are investigated. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “With regard to the forthcoming inquiry to be conducted by Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton I am calling for the Commissioner …

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Two wins for Cloonfad United teams in Connacht competitions

Cloonfad United are through to Round 2 of the Conacht Junior Cup following an extra time victory away to Mayo Super League team Ballyheane. By Dermot Burke Cloonfad United stated slowly and could have been two behind after only 10 minutes. However they soon settled and the contest really should have been over in normal …

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Athleague Camogie

Athleague Camogie Dinner Dance this Friday

Club Dinner Dance The Athleague Camogie Medal Presentation and Dinner Dance will take place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on this Friday night, February 17th. Presentation of Minor, Senior League, Senior Championship and Connacht Club Medals will take place. Tickets cost €30 each and are available from Club members. All players under 18 are requested to …

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Public invited to sign “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow

Members of the public are being invited to sign a messages of support for Syrian Refugees on a “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow. The Welcome Wall is an art installation which has been produced by local artist Maria Fleming. All day tomorrow it will be on display at Duffy’s SuperValu in the town and the …

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Operation Slow Down burglaries in Ballaghaderreen elphin assault in Boyle Missing Frenchpark garda rural crime assault in Carrick-on-Shannon Michael Fitzmaurice Ballygar National Slow Down Day ballymoe crash near Ballymoe boyle Text Alert Lisacul Roscommon town Roscommon Joint Policing Committee Gardai

Gardai seek assistance following further burglaries in West Roscommon

Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe …

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for establishment of Stabilisation Unit at Roscommon Hospital

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to introduce a stabilisation unit at Roscommon Hospital. Eugene Murphy believes that establishing the unit in Roscommon Hospital and a minor A & E Unit at Merlin Park could help alleviate pressure on waiting lists in University College Hospital Galway. Speaking …

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