Saturday February 4th, peacefully in the loving care of St. Enda’s Ward, Galway University Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne. Elaine Bowens (née Stritch) RIP, late of Meeltraun, Cloonfad. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Pa). Elaine will be sadly missed by her loving sons Jason & Adam, stepdaughter Ciara, heartbroken parents Joe & Evelyn, …
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A very strong, fit and talented Tipperary powered past home side Roscommon in the splendidly prepared surrounds of Clann na nGael’s Johnstown this afternoon (Sunday). By Ollie Colgan While Roscommon were very wasteful in front of goal by times, particularly in the opening half, that was not the reason they lost this game. Tipperary was …
Vincent Brooks rounds up all the action in the Roscommon and District Football League including a 9 goal thriller at the top of the Premier Division. The race for the Premier Division of the Roscommon and District Football League is really close with just four points separating Ballymoe, Moore United, Castlerea Celtic and Ballinasloe Town. …
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Buccaneers extended their lead at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B following a highly entertaining 25-14 bonus point victory over Galwegians at Crowley Park, Glenina, on Friday night. By Michael Silke Results elsewhere mean that Buccaneers are now six points clear of UL Bohemian while ‘Wegians drop to second from bottom, five …
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Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE Missed goal chances ultimately proved costly as Roscommon suffered a six point defeat to Tyrone in their Allianz Football League opener in Omagh. Tyrone opened the scoring through a Darren McCurry point in the opening minute. Their lead didn’t last long however and Roscommon responded quickly and took the …
Congratulations to Boyle Celtic who defeated Terenure side VEC United 2-0 to book a place in the FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Finals for the first time. Boyle Celtic opened the scoring in the 7th minute through Niall Brennan and held the lead throughout. They had a number of chances to double the advantage but couldn’t convert, …
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Athleague Camogie Dinner Dance The Club’s presentation Dinner Dance will take place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Friday, 17th February. The 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 be accompanied by …
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The HSE, in partnership with community, voluntary and statutory organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This plan will be based on the same vision, goals, objectives and measurable outcomes as Ireland’s national Suicide Prevention strategy entitled “Connecting for Life”. As part of the development of the local …
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The Tulsk GAA Dinner Dance was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Joe Donoghue, Clooneyquinn. Sincere sympathies to the extended Donoghue family on Joe’s passing. Thank you to all who formed the guard of honour at the funeral on Saturday. There will be a Minor Board meeting on Tuesday at 9pm in …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the €11.4 million roads funding for County Roscommon falls way short of what is needed to repair the road network in a county which suffered utter devastation in the aftermath of recent flooding. Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil during this week as part of Private Members …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a restructuring of Ireland’s National Debt over the long term could help the Government meet the country’s immediate infrastructure requirements. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Billions would be saved on interest repayments yearly and badly needed infrastructure could be provided with a bond taken out to deal with …
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Thursday 26th January, after a short illness. Thomas Hamill RIP, late of London and formerly of Cloonslanor, Strokestown. Beloved son of the late Tom and Patricia and dear brother of Agnes, James, Irene, Marguerita, Ann, Kathleen, Bernie, Ita, Laura, Anthony and Francis. He will be sadly missed by his family, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, …
Friday 3rd February, peacefully, at his home. Paddy Doyle RIP, late of Gurrane, Creggs. He will be very sadly missed by his sister Mary Foxe, brother Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Saturday from 4pm until 5.45pm followed by Removal to St Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet. …
There’s lots happening on the Roscommon Sport scene this weekend. The following are some of the highlights. Gaelic Games Roscommon take on Tyrone in the opening round of the Allianz Football League on Sunday at 2pm in Healy Park, Omagh. Team News here. The Roscommon Minor Footballers take on Longford in the opening round of …
The Phoenix Centre in Ballaghaderreen is among the local youth services which is set to re-open next week following work by the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board. Foroige is set to take over as the interim service provider in the Phoenix Centre for an initial six month period. The Centre, along with youth services …
