April 2017 - Page 4 of 15 - Roscommon Daily

Community groups encouraged to apply for funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys recently announced the latest phase of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding forms part of the the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and a total of €20 million nationally will be approved for projects. Last year Roscommon projects received funding […]

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Goals galore for Cloonfad United teams

Cloonfad United 4-1 Dunmore The scoreline may suggest a comfortable evening for Cloonfad but their 4-1 victory over Dunmore in the Div 1 cup was anything but. When Shaun Kearney completed his hat trick 5 minutes into the second half the contest looked over. From that point on Dunmore took charge of the game and

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GRETBexit time at Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board

News

A special evening was held recently in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway, to honour staff who retired from the service of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) in 2016/2017. A total of 22 staff members retired from GRETB within the last 18 months and all were presented with a specially commissioned

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4th Annual Loughglynn Woodlands Run this Sunday

Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, Other sports, Sport, Things to do

The 4th Annual Loughglynn Woodlands 5k and 10k Walk/Jog/Run takes place this Sunday April 30th. Both the 5k and 10k routes follow beautiful scenic routes around by the lake and back to the village. The 5k is mostly flat, and the 10k has a couple of nice hills for those who like a challenge! The

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Senator Terry Leyden awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe

Current Affairs

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has been awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Senator Terry Leyden was presented with a Diploma and an Assembly medal by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. Pedro Agramunt at a reception held in his honour yesterday. The Castlecoote

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Boyle GAA receive sponsorship from Sydney

Boyle, Club News, Local News

Boyle GAA Lotto Kevin McDonagh and Paddy and Monica Daly were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creighton’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. The house prize was won by Leanne Reynolds. It will be at €1,500 for the next draw on Saturday April 29th which will be held

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The Roscommon Lamb Festival begins tomorrow – here are the highlights

Things to do

The 10th Annual Roscommon Lamb Festival will be officially opened tomorrow at 11:30am by the President of the IFA Joe Healy. As usual the Roscommon Lamb Festival has something for everyone to do over six days and multiple locations. From Designer Crafts to Sheep Dog Trials and everything in between there is a packed programme

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A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

Club News, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News

Handball Congratulations to our very own Phillip O’Connor & Paul Kelly on their win in the All-Ireland Over 35 B 40×20 Handball Final. Great job lads. Adult Football League Division 1: St Brigids 0-14, Strokestown 2-20. Strokestown had a comprehensive victory over St. Brigid’s on Saturday night last in Kiltoom, following a master class of

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Four Roads Camogie update April 25th

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

U14 Feile Championship Well done to the U14 team and management who have qualified for the Feile Final on Wednesday 3rd May against St Dominics or Roscommon Gaels. The team will now travel to Feile in June. Four Roads Camogie Fun Run Thanks to all who attended our Fun Run on Sunday evening and in

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Athlone Golf Club celebrates 125th anniversary

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Other sports, Sport

Athlone Golf Club Celebrates 125 years A large crowd attended a most enjoyable lunch in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Sunday 23rd April to celebtrate the 125th Anniversary of Athlone Golf Club. Music was provided during the lunch by Patrice and Bernard Coyle . It was great to see so many familiar faces celebrating

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Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

Farming, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017, which take place in Kiltoom on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, will be officially launched this Sunday, 30th April. The launch will be held at 7pm in The Square, Roscommon Town at 7pm as part of the Lamb Festival. Details of the exciting programme will

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Kilglass Gaels to host Cardiac Screening event

Club News, Kilglass Rooskey, Local News

Results and Fixtures Our ladies team travelled to Johnstown Sunday morning, we started well and it was score for score but Clann had more in the tank towards the end and won 3-12 to 3-6, Our men’s team played a very strong St Aidans team in Ballyforan. With only a few points in it at

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No Local Authority Houses built in Roscommon last year; Michael Fitzmaurice calls on Department to improve system

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to improve their systems in order to make it easier for Local Authorities to build much needed housing. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The paltry figures for the building of Local Authority houses around the country are shocking

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Roscommon Hurlers defeated in Christy Ring Cup opener

Gaelic Games, Sport

The Roscommon Hurlers made the long trip to Ballycran Co Down for the second time this year to play the 1st round of the Christy Ring Cup and unfortunately left empty handed. By Robert McConn Roscommon started well in a good game of hurling with Shane Curley scoring five points in the first twelve minutes

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Western Gaels GAA extend sympathies to Paul Higgins RIP

Club News, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Paul Higgins RIP Western Gaels GAA Club would like to extend our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family on the untimely passing of Paul Higgins. Paul was a past player and great supporter of our club down through the years. He put up a brave and dignified fight over the long course of his

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