The Heritage Council is encouraging the Irish public to get behind Roscommon man and founder of the Irish National Famine Museum & Archive, Jim Callery, and vote for him in a prestigious award. Jim was recently announced as winner in the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards in the category …
In partnership with local organisations and community and voluntary groups, HSE CHO Area 2 (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) are developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. This is part of “Connecting for Life”, a national strategy which aims to reduce suicide in Ireland. The strategy sets out the Irish Government’s …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news this evening that the HSE has reached agreement, in principle, with the drug company Vertex for the drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco to be provided to people with cystic fibrosis from the beginning of next month. Orkambi will be provided for patients aged 12 years and older and Kalydeco …
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Well done To Shauna & Niamh Fleming who were part of the Roscommon Minor squad who defeated Sligo. Results and Fixtures Hard Luck to the Intermediate men’s team who were defeated by Boyle in Round 2 of the league on a scoreline of 4-10 to 2-12 Hard luck to the Intermediate ladies team who were …
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Captain’s Drive-In The golf season finally got its official launch last Sunday with the Carrick Golf Club Captain’s Drive-In. The cool day didn’t prevent a good turnout of Members who tee’d it up in the annual 4person scramble to get the golf season underway. Led off by Captains Anthony Noone & Noeleen Moffatt with President …
Boyle GAA Lotto Paddy Goldrick and Blaithin and Gerry Cregg were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Scanlon’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,400 for the next draw on Saturday April 15th which will be held in Daly’s Bar, with Team C in charge. …
Farmers who take part in Smart Farming save an average of €5,000 per year, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their farms by 7 to 10%. That was one of the headlines from the 2017 launch of the IFA led cost savings programme, which will work with more than 1,000 farmers across 50 discussion groups, …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the report into Roscommon Mental Health Services to be published, adding that he is to raise the matter in the Dáil. Commenting on the Roscommon Mental Health Services Report Michael Fitzmaurice said “Another month has gone by and there is no sign of the report. After several delays over …
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Update April 19th with details of new venue. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Roscommon Solstice Choir are to perform at a fundraising concert on Sunday April 23rd in aid of CFID (Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile) Rescue 116. Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile is a community development group which has been providing meals and refreshments to those …
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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Flood Relief Eugene Murphy has called on Ministers Naughten and Canney to put aside their petty squabbling and ensure that a scheme, which will allow flood affected families to relocate, to proceed. Reports yesterday revealed that the plan, which affects a number of communities in Roscommon and Galway, has been delayed …
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Results The u16 girl’s division two championship semi final against Shannon Gaels was postponed. The u16 boy’s were defeated by Oran in the division two league in Oran. The senior men were defeated in the O’Gara Cup by Fuerty in Fuerty. The junior ladies were defeated by St Mary’s in the division four league in …
Monday April 10th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family. John William Gacquin RIP, late of Kilderney, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his son Oliver and son-in-law Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ellen, son William, daughter Maureen McEvoy (Trim), daughters-in-law Carmel and Roseleen, grand-children Colm Suzanna and Raymond, niece and nephews, relatives, …
Monday 10th April, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Eithne’s Care Home, Tulsk. In her 98th year. Una Lenehan (née McGrath) RIP, late of Chapel Street, Elphin. Predeceased by her husband John and niece Ann. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Nancy, nieces and nephews, Martina, Fionnuala, Sean, Mary, …
It was a mixed weekend for the Roscommon Ladies Football teams with the Minors continuing their impressive form, the Under 14 team suffering a defeat and the Under 16s finalising their preparations. On Saturday last Connolly Park, Collooney, County Sligo was the venue for Round 2 of the Connacht U14 and Minor Championships. Connacht Minor …
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Sunday 9th April, peacefully, surrounded by her family; in the loving care of the staff of St Coman’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital. Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and mother of the late Henry and Josepha. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters …
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