The Roscommon Ladies Under 16 Football Team, sponsored by Kildea Concrete, James Irwin Construction, XLnt signs and Fleming’s Supervalu qualified for the Connacht “A” Final thanks to a 10 point win over Sligo. Played at St Croans GAA Grounds last Friday the 3-10 to 1-06 win sets them up for a tilt at the A …
Roscommon Ladies Football Round-up: Under 16s reach Connacht “A” Final Read More »
Ladies Progress To League Final Our Adult Ladies team qualified for the League Division 3 Finals, with a 4-14 to 1-5 win over Shannon Geals on Sunday. The teams were evenly matched in the first half, but a well finished goal by Amy Cousins on the stroke of half time gave St Barry’s a six …
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Picture Credit: Frank Scott The 2017 Táin March begins this Friday, May 19th, in Rathcroghan and Roscommon people are being invited to take part and follow the famous trail. The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale of the Cattle Raid of Cooley. This …
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Fixtures and Results Our Intermediate Men’s team had a another good win against Tulsk in the Championship.The final score read 2-13 to 0-11. Their next game is against Eire Og in the O’Gara cup division 2 league next Sunday at 2pm in Ballinlough. Our Junior team play St. Faithleachs on Friday evening in Ballinlough at …
Michael Glaveys make it two from two in the Intermediate Championship Read More »
Vincent Brooks rounds-up the action from a dramatic final day in the Premier Division of the Roscommon and District Football League as well as all the Cup action. Congratulations are extended to Ballymoe FC who are the new Roscommon and District Football League Champions. After eight and a half months of football the title was …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for the community Garda post in Taughmaconnell to be maintained. Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to place a renewed focus on community policing following the failure to fill a post in the Taughmaconnell area following the recent retirement of the community Garda in …
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This week’s Roscommon GAA Results round-up includes Adult Football Championship in all four grades plus all the underage action. Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship – Section A Roscommon Gaels 1-15 Boyle 1-8 Western Gaels 2-14 Pádraig Pearses 0-12 St Brigid’s 4-8 St Faithleach’s 2-11 Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship – Section …
What an incredible final day in the Premier League as Ballymoe FC snatch the title from rivals Castlerea in dramatic fashion. Going into the final fixture against Moore Utd. Ballymoe knew that their destiny wasn’t in their own hands as a win for Castlerea would ensure they were champions. All that Ballymoe could affect was …
Sunday 14th May, peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a short illness borne with great dignity, in the exceptional care of the staff of Lynn Ward at Tallaght Hospital. Mary Comiskey RIP late of ‘Carraig Bán’, The Walk, Roscommon Town. Cherished daughter of Maura and the late Peter and much loved sister of John, Peter, …
Results The Keith Revins sponsored senior team were defeated by Elphin in round two of the senior championship in Enfield today (Sunday). The u12 boys were defeated by St Croans in the spring league last Saturday in O’Rourke Park. The u12 girls were defeated by St Brigids last Monday in the B championship; they defeated …
Local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is calling for the Farmers Knowledge Transfer Scheme deadline to be extended due to ongoing IT problems. “It is essential that an extension to the farmers Knowledge Transfer Scheme is announced by the Minister as there are ongoing problems with the online system and it would not be possible to …
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Friday 12th May, peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at St. Eithne’s Rest Care, Tulsk, surrounded by her loving family. Aileen Beirne (née Brennan) RIP, late of Clooncunny, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband John, grandson Shane and sister Breda. Much loved mother of Marie (Bailey) and Padraig. She will be sadly missed …
Aileen Beirne (née Brennan) RIP, late of Killina Read More »
Picture Credit: Roscommon Fire Service via twitter.com/RoscommonFire Three people were hospitalised following a two car crash near Tulsk this morning. The head on collision occurred at approximately 11:30am on the N5 approximately 3km west of the village at Carrowntoosan. Fire Crews from Elphin and Strokestown along with Ambulance Services attended the scene. The Driver and …
Three hospitalised following two car crash near Tulsk Read More »
Picture Credit: Andrew Downes / exposure.ie Minister Denis Naughten officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce’s gum litter education campaign earlier today in Roscommon town. The campaign has had huge success to date in changing the public’s behaviour to gum litter disposal and in encouraging correct gum disposal through a targeted education awareness campaign. According to …
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Tuesday 9th May, peacefully at University College Hospital, Galway. Gerald “Gerry” Landers RIP, late of Lisnamucklagh, Dysart and formerly of West Vale, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Predeceased by his son Michael and daughter Bernadette. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Kevin (Co. Carlow), daughter Ann Marie (Elland, Hallifax), son-in-law Dave Smith, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers …
