Month: May 2017

Athleague Camogie

Athleague Camogie team record comprehensive win

Senior League The senior team were victorious in their first outing of the year on Saturday evening. They defeated Oran by 7-10 to 2-6. Team & Subs: Paula Daly, Niamh Brandon, Elaine Daly, Èala Ní Chumhaill, Méabh Tiernan, Kelley Hopkins, Niamh Conway, Laura Fleming, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Rebecca Brennan, Leanne Kelly, Sarah Fitzmaurice, Fiona Connell, Chloe …

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Roscommon Racecourse

Ideal weather for first Meeting of the season at Roscommon Racecourse

Summer has officially arrived and soon the first sounds of horses galloping and the cheers of the crowd at the Roscommon Racecourse will be heard. Tomorrow Monday, May 8th, marks the first race meeting of the year here at the Lenabane track. The first white flag will be raised at 4:55pm. It has been a fascinating couple of months …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Tommaso “Tommy” Riozzi RIP, late of Ballyleague

Saturday 6th May, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Tommaso “Tommy” Riozzi RIP, late of Shannon Heights, Ballyleague. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Mable, daughter Martina, sons Roberto and John Carlo, his brothers and sisters, daughters-in-law Petra and Aisling, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Lucia, T.J. and …

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Darkness into light

1,000s take part in Roscommon’s Darkness into Light events

File Photo An estimated 150,000 people turned out for dawn walks for Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event. The 5km walk, supported by Electric Ireland, got underway at 4.15am this morning, Saturday May 6th, in over 120 locations in Ireland, including Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea and Roscommon town, as well as 30 …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Andrew “Andy” Murray RIP, late of Athleague

Friday May 5th, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Andrew “Andy” Murray RIP, late of Corderryhugh, Athleague. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Ballygar, on Sunday from 5.30pm until 7pm, with removal afterwards to Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11.30am. Burial in …

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Moore United Roscommon Soccer Roscommon and District Football League

Lots of Cup action on the Roscommon Soccer scene

Cup competitions are the focus of this weekend’s Roscommon Soccer activity with five different Cups plus one League game being contested. Last night Castlerea Celtic defeated Moore United 4-2 in the Premier Division. Castlerea now top the Table with one game remaining. Friday 5th May Roscommon and District Football League Second Division Cup Quarter-Finals Strokestown …

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