Roscommon Arts Centre have got the perfect show to get your bank holiday weekend off to a cracking start…Jerry Fish is back in town on Friday June 2nd at 8pm and you do not want to miss him! Jerry Fish is a highly charismatic performer who refuses to allow audiences have anything but a good …
Ladies League Final: Kilbride 5-05 Strokestown 2-13. Huge congratulations to our Senior ladies team who retained their Division 1 League title following a nail biting encounter last Saturday evening in Oran . Strokestown had the wind at their backs for the first half and made their intentions clear from the start. They had scored 1-06 …
Picture Credit: Nugent Sound, Light and MC Services A spokesperson for Roscommon Solstice Choir has said that being invited to perform at a Memorial Service for Ciarán Smith, the Winch-man on Rescue 116 who was tragically lost off Blacksod Bay on March 14th, was an honour and privilege. The Memorial Service took place on Saturday …
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Roscommon Ladies Football Adult Leagues The adult Leagues were wrapped up last weekend with the finals taking place in all four divisions. This was a spectacular advertisement for our games and terrific to see such large crowds turn out at the two venues. Division 1: Kilbride 5-05 Strokestown 2-13. Division 2: St Ciarans defeated Padraig …
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An announcement by Comreg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of Ireland’s communications sector, means that faster 4G speeds and wireless internet services will soon be available in Roscommon. In a statement released earlier Comreg says that five licences have been awarded to use the 3.6 GHz broadcasting band. In simple terms it means …
Castlerea Musical Society has been nominated for the “Best House Management” (Mary Kitt Trophy) at the Association of Irish Musical Societies Awards. The nomination comes on the back of their acclaimed production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in February. The society is no stranger to the Awards scene. Last year Julie Heaney of Castlerea Musical Society …
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New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming …
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Fans of country music sensation Nathan Carter are urged to get their tickets quickly for the star’s performance in Kiltoom on Friday 2nd June with just a limited number of tickets left. This is expected to be a sell-out performance and with limited capacity Nathan Carter fans are urged to buy their tickets now to …
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says the government must take urgent action to tackle exorbitant insurance costs for businesses, families and motor insurance customers as the situation is now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Eugene Murphy was commenting following his party’s private members’ business motion on the insurance …
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Boyle GAA Lotto Joe McQuaid, Jim and Marie Feighan and John Finneran were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarke’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,000 for the next draw on Saturday May 27th which will be held in the Patrick’s Well Bar, with …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to take responsibility for the continued delay in payments under the GLAS scheme. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “Farmers are totally frustrated and angry” adding that Minister Creed has “fallen down badly in his responsibility.” “Minister Creed has completely taken his …
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St Dominics claimed the Roscommon Camogie U14 Championship after another highly entertaining encounter played out in front of a good crowd in Athleague last Monday evening. The Knockcroghery side made no mistake this time and ensured their domination of both the possession and territorial stakes was reflected on the scoreboard. Four Roads were first to …
Well done to U12 girls who won their 2nd Championship Match this evening v St Mary’s. Next game is on Thursday 25th May v Western Gales at 7pm in Frenchpark. Next U14 league game on Wednesday 24th May at 7pm v Kilglass in Ballinameen Training for the junior ladies continues on Tuesday at 8.15 on …
Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on …
Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town Read More »
Vincent Brooks rounds-up the week’s Roscommon and District Football League action which included a little bit of history for one Club. Congratulations are extended to Cloonfad United who won their first senior trophy since 2008 when they beat Dysart 3 – 0 at the Roscommon and District Football League Grounds, Lecarrow, to win the Division …
Roscommon and District Football League round-up: Cup Finalists decided Read More »
