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Organisers of the Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 have extended their thanks to the many local businesses that have shown support for the event and offered sponsorship. “Our aim from the beginning has been to ensure that as well as offering a top class range of events that we can also
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Kepak All Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017 The June Bank Holiday weekend is fast approaching which only means one thing…..Nathan Carter and Johnny Brady are coming to Kiltoom. Tickets for Nathan, Johnny and weekend passes for the Sheep Shearing and both dances are available in The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone,
St Brigids Seniors record comfortable win over Padraig Pearses Read More »
Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland Six leading travel writers from Germany and Austria have been visiting Roscommon and Ireland this week, cruising on the River Shannon as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and German cruising tour operator, Le Boat. Representing a range of print and online publications, with a combined audience of about 1.7 million
Roscommon tourism set for boost following visit of German and Austrian travel writers Read More »
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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U12 Girls Championship A mixed week in the championship for our u12 girls with a 3-3 to 2-0 win over Castlerea and a two point defeat to St Barrys. Panel: Jessica Collins, Aishling Lennon, Marie Flately, Rachel Rourke, Keeley Sammon, Amy Hardiman, Jane Hennelly, Ciara Fallon, Kara Gallagher, Lucy Sheffield, Faye Loftus, Sally O’Hara, Shauna
St Brigids Minors, Juniors and Seniors record wins Read More »
Picture Credit: Hurson Photography In the coming weeks a small village in South Roscommon is going to once again come alive with what promises to be one of the highlights of the Roscommon events calendar this summer. The Brideswell Pattern Festival takes place on the last weekend every July and this year’s festival will take
Details of 60th Brideswell Pattern Festival announced Read More »
Headline act Nathan Carter will perform the official opening of the Kepak All Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017, organisers have confirmed. The weekend-long event will be officially opened by the country music star before he takes to the stage in the festival marquee on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom,
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Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family. Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy. Dearly beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Anne O’Toole (Knocklyon), Cyril, Martina (Edinburgh), Joseph and John, son-in-law Conor, daughter-in-law Rachel, step-mother Mary, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand
Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy. Read More »
Tuesday May 9th, suddenly, at University Hospital Galway. Malachy “Mallick” Reddington RIP, late of Rackins, Curraghboy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Sean (Dublin), Gerard (Longford), Tom (Galway), Brendan (Ashbourne), sisters Kathleen Fuller (England), Sr Maura RSM (Roscommon), Rita Roughneen (Roscommon),and Phil Duffy (Dublin), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives,neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at
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Tuesday 9th May, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Colm Kelly RIP, late of Glanduff, Kiltoom and formerly of Australia. He will be sadly missed by his brother Paddy, sisters Theresa Gleeson and Annie O’Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in both Ireland and Australia. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Thursday from
Colm Kelly RIP, late of Kiltoom Read More »
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available
14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding Read More »
Monday 1st May, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender loving care of the Staff of Roscommon University Hospital. Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curlea, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his brothers Ollie and Frank. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Tessie, daughter Diane, grandson Dylan, sister Mary McDermott (Roscommon) and brother Jack
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the lack of action by the Transport Infrastructure Ireland to introduce traffic calming measures along sections of the N61 between Roscommon and Athlone. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said that there were a number of dangerous locations and particularly busy junctions along the N61
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
A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field Read More »
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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