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Boyle GAA Lotto Kevin McDonagh and Paddy and Monica Daly were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creighton’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. The house prize was won by Leanne Reynolds. It will be at €1,500 for the next draw on Saturday April 29th which will be held …
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 …
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U14 Feile Championship Well done to the U14 team and management who have qualified for the Feile Final on Wednesday 3rd May against St Dominics or Roscommon Gaels. The team will now travel to Feile in June. Four Roads Camogie Fun Run Thanks to all who attended our Fun Run on Sunday evening and in …
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 …
The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017, which take place in Kiltoom on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, will be officially launched this Sunday, 30th April. The launch will be held at 7pm in The Square, Roscommon Town at 7pm as part of the Lamb Festival. Details of the exciting programme will …
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Results and Fixtures Our ladies team travelled to Johnstown Sunday morning, we started well and it was score for score but Clann had more in the tank towards the end and won 3-12 to 3-6, Our men’s team played a very strong St Aidans team in Ballyforan. With only a few points in it at …
Paul Higgins RIP Western Gaels GAA Club would like to extend our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family on the untimely passing of Paul Higgins. Paul was a past player and great supporter of our club down through the years. He put up a brave and dignified fight over the long course of his …
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Results Our U12 team had their 2nd league match on Sunday at home against Shannon Gaels. Final score was Ballinameen 2-9 Shannon Gaels 3-6. The Junior ladies lost out to a stronger Padraig Pearses side on Sunday last in their league match. Training For Junior Girls is on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm on Pitch. …
To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece. …
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for “positive action” to be taken by local bodies and politicians following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “We can complain endlessly about how terrible the news is and …
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Tansey Cup: St Barrys 1-13 Ballinameen 1-16 St Barry’s Adult Men’s team lost out to Ballinameen in a rip-roaring Tansey Cup Division 3 League game in Ballinameen this evening. Ballinameen got off to a great start, scoring a goal and a point in the opening minutes. They held this lead through the first half, leading …
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will old three Blood Donation Clinics in Roscommon town over the coming days. The Blood Donation Clinics will be held at the Abbey Hotel and the details are as follows: Tuesday April 25th from 5pm – 8:30pm.. Wednesday April 26th from 5pm – 8:30pm. Thursday April 27th from 5pm – …
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A Club Meeting will be held in Granlahan Commuity Cente on Thursday 4th May at 9 p.m. Congratulations To Joanne Cregg on being selected for the Connacht Inter provincial panel. The panel will take part in the tournament in Monaghan on Saturday May 20th Best wishes To Niamh & Shauna Fleming in the Minor A …
Saturday 22nd April, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Andy Freeman RIP, late of Cloonbard, Castlerea. Predeceased by his brothers John, Pat and Martin and sisters Imelda and Colette. Andy will be sadly missed by his loving sister Tess, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea …
Saturday 22nd April, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, in his 95th year. Padraig V O’Connor, Retired Garda Sergeant, late of Cloonroughan, Elphin and formerly of Bruff, Limerick. Beloved brother of Felix and Kevin (Sydney, Australia), brother-in-law of the recently deceased Margo (Sydney, Australia). Sadly missed by his …
