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By Brendan McGee Once again, Boyle is the place to be this summer, with appearances by Anúna, Declan O’Rourke, Miriam O’Callaghan, Eddi Reader, Brian Kennedy, Rackhouse Pilfer, Regina Nathan, The Celtic Tenors, Michael McHale, The Inishowen Gospel Choir, Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy all lined up for the 28th annual Boyle Arts Festival, which will
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Results The u14 team are through to the quarter final on the cup following a derby victory over Lough Harps. Dylan Coleman, Max Syron, Darren Keadin, Daniel Fagan, Conor Ruane and Michael Keadin were on target. Our u12 side played their first premier division game and defeated CP Ajax by 3-0. The sides were scoreless
Goals galore Cloonfad United youth teams Read More »
Eire Og GAA Lotto The Lotto numbers drawn were 21-27-30-32 There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners- Ross Nolan, Thomas Greene, Donal Lafferty, Richard Feane, Ann Nolan. This week’s jackpot is €6,900 and the draw is in Creatons, Loughglynn. Ticket Sellers Required Anyone available to help with selling a few fundraising tickets on Easter Sunday
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Originally published at 7:30pm. Updated at 10:30pm The N5 between Frenchpark and Ballaghaderreen has re-opened following a two vehicle collision at Sheepwalk. The incident occurred at approximately 6pm and a man was subsequently airlifted to Sligo Hospital. The extent of his injuries or those of other parties involved, is not known at this time. The
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Three Roscommon students have won top prizes in this year’s 63rd Texaco Childrens Art Competition. In the 9-11 years age category, second prize (€200 Art & Hobby gift voucher) went to Rachel Glynn (11), from Scoil Bhríde, Four Mile House, for her work entitled ‘My Grandad’. Third prize (€150 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in
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The St Dominics Strictly Dancing Extravaganza takes centre stage in the Hodson Bay this weekend with three dates scheduled and two already sold out. Tickets for our family friendly Good Friday Show are selling fast but a limited amount are still available by contacting Padraig on 0866027509 or Tony on 0868225250. St Dominics GAA Club
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iwalkntalk Our new Health and Well being initiative, iwalkntalk , kicks off this Easter Monday with a 5k leisure walk and talk which aims to promote and encourage people to talk about health and wellbeing. This event will be followed up with a series of talks in the community during the month of May. Registration
St Croans GAA to host first iwalkntalk event on Easter Monday Read More »
Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo takes place on Good Friday and features some surprises. There will be Easter Eggs galore and a Raffle on the night and the action will commence at 8:30pm so come along and bring a friend. Drum Community Centre wish to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to all patrons for your
Eggs-tra surprises at Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo Read More »
Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that improvement works have been carried out at Scramogue Cross following his continued efforts to highlight the need for upgrading works on the N5. Eugene Murphy recently raised the matter with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross as numerous accidents have occurred along this stretch
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St Brigids U12 Boys The U12 boys got the 2017 season off to the best possible start with two great wins at the weekend. The Division 1 side defeated Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult on Saturday. Team: C. Benton, R. Keenan, C. Meeley, A. Sheffield, J. O’ Rourke, N. Derwin, B. Murphy, E. Joyce, S. Minnock,
Last call for St Brigids GAA “Cash for Clobber” Read More »
Results A few good days on the pitch saw our Under 14 and Under 16 teams have big wins over St Aidans. A lot of hard work and sharp shooting saw the lads run out clear winners. On Sunday morning our ladies take played St Brigids on home turf. Kilglass Gaels fought well in the
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Results and Fixtures The junior ladies played Michael Glaveys in their first league match in Ballinameen on Sunday. We won on a score line of 2-5 to 2-4. They play Eire Og next Monday 17th in Eire Og at 12. Round 3 of under 12 league, Ballinameen v Boyle, is fixed for Easter Monday at
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Wednesday 12th April, peacefully in the tender care of the staff at the Plunkett Community Care Centre, Boyle and surrounded by her loving family. Maisie Dempsey (Née Malone) RIP, late of Keadue East, Keadue. Beloved wife of the late John and predeceased by her brother Gerard, sisters Blondina (McDermott) and Millie (Fallon). Sadly missed by
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Mens Teams Our men’s team play St Barry’s on a Sunday in Tarmonbarry at 2pm. Our Minors played Kilglass/St Barrys on Tuesday and on Saturday they take on Western Gales in Frenchpark at 5pm. Kilbride Under 12 Division Six team, opened their league campaign on a winning note against Roscommon Gaels on Friday evening in
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Be captivated as the talented young members of Roscommon County Youth Theatre play out Orwell’s mordant fable of a revolution betrayed on the Roscommon Arts Centre stage on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of April. The action follows the rebellion of the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm, who are mistreated and abused by
Roscommon County Youth Theatre present George Orwell’s Animal Farm Read More »