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The 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns winners were announced at a ceremony in Dublin Castle today (Monday). Skerries in County Dublin was named Ireland’s Tidiest town but there was plenty to cheer about for the Roscommon Tidy Towns Committees. In the Ireland’s Tidiest Village category Castlecoote scored 324 points, just two behind category winner Birdhill from …
O’ROURKE CUP FINAL: Clann na nGael 1-10 Roscommon Gaels 1-7 Clann finish the year off with a fine display and convincing win over Roscommon Gaels in very poor conditions and poor quality of venue for the final of the Roscommon Senior Div.1 Football League. This win followed up recent successful encounters with St.Brigid’s and Padraig …
Under 12s win Our U12 boys were crowned Division 2 champions on Saturday when they defeated Elphin/Ballinameen 4-07 to 1-07 in Ballyleague. The match was played in difficult conditions and the Kilbride boys had to battle hard against a determined opposition. Team M Shally, K Cummins; E McLoughlin; C Kedian; R Dowling; B McLoughlin, 2-00; …
Intermediate lose Our Tulsk Fuels FloGas sponsored Intermediate team lost out to Oran in the IFC semi-final on Sunday. Down by 7 points at half time, our lads fought hard to draw level in the second half but Oran went on to win by 2 points. Hard luck to manager Alan and all the lads. …
Ballymoe 4-0 Skyvalley Rovers The senior side continued their impressive start to the season and sit on top of the premier division table with maximum points. The latest win came on Sunday with a 4-0 victory away to Skyvalley. The goals came from Barry Gaffey, Daniel Malone, John Connaughton and an O.G. Ballymoe FC Under …
Tremane Hurling Club honoured it’s 1976 Connacht Club Senior Championship winning team at the Club’s Dinner Dance last night. The event was held in The Bridge House, Athleague and also present on the night were three players from the 1956 Team which would the Club’s first County Championship. Special Guest on the night was GAA …
There are just 3 weeks to go until the great night of music in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services at Jack’s Live Venue, Roscommon town. The fund-raiser takes place on Friday October 14th and will feature live music from local band “The Rockin’ Rossies” and with special guest Avril Gilligan. …
Fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and local Palliative Care 3 weeks away Read More »
Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the Jackpot which is now €7450.00. The numbers drawn were 04, 16, 19, 25. The Lucky dip winners of €30 were Patricia Torpey Carrowmore, Matt Keane Athleague, Carl & Pake c/o Charlies, Mary Macklin c/o K. Hoare, Jim Gallagher c/o The Walk. ROCKIN ROSSIES FUNDRAISER On Friday …
St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Liam Donnelly, Rahara. Seller: Ann Glennan, who won €1,266 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 17th September. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 24th September will be held in The Claypipe, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) …
The possibility of closer ties between Roscommon County Council and their Leitrim counterparts has been proposed following a meeting of the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District Councillors. At their last monthly meeting Councillors discussed matters relating to bordering areas which come under the remit of both municipal districts. The areas include Cortober/Carrick-on-Shannon, Rooskey, Battlebridge, and the road …
Closer ties between Roscommon and Leitrim on the way Read More »
Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Machine of the Year” at the National Ploughing Championships. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process of hay and silage by combining three processes. It was formally launched at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday …
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James Guihen from Arigna has been chosen as one of 76 graduates from throughout the country selected to take part in the ESB’s Graduate Development Programme. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography. The three year programme will see the Arigna man and his fellow graduates from the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading …
Volkswagen Senior All Ireland Football 7’S Tournament Clann na nGael travelled to Kilmacud on Saturday to take part in the annual VW 7’s tournament. The pitches were in perfect condition and the tournament was very well organised. We played three games; against Leixlip (Kildare), Corofin (Galway) and St. John’s (Antrim). The games started off at …
Junior Ladies Championship Hard luck to our Junior Ladies who were defeated by Michael Glaveys in the Junior Ladies County Final on Saturday last.Result: St Faithleachs: 2-9(15) Michael Glaveys : 4-4(16). Team : M.Kelly, K.McPhillips,A.Orsmby, S.Hoare,A.Curley, M.Banahan, E.Kenny, A.McLoone, S.Sally,K.Byrne, L.McLoone, E.Irwin, A.Nerney,E.Donlon, E.Hegarty. Subs: J.Banahan, Q.Cox, L.Hoare, T.Nerney, R.Banahan, J.Geoghan, L.Cox,N.Sally, N.Hegarty, S.O’Neill, N.Parker, …
Underage Round-up The championship season has drawn to an end for some of our underage teams. Our U14 Division 1 team lost to a stronger St Brigids team in the County Semi-Final on Friday night last. The lads and their management have had a busy season to date, including their Féile adventure. They have the …
