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Seamus Duke Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and local Palliative Care 3 weeks away

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.

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Roscommon County Council Election Results Roscommon Local Election R368 Environmental Partnership Fund Roscommon Municipal District Speed Limit Boyle Municipal District Roscommon County Council Maura Hopkins Town and Village Renewal Scheme Roscommon Visual Artists pollinator Athlone Municipal District National Poetry Day

Closer ties between Roscommon and Leitrim on the way

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

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supercrop1

“Supercrop1” wins National Award for local company

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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Arigna Denis Naughten

Arigna man selected for ESB Graduate Programme

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

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Clann na nGael

Clann na nGael GAA update September 21st

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

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update September 21st

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,

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA update September 21st

Western Gaels Lotto Results Draw dated 17/09/16. Number Drawn:07-19-20-23 – No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Padraig Cooney · Lorcan Sampey · Francie Drury · C. Beirne · Ciaran Cafferky Next Draw Venue: The Goal Post Next Draw Date: 24/09/16 Next Jackpot: €3,800 Ladies Football Intermediate Ladies Team The Kilrane O’Callaghan & Co sponsored intermediate

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