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Just one Roscommon property sells at Allsop Auction

Just one Roscommon property sells at Allsop Auction

Just one Roscommon property sold at today’s Allsop On-line property Auction. The former “Kilbride Inn” sold for €42,000. The bidding opened at €30,000 and following six further bids, from two bidders, in a 40 minute spell, the Hammer Price was reached. The property features a ground floor Bar and Lounge together with a four bedroom […]

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Michael Fitzmaurice welcomes Castleplunkett Flood prevention works

Michael Fitzmaurice welcomes Castleplunkett Flood prevention works

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed Roscommon County Council’s programme of Flood prevention works in Castleplunkett. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “There is a warm welcome this week among locals in the Castleplunket area, as Roscommon County Council have committed significant funding to address the serious flooding which occurred last winter, and also in previous winters, in

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St Brigids GAA News update September 13th

St Brigids GAA News update September 13th

Championship Fever Our “Hamrock’s of Brideswell” sponsored senior ladies are competing in the senior county final against Kilbride on Saturday next 17th September at 5pm in Knockcroghery. This will be the first time that we are competing for the honour of literally bringing home the O’Malley Cup. St Brigids donated the cup to the Ladies

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Castlerea St Kevins GAA update September 13th

Castlerea St Kevins GAA update September 13th

Results and Fixtures The u14 boy’s defeated Clan Na nGael in the division three championship last Thursday in Johnstown, they have now qualified for the final. The u15 girl’s were defeated by Kilmore/Elphin in the Sean Daly Cup final last Saturday in Boyle. The u14 girl’s play St Brigid’s in the division one championship quarter

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Eire Og GAA News update September 13th

Eire Og GAA News update September 13th

Eire Og GAA The Jackpot was not won. Numbers drawn were 3-11-17-34. €20 winners- Tom and Ann Nolan, Ann Elwood, Denis Creaton jnr, Martin + Bridie, Sarah Behan/ Lily Harrington. Next week it’s €3,900 in Sean’s Lisacul. Intermediate defeat We were beaten in the Mulryan Construction Intermediate Championship County Quarter-Final by Kilmore on Sunday last.

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St Barrys GAA News September 12th

St Barrys GAA News September 12th

Tarmonbarry Half Marathon The 33rd Tarmonbarry Half Marathon and 8k Run takes place on Sunday, October 9th next at 10:45am. Information and online registration is available on www.runireland.com, and on the St Barrys GFC Facebook page. h5>St Barrys U14 girls progress St Barry’s U14 girls progressed to the Division 2 Semi-final with a hard fought

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Michael Glaveys GAA update for September 11th

Michael Glaveys GAA update for September 11th

Seniors Relegated: Michael Glaveys 0-11 St Croans 0-13 Hard luck to the Senior Men’s team who were harshly defeated by St Croans on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-11 in the relegation final on Sunday last. This defeat means that our men’s team will play Intermediate Championship for 2017. Thanks to the Team, Management and

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Cllr. Nigel Dineen hopeful of solution for Castleplunkett Flooding

Cllr. Nigel Dineen hopeful of solution for Castleplunkett Flooding

There has been raucous reception this week by locals in the Castleplunket area, as Roscommon County Council have committed significant funding to address the serious flooding which occurred last winter, and in previous winters, in the Castleplunket area. “I am delighted that Roscommon County Council have found the funding for this vital work to be

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Places available at Roscommon Further Education Centre

Places available at Roscommon Further Education Centre

The Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult, Roscommon town have announced that a limited number of places remain on some of their courses including Woodcraft, Hair and Beauty, Digital Media. The Centre is part of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board provides education and training opportunities for adults in the community who wish to take

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Strokestown Show takes place this weekend

Strokestown Show takes place this weekend

The 150th Annual Strokestown Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday in the grounds of Strokestown Park House. Picture Credit:strokestownpark.ie Saturday’s highlights include the €5,000 All-Ireland Nutrias Animal Feeds Beef Bullock Championship, the €2,000 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship and the €10,000 Irish Angus All-Ireland Finals. Sunday features the Horse & Pony Show

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Lough Funshinagh pipe must be installed

Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Lough Funshinagh pipe must be installed

Michael Fitzmaurice TD had written to the Minister with responsibility for the OPW, Sean Canny, urging him to provide funding to install a pipe from Lough Funshinagh to the Shannon. The Independent TD said “It is now obvious to everyone involved, and especially those who are “trying to kick the Can down the road” with

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