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Ballintubber is currently playing host to a month of cultural, historical and musical events to coincided with arrival of American archaeologists and students who will be residing and working in the area. The festivities were launched on June 25th and feature something for everyone including “Day in the Bog”, Traditional Music Song and Dance and …
Ballintubber hosts Eileen Óg Festival and Heritage weekend Read More »
Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for a greater number of Gardai to be allocated to parts of County Roscommon as towns such as Boyle have seen significant reductions in recent years. Eugene Murphy TD raised the matter through an oral question with An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald in the …
Garda numbers in Boyle seriously depleted says Eugene Murphy Read More »
Renewable energy and energy storage group, Gaelectric, has officially launched its ninth operating wind farm today at Roosky, 2.5km south of Ballaghaderreen. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association Roosky is a 4.0 Megawatt wind farm comprising of two German-made Enercon turbines. It will generate sufficient renewable power to provide 10,800 megawatt-hours of electricity which is …
Gaelectric launches 4.0 MW Ballaghaderreen Wind Farm Read More »
The HSE and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) have announced the start of a pilot pharmacy-based Minor Ailment Scheme in Roscommon town from today, July 1st, for a period of three months. Picture Credit: Shane O’Neill Photography Pharmacies in Kells, Macroom and Edenderry will also take part in the trial. After the three month trial …
Trial of Minor Ailment Scheme begins in Roscommon town Read More »
Kilglass Gaels 4-9 Boyle 1-11 Our adult ladies team had good win over Boyle in the first round of the Intermediate Championship played in Abbey Park on Saturday evening last. The girls play their second round game on Monday 4th July v Oran in Kilglass throw in at 8p.m. Fixture Sunday July 3rd: Tansey Cup …
Showcasing the finest performers from the world of Classical and Traditional Music has always been one of the cornerstones on which the Boyle Arts Festival is firmly established and the 2016 Festival, which will start on July 21st, is no different. By Brendan McGee This year, audiences can look forward to some very special appearances …
Eclectic Classical and Trad Programme at Boyle Arts Festival Read More »
John Moffatt’s President Prize Tony McPhilips picked up his first major in Carrick Golf Club by winning John Moffatt’s Presidents Prize on Sunday 19 June, trailing leading qualifier Padraig MacShera by 4 shots going into the third 9, McPhilips finished three shots behind MacShera & 3.5 shots behind Niall Loftus, but unfortunately both MacShera & …
Clann na nGael 4-22 Shannon Gaels 1-5 Our Clann na nGael Senior Ladies team sponsored by the Sheraton Hotel Athlone got off to a flying start in the first Round of the Championship. They played Shannon Gaels on Saturday the 25th June at 7pm in Johnstown. Before the game the team was saddened to hear …
The Padraig Keane Memorial Race, formerly known as the ‘Lake O’Flynn’ Road Race takes place this Saturday, July 2nd at 3pm in Ballinlough. The event has been re-named in memory of the legendary athlete who hailed from Ballinlough and ran internationally for Ireland. Padraig passed away in January this year. Runners, walkers and joggers of …
St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Paul O’Connor, Greenhills, Knockcroghery, who won €1,196 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 25th June. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 2nd July will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any time, please …
Western Gaels Lotto Results Weekly lotto draw dated 25/06/16. Number Drawn: 21-24-29-31. No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Kevin & Kate · Kitty Giblin · Sharon Duffy · Ethna Scott · T & J Tully Next Draw Venue: The Chariot Next Draw Date: 02/07/16 Next Jackpot: €5,200 Western Gaels Summer Camp The club is hosting …
Four Roads Gaelic 4 Girls Our girls hosted Strokestown in a blitz on Thursday night, there wasn’t a spare inch on the pitch with three games played, catering for all ages from U-8 up to U12 girls. Please check out our Facebook page to see pictures of the evening. Under 12 Our U12 team played …
Roscommon Arts Centre has a fantastic line up of summer camps for kids aged 4+ this July and August. Whether its singing, dancing, drama or lego….they may have just the summer activity for someone you know! Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Photography Music In July mini-camps for pre-school and juniors “Singskool” rolls into town. Early Childhood …
Happy Camping this summer at Roscommon Arts Centre Read More »
The racing will be competitive and the fashion stakes will be high as Roscommon Races hosts a two-day meeting on Monday and Tuesday next, July 4th and 5th. SuperValu Ladies Evening on Monday Monday’s Racing begins at 5.55pm and with the feature race of the evening being the Lenebane Stakes with €45,000 in prize money, …
Boyle Under 14s reach All-Ireland Feile Semi-Final It was an historic weekend for Boyle GAA Club as its Cooney Motors sponsored U14 team reached the All Ireland Semi Final of the National Féile na nÓg football competition which was staged in Cork, Kerry and Limerick. The Boyle team was based in Kilshannig GAA Club, Co …
