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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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Outgoing Roscommon GAA Management praised by delegates

Outgoing Roscommon GAA Management praised by delegates

Delegates at the September Meeting of Roscommon GAA County Board, which concluded a short time ago, were loud in their praise for Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay whose joint management of the Senior Football Team ended last week. Chairman Seamus Sweeney outlined the timeline for the appointment process of new management and stated that the

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Roscommon ICSA Chair demands immediate Shannon remedial works

Roscommon ICSA Chair demands immediate Shannon remedial works

ICSA Roscommon Chairman Ger Grehan has called for immediate remedial works to be carried out to prevent flooding along the River Shannon. Mr Grehan said this was the resounding message from over 200 farmers gathered at an ICSA regional meeting held in Athlone recently. Speaking following the meeting Mr Grehan said “Farmers here tonight have

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RTÉ Show draws the crowds to Lough Key parkrun

RTÉ Show draws the crowds to Lough Key parkrun

On Saturday last RTÉ’s Celebrity Operation Transformation came to County Roscommon to take part in the weekly Lough Key parkrun and a bumper crowd followed. Actor and Comedian Katherine Lynch, and Operation Transformation Coach Karl Henry joined the regular Lough Key “parkrunners” for a 5k run/walk/jog around beautiful Lough Key Forest Park. Numbers at the

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Riverdance star to dance up a storm at Roscommon Arts Centre

Riverdance star to dance up a storm at Roscommon Arts Centre

Music Network presents dancer Colin Dunne, fiddler Tola Custy, harpist Maeve Gilchrist and uileann piper David Power in ‘EDGES OF LIGHT’ at Roscommon Arts Centre this Wednesday. This new collaboration is a sparkling kaleidoscope of melody and rhythm inspired by the natural sounds and shimmering patterns of light that announce Ireland’s day. ‘Edges of Light’

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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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Eugene Murphy TD: CFRAM studies out of touch with people’s views

Eugene Murphy TD: CFRAM studies out of touch with people’s views

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the CFRAM plans which were on display in Roscommon Town and Athleague last week as being completely out of touch with the views and knowledge of local people. Eugene Murphy said “In my opinion the CFRAM studies in Athleague and Roscommon are completely out of touch

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Maura Hopkins urges communities to apply for Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Maura Hopkins urges communities to apply for Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins is reminding community groups throughout the county that applications for funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for Rural Ireland must be submitted on or before this Friday September 16th to Roscommon County Council. Senator Hopkins stated that “up to €380,000 is available to Roscommon County Council. These grants

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Mid-Western Girls Football League update September 11th

Mid-Western Girls Football League update September 11th

Mid-Western Girls Football League Round-up In the Geraghty Travel U14 League, Shiven Rovers defeated Glen Celtic 5-3. Emma Comer (2) & Amy Ward were both on target for Glen Celtic. Strokestown United beat Ballaghaderreen FC 2-1 with Leigh McGinley netting the winner. Mid-Western Girls Football League Fixtures Wednesday September 14th . All games at 6:30pm

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Roscommon GAA Results week ending September 11th

Roscommon GAA Results week ending September 11th

The Roscommon GAA Results in Football and Hurling from Adult to Underage Level for the week ending September 11th. Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals Western Gaels 0-19 Roscommon Gaels 2-5 Boyle 3-15 St Faithleachs 2-8 Note: The Semi-Final pairings will see Western Gaels face Padraig Pearses and Boyle take on St Brigids.

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Roscommon and District Football League Round-up September 11th

Roscommon and District Football League Round-up September 11th

After two rounds of matches Castlerea Celtic, Ballymoe FC and Moore United share the lead of the Premier Division of the Roscommon and District Football League. By Vincent Brooks Title holders Castlerea Celtic beat St Johns Athletic 6 – 2 at Castlerea. Michael Hannon gave St Johns Athletic a shock lead after five minutes but

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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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