The GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2016/2017 GAA National Student Bursary scheme. Now in its tenth year, the scheme is open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course (except those who hold another …
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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 …
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said details of the new €10 per ewe sheep scheme were presented to IFA at a meeting of the Rural Development Monitoring Committee. John Lynskey said the new scheme is a very positive development for the sheep sector. He said following an intensive campaign in the lead up …
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Eugene Murphy TD has said the combination of rising rental prices and lack of supply of accommodation is prohibiting a large proportion of third level students from living within a reasonable distance of their campus. Deputy Murphy noted that the publication of the latest Daft rental report showed rents rose by 3.9% between April and …
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Round Two of the Roscommon and District Football League gets under way tonight and the action is spread over three days. Friday 9th September Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Shiven Rovers B V Moore United B, 8pm Fixtures Saturday 10th September The Herald RDFL Premier Division Castlerea Celtic V St. Johns Athletic, 7:45pm Moore United …
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The Connacht Rugby team to face Ospreys in round 2 of the Guinness PRO12 has been named and features four changes to the side that lined out at the Sportsground last weekend. From a Roscommon perspective there is good news as Jack Carty and Danny Qualter retain their places. Ireland internationals Tiernan O’Halloran and Kieran …
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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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Minor Our girls had a busy week last week with St Brigids travelling to Four Roads on Monday evening last and Roscommon Gaels playing the girls on Sunday morning. The girls had mixed fortunes with only a point in the difference at the end of the Brigids game, but the skills, courage and dedication shown …
O’Gara Cup: St Croans 2-13 Michael Glaveys 2-15 We were defeated in the last round of the O’Gara Cup by Glaveys on a scoreline of. We have still qualified for the Semi Final, opposition to be confirmed. Fixtures This Sunday (11th) we play Michael Glaveys again in the Senior Championship relegation game at 12 noon …
IFA President Joe Healy said with the severe income pressure across all sectors, all direct payments must be made on time and within deadlines set down in the Charter of Rights for Farmers. As the autumn payments begin, and ANC starting in two weeks’ time, he warned that farmers will not tolerate any hold-ups this …
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Ireland’s leading takeaway app, is encouraging Roscommon people to get voting for their favourite local takeaway in the JUST EAT National Takeaway Awards. Picture Credit: Naoise Culhane Voting is live at www.just-eat.ie/takeawayawards2016 until the 26th September, with the shortlist of the nation’s favourites to be announced on 30th September. The Awards recognise the quality of …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he has been left “dismayed and very disappointed” over the lack of development in the Draft Flood Management Plans. The Independent TD said “I attended the CFRAM public consultations in both Roscommon Town and Athleague on Wednesday and I have to say that I was dismayed and very disappointed as what …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed the announcement of funding of €1.5m for the planning and design of the €7.85m Medical Rehab Unit at Roscommon Hospital. Speaking at the opening of the €5.5m Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon Hospital the Senator said “Today, the Minister for Health Simon Harris confirmed this funding, which is part of the …
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Local Fianna Fail Deputy Eugene Murphy TD has welcomed comments by the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to contracts for newly qualified Nurses. Eugene Murphy said “We have lost so many highly qualified and skilled nurses over the years as they opt for employment options overseas. Perhaps some of that brain drain can …
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Clann na nGael Under 12 Blitz This Sunday, 11th September, Clann na nGael Under 12s are hosting an 11-a-side blitz, to follow on from last year’s successful event. This year, the blitz will be larger, with 12 teams (from 8 counties) taking part. As a result, all pitches in Johnstown, and also the lower pitch …
