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A round-up on the results from the Roscommon Sport scene for the weekend so far, including Gaelic Football, Soccer and Rugby. Gaelic Games There was mixed fortunes for the Roscommon players in inter-provincial action. Points from Fintan Cregg, Niall Daly, Enda Smith & 1-1 from Ciarain Murtagh helped the Connacht Footballers defeat Leinster by 2-17 …
Connacht have named 10 Roscommon GAA players in their squad for tomorrow’s GAA Interprovincial Football Semi-Final against Leinster in Parnell Park at 6pm. Goalkeeper Darren O’ Malley, defenders Niall McInerney, John McManus, Sean Mullooly and Niall Daly, the versatile Fintan Cregg, Kevin Higgins and Enda Smith and forwards Ciaran Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh will all represent …
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Earlier today the GAA announced its television and radio rights arrangements for the next five years and they included some small innovations which will benefit supporters. The new deal will come into effect with the commencement of the 2017 GAA Football and Hurling championships and run to 2022. The following is a breakdown of the …
Updated on Saturday at 1pm – Peter Robb was named among the replacements but has suffered a hip injury and is replaced by Matt Healy. The Connacht Rugby team to face Wasps in round 3 of the Champions Cup at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday has been named and features two Roscommon men. Picture Credit …
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Roscommon’s Danny Qualter will captain the Connacht Eagles side on the resumption of their British & Irish Cup campaign when they welcome Ospreys Select to the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon (kick off 2:30pm). Connacht Rugby Eagles’ head coach Mossy Lawler has once again named a side featuring a mixture of senior, Academy and club players from …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures features action in all three Divisions spread over three days. Friday 9th December The Herald Premier Division Ahascragh United V Ballinasloe Town at 8pm. Norio’s Takeaway RDFL Division One Kilkerrin United V Lough Harps, 7:15pm. Saturday 10th December All games at 7:45pm. The Herald Premier Division Shiven …
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The performing stars from our local Roscommon GAA clubs will take to the stage in the Dean Crowe on Sunday 11th December at 1pm with County titles at stake. By Mary Grehan Roscommon GAA has a very proud tradition of Scor na nOg and we have been successful on the National stage. Katie Heneghan St. …
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The Roscommon Football Legends book, which pays tribute to the Roscommon Senior Football Teams of 1977-80, is being launched this weekend at three venues throughout County Roscommon. The book, in association with Pieta House, is jam-packed with interviews and reflections plus 170 images from that time. Despite the disappointment of losing the 1980 All-Ireland Final, …
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Nine and Dine Thanks to Lady Captain Noeleen Moffatt for hosting very enjoyable 9 hole competition on Saturday afternoon. This was followed by delicious dinner and dessert in the Bunker Bar. Winners were: First-Molly Daly, Second-Dolores Mulvey, Third-Ger Prendiville and Fourth-Attracta O’Connor. Pictured above with the Lady Captain are winners of Saturday’s Nine and Dine …
Bank of Ireland and Athletics Ireland have joined forces to launch a nationwide search amongst secondary schools to identify and foster talented students. Picture Credit: David Maher/Sportsfile The programme, which aims to encourage greater participation amongst secondary school students in athletics, will culminate in an athletics Master Class with 200 top students with advice and …
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Connacht Rugby, in conjunction with Shane Mooney from the IRFU Medical Department, are hosting two Concussion Awareness Workshops. These are aimed at coaches, teachers and parents. Each 90 minute workshop covers virtually every aspect of concussion, from recognising the symptoms to dealing with the recovery process. It is an essential piece of education for those …
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There has been mixed fortunes for Mid Western Girls Soccer League teams in inter-league cup action. Hard luck to Castlerea Celtic U12s who lost on to a strong Westport United side in the Connacht Cup on Sunday. CP Ajax U14s recently lost out to the same opposition in the FAI Cup. Kilkerrin United received a …
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Connacht Rugby has announced that Pat Lam will leave the club at the end of the 2016/17 season. The former Samoa captain, currently in his fourth season with Connacht, will finish up next summer to take over as Head Coach of Bristol Rugby. Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Commenting from Galway today, Pat Lam said: “This …
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Although not playing to their true potential for long periods, Buccaneers showed their mettle when eking out an 18-13 Ulster Bank League victory over Ballymena at Eaton Park on Saturday. By Michael Silke This key win, their eight successive victory, keeps Buccaneers on top of Division 1B as the league takes a seasonal break until …
There was no joy for St Comans in the All-Ireland 40×20 Open Inter Club Handball Semi-Final held in Collohill, Co. Laois yesterday (Saturday) when they were well beaten by a young but formidable side from Breacach, Co. Tyrone. By Aengus Cunningham A still out-of-sorts Rikki O’Gara was surprisingly well beaten by the impressive Gabhan McCrystal. …
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