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Roscommon GAA Results week ending September 4th

Roscommon GAA Results week ending September 4th

Below are the Roscommon GAA Results, Football and Hurling from Adult to Underage level for the week ending September 4th. Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Oran 4-13 Roscommon Gaels 0-7. Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Play-off Padraig Pearses 0-14 Athleague 1-8. Mulryan Construction Boyle Intermediate Football Championship Eire Óg 6-13 St Barrys 1-6. Hodson Bay Hotel […]

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3 Rossies named in Connacht Rugby 15 to face Glasgow

3 Rossies named in Connacht Rugby 15 to face Glasgow

Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has named three Roscommon men in his first competitive team of the new Guinness PRO12 season. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/James Crombie His side hosts Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon with kick off 5.15pm live on Sky Sports 1. Denis Buckley (Pictured above), Danny Qualter and Jack Carty are

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Katherine Lynch and Operation Transformation set for Lough Key

Katherine Lynch and Operation Transformation set for Lough Key

Celebrity Operation Transformation starts on RTÉ One on Wednesday September 7th at 9:35pm and the parkrun at Lough Key Forest Park is set to be one of the focal points. The three part series follows five celebrities across a month as they lead the nation on a journey to weight loss and better health. Actor

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Justin Campbell steps down as Roscommon Hurling Boss

Justin Campbell steps down as Roscommon Hurling Boss

Justin Campbell has informed the Roscommon Hurling Committee of his intention not to seek another term as Senior and Under 21 Hurling Manager. The Kiltormer native was appointed Roscommon Hurling Manager in December 2013. He led the county to Nicky Rackard Cup, Allianz League Division 3A and Connacht Intermediate titles as well as a number

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Roscommon and District Football League returns

Roscommon and District Football League returns

The Roscommon and District Football League returns this weekend with the action spread out over three days. Friday September 2nd The Herald RDFL Premier Division Ballinasloe Town v Ballaghaderreen FC, 8pm. Norois Takeaway RDFL Division One Cloonfad United v MD Town, 8pm. Saturday September 3rd The Herald RDFL Premier Division Shiven Rovers V Skyvalley Rovers,

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Connacht Rugby squad stretched ahead of season opener

Connacht Rugby squad stretched ahead of season opener

The Connacht Rugby squad will be short a number of players for Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 opener with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground. In the front row Nathan White is continuing his recovery from a head injury arising from concussion sustained last season. Academy prop Conan O’Donnell is nearing a return as he continues to rehab

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Elphin group to cycle to Paris in aid of local Charity

Elphin group to cycle to Paris in aid of local Charity

18 members of the Elphin base Windmill Wheelers Cycling Club, are cycling to France to raise funds for local charity SOS Elphin. Support to Overcome Suicide (SOS) Elphin is a voluntary group which was founded in 2005 following a number of tragic deaths in the community. It provides support for families bereaved through suicide and

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Mazda Ireland continue to drive Connacht Rugby to success

Mazda Ireland continue to drive Connacht Rugby to success

Mazda Ireland is pleased to announce the continuation of its sponsorship of Guinness Pro12 Champions, Connacht Rugby and the addition of local hero, Captain John Muldoon has been appointed as the Official Mazda Brand Ambassador. Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Pictured at the announcement, alongside the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 are Mazda Brand Ambassadors John

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Last Evening Meeting of the Season at Roscommon Races

Last Evening Meeting of the Season at Roscommon Races

Seven meetings down, two to go! Next Monday, August 29th, sees the penultimate race meeting of the season at Roscommon Races with a mixed card of flat and national hunt racing. The first race is scheduled for 5pm. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photography Punters enjoyed glorious sunshine at the last meeting where racegoers were out

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Roscommon Ladies Football update August 25th

Roscommon Ladies Football update August 25th

The Roscommon Ladies Football Club Championship season is reaching it’s climax with the Semi-Finals of the Senior and Intermediate Championships down for decision this weekend. Saturday 27th August Senior Club Championship Sponsored by Truly Irish Venue: Taughmaconnell, St.Brigids V Clann na nGael, 7pm Venue: Ballyleague, Kilbride V Strokestown, 7pm Intermediate Club Championship sponsored by Castlerea,

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