The Roscommon Hurling Team to face Wicklow in Sunday’s Allianz League Division 2B opener has been announced. Although missing a number of players through injury, immigration and a focus on football Manager Johnny Kelly has welcomed a number of players back to the fold. These include Four Roads duo Padraig Kelly and Johnny Coyne and …
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Pictured above in Cathal Brugha Barracks at the launch of Engineers Week 2017 are Leinster and Ireland rugby star Jamie Heaslip and young, budding engineer Meaghan Dunne. Picture Credit: Maxwells Photography Many people may not be aware that Jamie is a Medical Mechanical Engineering graduate of DCU. Speaking at the launch he said that the …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the forgotten soldiers from the Battle of Jadotville to be recognised for their leadership and bravery by the awarding of medals which is long overdue. Deputy Murphy was speaking last week following a presentation in Leinster House by retired Commandant Leo Quinlan on the ‘unfinished business’ of …
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Monday 16th January, in London. Violet Cooke (née Gibbons) RIP, late of Lewisham, London and formerly of Pollymount, Scramogue. Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue on Friday, 10th February, from 6pm with removal at 7:30pm to St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial in adjoining cemetery. May She Rest in …
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The 2017 football year is back up and running. Registration and Presentation night The club are holding their registration night on Saturday February 25th in Tisrara Community Centre at 8pm – all girls and parents are welcome to attend. There will be a presentation of medals for all U12, U14 and U16 girls on the …
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has teamed up with young photographer and music video director, Christian Tierney to launch an exciting new competition for secondary schools today themed The Story of Your Stuff. Students are invited to choose an everyday object such as a pen, mobile phone or a water bottle and use a visual …
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Over 2,580 people are waiting on a consultant appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 2,140 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. The outpatient figure has dropped slightly since December while the Inpatient/Day Procedures rose from 2,007 in the same period. A …
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Carrick RFC Minis (6 yrs to 11yrs – Boys & Girls) host Buccaneers RFC On Saturday, February 4th, Carrick Mini Rugby hosted their final home blitz against Buccaneers RFC. Our thanks to the U8’s and U 9’s coaches who coordinated the blitz and to the parents of the U8’s, U9’s players who supported the event …
Kilbride does Strictly There are three more Strictly fundraisers at the weekend. First up on Friday is Laura Casey’s “Mr & Mrs Competition” in Frank’s Bar. On Saturday Sean and Alan host “Stetsons and Stilettos” in the Tulsk Inn. On Sunday Laura McCormack’s 5km Fun Run/walk leaves from the Community Centre at 12.30pm. Your continued …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates, Susan Coyle, Bredagh, Kiltoom. Seller: Claypipe, who won €1,063 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 4th February. 50/50 draw next week on Saturday 11th February will be in Claypipe, Knockcroghery. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at …
Boyle GAA Lotto Noel Daly and Kenny Graham were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodd’s Bar. The house prize was won by Margaret Mulligan. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,600 for the next draw on Saturday February 18th which will be held in Whistler’s …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated his thoughts that under-performing managers in the HSE will have to be replaced as part of the solution to the waiting list crisis. Commenting on the issue of waiting lists, which was raised in last night’s edition of Prime Time on RTE 1 Michael Fitzmaurice said that “the HSE is …
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Picture Credit: Shalom Center Frenchpark native Fr. Padraig Devine has been nominated for the prestigious Tipperary Peace Prize for his work in restoring peace to tribal lands in eastern Africa. As Missionary Priest Fr. Devine built up 25 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. In 2009 he founded the Shalom …
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Gardaí from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested two men in their 40’s in connection with alleged investment fraud offences and money laundering offences involving up to €5m. The arrests relate to allegations that over 200 people across Europe were deceived into buying the same plots of land and forestry in Roscommon …
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Thursday 19th January, in Birmingham. Margaret Cronin (née Rowely) RIP, late of Birmingham and formerly Mockmoyne, Boyle. Sadly missed by her husband Sam, relatives and friends in England and Boyle. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, tomorrow (Wednesday), February 8th, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, arriving 7pm. Mass of …
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