The FAI have announced that a number of Coaching positions are available for the 2017 FAI Summer Soccer Schools. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE The FAI Summer Soccer Schools aim to provide children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity to attend a week-long football summer camp over the holiday period. Last …
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Friday 13th January, peacefully at her home after a long bravely fought illness. Sally Ann Hanley (née Muldoon) RIP, late of Cloverhill, Roscommon. Sally Ann is survived by her husband Pat, sons Andrew and Matthew, brother Frank, sisters Breda, Bernie and Catherine, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home …
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Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photograph 20 projects from Roscommon Post Primary Schools are among the 550 nationwide which have featured at the 2017 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition over recent days. The 20 local BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition projects come from 46 students of four local Schools: CBS Roscommon, Scoil …
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There’s lots happening on the Roscommon Sport scene this weekend and the following are just some of the highlights. The Roscommon Under 21 Footballers take on Longford in the Hastings Cup at 8pm in tonight (Friday) at 8pm in McGann Park, Kenagh. The first of this weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League action also gets …
Thursday January 12th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital after a short illness. In her 83rd year. Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Ardgallagher, Kilmore. Bernadette is survived by her husband of 55 year John, their children Cathal, Kieran, Peter, Brian, Paul, Breda (Curtin) and Mary (Healy). Sisters Mary Fitzmaurice, Dublin, Una Fannon, Ballyshannon, Sr Nora …
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Monivea 29 Buccaneers 5 After a promising start, Buccaneers Seconds faded in the second half in their Connacht Junior 1A League match against Monivea at the Castle Grounds on Sunday when the home side secured a 29-5 victory. On a greasy, misty, afternoon Buccs were very much in this contest until the third quarter when …
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have confirmed that replacement youth services will be established in the county by the end of this month. The news comes following the withdrawal of funding to Youth Work Ireland, which operated Youth services in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon town and Ballygar. The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board and …
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The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Childrens Art Competition has begun. Last year students from across Co. Roscommon entered the event in their numbers, which is now in its 63rd year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. Pictured above, viewing two of …
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Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has made five changes to his match day 23 for tomorrow’s Champions Cup Round 5 at home to Zebre, with two in the backs and three in the pack. Picture Credit: HSE John Cooney (Pictured) will play at out-half for the first time in his career, replacing Roscommon’s Jack …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League action is in all three Divisions and spread over three days. With the current weather forecast the advice is to contact your local Club to check that their game is going ahead. Friday 13th January Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Shiven Rovers B V Cam Celtic, 8pm. Saturday …
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Two local TDs have called on the Minister for Transport to ensure that the Rural Routes on the Bus Eireann Expressway service are saved, adding that they are “vital” for rural Ireland. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says “Bus Eireann’s financial position has worsened considerably since Minister Ross took office. However it seems that the …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children …
Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of …
Sunday January 1st, peacefully, in Germany. Kevin Mannerings RIP, Germany and formerly of Lugboy, Taughmaconnell. Kevin is survived by his wife Elfie, daughters Bettina and Christiana, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends. Funeral Service in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell tomorrow (Saturday, January 14th) at 10.30am. Burial in the local cemetery. …
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Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE The FAI and Roscommon County Council are running a Kick Start 1/PDP 1 Coaching Course at the Roscommon and District Football League Grounds, Lecarrow on Saturday January 28th. The Kick Start 1 / PDP 1 Course is designed to assist parents and coaches, in introducing children (aged 6-9 years) …
