Classical music for babies and parents at Roscommon Arts Centre

Classical music for babies and parents at Roscommon Arts Centre

Roscommon Arts Centre in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, are hosting their third event in the concert series specifically designed for babies and their loved ones on Saturday 14th January. At Beethoven Babies, participants will get to experience classical music together, performed by outstanding musician Niamh Crowley, in a safe, secure and child-friendly

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Senator Frank Feighan to seek clarity on planned Refugee Accommodation

Senator Frank Feighan to seek clarity on planned Refugee Accommodation

Senator Frank Feighan has said he will be seeking clarity on a number of issues at a special Ministerial briefing on Wednesday regarding the planned accommodation of Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen. Speaking earlier Senator Frank Feighan said “I have already had a constructive discussion with David Stanton, Minister of State for

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Senator Maura Hopkins calls for extra support services for Ballaghaderreen ahead of arrival of Refugees

Senator Maura Hopkins calls for extra support services for Ballaghaderreen ahead of arrival of Refugees

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that she is “not convinced at all” that sufficient plans are in place for the arrival of Refugees to the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen. Maura Hopkins has also confirmed that she has “emphasised strongly” to Minister David Stanton and Minister Frances Fitzgerald that the local community and

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Aisling Duggan RIP, late of Ballinlough

Aisling Duggan RIP, late of Ballinlough

Sunday January 8th, unexpectedly, aged 5 years. Aisling Duggan RIP, late of Willsbrough, Ballinlough. Pre-deceased by her grandfather John Cregg. Aisling is survived by her parents John and Olivia, sister Clodagh and brother Cathal, grandparents Martin and Breege Duggan (Castlerea), and Margaret Cregg (Ballinlough), great-grandmother MaryEllen Raftery (Ballinlough). Her uncles Derek, Kenneth and Kevin, aunts

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Roscommon Camogie Round-up

Roscommon Camogie Round-up

Volunteer of the Year Congratulations to John Haughey, St Dominics who has been named Roscommon Camogie Volunteer of the Year for 2016. John was Chairperson of the County Board Fixtures Committee and also managed the St Dominics Senior Camogie Team. John will be honoured at a special awards ceremony in Croke Park Stadium on February

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New Officers elected at Michael Glaveys GAA Club AGM

New Officers elected at Michael Glaveys GAA Club AGM

Club AGM Michael Glaveys GAA Club held its AGM on Saturday evening last and the following officers were elected: Chairman – Gerry Coffey. Vice Chairman – Tom Ruane. Secretary – Barbara Morris Assistant Secretary – Valerie Murray. Treasurer – Eileen Brennan. Assistant Secretary – Rita Garvey. P.R.O – Francie Keane. Assistant P.R.O. – Chloe Brennan.

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Buccaneers RFC complete Connacht Senior League and Cup double

Buccaneers RFC complete Connacht Senior League and Cup double

Buccaneers 17 Corinthians 10 Buccaneers completed their fifth Connacht Senior League and Cup double when they overcame Corinthians 17-10 in a well-contested Cup final at Corinthian Park, Clounacauneen, Galway, on Friday night. Picture Credit: facebook.com/buccaneersrugbyfootballclub Buccs were the stronger outfit overall but were forced to work hard until the very last moment before being assured

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