Two Roscommon Angling facilities are among 50 nationwide that will benefit from the 2017 Inland Fisheries Ireland Capital Works Fund. The Capital Works Fund is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to …
Over €36,000 awarded to two Roscommon Angling Projects Read More »
The 3rd Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of RPM Ireland and children with Autism will be held in Lough Key Forest Park on Tuesday December 27th at 2pm. RPM Rapid Prompting Method) Ireland is a charity which is supporting Education and Communication to those living with Autism. Registration will be open from 1.30pm and …
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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, have announced today that €30m is being made available under the Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Online applications will be accepted from the 23rd January to the …
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Senator Dr. Keith Swanick has wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement by the Government that public investments in tobacco companies would be brought to an end. As a result of questioning in Seanad Éireann on October 19th, Senator Swanick was informed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund …
Tuesday December 20th at Roscommon University Hospital. Ray Kirrane RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary and sons Martin (Oranmore), Ray Jnr. (Ballyhaunis) and Vincent (Castlerea), brother Larry (New York), daughters-in-law Jackie and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea on Wednesday …
Graduates of IT Sligo now have a new opportunity to connect again with their old classmates and third level college thanks to a dedicated online alumni network – KonnectAgain – which has been launched by the Institute. KonnectAgain has been designed to support lasting connections between the Institute’s past students and to provide them with …
Under 20 Championship Final Johnstown was in great condition only a week before Christmas for the Under 20 Championship Final between Clann and St. Brigid’s on a bright Sunday morning last. The game was very even in the first half with scores being matched by both teams, neither team having more than a two point …
St Michaels GAA Holiday and Fuel Draw Once again thanks to all who supported our holiday and fuel draw which proved a great success. Congratulations to Jason Glynn from Glenamaddy on winning the trailer load of timber and he is pictured above receiving his prize. L to R Padraig Hunt, Geraldine McMorrow, Joe Tansey (Greenbelt …
Peter Joe’s Card Game Peter Joe’s Card game took place on Sunday night last in Brackens, Hillstreet. Well done to the prize winners Shiela O Rourke, Gary Vesey and Cathy Flood. Thanks to Peter Joe & JJ for organising the card game. Thanks to everyone who sold and purchased tickets and thanks to everyone who …
Local Minister Denis Naughten recently announced that he has secured at least €30m in grant funding for the Better Energy Communities Scheme in 2017 and he is urging communities across Roscommon to apply. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said the Scheme aims to support, inspire and mobilise communities to take control of their own …
Minister Denis Naughten launches Better Energy Communities Scheme Read More »
Monday December 19th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Caitriona Dolan RIP, late of Beech Grove, Roscommon Town and formerly Clonbrusk, Athlone. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and mother of the late Conor. Caitriona is survived by her partner Marty Burns, daughter Leah, mother Philomena, sisters Roseanne and Marie, brothers Pat and Enda, sisters-in-law Katrina and …
Boyle GAA Lotto Tom/Deirdre Kearney and Anto Kenny were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Wynne’s bar. The house prize was won by Martina Roddy. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,200 for the next draw on Friday December 30th which will be held in Creighton’s …
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Roscommon native Denis Buckley and Jack Carty and South African born lock Quinn Roux have signed two-year contract extensions. Buckley and Carty are both products of the Connacht Rugby Academy and have racked up 103 and 67 appearances respectively for their home province. Both have represented Ireland …
Four Roads Ladies Football club recently held their AGM. The chairperson thanks everyone on the committee and the managers, for their help, time and dedication over the past 12 months. She congratulated all the girls who played over the year and to the success which we had at the various age groups. She also thanks …
New Officers elected at Four Roads Ladies Football AGM Read More »
Happy Christmas St Brigids GAA Club would like to wish all of our members, players, coaches, volunteers, supporters, sponsors and friends a very happy Christmas and a happy, healthy and sporting new year. U20 County Final: St Brigids 1-12, Clann na nGael 1-13. Our u20 side lost out to our rivals Clann in the county …
