The draw for the 2016/17 Connacht Rugby Junior Cup took place in the Sportsground last Friday evening and the Clubs in the greater Roscommon area managed to avoid each other. Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie The draw itself threw up some mouthwatering ties with Connacht Rugby J1A rivals Buccaneers and NUIG drawing each other in the
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The IFA is organising a major rally in the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon this Friday December 2nd at 8pm to highlight the importance of Areas of Natural Constraint ANC payments and to improve payments and protect areas in the upcoming 2017 Review of ANCs. IFA Connacht Regional Chairman Padraic Joyce, said that it is vitally important
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Two Roscommon groups received Awards at the IPB Insurance Pride of Place Awards which took place at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Saturday night. Trinity Arts Project, Castlerea and Castlerea Community Arts Group won the “Fifth Special Award for their work in restoring the old Holy Trinity Church in the town and transforming it into
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to make an immediate statement on the crisis situation that now exists in the area of home care packages. The call by Michael Fitzmaurice came following correspondence from many of his constituents in recent weeks. “I have had letters from many people
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Legislation has been proposed by Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health, Dr. Keith Swanick to bring an end to investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies. Under questioning by Senator Swanick in Seanad Éireann on 19th October, Minister of State Eoghan Murphy T.D. confirmed that the taxpayer, through the National Treasury Management
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Under 14s win Our U14s had a convincing win over Strokestown in the Garda Cup Semi Final on Saturday morning last in Strokestown. They now await the winners of the other semi final (Castlerea St Kevins or Kilmore/Shannon Gaels, in the final which is expected to be played in Abbey Park, Boyle on Saturday week
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The death has occurred of former Fine Gael TD Joan Burke, who represented the people of Roscommon from 1964 to 1981. A native of Tulsk Joan Burke was first elected as a TD in the Roscommon by-election of 1964 following the death of her husband James. She was re-elected in 1965 and retained her seat
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Kilglass Gaels Minor Board AGM Took place in clubrooms on Friday last the following officers were elected and will go forward to Senior Board AGM for ratification: Chairman: Vinny Murphy, Vice Chairman: Brian Hall, Secretary: Rosaleen Gallogly, Assistant Secretary; TBC, Coaching Officer: Kieran Gallogly. Kilglass Gaels Ladies Board AGM Took place in clubrooms on Friday
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Men’s Football: Junior Team: Our last major game of the calendar year takes place this weekend when we face Creggs in the Division 3 League Tansey Cup Final in Athleague at 4pm on Saturday next. Best of luck to both team and management for the game and please show your support for the team on
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Vincent Brooks looks back on the weekend’s action from the Roscommon and District Football League and Oscar Traynor Trophy. The Roscommon and District Football League gave themselves a real chance of making the final stages of this seasons Oscar Traynor Cup competition following a 0 – 0 away draw with the Galway League at the
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The Roscommon GAA Results for the week ending November 27th includes two title wins as well as provincial and local action. AIB Connacht Club Senior Football Championship Final St Brigids 0-5 Corofin 2-13 Adult Football League Division 1 / O’Rourke Cup Relegation Pádraig Pearses 1-11 Oran 0-7 Adult Football League Division 5 Final Roscommon Gaels
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy said the closure of the mental health hostel, Knockroe House in Castlerea was as a sad day for the area and he noted that the HSE had not taken the points and recommendations made by Oireachtas members into account but were more focused on “cost cutting”. “It’s a sad day
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The momentum is gathering as the 10th December grows closer for the St. Michaels GAA Club Holiday & Fuel Draw. Entry to the draw is now available online by clicking on the link on our blog: www.stmichaelsgaa.blogspot.com or by finding us on facebook, search ‘st michaels gaa’. Attached photograph shows Andrew Mc Bride and Colin
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Results Sunday’s 9 Hole Turkey Voucher was won by Lorcan Egan (9) courtesy of a level par nine for 23pts, in second was Sean Heslin (9) with 22pts (c/b), and in third was Pat Conroy (18) also on 22pts. Boyle Golf Club Presentation Evening The presentation of these vouchers along with other outstanding prizes will
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Éire Óg 1-10 Castlerea St Kevins 2-9 Hard luck to our under 20 team who were beaten by Castlerea in the County Final on Sunday. Eire Og GAA Lotto result Numbers drawn : 14 15 27 36 There was no Jackpot Winner: €20 Winners : John Towey, Margaret Grennan & Anne Clarke, Tom & Ann
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