Updated on Saturday at 1pm – Peter Robb was named among the replacements but has suffered a hip injury and is replaced by Matt Healy. The Connacht Rugby team to face Wasps in round 3 of the Champions Cup at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday has been named and features two Roscommon men. Picture Credit …
Buckley and Carty named in Connacht Rugby 15 to face Wasps Read More »
Roscommon’s Danny Qualter will captain the Connacht Eagles side on the resumption of their British & Irish Cup campaign when they welcome Ospreys Select to the Sportsground tomorrow afternoon (kick off 2:30pm). Connacht Rugby Eagles’ head coach Mossy Lawler has once again named a side featuring a mixture of senior, Academy and club players from …
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The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group have announced that it intends to develop a plan for a strategic maintenance programme on the River Shannon. The Shannon Flood Risk Group, which is led by the OPW, considers that maintenance works on the Shannon are essential to halt the deterioration of the river channel. …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures features action in all three Divisions spread over three days. Friday 9th December The Herald Premier Division Ahascragh United V Ballinasloe Town at 8pm. Norio’s Takeaway RDFL Division One Kilkerrin United V Lough Harps, 7:15pm. Saturday 10th December All games at 7:45pm. The Herald Premier Division Shiven …
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Peacefully on Thursday December 8th in the tender care of the staff of Roscommon Hospital Hospice and surrounded by his devoted family. Seán Hanly RIP, Lisroyne, Strokestown and formerly Bridgecartron, Ballyfarnon. Predeceased by parents Mark and Bridget Hanly. Seán is survived by his loving wife Áine, sons Mark, Seán and Donal, daughters Assumpta, Áine and …
Updated Friday at 1pm The man who died after being knocked down by a car near Frenchpark yesterday evening has been named locally as Mickey O’Gara from Portahard, Frenchpark. The incident occurred approximately 500m from Mr O’Gara’s home. Mickey’s Funeral Arrangements can be viewed here. Original report below: A man, believed to be in his …
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On Saturday evening last, Kilteevan Community Centre was packed to capacity to celebrate the launch of a new CD entitled “Song of Kilteevan” In welcoming the gathering Mr Michael Spellman, Chairperson of Kilteevan Community Development Group thanked everyone for attending with a special word of welcome and thanks extended to Ms Richenda Reid who acted …
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Roscommon County Council have confirmed that two sections of the N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road will be officially re-opened next Tuesday, December 13th following nine months of re-alignment works. The N61 Boyle – Roscommon upgrade has cost an estimated €7 Million. Work was originally due to begin last November however a delay at the contract …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the new paternity benefit scheme which has benefited 41 families across Co Roscommon since it’s introduction. Senator Hopkins said, “the new Paternity Benefit Scheme has been available since September 1st this year. I am delighted that 41 families across Roscommon have been successful in their applications and have …
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Club AGM The AGM of Kilglass Gaels GAA Club takes place in the clubrooms on Friday night (December 9th) at 8pm. It is important to have a large turnout of members, players and especially all who would like to get involved in helping out in any way in the running of the Club. The club …
Boyle was crowned the Overall Winner of the Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards Competition at a ceremony in the Abbey Hotel last night. Picture Credit: Boyletoday.com The Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards have been organised in collaboration with four County Councils and their economic teams in Roscommon, Mayo, Laois and Kildare. The Awards …
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“Puffin Rock” the cartoon series narrated by Boyle native Chris O’Dowd and produced by Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by another Boyle native Paul Young, has been nominated for three Animation Awards. The Annie Awards are the Annual American awards for accomplishments in animation. The nominations came for episode 59 of …
The performing stars from our local Roscommon GAA clubs will take to the stage in the Dean Crowe on Sunday 11th December at 1pm with County titles at stake. By Mary Grehan Roscommon GAA has a very proud tradition of Scor na nOg and we have been successful on the National stage. Katie Heneghan St. …
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Five Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Tuesday, December 13th. – A mid terrace building comprising of two one bedroom apartments in Boyle has a starting price of €35,000. – A three storey mixed use building in Strokestown has a starting price of €70,000. – …
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Yesterday, Tuesday December 6th, was a very important day for Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and its staff. In two large clusters, 500 teachers from 11 Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board Schools underwent a full day of CPD – Continuing Professional Development. The attendees explored developments in curriculum, assessment and …
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