Ballinameen Ladies Footballers host AGM
The Ballinameen Ladies Gaelic Football Club AGM will take place this Friday November 18th at 8.30pm in Ballinameen Community Centre. All parents and members are asked to attend. All new members welcome.
Lough Key Forest Park features on “Along Home Shores”
Lough Key Forest Park is one of the locations to feature in the latest instalment of UTV Ireland Series “Along Home Shores” which sees broadcaster Bobby Kerr travelling along the west coast of Ireland, to discover what the beautiful coastline and breath-taking inland waterways have to offer. Image Credit: UTV Ireland Along Home Shores is …
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Elphin GAA update November 17th
Condolences The Club extends its sympathy to the Rock Family, Elphin and Longford town, on the passing of Tom. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Juniors bow out Our depleted Junior B Championship team suffered a 2-9 to 3-10 defeat to Roscommon Gaels in the County Semi-Final. Thank you to the players, the joint …
Taxi Rank to be established at Roscommon Train Station
Roscommon Train Station could have a new Taxi Rank if a proposal by Roscommon County Council is approved by Irish Rail. Councillors from the Roscommon Municipal District area signed off on the plans earlier this week and the application is set to be submitted to Irish Rail shortly. Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news …
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Oran GAA win Digital Clock and Scoreboard courtesy of EirGrid!
Oran GAA has won a digital clock and scoreboard worth €6,000 in a competition run by the GAA’s Official Timing Sponsor EirGrid. This fantastic prize comprises the delivery and installation of a top-of-the-range, LED, digital clock and scoreboard with a radio controlled handset to manage the score from anywhere in the ground. This will be …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Flooding problems must be addressed immediately
“The time for reports and surveys on flooding problems is over. It’s time for action and machines on the ground is what is needed now”. That was the message from Michael Fitzmaurice TD on Prime Time last night and repeated in appearances today. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice said “The meetings and the reports should be …
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Damian McDonald named as new IFA Director General
Following an appointment process overseen by KPMG, and a meeting of the organisation’s Executive Council today (Wednesday),Damian McDonald has been announced as the new IFA Director General. Picture Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile The 44 year old is currently the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland, the Governing Body for the sport horse sector in Ireland. Prior to …
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BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition announce Alumni Showcase
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) today announced the BTYSTE Alumni Showcase, a new feature for 2017 which will see previous participants compete for the chance to exhibit their commercial ventures before an audience of up to 50,000 people at the Exhibition on 12th-14th January 2017. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography …
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Embrace FARM to host Accident Support Group Meeting
Embrace FARM are to host an Accident Support Group Meeting for bereaved families, survivors and witnesses of farm accidents from the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon area. The meeting will be held in the Corralea Court Hotel, The Square, Tuam at 8pm on Friday November 25th and Embrace FARM hope to meet new families that they …
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The Rumours are true…Roscommon Drama Group are back!
Roscommon Drama Group are taking to the stage once more at Roscommon Arts Centre with their production of Neil Simon’s RUMORS on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of November at 8pm nightly. In this elegant farce we meet four affluent couples, who are dressed in their evening wear, arriving to celebrate the 10th …
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Eugene Murphy – Roscommon businesses demand Govt action on poor broadband service
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy says new reports on broadband provision in Ireland confirm that Roscommon is falling way behind urban centres when it comes to quality high speed broadband. Commenting on yesterday’s report by Switcher.ie (more details here) Eugene Murphy said “It’s simply not acceptable that homes and businesses in Roscommon are only receiving …
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NUI Galway to hold Information Evening in Athlone
Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to an information evening in Athlone this Thursday, November 17th. Students interested in undergraduate or postgraduate courses are welcome to attend. Parents, guardians and guidance counsellors are also particularly welcome to the event which runs from 7pm to 9pm in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone. The evening …
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Broadband in Roscommon ranks low on Speed Survey
The average speed broadband in Roscommon ranks 24th out of the 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland according to a new report by Switcher.ie, the independent price comparison website and switching service. The survey, which is based on the average of a minimum 50 speed tests carried out on Switcher.ie between August 1st 2015 …
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Carrick Golf Club update November 16th
Ladies Golfer of the Year Congratulations to our incoming Vice Captain Phil Emmett who with a 9 point lead is 2016 Golfer of the Year. Attracta O’Connor rounds off a great year’s golf winning both The Silver Spoon and The Bronze Medal while Mary O’Rourke crowns her year with the Silver Medal. Pictured above is …
Clann na nGael GAA Update November 16th
An Evening for Coaches Clann na nGael are holding an event for our coaches on Friday 18th November from 8:30pm to 10pm in the Athlone Springs Hotel. The idea of the evening is to acknowledge and thank the very large number of volunteer coaches and mentors in our club. The evening will allow coaches and …