Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved a new law which will help to speed up emergency flood relief works within the River Shannon catchment and the catchment areas of other rivers throughout the country. The new law which is included in the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill …
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Six senior swimmers from Carrick Fins Swim Club competed in the recent Connacht Short Course Championships at the Leisureland Pool, Galway. Jennifer Andrews (14) took 6 seconds off her previous PB (personal best time) in 200m Freestyle and achieved a Division 2 time of 2:23.44. She also swam the 200m Breast Stroke in an impressive …
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Roscommon GAA have confirmed that two members of the 2016 Senior Football Panel, Geoffrey Claffey and Niall Carty, have retired from inter-county football. Castlerea man Claffey made his championship debut against Galway in 2006 and over the years has contributed impressively to Roscommon’s cause as the county’s goalkeeper. He won a Connacht Senior Football Championship …
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Lady Captain’s Day Out Thanks to Noeleen Moffatt, Lady Captain of Carrick Golf Club, for organising really enjoyable day out to Roscommon Golf Club. Congrats to winners: 1. Lorna Baker (38pts), 2. Anna Smith (35pts), 3. Attracta O’Connor (34pts), 4. Mary O’Rourke. They are pictured above receiving their prizes. Halloween Shambles The 3 Person Shambles …
A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days Our Five Most Read Roscommon News stories were: #5 Senator Frank Feighan welcomes comprehensive response from Minister Harris on Roscommon Hospital issues. #4 2017 Connacht GAA Fixtures revealed and they include some favourable draws for Roscommon. #3 12 …
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Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim, Longford and took centre stage at the Invest4Success seminar in Croke Park on Thursday evening and a large crowd came to hear from leading businesses in the region. The Invest4Success Seminar attracted many jobseekers looking to return to the region for work. The free expo heard the story of many different organisations …
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Boyle GAA Lotto Leonard Sutton and Padraig Creamer (Ballinamore) were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodd’s Bar. The house prize was won by Dan Kennedy. The jackpot wasn’t won. The Club wishes to thank the Dodd family for facilitating the holding of the draw at very short …
Congratulations to Andrew Lyons, Donal Brennan, James Larkin and Jack Keane and the Roscommon U16 team on winning the Fr Manning Cup final against Kildare last Saturday. The boy’s u13 team defeated St Dominic’s in Feile division 2 last Sunday in O’Rourke Park; they play Kilmore/Shannon Gael’s in round two next Sunday in O’Rourke Park …
Young people from Roscommon scooped top prizes at the recent Oireachtas Festival, which was held in Kilarney over the past few days. Pictured above is Ryan Owens, from Strokestown, who won the first prize in the 12-15 Sean-Nós dancing competition. Pictured below is Rian Ó Biastaigh, from Kilroosky won the 15-18 Sean-Nós dancing competition. Last …
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The Under 18 team were beaten in the Shield Final by Moylough on Saturday, losing a penalty shoot out 4-1. Ballymoe made a terrible start to the game when they conceded in the first minute and trailed 1 nil at the break in a disappointing performance. However the second half saw an improvement and with …
Commenting on the October figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for “concrete plans” to be put in place to address rising Hospital Waiting Lists. “Another month has gone by and once again the figures for Hospital Waiting Lists have gone up again. Most worrying of all is the growth …
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Eire Og Lotto result Numbers drawn were 5-11-35-36. There was no Winner. €20 winners- John Carty, Ian Morley, Shane and Fiona Noonan, Mick O Donnell and Tina, Luke and Ellen Flanagan. Next week it’s €4,700 in Sean Creatons! Don’t forget you can also do the lotto online at www.locallotto.ie Congratulations To the Roscommon under 16 …
Under 14 FAI Cup In Round 3 of the U14 Girls FAI Cup, CP Ajax have a home tie with Westport United while Kilkerrin United have been drawn away to Castlebar Celtic. Games are to be played on 19/20th November. Mid Western Girls Soccer League Winter Coaching Coaching will continue this Saturday. U12 girls will …
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Our junior men’s season came to an end at the championship semi-final stage when they were defeated by a youthful Clann Na nGael side. “Goals win games” and that was very much the case here with Clann hitting the net in the opening minute and again in the 21st minute to go in leading at …
We look back on the action from the Roscommon Sport scene for the weekend including Cycling, Handball, Gaelic Games, Soccer, Camogie and Rugby. Picture Credit: facebook.com/TeamiTap/ Gaelic Games The Roscommon Under 16 Footballers won the Fr Manning Cup, Creggs are through to the Connacht Junior Final and both St Brigids and St Ciarans are in …
