Kilmore are the Mulryan Construction Roscommon Intermediate Football Champions following a 2-16 to 1-11 Extra Time win over Oran in Strokestown. Picture Credit: Roscommon GAA Like the drawn game Kilmore got off to a slow start and Oran excelled. This time they scored 1-5 in the opening eight minutes and once again it was Shane …
Four Roscommon Harriers members are set to Run 2 Marathons in 7 Days in Aid of Croi. Their quest begins at the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday October 30th and continues at the New York City Marathon. You can support their fundraising efforts tomorrow (Saturday): or by visiting Sinead Gannon’s iFrundraise page to donate here …
Women throughout the county are urged to attend a Women’s Wellbeing Conference hosted by Roscommon Women’s Network in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Thursday, November 10th. The conference is being organised by Roscommon Women’s Network in association with the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force.> The theme of the conference is around general issues …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy believes that the delays in rolling out a national quality broadband on time will sound a death knell for many rural businesses struggling to survive as well as leaving rural dwellers and the farming community lagging behind their urban counterparts. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy says “Accessing …
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The Connacht Rugby team to face Zebre in Round 2 of the European Champions Cup has been named. Ahead of the trip to Italy, Pat Lam has made seven personnel changes from the side that defeated Toulouse six days ago. In the absence of Tiernan O’Halloran due to injury, Cian Kelleher starts at fullback for …
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Seamus Duke, who recently held a sucessful fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care services wishes to thank all who assisted and contributed. Dear Editor A few words of thanks following the very successful fund-raiser that we held for the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care services at Jack’s Live Venue on Friday …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has released a statement clarifying her position on Roscommon Mental Health Services and has called on the HSE to clarify their future intentions for services. The statement reads as follows: I have been very clear in my position in relation to Mental Health Services in County Roscommon. I have restated exactly as …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League fixtures confined to two days and includes a number of local teams in FAI Junior Cup action. Saturday October 22nd The Herald RDFL Premier Division Moore United V Ahascragh United, 7:45pm. Norios Takeaway Division One Ballinasloe Town B V Glen Celtic, 7:45pm. Killeen Sportsgrounds Division Two Castlerea Celtic …
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Castlerea win Westward Scania Mid Western Girls Soccer League U12 League Congratulations to Castlerea Celtic Tigers who captured the Westward Scania U12 League title following a thrilling finish to the season. Trailing league leaders Strokestown United entering the last game they defeated the league leaders 4-2 with goals from Amy Doory, Abi Flanagan, Lyanu Wilson …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD that an additional €850,000 has been allocated to the Rural Transport Programme in 2016. The funding comes from savings across Minister Ross’ Department and brings the total allocation for 2016 to over €14.5m, which is an increase …
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Kevin McStay was ratified as Roscommon GAA Senior Football Team Manager at tonight’s County Board Meeting. McStay has been given a two year deal with the option of a third. Liam MacHale has been confirmed as a Selector with another, from within Roscommon, to be appointed. Delegates were also told that the 30 members of …
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Work is progressing well on the re-alignment of two sections of the N61 Road between Boyle and Elphin as our pictures reveal. The sections of the N61 Road in question are from Ratallen to Runnaboll and Treanagry to Knockroe. Work was originally due to begin last November and to be completed by November 9th of …
With just over three weeks to go until opening night, Boyle Musical Society are delighted to announce that tickets for their eagerly anticipated new show, ‘Hairspray’, will go on sale at 12pm on Saturday October 29th. By Brendan McGee, Picture Credit: Benny Morgan Tickets can be booked or purchased from the Boyle Musical Society ticket …
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Local Authorities from Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim and Longford in conjunction with Bord Na Mona and the ESB are joining together to host an expo and seminar in Croke Park on Thursday 3rd November. Entitled Invest4Success this unique approach will bring together successful businesses from across the Upper Shannon Erne region to tell their story and …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on Senator Maura Hopkins to clarify the Government’s position on Roscommon Mental Health Services after her comments indicated “a U-Turn” on the issue. In a statement release this morning Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Two weeks ago I broke a story about Mental Health Services in County Roscommon with threatened closures …
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