An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation to be known as “National Slow Down Day” tomorrow, Friday October 21st from 7am until 7am on Saturday (October 22nd) The objective of operation “National Slow Down Day” is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. …
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that his party’s special Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s puts the spotlight on the necessary supports and services to ensure that every person living with dementia has the best possible quality of care, and above all, quality of life. The Fianna Fail Dáil debate on Dementia and Alzheimer’s …
The FAI and Roscommon and District Football League are running an FAI Kick Start 2 Coaching Course on Saturday November 5th and Sunday November 6th. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE The course will be held at the Roscommon and District Football League Grounds, Lecarrow and will run from from 10am till 6.30pm on both …
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Paddy Biesty RIP Paddy Beisty, the second last surviving member of Roscommon’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning team of 1944 have been announced. The former Elphin player passed away at Sligo University Hospital yesterday. Paddy is survived by wife Carol, sons T.J. (Hawaii), Jim, Bill & Marty (all Washington), daughters Maureen and Dianne (both L.A.), …
A new report from Castlerea Senator and Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr Keith Swanick, has shown that 44% of County and City Councillors have experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their term of Office. The report outlines in detail the challenges facing local authority members and the pressures experienced. Dr. Swanick sent …
Golfer of the Year Hamper The Hamper played last weekend Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th Oct was played in mixed weather conditions. The midday Saturday players got the best of the weekend weather with three of the top 4 coming from midday Saturday. As this was the last GOY competition and with treble points on …
Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the lotto jackpot this week and the numbers drawn were 11, 21, 25, 26. Next week jackpot is €8050. The winners of the lucky dip are Tony McManus, Paul Hoare, Christy Clancy, Linda Fallon, Sean Raftery. 25 Card Drive Resumes 25 Card games (single hand) resumes in …
Fianna Fail Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the need for ambulance services in rural areas to be delivered in a more effective manner as only one in 15 ambulances are reaching patients in rural Ireland within the eight minute target. Deputy Murphy raised the matter through an oral question with Minister for Health …
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St Croans Intermediate Team were beaten by Tulsk in the O Gara Cup Final in a closely fought contest on Saturday evening on a score line of Tulsk 3-11 St Croans 3-09. St Croans Junior Team play Kilbride B next Friday night the 21st October in Kilbride at 8pm in the Quarter Final of the …
Johnny O’Neill RIP The Clann na nGael family and local community were saddened to learn of the passing of Johnny ‘Jago’ O’Neill. Johnny was laid to rest in Drum Cemetery on Tuesday and the Club formed a guard of honour at his funeral Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others Our “Mother’s & Other’s” headed to the …
Local Minister Denis Naughten has welcomed the introduction of a new law which will remove the Natural Heritage Area designation on the Suck Callows. Commenting on the news Denis Naughten said “The fact that the Callows were designated could have delayed the removal of blockages in the river which contributed to recent flooding so this …
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The Saolta University Health Care Group, which is the group responsible for Roscommon Hospital and the other public Hospitals in the West and North-West, has published its 2015 Annual Report. As one would expect the report included a variety of facts and figures in relation to Roscommon Hospital – Roscommon Hospital has 63 Inpatient Beds …
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Kilglass Gaels GAA Club offer its condolences to the Conboy family Rooskey on the death of Maureen Conboy whose funeral took place during the week. May she rest in peace. County Final Replay The Junior A County Final Replay between Kilglass Gaels v Creggs takes place in Strokestown on Saturday 22nd October @ 4p.m. Once …
Ballaghaderren native and Aussie Rule star Pearce Hanley has joined the Gold Coast Suns from the Brisbane Lions as part of a three-way trade. Picture Credit: Darren England / The Courier-Mail Hanley, 27, had clocked up 129 senior appearances over his nine seasons in the AFL. In addition he featured in the top five of …
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St Dominics GAA 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Anita O’Reilly, c/o Department of Education Seller: Noel Joyce, who won €1,227 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 15th October. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 22nd October will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks …
