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Closer ties between Roscommon and Leitrim on the way

Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Aughrim Kilmore, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Kilglass Rooskey, Local News, News

The possibility of closer ties between Roscommon County Council and their Leitrim counterparts has been proposed following a meeting of the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District Councillors. At their last monthly meeting Councillors discussed matters relating to bordering areas which come under the remit of both municipal districts. The areas include Cortober/Carrick-on-Shannon, Rooskey, Battlebridge, and the road …

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“Supercrop1” wins National Award for local company

Business, Farming, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Machine of the Year” at the National Ploughing Championships. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process of hay and silage by combining three processes. It was formally launched at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday …

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Michael Fitzmaurice – “Slurry Spreading Deadline Has to Be Extended”

Current Affairs, Farming, News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Minister for Agriculture to extend the deadline for Slurry Spreading by a few weeks following the recent spell of bad weather. Deputy Fitzmaurice said “Over the past few weeks soil conditions, particularly in the West and North West have deteriorated to such an extent that some farmers are …

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Arigna man selected for ESB Graduate Programme

Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Current Affairs, Local News

James Guihen from Arigna has been chosen as one of 76 graduates from throughout the country selected to take part in the ESB’s Graduate Development Programme. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography. The three year programme will see the Arigna man and his fellow graduates from the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading …

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Farmers can save €5,000 with the IFA Smart Farming Challenge

Farming

IFA’s Smart Farming programme leader Thomas Cooney has encouraged farmers to drop by the IFA stand at the National Ploughing Championships this week and take the €5,000 Smart Farming on-farm cost saving challenge. Speaking on the first day of the Ploughing he said, “Commodity prices across all sectors remain challenging, with IFA President Joe Healy …

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Clann na nGael

Clann na nGael GAA update September 21st

Club News, Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla

Volkswagen Senior All Ireland Football 7’S Tournament Clann na nGael travelled to Kilmacud on Saturday to take part in the annual VW 7’s tournament. The pitches were in perfect condition and the tournament was very well organised. We played three games; against Leixlip (Kildare), Corofin (Galway) and St. John’s (Antrim). The games started off at …

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update September 21st

Ballyleague, Club News, Local News

Junior Ladies Championship Hard luck to our Junior Ladies who were defeated by Michael Glaveys in the Junior Ladies County Final on Saturday last.Result: St Faithleachs: 2-9(15) Michael Glaveys : 4-4(16). Team : M.Kelly, K.McPhillips,A.Orsmby, S.Hoare,A.Curley, M.Banahan, E.Kenny, A.McLoone, S.Sally,K.Byrne, L.McLoone, E.Irwin, A.Nerney,E.Donlon, E.Hegarty. Subs: J.Banahan, Q.Cox, L.Hoare, T.Nerney, R.Banahan, J.Geoghan, L.Cox,N.Sally, N.Hegarty, S.O’Neill, N.Parker, …

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA update September 21st

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Western Gaels Lotto Results Draw dated 17/09/16. Number Drawn:07-19-20-23 – No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Padraig Cooney · Lorcan Sampey · Francie Drury · C. Beirne · Ciaran Cafferky Next Draw Venue: The Goal Post Next Draw Date: 24/09/16 Next Jackpot: €3,800 Ladies Football Intermediate Ladies Team The Kilrane O’Callaghan & Co sponsored intermediate …

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Mary Carroll

Lt Col Mary Carroll to lead Irish Troops on UN Mission

Roscommon News Headlines

Ballinlough native Lieutenant Colonel Mary Carroll will shortly lead the 54th Infantry Group for service with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights. Picture Credit: The Defence Forces In doing so she will become first woman to have held the prestigious appointment of Officer Commanding an Irish Defence Forces contingent on …

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The Gallant John Joe comes to Roscommon Arts Centre

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Don’t miss this opportunity to see the internationally treasured, Tom Hickey perform his celebrated role in Tom MacIntyre’s The Gallant John Joe at Roscommon Arts Centre. The Hickey/ MacIntyre collaborations are an integral part of Irish theatrical history. Together they are responsible for some of the most ground-breaking new writing and performance seen on the …

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