A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Section of R367 road south of Castleplunkett to close for 5 weeks. #4 Our interview with Roscommon Rose of Tralee contestant …
McGarry Trophy The McGarry Trophy played on Sunday 21st August saw the biggest turnout of Members for a weekly competition, (outside Presidents Day & Captains) this season. Top of the list playing in his first McGarry trophy was Keith Hogg with a great score of 63, four ahead of Fiachra Neary on 67, with Seamus …
IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey has said the lamb trade is buoyant this week with factories looking for lambs and expecting a major increase in demand as the week progresses, heading into a big kill next week for the Muslim festival of Eid. John Lynskey said factories are paying €4.80 to €4.90/kg for lambs …
IFA Factory update: Increasing demand for Lamb, Beef trade remains solid Read More »
Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has re-issued an invitation to the Minister for Health Simon Harris to meet with members of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee in relation to the development of a Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon University Hospital. Deputy Murphy said he was “extremely disappointed” that Minister Harris had turned down the request to …
Minister’s refusal to meet with HAC casts doubts on future project Read More »
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on two Government agencies to “positively discriminate” in favour of rural Ireland when sourcing locations for future investment. The call came following the news that VistaMed, a global supplier of medical devices currently, is investing €10 Million in it’s facility in Carrick on Shannon. They currently employ over 300 people …
Michael Fitzmaurice calls on agencies to follow VistaMed lead Read More »
Michael Glaveys 2-5 Western Gaels 0-20 Hard luck to the Senior Mens team who were defeated by Western Gaels on a 2-05 to 0-20 scoreline in Castlerea on Sunday last. After a straight rise from Junior to Senior championship in 2 consecutive years they will now face into a relegation final against near neighbours St …
St Barrys GAA Lotto No Jackpot winner. Consolation Prizes – €50 Colin O’Brien, €30 Trevor Murtagh. This week’s jackpot will be €3,700. Results Round-up The U16 Boys had a comprehensive win over St Croan’s in their D4 Championship game on Sunday. The lads played well winning out on a scoreline of 3-13 to 0-5, with …
Glenamaddy Players stage John B Keanes “Big Maggie” this Friday September 2nd and Saturday September 3rd at Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Doors open at 7.30pm on both nights with the shows starting at 8pm. “Big Maggie” is on the English curriculum for this year’s (2016/17) Leaving Cert and so this is an ideal opportunity for …
There was no joy for the two Roscommon Handball in Connacht Final action at the weekend. In the 60 x 30 Junior Singles Connacht Final Lisacul’s Denis Creaton came up short in his bid to win the title against Galway’s Kevin Craddock today (Sunday). Craddock narrowly lost the All-Ireland Final last year and is a …
No joy for Roscommon Handball players in Connacht Finals Read More »
There was a weekend of celebration for everybody involved in Ballymoe FC and the community as a whole as our newly developed all weather football pitch was officially opened. Saturday was a day of football with all underage teams, past players of the club and the senior team all in action. The pitch was officially …
Tulsk 2-8 to Kilmore 1-11 Our Tulsk Fuels FloGas sponsored Intermediate team drew with Kilmore in the championship in a tough battle on Sunday evening. Team: J. Grady, D. Donoghue, D. O’Rourke, C. Flanagan, P. Scott (0-01), D. Jones, N. O’Connor, T. O’Rourke (1-00), K. Donoghue (0-02), S. Flanagan, C. Burns (0-01), C. O’Rourke (0-01), …
Eire Og Lotto There was no winner of our lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn : 4 10 23 24. €100 Winner: Chris Waldron €20 Winners : John Joe Fitzmaurice, Helena Doory, Geralyn Gallagher. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,700 and the draw is in Village Inn. Results and Fixtures Our Intermediate Team were due to play …
Results and Fixtures The Keith Revin’s Tyres sponsored senior team were defeated by St Brigid’s in round five of the championship last Saturday in Strokestown; they play Tulsk in their final O’Gara cup game next Sunday in Tulsk at 12pm. We wish Cathal McHugh of St Brigids and Niall Collins of Castlerea St Kevins a …
It has been a busy week for the Cloonfad United Underage teams. Underage Round-up The u16 team played out an exciting 4-4 with Glen Celtic. Jason Meehan , Keevan Murphy , Ibrahim Rahmani and Darragh Heneghan were on target. Cloonfad Utd wish u16 player Conor Flynn all the best after he was snapped up by …
Senior Championship: Athleague 0-14 Four Roads 0-10 Well done to the senior team who were victorious in the first round of the championship on Saturday evening in Four Roads. The girls played very well on the evening and will now play St. Dominics in Knockcrohery, 3rd September(Saturday) at 6pm. All support greatly appreciated. New Jerseys …
