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. Picture Credit: Collins Boyd Engineers/Roscommon GAA Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Michael Fitzmaurice reminded Gardai of the importance of local intelligence and a local presence following …
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health, Dr. Keith Swanick is urging the government to increase the hours of Home Help Service which is provided to older and vulnerable people nationwide. Senator Keith Swanick commented, “In Ireland over the next 30 years, the number of people aged over 65 will double and the …
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Over 2,400 people are waiting on a first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and over 1,600 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – almost 60% of the patients are waiting …
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Scrabbagh NS, Kilmore, recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary and a great weekend was had by all. The highlights of the weekend will air on the Roscommon Matters show on Irish TV, on Sky Channel 191, this evening (Monday August 8th) at 6.30pm, on Tuesday at 1am and again at 3.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
A stretch of the N61, between the N5 junction at Tulsk Cross and the R368 Strokestown Road at Fourmilehouse, will be closed by Roscommon County Council later this month for resurfacing works. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday August 29th to Friday September 23rd. The intention is to divert traffic via Strokestown …
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St Barrys 100km Cycle Challenge All roads lead to Tarmonbarry on Sunday next first the 4th running of the Tarmonbarry 100km Cycle Challenge. As usual, there are 100km, 50km cycles as well as the 20km family cycle. Registration will commence at 9am sharp in the St Barry’s GAA Centre, and the entry fees are as …
Elphin 1-9 Michael Glaveys 0-11 Well done to the Seniors on defeating Michael Glaveys by 1-9 to 0-11 in the Championship. Scorers: Fintan Cregg 1-3, Martin McCaffrey 0-2, Aidan Murray, Frankie Cregg, Gerry Cregg and John Collins 0-1 each. We host Western Gaels in the next round on Sunday at 5:45pm. That game will be …
Picture above are Carrick Golf Club Lady Captain Noeleen Moffatt presenting Ger Farry with First Prize in D & D Insurance Stableford at Carrick Golf Club. The Barber wins Carrick Golf Club Captain’s Prize Michael Masterson aka The Barber, won Damien Duignan’s Captain’s Prize on Sunday 31 July 2016. Masterson lying fourth after the 36 …
The Roscommon GAA Results for the week ending August 7th includes Football and Hurling at Club and County level. All-Ireland Under 21 B Quarter-Final Roscommon 4-11 Armagh 1-9 Match Report here Ted Webb Connacht Under 16 Football Shield Final Roscommon 3-9 Galway County 1-11 Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship – Section A Pádraig …
FAI Chief Executive John Delaney will officially open the new all-weather pitch at Ballymoe FC on Saturday August 27th. All Ballymoe FC players, past and present, will get a chance to play a game on the new pitch. The activities begin with exhibition games involving the Under 8s and 10s at 12pm. At 1pm it’s …
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The Roscommon Under 21 hurlers recorded a 4-11 to 1-9 victory over Armagh in the All-Ireland B Quarter-Final in Athleague this afternoon. The match, which was due to throw in at 2pm, fell behind scheduled as Armagh didn’t arrive at the venue until 2.09pm. When it finally started at 2.35pm Armagh were gifted a goal …
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Two former St Comans and Roscommon Handball stalwarts now living in Australia teamed up to win the Australian Open doubles 40×20 title last weekend. Cousins Chris and Lydia Doolan played superbly to prevail while facing some stiff competition, the strongest of which were fellow Irish teams. What made the win all the more remarkable is …
There was action at Under 10 and Under 12 level last week in the Mid-Western Girls Soccer League. In the M2 Sport Under 10 League Kilkerrin United & Glen Celtic played out an enjoyable encounter at Kilkerrin. With plenty of emerging talent on shown for both sides the player of the match was Courtney Parsons. …
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Castlerea St Kevins 1-8 Clann na nGael 1-6 The Keith Revin’s Tyres sponsored senior team defeated Clan Na nGael in round three of the championship last Sunday in Ballyleague. They play Padraig Pearses in round four next Sunday in Strokestown at 2pm. Other Fixtures and Results The junior team play Padraig Pearse’s in round four …
Michael Glaveys 0-11 Elphin 1-9 Our Seniors were defeated by Elphin in the championship. Next game in the championship is against Strokestown on Sunday August 14th in Strokestown at 3:45pm. Michael Glaveys Rounders Training will commence Monday 8th August at 8pm in Michael Glavey GAA Grounds, Ballinlough, Mixed-male and females over 18 welcome. Please wear …
