Senator Maura Hopkins has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Michael Creed TD to address the Seanad on the implications of Brexit for the Irish Agri-Food Industry. Speaking in the Seanad yesterday, Senator Hopkins stated that “the UK is our single biggest trading partner and that our Agri businesses will be most …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that farmers in Roscommon and Galway are set to receive €3.6 million in the final instalments of BPS payments which are being paid this week. Senator Hopkins said, “A number of farmers across Roscommon and Galway have been in contact with me in recent weeks regarding the payment …
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PRO12 Champions Connacht Rugby were drawn with Wasps, Toulouse and Zebre Rugby in Pool 2 of the European Champions Cup earlier today. Giving his reaction to the draw, head coach Pat Lam said: “Firstly, it was just fantastic to have been part of the draw and to have earned the right to be there. We’re …
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John Moffatt’s President Prize Tony McPhilips picked up his first major in Carrick Golf Club by winning John Moffatt’s Presidents Prize on Sunday 19 June, trailing leading qualifier Padraig MacShera by 4 shots going into the third 9, McPhilips finished three shots behind MacShera & 3.5 shots behind Niall Loftus, but unfortunately both MacShera & …
Clann na nGael 4-22 Shannon Gaels 1-5 Our Clann na nGael Senior Ladies team sponsored by the Sheraton Hotel Athlone got off to a flying start in the first Round of the Championship. They played Shannon Gaels on Saturday the 25th June at 7pm in Johnstown. Before the game the team was saddened to hear …
The Padraig Keane Memorial Race, formerly known as the ‘Lake O’Flynn’ Road Race takes place this Saturday, July 2nd at 3pm in Ballinlough. The event has been re-named in memory of the legendary athlete who hailed from Ballinlough and ran internationally for Ireland. Padraig passed away in January this year. Runners, walkers and joggers of …
The Roscommon and District League Masters Competition is reaching it’s concluding stages but there is still one Semi-Final spot up for grabs due to a tie. Umbro Masters League Results w-e June 27th Skyvalley Rovers 1-1 CB Trotters Shiven Rovers 0-2 St Francis Skyvalley’s Draw meant that they finished level on points with Dunmore Town. …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Paul O’Connor, Greenhills, Knockcroghery, who won €1,196 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 25th June. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 2nd July will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any time, please …
Western Gaels Lotto Results Weekly lotto draw dated 25/06/16. Number Drawn: 21-24-29-31. No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Kevin & Kate · Kitty Giblin · Sharon Duffy · Ethna Scott · T & J Tully Next Draw Venue: The Chariot Next Draw Date: 02/07/16 Next Jackpot: €5,200 Western Gaels Summer Camp The club is hosting …
Four Roads Gaelic 4 Girls Our girls hosted Strokestown in a blitz on Thursday night, there wasn’t a spare inch on the pitch with three games played, catering for all ages from U-8 up to U12 girls. Please check out our Facebook page to see pictures of the evening. Under 12 Our U12 team played …
There was good news for holidaymakers in Roscommon and the West today following the news that leading Tour Operators Falcon and Thomson, launched the inaugural flight on their new Costa Dorada service direct from Ireland West Airport Knock. With a weekly flight every Tuesday until the 16th of August, holidaymakers throughout the West of Ireland …
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The results of research at the Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College show that incorporating white clover into ryegrass pastures has the potential to reduce costs, increase animal performance and improve environmental sustainability on Irish dairy farms. This was the main message from a research open day, today, Tuesday, 28 June, on the Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College, …
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Roscommon Arts Centre has a fantastic line up of summer camps for kids aged 4+ this July and August. Whether its singing, dancing, drama or lego….they may have just the summer activity for someone you know! Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Photography Music In July mini-camps for pre-school and juniors “Singskool” rolls into town. Early Childhood …
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21 Community Nurses across HSE West and Midwest recently graduated from the HSE Community Oncology Nursing Education Programme, Galway. These nurses will now be in a position to deliver a specific range of interventions to cancer patients in the primary care setting. Ms. Terry Hanan, NCCP Nursing Development and Project Lead for the programme outlined …
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The racing will be competitive and the fashion stakes will be high as Roscommon Races hosts a two-day meeting on Monday and Tuesday next, July 4th and 5th. SuperValu Ladies Evening on Monday Monday’s Racing begins at 5.55pm and with the feature race of the evening being the Lenebane Stakes with €45,000 in prize money, …
