Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is pleased to offer 136 free places on four new part-time courses and one full time course at two of its campuses from September. The places have been made available under the Government-funded Springboard Higher Education initiative, announced recently by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, and the …
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Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD, is to discuss the recent flooding on Sliabh Ban with officials from Coillte later this week, he has confirmed. Denis Naughten said “I visited one of the sites of the flooding last Thursday night and listened to the very genuine concerns and legitimate questions expressed …
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Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Government to provide urgent clarification surrounding the costs of the new pay by weight system for disposal of waste as he warned the situation may fast become “a fiasco on the scale of Irish Water.” Eugene Murphy said that transparency and clarification was necessary …
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Liberty Insurance All Ireland Camogie Premier Junior Championship. Roscommon 1-10 Kerry 0-8 Picture Credit: ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy The Roscommon Camogie Team made the long trip to Tralee to take on Kerry in the first round game of the Liberty Insurance Premier Junior championship on Sunday last. It was a repeat of the National League Semi-Final Roscommon …
Carrick RFC AGM Carrick RFC held their AGM in the Bush Hotel on June 14th. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the achievements and progress made in the club during the 2015/2016 season and outline the direction the club will take in 2016/2017. Officers elected on the night were – Honorary President – …
Results and Fixtures Well done to all who took part in the Under 8 Go Games football blitz which was hosted by St Michaels at Ardcarne Park last Saturday. Thanks to all parents and coaches who helped out and also to the visiting teams from St. Ronans, Kilmore, St. Barrys and Kilglass Gaels. Our under …
Deputy Eugene Murphy has received an undertaking from Coillte that they will fully investigate the issue of flash flooding in the wider Strokestown area. The Fianna Fail spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief said torrential rain in County Roscommon has caused widespread damage. Homes, roads and bridges in Strokestown, Curraghroe, Doughill, Tarmonbarry, Scramogue and …
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Castlerea St Kevins 0-7 Roscommon Gaels 0-11 The senior team were defeated by Roscommon Gaels in round two of the championship in O’Rourke Park last Sunday. A big thank you to the stewards, caterers, scoreboard keepers and everyone else who worked so hard in O’Rourke Park in difficult weather conditions last Sunday. Thanks to Castlerea …
Fuerty 1-7 Tulsk 0-7 Our Tulsk Fuels FloGas sponsored Intermediate team were beaten on Sunday. Team: R. Fahey, D. Raftery, D. O’Rourke, C. Flanagan, D. Donoghue, S. Murray, G. Callaghan, K. Donoghue (0-01), T. O’Rourke (0-01), N. Casserly, C. O’Rourke, S. McCormack (0-01), J. Conlon (0-04), R. Feeney, D. Carleton. Subs: N. O’Connor for D. …
Michael Glaveys 3-10 St Faithleachs 1-12 Well done to the Senior Men’s team who had their 1st senior Championship win in over 10 years when, despite missing numerous players, they defeated St Faithleachs in Strokestown on Saturday evening. Fixtures The Junior B team play Fuerty in the Division 5 league on Sunday in Fuerty at …
Details of very exciting and diverse events were unveiled yesterday (Saturday June 19th), when the programme for the 27th annual Boyle Arts Festival was launched at Origin farmer’s market in Boyle. Picture Credit: Brian Farrell The nationally renowned Festival will be officially opened by former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese on Thursday July 21st. The …
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St Faithleachs 1-12 Michael Glaveys 3-10 Senior Championship: The Seniors lost to Michael Glaveys in Strokestown on Saturday evening last. Team : A.Manning, B.Scally,C.Gunn, M.Cox, C.McCormack, H.Kenny, J.Walsh, D.Murray, B.Murtagh, S.Ormsby, C.Murtagh, D.Rooney, J.Quigley, A.Kenny, D.Hussey. Subs used D.Foley, J.Hussey. Fixtures U16 Boys Championship. First game of the Championship is against St.Aidans on Sunday 26th. …
St Aidans 1-17 St Barrys 2-5 St Barry’s Adult Mens team were well beaten by a physically stronger St Aidans in their Intermediate Championship Round 2 game played in Tarmonbarry on Saturday. In truth, St Aidans dominated the game from start to finish, and had the better of things in most areas of the pitch. …
This week’s Roscommon Sport Weekend Round-up features Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, Soccer, Cycling, Rugby and Swimming. Gaelic Football Round Two of the Roscommon GAA Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Football Championships took place over the past three days. You can check out the results here and we will publish a full round-up later. Camogie A …
This week’s Mid-Western Girls Soccer League activity focused on Club games and the following is a round-up of the games. In the M2 Sport Under 10 League Castlerea Celtic and Kilkerrin United played a close, exciting game on Friday evening. Hannah Morrissey was on target for Kilkerrin. Ballaghaderreen put in a strong performance against Glen …
