Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the government to address the broadband “black spot” in the West of Ireland, in light of new employment figures. “Is it any wonder that the employment figures in the Western area are not growing when we see the shocking number of homes and businesses that have no access to
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Castlerea St Kevins Annual Lotto Draw The annual lotto ticket holder’s draw took place in Doherty’s Bar last Friday. The following ticket holders were prize winners; €1,000 Charlie & Heather Swanick, €100 each Teresa Finneran, Michael Webb, Valerie Connally, Damien Garvey, Michael Sweeney and Caroline Carthy. Castlerea St Kevin’s thanks everyone who supported the draw.
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The Cusack brothers Oisin and Fionn, representing St Comans by way of Strokestown, made the long journey south to Mallow, Co. Cork for their very popular annual One Wall tournament last weekend. Both brothers have styles very suited to the One Wall code and followed up their good runs in the Williamstown Onewall event with
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It has been another busy week at Carrick Golf Club with internal and inter-club competitions going strong. Coffey’s Pastry Case Stableford Barry Crowe let loose in the inaugural Coffey’s Pastry Case sponsored Stableford held on Sun 22 May, shooting 48 points, his score was made up of 30 points on F9 & 18 on B9,
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St Brigids Strictly Encore ****Final Call***** Dates have now been agreed for our Strictly Encore. The Event will be held over the weekend November 25th, 26th next, with training commencing in late September. Anyone interested in taking part should contact Helen Ryan (087 6877629) or Marie McDonnell (085 7711720). St Brigids 8-4 Roscommon Gaels 3-4
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Boyle Mens Results and Fixtures The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored Seniors play Carrigallen this evening, Tuesday, in the Leo Kenny Cup in the Abbey Park, at 7:30pm. The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored Juniors were defeated by Fuerty in the Junior B championship on Friday last. Team: T. Garthy, C. Lavin, M. Goldrick, M. Mullen, L. Casey,
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Western Gaels 0-20 St Michaels 2-12 Our Intermediate team performed well at Ardcarne Park against Western Gaels in the Tansey Cup on Saturday. Western Gaels led throughout the game but St Michaels stole the lead in the last quarter and looked like causing an upset but the Gaels clawed back to earn a victory. Best
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It was a varied weekend on the Roscommon Sports scene and there’s lots to catch up on. Rugby Connacht secured a first Guinness PRO12 title with a 20-10 win over Leinster on Saturday evening. Tries from Matt Healy, Tiernan O’Halloran and Niyi Adeolokun and five points from the boot of AJ MacGinty giving them the
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Taking a break from his book’s ‘A Day in May: Real Lives, True Stories’ nationwide tour, Broadcaster and Journalist, Charlie Bird will visit Mote Park, Roscommon Town this Thursday, June 2nd, to launch a community-led, innovative self-guided tour with a difference! With a love of outdoor pursuits, being familiar with many heritage spots and having
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Six Groups throughout Roscommon are among 171 nationwide to receive funding under the 2016 Heritage Council Community-based Heritage Grants Scheme. The largest sum goes, €10,000 has been given to St Johns Parish Heritage group for Emergency conservation works to the gable of the medieval Rinn Duin Parish Church Moore Gun Club, Roscommon Regional Game Council
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Representatives of Pleasant Holidays – one of the largest tour operators in the United States – together with five of its top-selling travel agents, visited Strokestown Park House, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Picture Credit: Edmund Boyle Pleasant Holidays launched Ireland as a new destination in January of this year, so the
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Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that the 2016 Carer’s Support Grant is set to be paid this week and that it has been fully restored to it’s previous level of €1,700. This is an important grant which is paid automatically to carers who are already in receipt of schemes like the Carer’s Allowance,
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Athleague claim Senior League title The Get Active, Get Healthy Roscommon Camogie Senior League Final took place on Sunday last in sweltering conditions in Athleague. The opening score of the game came in the 4th minute of the half when Athleague corner forward, Leanne Kelly finished the ball to the back of the net after
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The new Roscommon County Council Civic HQ, Áras an Chontae, will be officially opened on Friday June 17th, by Deputy Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources. This Open Day is an opportunity to visit the new Civic Headquarters – which has been built for the people of Roscommon to meet their
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Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy has urged people to be aware of changes to the passport application process which has resulted in delays in the system. He is warning people to ensure that they leave extra time to apply to ensure that they receive their passports on time. Deputy Murphy commented, “Traditionally this
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