A group of classic car enthusiasts from France has been enjoying a week-long touring holiday around Ireland and recently visited County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland They’ve been travelling from east to west and back again, incorporating some of our tourism ‘hotspots’. Supported by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries, the annual ‘Celtic Classic Rally 2016’ …
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The expansion of an existing medical device facility in Ballinasloe, which will create 100 new jobs, has been described as “a major boost for the future of the town” by local Minister Denis Naughten. “The creation of 100 jobs in Ballinasloe is the equivalent of 1000 jobs for Galway City, but what is far more …
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Due to exams and injuries St Comans had a diminished entry to the Mount Talbot One Wall tournament last weekend, but still ended up with three Plate victories and some fine displays. The youngest Roscommon player to compete, Eoghan Carthy, won out the Plate competition in the Boys U10 grade. The Plate is a separate …
Tulsk GAA 50-50 Draw The club congratulates Timothy Casserly, winner of €350 in the 50/50 draw on June 5th. Thanks to the “Gaelic4Mothers & Others” team of sellers. Bill Callaghan’s team are on duty this week. Roscommon Gaels 1-11 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-9 Our Junior B team were beaten by Roscommon Gaels in the Junior …
St Barrys V St Michaels Our Adult Mens team play St Aidans in Round 2 of the Intermediate Championship on Saturday. The lads will be looking to build on a good win over St Michael’s in the first round. The game is in Tarmonbarry at 5pm. Under 12 Boys in League Final Our Under 12 …
The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has warned that many parts of counties Roscommon and Galway are only seven days rainfall away from another flooding crisis. Deputy Murphy made the comments during a motion he brought before the Dail last Thursday when he called on the Minister …
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The Roscommon Under 14 Ladies Footballers dreams of reaching an All-Ireland Final were dashed by Tipperary in Birr, Co. Offaly, this afternoon. By Anne Marie O Dowd The game was played in ideal weather conditions and the pitch was in perfect condition and Tipperary choose to play with the aid of the slight breeze in …
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Roscommon booked a place in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Final this afternoon following a 4-16 to 2-13 win over Sligo. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE Although the margin of victory was comfortable in the end it was a very different story at half-time when Sligo, aided by a strong breeze, led by 2-8 …
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The Club scene was the focus Mid Western Girls Soccer League this week with action at Under 12 and Under 14 level. In the Westward Scania Under 12 League, Castlerea Celtic Tigers are top of the table after a comprehensive win over CP Ajax. Amy Doory, Lilly Vickers, Iyanu Wilson, Niamh Hester, Holly Connolly, Abbey …
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Here are the Roscommon GAA Results, from Adult to Underage level, for the week ending June 12th. Connacht Senior Football Championship Roscommon 4-16 Sligo 2-13. Junior B Football Championship – Section A St Croan’s 1-12 Oran 0-6. Elphin 3-3 Kilmore 1-8. Michael Glaveys 5-11 Kilglass Gaels 2-8. Junior B Football Championship – Section B Fuerty …
This week’s Roscommon Sport Weekend preview features possibly the widest range of sports to date, from individual to team events, indoor and outdoor! In no particular order here it goes: Running The free weekly Lough Key Forest Park 5km “parkrun” continues tomorrow at 9.30am. Runners must register online in advance at www.parkrun.ie/register/ and follow the …
The Roscommon and District League Masters Competition is reaching it’s concluding stages and there are three games down for decision tomorrow, Saturday June 11th. Umbro Masters League Fixtures June 11th Skyvalley Rovers V Dunmore Town. Shiven Rovers V Glen Celtic. CB Trotters V St Comans FC. All games are set to kick off at 7pm. …
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The Roscommon Under 14 Ladies Footballers take on Tipperary in the All-Ireland B Semi-Final this Sunday, June 12th, at 2pm in Birr and Anne Marie O’Dowd looks back on the teams story so far. This Sunday, Natasha Munnelly will lead out the Roscommon team in Birr. She will lead by example, as she has done …
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Farmers need to give more emphasis to their health for quality of life and farm production reasons. This advice was given by Dr John McNamara, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist in advance of International Men’s Health Week which runs from Monday 13 June to Sunday 19 June. The aim of the week is threefold as …
Roscommon and Sligo will battle it out for a place in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Final when they meet in Dr Hyde Park this Sunday at 4pm. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE Roscommon will be aiming to put the ghost of last years 0-13 to 1-14 defeat behind them. Sligo meanwhile, will be …
