Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that “Given the number of controversies that have arisen over the past number of weeks and which show no sign of abating” Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan should “step aside from her position in the interests of the country.” The Roscommon Galway TD went on to say that he also believed …
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Figures released by the Central Statistics Office today have helped paint a picture of the lives of Roscommon people during 2015. Roscommon Births 751 Births were registered in the County in 2015 – 391 Boys and 360 Girls. Jack and Thomas were the most popular names for Boys born in the county, while Ella was …
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The Mid Western Girls Soccer League Teams have had a busy time of late with U12, U14 & U16 squads all in action Firstly, the Under 12, Under 14 & Under 16 Teams travelled to Donegal to take part in the annual Inishowen Tournament on Saturday 21st May. Sincere thanks to all the players, parents …
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Carrick RFC Summer Tag Rugby Registration continues Registration for Carrick RFC Summer Tag Rugby continues this Thursday evening June 2nd at 7.30 PM at the Showground’s, Boyle Road, Carrick on Shannon while pitch maintenance work continues at Carrick RFC grounds in Castlecarra. Tag rugby is non contact, it caters for all abilities, so if you …
Six community groups in County Roscommon are among 105 groups nationally to have received grants under the 2016 Local Diaspora Engagement Fund. The Local Diaspora Engagement Fund is designed to promote diaspora engagement at a county, local and community level – in line with the objectives of Global Irish: Ireland’s Diaspora Policy published by Government …
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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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
