The roar of the punters, epic finishes, the highs and lows, all parts of the unique atmosphere that form Roscommon Races is only days away from its new season. This Monday, May 9th, sees the 2016 Season begin with the first race at 5.40 p.m. In what has been a very busy pre-season for the
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A group of young people from across Roscommon and East Galway met in Gullane’s Hotel Ballinasloe last week and established a Young Fine Gael branch for the newly established constituency of Roscommon-Galway. The meeting was attended by newly elected Senator Maura Hopkins and Young Fine Gael organisers David McLaughlin and Keelan Moran, who travelled to
Roscommon-Galway Branch of Young Fine Gael established Read More »
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said IFA will meet Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the processors this week on Lamb prices and the need to stabilise the market at this important time for the sector. He said, “An IFA delegation, led by our President Joe Healy, together with members of the National Sheep
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Roscommon Support Group, Derrane, Roscommon host Social Dancing classes every Tuesday from 1:30pm – 3pm. The classes are €5 per session will take place in the Dale Centre, Derrane and All welcome. For more information call 090 6625852 and select option 2.
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Roscommon town native, and performance artist Anthony Keigher aka XNTHONY, takes to the Roscommon Arts Centre stage with his backing singers, The Penny Slots, this Saturday May 7th at 9pm with their hilarious show ‘DOUZE’. In 2015 Pop Star XNTHONY set out for Eurovision glory. Armed with as many fizzy pop songs as he could
An Alternative Eurovision Night with a familiar Roscommon face! Read More »
IFA President Joe Healy said farmers cannot be expected to bear the market risk from volatile milk prices and still expand production just to fill capacity. He sent a clear message to the industry: “Farmers can take no more.” Addressing today’s joint conference in Laois with FCStone ‘Making Risk Management Work for Farmers’ he “After
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St. John’s Parish Heritage Group are hosting a talk on Memorial Art on Headstones in Kilcommon Ancient Graveyard in St. John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow on Wednesday May 11th at 8pm. This informative illustrated lecture will be delivered by Mary B. Timoney M.A. & M.I.A.I. Author of “Had Me Made”, study of headstone art in County
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Fixtures Thursday 5th: U-14 Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v St. Faithleachs in Ballyleague at 7p.m. Sunday 8th Ladies Div 2 Lge: Kilglass Gaels v Ballinameen in Ballinameen at 12noon. Doing A Spring Clean? Kilglass Gaels are doing a Cash For Clobber again this year. All unwanted items of clothing, shoes, handbags bed linen etc can
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Clann na nGael Under 12 Updates Division 6 – Clann Na nGael V. Roscommon Gaels These two well matched teams on a great evening for a game of football in Johnstown last Monday, produced a match that lived up to all expectations. Clann were leading at half time with a score of 1-5 to 0-5
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Following Maura Hopkins’ election to the Seanad last week the talk in local political circles turns to the Roscommon County Council seat that the Ballaghaderreen native has vacated. Local Members are set to meet over the coming weeks to nominate a replacement and among the names being discussed are former Councillors Liam Callaghan, who served
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St Faithleachs Lá na gClubanna Our event takes place on Sunday 8th May on club grounds at 4pm. The day is about celebrating our club,our people and our community. Activities are planned by all teams from the club and they range from cake sales to tire kicks, balloon pops to field games. There will also
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On Saturday night Elphin Boxing Club held its inaugural tournament in the local Community Centre. The committee of this new Club, run tirelessly by Johnny Maher, welcomed boxers and patrons who travelled from far and near. The large crowd enjoyed the night’s entertainment and cheered on all the boxers as they battled it out representing
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As we enter the summer months with people more likely to engage in outdoor pursuits, the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is urging people to protect themselves against Lyme disease, an uncommon infection spread by infected biting tick. “Ramblers, campers, mountain bikers, and others who work and walk in forested or grassy areas must
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Under 12 Ladies Team The team were out again on Wednesday and Sunday with a further two wins in the bag. This league is to develop skills and no scores are taken. Condolences The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Beirne family on the death of Paddy Beirne, Eastersnow.
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The IFA Executive Council has taken an initiative in an effort to progress the election of the Connacht Regional Chairman, National Returning Officer Jer Bergin has stated. Following a debate at the AGM, the Council decided by an overwhelming majority on a process whereby the nominations of the five candidates by their own County Executives
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