The ICSA and IFA have cautiously welcomed reports from Brussels which suggest that Beef is among a number of “sensitive products” which has been removed from the draft offer on Mercosur being considered by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. ICSA president Patrick Kent says he is hopeful that the EU Commission will listen to the …
Good news for Farmers as Beef is removed from draft offer to Mercosur Read More »
Athlone Town welcome Drogheda United to Athlone Town Stadium tomorrow (Friday 6th May) looking to close the gap on the five teams ahead of them and push towards a play-off spot, which this season looks attainable by anyone of 6 teams. Heading into this game Athlone lie in 6th spot five points off UCD in …
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has welcomed the decision from the EU Commission to approve the inclusion of sheep fencing as an investment under the existing TAMS, scheme as announced by Minister Coveney in the Dail this week. John Lynskey said IFA has lobbied hard at both national and EU level to have …
A Roscommon man walked free from the Central Criminal Court earlier today after the State’s legal team dropped the murder charge against him. Matthew Gralton of Mount Prospect, Roscommon, who along with Ross Allen of Carrickmines and Clara, stood accused of murder for their alleged part in the killing of 47-year-old Christy Daly at Bog …
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Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm charity is calling on people to sign up to for Saturday’s Darkness Into Light event, which is set to be the biggest ever held. The charity’s annual fundraising and awareness event in association with Electric Ireland takes place in three locations across Roscommon and 90 venues throughout Ireland this …
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 …
Under starter’s orders for the the new season at Roscommon Races Read More »
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 …
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.
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 …
“There can be no more milk price cuts” says IFA President Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Who will take the vacant Roscommon County Council seat? Read More »
