Outhalf Ian Madigan launched a new club rugby initiative that will take place at half time during the Ulster Bank League final in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 8th May. Ulster Bank is calling on players around the country to enter a competition for their chance to try a 32 metre drop-kick and win €10,000 …
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The rescheduled Axe Forestry Roscommon Ploughing Championships get under way at 12pm on the farm of James and Eleanor Coffey, Lecarrow. Activities commence at 12pm with the official opening set to take place at 2pm. As usual there will be something for all the family, from Trade Stands and Sheep Dog trials to Bouncy Castles …
A round-up of today’s Roscommon News stories. Verdict reached in Murder Trial Two men have been found guilty of murdering 23-year-old Patryk Krupa at Bogganfin, Athlone in June 2014 by beating him unconscious and leaving him to drown in the River Shannon. Leszek Sychulec and Andrzej Gruchacz will be sentenced on June 13th. Strike Action …
Handball, Camogie, Ladies Gaelic, Running, Soccer, Hurling, Golf and Gaelic Football form this weekend’s look ahead to what’s happening on the Roscommon Sport scene. Handball Tomorrow at 11am Linda Connolly and Siobhan Tully compete in the All-Ireland Junior ‘B’ 40×20 Doubles Handball Finals in Co. Kilkenny. Camogie At 1:30pm on Saturday the Roscommon Minor Camogie …
There were 900 cattle on offer at yesterday’s sale in Castlerea Mart and with increased exporter and farmer activity an improved trade all round was reported. With the recent improvement in weather conditions demand for store cattle was very strong with a good clearance resulting. Weanling Bulls and store heifers and quality weanling heifers were …
Athlone Town play host to Cabinteely FC this evening (Friday 22nd April) looking to build on their 4 draws this season and in turn pull away from the bottom of the Airtricity League First Division Table in a season where a play-off spot looks between a number of teams with just 7 points separating 2nd …
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This weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League fixtures features 12 games in five competitions over the next three days. Friday 22nd April The Herald Premier Division (8pm) Castlerea Celtic V Ballaghaderreen FC. Moore United V MD Town. Division 2 Cup Round 1 (6.30pm) CP Ajax V Roscommon United. Saturday 23rd April The Herald RDFL Cup …
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IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the negotiators involved in current discussions regarding the formation of the new Government, to ensure that Group Water Schemes (GWSs) and their members are given equal consideration if any changes arise. Speaking following recent meetings with the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWs) …
The Roscommon Under 16 Ladies lost out to old rivals Mayo by 3-8 to 3-14 in Round 2 of Connacht Championship on Wednesday evening last in Ballyhaunis GAA grounds. Roscommon dominated the early stages but unfortunately didn’t make it count on the scoreboard. The home side dominated the middle section of the first half scoring …
With just two weeks to go, Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm charity is calling on people to sign up to for what is set to be the biggest Darkness Into Light ever held. The charity’s annual fundraising and awareness event in association with Electric Ireland takes place in 90 venues across Ireland this year. …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for the salaries of top executives at Ornua, formerly known as the Irish Dairy Board, to be reviewed immediately, following the news that nine executives shared more than €9 million in pay, bonuses and pension contributions over the last two years. The Roscommon-Galway Independent TD said that “Dairy farmers who …
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There was a very big entry of excellent quality Weanlings on offer at Tuesday’s sale in Roscommon Mart and a larger entry of Sheep on offer at Wednesday’s sale compared to last week. Wednesday April 20th – Weekly Sheep Sale at Roscommon Mart There was a similar trade for Hoggets compared to last week, while …
Four Connacht players are among those nominated for the Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards, which will take place on the 4th of May at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Dublin. Ten awards will be given out at the ceremony, culminating in Irish rugby’s ultimate accolade being presented – the Zurich IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year …
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Michael Fitzmaurice has responded to inaccurate media reports in recent days which suggested that members of the Independent Alliance were in favour of raising the 9% tourism industry tax – saying that such reports are “totally and utterly wrong”. He went on to say “In fact it will be our policy in any possible new …
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Siofra Mahon, a student of the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon, was recently announced as the overall winner of the county’s Poem For Ireland Competition. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, which was held at Roscommon Library, the Co-ordinator of the County’s Ireland 2016 activities Richie Farrell thanked all the students and …
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