The Annual General Meeting of the Ballyleague Village Renewal and Tidy Towns committee took place in St Faithleachs GAA clubhouse recently. The meeting was well attended and the special guest speaker was Eugene Murphy TD who gave a very interesting talk. Chairman James Hudson gave the meeting a comprehensive outline of the events of the …
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Speaking in the Dáil last night Michael Fitzmaurice TD called for action to be taken on the rising cost of insurance premiums, saying that “Unless the problem is addressed immediately, the steep rise in insurance costs for individuals, and business in particular, is going to cost jobs in the Irish economy.” “I am aware this …
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The stage is set for the Roscommon Youth Theatre’s production of ‘If I was at the GPO we would have won” – written & directed by Catherine Simon which comes to Roscommon Arts Centre over the coming days. Picture Credit: Brian Farrell As nationalist fever swells to a bloody climax with the revolution of Easter …
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The countdown is on to the Irish Restaurant Awards All-Ireland final in the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday, May 16th. With less than four weeks to go, the Irish Restaurant Awards pay tribute to three of the best eateries in County Roscommon. Keenan’s Of Tarmonbarry was named as the Co. Roscommon finalist for Bunzl McLaughlin’s …
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Western Gaels and Roscommon star Jenny Higgins helped launch the TG4 sponsored Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Senior and Intermediate Championships at the Connacht GAA Centre. Both the TG4 Senior and Intermediate Finals will be played on Sunday 3rd July at Elvery’s McHale Park Castlebar. This is the fifth year of the Connacht Intermediate Championship where …
Roscommon Support Group, Derrane, Roscommon are starting Social Dancing classes every Tuesday from 1:30pm – 3pm commencing on Tuesday next, April 26th. The classes at €5 per session will take place in the Dale Centre, Derrane. All welcome. For more information call 090 6625852 and select option 2.
St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates Elsie Murray, Rahara. Seller: T Murray who won €1,030 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 16th April. 50/50 draw next week, Saturday 23rd April will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any …
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway Eugene Murphy is encouraging homeowners in Roscommon to consider availing of a grant to improve energy efficiency in their homes. Deputy Murphy made the comments after obtaining figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which show that a large number of homes in Roscommon have a poor energy rating, with …
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Results and Fixtures Kilglass Gaels U-16 ladies had a comprehensive win over Michael Glaveys in county semi final in Ballinlough on Saturday afternoon last. The girls now play St. Michaels in the county final on Sunday next in Ballyfarnon. Best of luck to the team and management. Thurs 21st; U-14 Boys Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys …
Roscommon will be among 38 teams competing in the GAA’s Celtic Challenge – a new national hurling competition that will celebrate mass participation and champion several exciting new initiatives in the game. Picture credit: Cody Glenn / SPORTSFILE The Celtic Challenge is a new hurling championship that starts in May this year and is targeted …
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Changes secured by IFA to the TB compensation scheme earlier this year will come into effect from Sunday May 1st. IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said the new rates and qualifying criteria are a significant step forward in reducing the financial loss experienced by farmers and are welcome. The IFA Chairman said the changes …
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The funeral arrangements for Anthony Henehan RIP, late of Station Road, Kiltoom, who had been missing since March 10th, are as follows: Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand on Thursday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am …
The free Stress Control Programme, run by the HSE Psychology Department in Ballinasloe begins tomorrow evening (Tuesday 19th) and continues every Tuesday up to the 24th of May. The six sessions Programme aims to help the large number of people who experience stress, through learning new ways to help overcome it. Each session will deal …
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A look back at last weekend’s action from the top three divisions of the Roscommon GAA Adult Football Leagues. Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon GAA Adult Football League Division One -O’Rourke Cup Western Gaels V Kilmore Goals in the 28th and 53rd minute of the game proved the decisive scores for Kilmore in this Div 1 …
Michael Kenny Car Sales sponsor Clann na nGael Under 16 Ladies The U16 ladies were inspired to victory by their new jerseys kindly sponsored by Michael Kenny Car Sales. Thanks to Michael Kenny for his sponsorship and we hope it can be a successful year. Pictured are: Ailish O’Brien (Selector Under 16), Fidelma Lennon (Secretary …
