Tyre manufacturer Michelin is supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of tyre safety. In an analysis by RSA of fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012 just published, defective tyres were identified as the largest single ‘vehicle factor’ involved. As part of
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Material Witness the an exhibition of new works by Roscommon artist Nollaig Molloy opened at Roscommon Arts Centre on Easter Saturday. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. Using the National Schools Folklore Collection from 1937-38 as a point of departure, Nollaig examines the many stories, material culture and folk customs of County Roscommon, as told by
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Ticket information for the Roscommon v Kerry Allianz Football Leagues Semi-Final in Croke Park have been announced and supporters are reminder of some key deadlines today. Ticket details are as follows: Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE Hogan Stand (No Concession) – €15 Adult in advance or €20 on Match Day Cusack/Davin Stand -€15 Adult
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A 6km Fun Run, Walk or “Waddle” takes place in Elphin this Sunday, April 10th, in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation. The event will commence at 1pm with registration in An Bothar Rua from 12:30pm. The entry fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. For more information on Croi
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Castlerea 1-6 Clann na nGael U-16s 5-14 Following the loss to St. Brigids the previous Sunday, Clann U-16’s made the trip to Castlerea on Tuesday last to face the local team in the next round of the U-16 Div 1 League. Due to some heavy showers during the day, the conditions were testing for both
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Country Markets Ltd and Drum Community Centre are seeking expressions of interest from producers who would like to become members of a new indoor country market to be located at the Centre. Country Markets Ltd support artisan producers all around the country and all produce sold in their markets is home produced. So, if you
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The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Team, who are leading the search for missing Kiltoom man Anthony Henehan are also searching for Ben Garrett, who was last seen leaving Carbon nightclub on Eglington Street at around 1.45am on Thursday. The search continues today in Renmore and Ballyloughane Strand and anyone wishing to help is asked to
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Today’s Comptroller and Auditor General report on Strategic Planning for Flood Risk Management does not bode well for the Shannon River Basin Management Co-ordination Group, established earlier this year in response to severe flooding on the river, IFA Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley has warned. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The C&AG report found that
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Club Coaching Officers Meeting The next meeting of Roscommon Coaching and Games Development Club Coaching Officers is on this Thursday night April 7th in the County GAA Offices at 8.30pm. A full agenda for the meeting has been sent to all clubs. If any club wants any points raised at the meeting please email your
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Connacht Rugby have received a boost ahead of their Challenge Cup quarter final away to Grenoble with the news that Jake Heenan (ankle) and Kieran Marmion (quad) have both recovered from their injuries in recent weeks and are available for selection on Saturday night. The Connacht Medical Team also gave the following updates on other
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IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has described the latest EPA water quality results as an example of what investment and hard work can achieve. The results show that 93% of our bathing waters around the country are classified as being in either excellent or good condition. He said the outcome shows that the vast majority
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The IFA has been working with Pieta House since 2011 to provide information and support to farmers and their families through the ‘Mind Our Farm Families’ phone line and counselling service. The 1890 130 022 phone line puts farmers who are feeling suicidal, or their families, in direct contact with a Pieta House trained therapist
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Elphin GAA Membership All players at all levels are reminded that they must renew their Membership before being eligible to play. For more information contact Geraldine on 086 3258222. Parents who have not yet returned Consent Forms are asked to do so as soon as possible. Results and Fixtures The Elphin-Ballinameen U-16s play Boyle this
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Recent Results The result from the Men’s Open 9 hole last Thursday was as follows: 1st Tom Kearney 21pts 2nd Patrick Egan 20pts 3rd Charlie O’Donnell 19pts Last Sunday’s Golfer of the Year 18 Hole S/Ford was cancelled due to flooding on the course. Boyle Golf Club outing to Tullamore The Result from last Saturday’s
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The trial continues shortly of Matthew Gralton, Mount Prospect, Roscommon who, along with Ross Allen of Carrickmines and Clara, stands accused of murder for their alleged part in the killing of 47-year-old Christy Daly at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly on a date between December 29, 2013 and January 7, 2014. In his opening
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