Roscommon’s Renua Ireland Anne Farrell has re-iterated that the Government’s modular housing plans are missing the point and like “putting a sticky plaster on a gaping wound” – a point previously made prior to the election. In a statement she said “This may have been a legacy issue, but the housing crisis had worsened dramatically …
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Shiven Rovers played host to the Roscommon County Final of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme on April 6th. 240 students from 30 schools participated on finals day with just 5 schools earning the right to progress to the provincial finals. The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams, had 12 highly competitive …
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The Roscommon CBS Juvenile Footballers are all set for their Connacht Post Primary Juvenile B Championship Final against St. Attracta’s, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo tomorrow (Friday). Picture Credit: Clare Frances Photography The big game takes place in the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan at 12:30pm and so far they have beaten Carrick-on-Shannon Community School, and St. Muirdeachs, …
Fixtures Thurs 14th; U-14 Boys Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v Strokestown in Strokestown at 7p.m. Fri 15th: Minor Boys Lge: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barrys v Kilbride in Kilbride at 7p.m. Sat 19th U-16 C’ship semi final: Kilglass Gaels v Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough at 12 noon. Meetings Club meeting takes place in clubrooms on Thurs 14th …
IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to step up to its responsibility, and address the failure of telecommunications companies to provide adequate broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural areas. The call on ComReg follows the completion of a snapshot survey by IFA, which …
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There was a “reasonable trade” and 77% clearance at yesterday’s Heifer Sale in Elphin Mart and the average prices were as follows Heifers weighing 301kg to 400kg Average price achieved €1,010, with a top price of €1,200 for a 400kg Charolais. Heifers weighing 401kg to 500kg Average price achieved €1,167 with a top price of …
GMIT is pleased to offer a new Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the first course of its kind in the west of Ireland. Picture credit: Aengus McMahon The four year, full-time, Level 8 course prepares graduates to work in the growing areas of sport performance and health-related exercise science. The …
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Roscommon Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has announced that Fourteen Independent TD’s met this morning and agreed to step back from talks on the formation of the next Government until the main parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail agree a reciprocal agreement on the formation of a minority Government. “We want the parties to agree …
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News likely to appeal to Roscommon motorists is the announcement of a ‘Win Your Fill of Fuel Around Ireland’ promotion by Valero, who market fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. Continuing until May 6th next, motorists who spend €30 or more on fuel at any participating station can enter a draw to win a …
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Enterprising young teenagers from Roscommon are getting ready to showcase their inventions and real-life businesses at the Student Enterprise Awards National Finals, coordinated by Local Enterprise Office Roscommon. From the 22,000 secondary school students from 620 schools that took part this year, teens from 76 student enterprises have won a place at this year’s National …
Roscommon and District League Premier Division side Ballinasloe Town will play the Galway Premier Division side Mervue United at the Curragh Grounds Ballinasloe in the Connacht Cup Semi-Final. It’s a big occasion for the Ballinasloe Town as they are on track for their fourth victory in this completion. Ballinasloe Town have previously won the Connacht …
The 3rd Annual Loughglynn Woodlands 5k and 10k Walk/Jog/Run takes place on Sunday May 1st. Both the 5k and 10k routes follow beautiful scenic routes around by the lake and back to the village. The 5k is mostly flat, and the 10k has a couple of nice hills for those who like a challenge! The …
If the UK voters decide to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum in June of this year, it could have a significant impact on Irish Dairy and Beef exports. This is according to a newly released report produced by economists from Teagasc, launched yesterday at a Teagasc and Agricultural Economics Society of Ireland (AESI) …
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Ballymoe FC would like to thank Hanly Quarries, Elphin, for their sponsorship of jerseys for the Club’s Under 8 and Under 10 teams. Pictured are Jason Tarmey and John Kennedy, Joint-Managers of the Ballymoe FC Under 10 team with Club Secretary Kathleen Hegarty and players Ryan Hanley and Conor Kennedy.
A number of volunteers have come together to establish a Carers Support Network in the Roscommon – East Galway area where it is estimated some 4,000 Carers provide essential home care services for people and loved ones without whom the state would have to intervene. This voluntary support group envisage monthly meetings rotating around the …
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