Kilteevan National School invited parents and members of the local community to join in their impressive programme of events to mark Proclamation Day. Events began inside the School where 5th and 6th class pupils gave a summary of the event of 1916. Cormac Dolan follow this by reading the poem “Mother” by Padraig Pearse to
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The HSE are to implement Smoking Cessation Campaign in Roscommon Psychiatric Unit and the Units in Galway and Ballinasloe. In a statement release a short time ago they said that as the leading healthcare provider, they are committed to reducing the use of tobacco and its harmful health effects. As the national body responsible for
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It has been a hectic Allianz Hurling League campaign so far and now it heads for an end-of-division blitz with key decisions being reached in the final round of group games next Sunday. By Seán O’Brien Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE The main focus will be on Division 1, where in addition to deciding
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Summerhill Primary School, Athlone, Co Roscommon, celebrated Proclamation Day with a school concert this morning. This was followed by the flag raising at 12 noon, with a surprise visit from the ice-cream van with ice-cream for all the pupils! After lunch there was a céilí in the school hall and everyone showed off the dances
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UNDERAGE MEDAL PRESENTATION The Clann na nGael Underage Medal Presentation for 2015 (Under 12s to Minors, Boys & Girls) took place on Saturday 12 March in Athlone Springs. A huge attendance was present and the day was enjoyed by all. The following Awards were presented; Clann na nGael U12 Girls County Championship Finalists 2015. Clann
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Roscommon Gaels Social Night Friday, April 1st in Carty’s Porterhouse function room. Annual Club awards, live music till late and finger food on the night.Keep that night free for a good night out. More details to follow next week. Easter Parade It is important that the Club are taking part in the Easter Parade this year.
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The activities of Boyle Family Life Centre are set to be incorporated as a Limited Company, independent of any “denominational ethos” following an announcement made by the Diocese of Elphin. A statement released on behalf of the Diocese a short time ago explained how the move has come about: “Boyle Family Life Centre was founded
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Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures Wednesday 16th March The Herald Premier Division (8pm) Cloonfad Utd v Castlerea Celtic Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (8pm) Moore United B v St. John’s Athletic Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures Thursday 17th March The Herald Premier Division (11am) Dysart FC v Ballinasloe Town St. John’s Athletic v
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Kilglass Gaels Fixtures Thursday 17th March: Division 4 League; Kilglass Gaels v Boyle in Boyle at 11am. Sunday 20th March: Ladies Adult Division 2 League: Kilglass Gaels v St. Barrys in Kilglass at 12pm U-16 Girls Championship Kilglasss Gaels v Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult at 4pm. Doing A Spring Clean? Kilglass Gaels are doing a
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Dublin’s pursuit of a fourth successive Allianz Football League Division 1 title is going very much to plan as they have ensured themselves of a semi-final place with two rounds to go. By Seán O’Brien Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE Having won all five games, Dublin are on ten points, two ahead of Roscommon
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St Brigids Monster Progressive 25 Card Game Have you got your tickets yet?! Takes place on Friday, March 18th at St Brigid’s Sports and Social Centre, Kiltoom. There is €5,000 in prize money is up for grabs and admission is €20 per person. Participants are guaranteed at least twenty games. This promises to be an excellent night’s
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As Renua begins the process of “regather and regroup” Anne Farrell, Renua’s Roscommon Representative welcomes the general political will to embrace many of the Renua policies on political reform. Speaking yesterday she said that reforms, including the newly invoked method of appointment of Ceann Comhairle, are welcome, however “the missed opportunity” of having gender equality
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Today, Tuesday March 15th, has been designated Proclamation Day for schools in Ireland, as part of the Ireland 2016 commemorative programme. Since last autumn the Defence Forces have delivered a handmade Tricolour and a special pack which included a copy of the Proclamation and booklet on care of the flag to over 3,200 Primary Schools
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Speaking from Brussels where he is leading a high-level IFA delegation, IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin said the delegation held meetings this morning with officials from the Rural Development and Direct Payments sections of DG AGRI. The IFA group is highlighting serious ongoing farm income difficulties, particularly in the dairy, livestock, grain and pig sectors.
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St Dominics The Club congratulates Carmel Spellman, Creevy, Roscommon. (Seller: Michéal Cox) who won €1,112 in the Club’s weekly draw. 50/50 draw next week Saturday 19th March will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost €50) at any time, please contact 087 3552383
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