There were 900 cattle on offer at Castlerea Mart yesterday (Thursday). Store cattle of all types continue to enjoy a very strong trade driven by strong farmer buying at the moment and also export demand. The heifer and dry cow sections reported a steady trade with prices similar to last week while in the calf …
Volunteer lifeboat crew with Lough Ree RNLI were called out twice on consecutive days to assist grounded vessels in the Wood Shoal area. Picture Credit: facebook.com/LoughReeRNLI Thankfully there were no injuries to the twelve people onboard both vessels but the RNLI have advised boat users in the area to use caution and take advice on …
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The IFA National Liquid Milk Committee has called for stricter conditions for retailers sourcing “private label” milk from Irish milk producers in the wake of the shift in sourcing of the Tesco private label milk contract between Glanbia and some of the other dairies. Chairman Teddy Cashman said, “Our Committee members and the producer groups …
Joan Freeman, Founder of suicide and self-harm crisis centre Pieta House, will launch Darkness Into Light 2016 with Electric Ireland in The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, this evening, Friday, April 1st at 8pm. Writer Michael Harding will be there on the evening to help launch the events. Taking place on Saturday, May 7th, Darkness …
Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin Mc Stay have announced the Roscommon Senior Football Panel to face Dublin in the Allianz Football League on Sunday next at 2pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE The starting 15 shows six changes from that which began last Sunday’s defeat to Mayo. Darren O’Malley replaces the …
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IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said a strong live export trade for calves is critically important to the beef sector and competition, particularly at this time of year. He said IFA has been working with the Department of Agriculture and live exporters to ensure that exports to Holland keep flowing. Henry Burns said IFA …
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Tomorrow morning seven men from the greater Rooskey area will attempt the unprecedented task of running a mile in each of the 32 counties in the space of 32 hours. This unique “32-32-32 Challenge” is in aid of The Sunflower Rooms Autism Unit, Knockcroghery. Niall Kilcrann, Gerry Donoghue, Brian Hall, Ultan Flynn, Kevin Hoey, Joe …
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Due to the recent spate of poor weather, a number of farms have witnessed grass growth levels close to zero on some days. As a result, farmers have been forced to dip into their fodder reserves. “This is the reality of what is going on. Farmers are hoping that the weather will improve shortly,” said …
Chairperson of the Athlone Boundary Review Committee Jack Keyes has said that it could at least two or three months before his Committee are in a position to publish their findings. The report was originally due to be published today but the volume of submissions – 27,949 in total, meant that the task of sorting …
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Ahead their trip to the Kingspan Stadium tomorrow evening, Pat Lam has made seven personnel changes to the Connacht Rugby team that defeated Leinster five days ago. In the absence of Tiernan O’Halloran who suffered a quad injury in training this week, Robbie Henshaw will line out at full back with the midfield partnership of …
The Roscommon Pool League Cup and Shield Semi-Finals resume tomorrow night. “Charlie’s Bar” host “The Silver Eel” in the Cup Semi-Final, with the home side holding a 4-3 lead from the first leg which was played on March 16th. The winners will face “An Bothar Rua” in the Final. The Elphin team defeated Roscommon town …
There action in the Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures, Challenge Cup and the Connacht Junior Cup over the weekend. Update Saturday April 2nd The Herald Premier Division (7:45pm) Castlerea Celtic v Dysart FC Moore United v MD Town Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (7:45pm) Cloonfad United B v Skyvalley Rovers B Sunday April 3rd …
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Gardaí in Roscommon town have renewed their appeal for information after the discovery of the bodies of over 20 lambs and two calves in a drain at a Kilteevan bog. The incident was initially reported a passer-by last last Friday. Forensic tests are being carried out in an effort to establish their ownership. Gardaí say …
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The story of Roscommon native Brigid Lyons is among those set to be told in a major exhibition at NUI Galway entitled ‘A University in War and Revolution 1913-1919’ which offers a glimpse into the lives of many individuals from the University caught up in the historic events of the era. The exhibition will be …
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Buccaneers face Old Wesley in a showdown for the final promotion play-off berth in a hugely anticipated Ulster Bank League Division 1B match at Dubarry Park on Saturday. Kick off for this game, which is Buccaneers final home fixture of the season, is at 2.30 p.m. The biggest crowd of the season is expected at …
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