The Loughglynn Ambulance Base is finally set to be occupied from February 1st after agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission between the HSE and the National Ambulance Service. Last July, the Minister for Health said that discussions (concerning staffing) were nearing a conclusion and that he expected the base to open “soon” how …
Gardaí in Castlerea are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23 year old Paige Holland, also known as Abbie Goodier or Paige Goodier, and her 1 week old daughter Nevaeh Goodier/Tighe, who left their home at Westview, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon since last Friday, 15th January 2016. Paige is described as being 5’6” …
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The pitch at Dr. Hyde Park, which has come in for much criticism in recent years due to drainage issues and it’s uneven surface is set to be renovated this summer if plans by the Roscommon GAA Executive are approved at the next meeting of the County Board. Speaking earlier today Roscommon GAA Chairperson Seamus …
The high demand for Dry Cows continued at Elphin Mart yesterday with a 100% clearance for the third sale in a row. The average price achieved for Dry Cows was €1,157 and overall prices ranged from €785 to €1,610 for a Charolais Cow weighing 875kg. 88% clearance of Weanlings There was a fair trade reflected …
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Next Sunday’s FBD League Final will be a rematch of the 2015 decider and will see the Senior Footballers of Roscommon and Galway go to battle for the first silverware of the year. Roscommon defeated Mayo by 0-13 to 0-10 in MacHale Park, Castlebar a short time ago for the second successive January to reach …
GAA Supporters advised of Venue changes for Roscommon Teams ahead this weekend’s games Sunday’s third round game in the FBD Connacht Senior Football League between Roscommon and Mayo has been switched to MacHale Park, Castlebar. The throw-in time remains 2pm. Meanwhile the Hurlers game against Mayo on Saturday has been switched to the Connacht GAA …
A delegation of politicians from the region, which included Castlerea based MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan MEP and Roscommon-South Leitrim TDs Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice met with Environment officials of the European Commission today to seek clarification on what activities can be carried out to alleviate future flooding in the Shannon Basin and who is …
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The N5 has reopened following a three vehicle collision at the crossroads in Frenchpark Village (Junction with the R361 Frenchpark-Boyle Road). Ambulances from Castlebar and Carrick on Shannon attended the scene and one of the injured was airlifted to Hospital.
There was a full clearance of Dry Cows at last night’s sale in Elphin Mart with average prices of €1,153 achieved Prices ranging from €755 to €1,585 for a Charolais Cow weighing 820kg. In-Calf heifers There was a very small entry of In-Calf heifers this week with average price of €1,170. Weanlings A lively Weanlings …
Tonight’s Save Roscommon Meeting attracted a crowd of in excess of 1,500 people to the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. Attendees came from far and wide and representatives of the major political, social and sporting groups in the county addressed the crowd. Among them was local County Councillor, and Chair of the Save Roscommon group, Tony …
The Roscommon Senior Footballers secured successive wins in the FBD Connacht Senior Football League with a 0-12 to 0-8 win over NUI Galway at the Orchard Park, Elphin. Fuerty’s Niall Kilroy got the opening score after two minutes however it took another 9 minutes for the second score of the afternoon to arrive; a point …
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Seven third level students from the county who have displayed potential and commitment towards Gaelic Games have been awarded Bursaries by Connacht GAA. The recipients were Andrew Glennon (Michael Glaveys), Cathal Kenny (Oran), Joe Brennan (Tremane), Laura Brudell (Strokestown), Niall McInerney (St Brigids) Shane Killoran (Elphin) and Shehroz Akram, who plays his football with Ballaghaderreen …
Independent TDs Denis Naughton and Michael Fitzmaurice are odds on to retain their seats in the next General Election according to odds released by Paddy Power. Meanwhile Fine Gael County Councillor Maura Hopkins is the favourite to take the third and final seats in the new Roscommon-East Galway Constituency. Sitting TDs Naughton and Fitzmaurice are …
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The Frenchpark – Boyle Road (R361) Road has reopened following an incident early this morning in which a Van caught fire. Emergency services attended the scene and it is believed that nobody was injured. In other news, Junction 12 of the M6 at Monksland has reopened following a fuel spill this morning.
There was almost a complete clearance of stock at last night’s weekly sale in Elphin Mart. There was a 100% clearance of Weanlings with €733 being the average price achieved for Weanlings under 300kg and a maximum price of €740 for a 250kg Charolais Female. Weanlings from 301kg to 400kg averaged at €815. There was …
