It was an action packed day for the Save Roscommon Campaign with activity on both sides of the border. . The day began with confirmation that (as expected) Westmeath County Council would be making a submission to the Athlone Boundary Review Committee. Among the points made in their proposal is a claim by CEO, Pat …
The concession of two early goals by the Roscommon Senior Footballers ultimately cost them the chance of retaining the FBD League title in Tuam Stadium this afternoon. Damien Comer gave Galway a dream start when he fisted a Fiontain Ó Curraoin free to the net after 13 seconds. His second goal was almost identical; connecting …
Here’s your County Roscommon Sports Update; Jan 22 – 24 . This post will be updated throughout the weekend. Live updates, including half-time scores etc, will be published on http://twitter.com/RoscommonDaily Sunday Last updated 4pm Gaelic Football The Roscommon Senior Footballers were defeated by Galway in the FBD Connacht League Final by 2-80 to 0-13. Click …
Gardaí have this evening located 23 year old Paige Holland (also known as Abbie Goodier or Paige Goodier) and her one week old daughter Nevaeh Goodier/Tighe in Co. Tipperary. They are both safe and well and the family are now asking for privacy. Paige and Nevaeh and Paige’s boyfriend Aaron Tighe (also known as Aaron …
The first step in a Bill which would give the people of Monksland, or any area under threat of a county boundary change, the right to vote on such a Boundary change got the green light in the Dáil today. Denis Naughten TD put forward a proposal that the 1991 Local Government Act be amended …
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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 …
