Barnardos children’s charity were joined by Ireland’s littlest pirates to launch the annual Big Toddle for Barnardos and they’re calling on more Roscommon toddlers to get involved. Now in its 14th year, this May and June will see up to 50,000 toddlers nationwide – including 565 toddlers in Roscommon – lace up their boots and
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Results and Fixtures Senior Championship : The first round of the Senior Championship takes place on Saturday 6th May in Ballyleague against Roscommon Gaels at 7-30pm. Junior League : St Faithleachs played Ballinameen on Sunday afternoon recording a score line of St Faithleachs 4-13 Ballinameen 0-06. Team : J.Quigley, K.Nerney, S.Ormsby, M.Gill, J.Irwin, B.Scally, S.Garvey,
Lots of La na gClubanna events planned by St Faithleachs GAA Read More »
Roscommon County Council is inviting the public to have their say on the county’s next Arts Plan. So, what does Arts and culture mean to you? Arts and culture add to a person’s experience in – and of – life and are a way of communicating and connecting with others, society and the world. They
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Donegal sisters, The Henry Girls, launched their new album, ‘Far Beyond The Stars’, this year and to coincide with the launch the sisters are embarking on a nationwide tour, stopping off at Roscommon on Saturday 13th May. Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin were brought up by music loving parents who introduced them to an eclectic
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Boyle GAA Lotto Des McLoughlin and Peter Ludlow were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creighton’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. The house prize was won by Dean Beirne. It will be at €1,700 for the next draw on Saturday May 6th which will be held in the
Work progressing well on Boyle GAA Training Pitch Read More »
Thursday 20th April , peacefully, in England. Christina Lally (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, formerly of Ballymcfrane, Donamon and late of Kettering, England. She will be very sadly missed by her husband James, son Dermot, daughters Mary (Lally) and Patricia (Fullard), her 5 adored grandchildren Anna, Amy, Olivia, Aoife and Tadhg, brother John, daughter-in-law Nicola, son-in-law George,
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the application for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the ancient royal site in Rathcroghan, County Roscommon is moving a step nearer reality as a further plenary meeting is scheduled for Rathcroghan this June. Deputy Murphy received the assurance from the Minister for Arts,
“World Heritage status could put Rathcroghan on international tourist map” – Murphy Read More »
Senator Maura Hopkins has said that “it is extremely good news that refurbishment works on the Ballaghaderreen Garda Barracks are taking place. Speaking yesterday the Senator said “I have been informed by An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that the works will be completed at the end of June. These works
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A range of exciting new degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and Culinary and Gastronomic Science, and other disciplines, will be unveiled at GMIT’s final Open Morning this Saturday, May 6th. The event will be split between the Galway (Dublin Road) Campus and the Centre for Creative Arts & Media (CCAM) and will run from
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Nathan Carter and Johnny Brady Live at the Marquee Kicking off the bank holiday weekend and Sheep Shearing Championships in style is Ireland’s most eligible bachelor .. Mr Nathan Carter! Nathan plays the marquee live on Friday 2nd June. Yes .. you have read it correctly .. we have NATHAN CARTER coming to Kiltoom. And
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Mens Results and Fixtures The Kilbride men’s team play Shannon Gaels in the opening round of the Intemediate championship in Orchard Park, Elphin on Sunday at 3.45pm. Your support would be appreciated. On Saturday our U12 boys play Elphin/Ballinameen in the league in Orchard Park at 12pm and at the same time our division 6
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The Department of Plastic Surgery in Roscommon Hospital recently hosted a very successful Safe Sun and Awareness Campaign and they are encouraging people to become Sun Smart. The aim of the campaign was to increase knowledge among patients, visitors and members of the public regarding the dangers of sun exposure, the benefits of sun protection
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has announced that 12 Roscommon Schools are among 438 nationwide to have been allocated funding under the Summer Works Scheme. Overall €47 million is being allocated nationally to the Scheme and this phase is aimed at upgrades to mechanical, sanitation and roofs in school buildings. These
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Thursday 27th April, suddenly. Fintan O’Toole RIP, late of Ballyfinnegan, Ballintubber. Predeceased by his younger brother Declan and younger sister Jacinta. Deeply regretted and missed by his mother Helen, father Frank, sisters Aishleen, Katie-Anne and Charlotte, brother Sheridan and nephew Ethan, his grandmother, relatives and an extensive circle of friends, friends from the Arts and
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