Friday May 5th, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Andrew “Andy” Murray RIP, late of Corderryhugh, Athleague. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Ballygar, on Sunday from 5.30pm until 7pm, with removal afterwards to Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11.30am. Burial in […]
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Cup competitions are the focus of this weekend’s Roscommon Soccer activity with five different Cups plus one League game being contested. Last night Castlerea Celtic defeated Moore United 4-2 in the Premier Division. Castlerea now top the Table with one game remaining. Friday 5th May Roscommon and District Football League Second Division Cup Quarter-Finals Strokestown
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Gorse Fires are continuing to ravage parts of Roscommon with an area between Frenchpark, Castlerea and Loughglynn being badly affected as well as a large part of Kilronan Mountain. The dry weather and high temperatures, coupled with strong breezes, are making the task difficult for local fire crews who are aiming to control the spread
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The Waterfront Hall in Belfast is the destination for three Roscommon GAA Clubs in search of All-Ireland Scór Sinsear glory tomorrow. Tulsk will be the first in action when they represent Roscommon GAA in the Tráth na gCeist / Table Quiz in the morning. In the afternoon the attention turns to the Main Hall for
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If you know your Suffolks from your Jacobs when it comes to sheep – and even if you don’t – the Kepak All Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017 needs ewe (& you). A meeting will be held on Friday 12th May in St. Brigid’s GAA Club at 9pm for anyone interested in
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Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease. Deputy Murphy attended a rally outside Dáil Éireann on Wednesday when up to 200 people affected by Lyme Disease highlighted the condition, as well as what they contend is its lack of recognition by health and political authorities. A
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Our Under 16 Girls beat neighbours Strokestown to secure the Division 3B Championship yesterday evening. St Barrys held the upper hand throughout, and won out in spite of a threatened late rally from Strokestown. St Barrys were at full strength for the first time all year, welcoming back captain Ann-Marie Murphy and Zoe Morris who
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Ahead of the final round of Guinness PRO12 action this season, Connacht Rugby head coach Pat Lam has made eleven changes to his side to face Munster at Thomond Park tomorrow. Tiernan O’Halloran, who was today named on the PRO12 Dream Team of the Season, Tom Farrell, Cian Kelleher and Andrew
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Tidy Towns groups in Co. Roscommon are urged to enter a special award in the National Tidy Towns competition which promotes the protection of pollinators. Irish bees and other pollinators contribute €35 million a year to the Irish economy by pollinating our plants, trees and vegetables. They are under serious threat for survival because they
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says comments made by Deputy Eugene Murphy in relation to Deputy Fitzmaurice’s proposal that a jobs task force be established for Ballaghaderreen were “very disappointing and misguided”. Following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs Michael Fitzmaurice proposed the
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Roscommon Sports Partnership has been allocated €127,597 by Sport Ireland – the body responsible for the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. Speaking at the announcement in Limerick today, Minister O’Donovan said: “The vital work of the Local Sports Partnership Network in increasing participation, particularly among those sectors of society that are
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Fixtures All roads lead to Castlerea on Saturday evening as we take on Michael Glaveys in the first round of the Intermediate Football Championship at 7-30pm. All support is greatly appreciated. On Saturday morning our under 12s travel to St Dominics. Eire Og GAA Lotto There was No Jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1-18-22-28.
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Senior team Our Devine and Co chartered accountants sponsored senior team begin their 2017 championship campaign on Sunday afternoon next when we face Boyle at 2pm in Strokestown. Best of luck to the team and management fur the year ahead and please come out and support on the day. U14 team: Our Drury oils Ltd
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Tomorrow, Friday May 5th, a celebration will be held in Murrays Bar, Knockcroghery to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of two-time All-Ireland winning Roscommon Captain Jamesie Murray. The event, which is being held in the same building where he was born will be a chance to remember the life and times of the
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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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