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Lots of La na gClubanna events planned by St Faithleachs GAA

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, …

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Have your say on the new Roscommon County Council Arts Plan

Things to do

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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The Henry Girls are coming to Roscommon Arts Centre

Things to do

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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Work progressing well on Boyle GAA Training Pitch

Boyle, Club News, Local News

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 …

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Christina Lally (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, formerly of Donamon

Local News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon Death Notices

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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“World Heritage status could put Rathcroghan on international tourist map” – Murphy

News

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, …

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes progress on Ballaghaderreen Barracks works

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs

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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New Degrees to be unveiled at GMIT Open Day on Saturday

Education

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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Tickets selling fast for St Brigids GAA Concerts

Local News

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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Kilbride GAA update May 4th

Club News, FourMileHouse Derrane Kilbride, Local News

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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Top 5 tips to become Sun Smart from Roscommon Hospital

Health

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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14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding

Ardcarne Cootehall Knockvicar, Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Boyle, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Elphin, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, News, Strokestown

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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12 Roscommon Schools to benefit from Summer Works Scheme

Education

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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Fintan O’Toole RIP, late of Ballintubber

Ballintubber Ballymoe, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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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Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of Strokestown

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Strokestown

Monday 1st May, at Roscommon University Hospital, in her 97th year. Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of French Court and formerly of Bridge Street, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband Martin and much loved mother of Marty, Mary (Sullivan), Helen (Butler) and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Phil, sons-in-law …

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