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€2 million announced for local energy efficiency upgrades

Minister Denis Naughten has allocated more than €2 million for energy efficiency upgrades in the coming months to homes, businesses and community buildings locally that will improve quality of life. Local families will have their fuel-poor homes upgraded through improved insulation, heating, lighting, window and floor upgrades which will reduce energy bills and make these […]

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Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Monday 1st May, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender loving care of the Staff of Roscommon University Hospital. Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curlea, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his brothers Ollie and Frank. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Tessie, daughter Diane, grandson Dylan, sister Mary McDermott (Roscommon) and brother Jack

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Roscommon Camogie Round-up: Roscommon Gaels and Oran win titles

Camogie, Sport

Roscommon Camogie defeated Unfortunately, our County Junior Camogie team were unable to overcome the challenge of Dublin in the Littlewoods Ireland National League Division 3 Final. Check out the Match Report here U14 Féile Championship Roscommon Gaels (pictured above) were worthy champions in the U14 County ‘B’ Final on Saturday when they overcame a physically

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Athleague Camogie Under 10s chosen for “Hurl with me”

Athleague Fuerty, Club News, Local News

Oak Dental Practice, Ballaghaderreen U.14 Feile Championship There was no luck for the Under 14 team in the final of the Under 14 championship on Saturday evening last when they were defeated by Oran on the scoreline of 3 goals 1 pt to 2goals in Tisrara Community Pitch. After the game the team were treated

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Lough Ree RNLI assist seven people aboard grounded 37ft cruiser

News

File Photo It has been a busy weekend for everyone involved with Lough Ree RNLI following a second call-out in two days. Yesterday they were called out when a 56-foot barge with three people on board ran hard aground on rocks close to Blackwood Point at the northern end of Lough Ree. This morning (Sunday

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Fiona Tully takes yet another National Handball title

Handball, Sport

Fiona Tully took a break from her Leaving Cert studies to win the Ladies 19 & under 40×20 Handball National title in Galway over the weekend. Fiona had it all her own way in her Semi-Final with Galway’s Aisling Ni Mhaolain yesterday winning 15-2, 15-4. This set up a final meeting with her old rival

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Kilteevan Tidy Towns “Spring” into action

Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Over 50 people participated in the recent An Taisce’s National Spring Clean with Kilteevan Tidy Towns and once again the people of the area demonstrated what community spirit and pride of place is all about. Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who participated and to Roscommon Co Council for their

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Roscommon defeated by Dublin revival in Camogie decider

Camogie, Sport

Roscommon 0-7 Dublin 0-12 Dublin came good in the second half to secure their first Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 3 title against a Roscommon side that just fell short for the second consecutive season. By Daragh Ó Conchúir Picture Credits: ©INPHO/Tom Beary The Rossies can take some inspiration from Dublin however, who lost three

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Surprises and celebrations in the Roscommon and District Football League

Soccer, Sport

Vincent Brooks looks back on the weekend’s action in the Roscommon and District Football League and Cup, which included some surprises. The Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division title is still up for grabs with Ballymoe, Castlerea Celtic, Moore United and Ballinasloe Town still in the race with just a few games in total

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Roscommon GAA Results w/e April 30th

Gaelic Games, Sport

This week’s Roscommon GAA Results round-up includes Football and Hurling action from Under 12 through to Adult level and two inter-county defeats. Christy Ring Cup Round 2B Roscommon 1-10 London 4-24. Match Report here. Senior Football Challenge Roscommon 1-9 Kildare 1-16 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 St Brigid’s 2-12 Castlerea St Kevin’s 3-8 Seamus

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Martin Dunne RIP, late of Ballymoe

Ballintubber Ballymoe, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Martin Dunne RIP, late of Larragh, Ballymoe. Sunday April 30th, peacefully in the loving care of the carers and nurses at The Nightingale Nursing Home, Ahascragh, aged 85. Funeral Arrangements Martin will repose at Flanagans Funeral Home, Ballymoe, Monday May 1st, from 5pm with removal at 6pm to St Bride’s Church, Ballintubber. Funeral Mass on

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Eugene Murphy TD – Community consultation must be at the heart of Mount Dillon solar farm project

Ballyleague, Current Affairs, Local News

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has given a guarded welcome to the development of a natural wilderness area and renewable energy project at Mount Dillon. Deputy Murphy was reacting to the announcement by the Minister for Communications Denis Naughten in relation to a new joint initiative by Bord na Mona and ESB to build

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Creggs RFC claim Connacht Under 13 Cup

Rugby, Sport

Report and Photography by Connacht Rugby Club and Community Unit Creggs RFC had to withstand a late Ballina comeback to claim the Connacht Under 13 Cup after a dramatic Final at the Sportsground. Creggs had led 19-0 as the game entered the final quarter but two converted tries by a valiant Ballina side brought them

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John Lyons Snr RIP, late of Trien, Castlerea

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Sunday 30th April, peacefully at his home. John Lyons Snr RIP, late of Trien, Castlerea. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, sons Pat, John, Tommy and Gerry, daughters Mary and Margaret, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at his home on Monday from 3pm. House

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Lough Ree RNLI assist two vessels in difficulty

Ballyleague, News

The Lough Ree RNLI lifeboat crew assisted two vessels which were in difficulty on a windy day on the lake which saw waves up to a metre high in some areas. The Crew were alerted to the first incident by the Coast Guard , 29 April, when a 56-foot barge with three people on board

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