Picture Credit: Aengus McMahon Three Roscommon students were among a select group who recently received Awards from NUI Galway for finishing top of their class. The awards were presented by NUI Galway President, Dr Jim Browne at a special ceremony which included sponsors and parents. Pictured receiving the School of Physics Second Year Laboratory Gold …
Vincent Brooks rounds-up the weekend’s action from the Roscommon and District Football League including a comfortable win for the League’s representative side. The Roscommon and District Football League representative side had a comfortable 3–0 win over the Cavan Monaghan League at Lecarrow on Saturday evening and they are now through to the Quarter-Finals of this …
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Club Football dominated this weekend’s Gaelic Games scene and the following is a complete round-up of this weekend’s Roscommon GAA Results. Allianz Hurling League Division 2B Roscommon 1-16 Down 1-21 O’Rourke Cup – Adult Football League Division 1 Western Gaels 2-9 Roscommon Gaels 2-7 St Croans 3-12 St Brigids 2-10 Clan na nGael 1-11 Tulsk …
Athleague Camogie Dinner Dance The Clubs presentation Dinner Dance took place on Friday night last in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon with medals being presented to the Minor and Senior teams. Guests of honour on the night were former All Ireland Medal winner with Offaly John Troy and the Chairperson of the County Board, Geraldine Beattie Greene. …
Cloonfad United B 0-1 Cam Celtic The B team gave Cam Celtic a good run for their money last Sunday before eventually losing by the only goal of the game. Cam controlled the majority of the contest and hit the post twice in the first half and Eugene burke did brilliantly to clear a certain …
The Strokestown Park House Estate could be the second venue in County Roscommon to host a weekly parkrun if their plans get support at an upcoming meeting. A public meeting will be held in their Cafe on Tuesday February 28th at 7pm to garner interest in hosting the weekly 5 kilometre event throughout the grounds …
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Saturday 18th February, suddenly. Lorcan Murray RIP, late of Forest View, Boyle. Lorcan is survived by his parents Tom and Kathleen, brothers Jonathan and Damien, sister in-law Olivia, cherished godson Jack, aunt Annette U.S.A (and the late Irene, Boyle) cousins and extended family. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, Monday from 4pm until …
Saturday February 18th, peacefully, in his 98th year, in the loving care of Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle. Edward Harrington RIP, late of Grangemore, Boyle. Predeceased by his wife Bridget. Edward is survived by his sons Oliver (Meath), Donal (Laois), Noel, Aidan and Francis (Roscommon); daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother (Terence), nieces, nephews, relatives, …
GIY are proud to announce the launch of their new ‘Cottage Market’ initiative, which invites community groups to avail of start-up funding in order to set up and run their own Cottage Market. Activity partners Ulster Bank & The Ireland Funds are set to support the initiative across the country to the tune of €65,000 …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has urged Roscommon and Galway schools which were not included in the latest DEIS-designated school support programme to contact the Department of Education. Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that she has “received numerous calls last week in relation to several schools not having being included in this new DEIS school …
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Saturday 18th February, peacefully, in the gentle care of the staff of South Westmeath Hospice. Ann Carty RIP late of Baylough, Athlone. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary, brothers Michael, William & James. Sadly missed by her brothers & sisters, Mary (Hogan), Elizabeth (Studdert), John (Wales), Paddy, Bridget, & Tom, her sisters in law …
Saturday February 18th, peacefully, in the loving care of the Matron and Staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Mary Bourke (Née Casey) RIP late of Clondra, Longford and formally Derrycashel. Predeceased by her Husband John. Mary is survived by her son Gerard Clondra, daughters Mary Tierney, Dunboyne, Anne Ormiston, Kells, Ita Taite, Virginia, Sons-In-Law, …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for investment in Broadband Infrastructure throughout the West following a report by IBEC report which found that Roscommon has the lowest level of high speed internet access in the country. Commenting on the details of the report Michael Fitzmaurice said “The need for immediate action to be taken on …
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Thursday 16th February, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Dr. Henry “Harry” Blake RIP, late of Dromalga, Oldtown, Athlone. Predeceased by his sisters Mairead and Cecelia and brother Sean. Harry is survived by his wife Patricia and sons David and Roger. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and …
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