For supporters of Scór, the GAA cultural competition, in the county, all roads lead to Kerry this weekend to support two teams from Elphin in their quest for All-Ireland titles. The Scór Sinsear All-Ireland Final will take place on Saturday at 3pm INEC, Killarney and Roscommon will be represented in the Tráth na gCeist and …
Elphin teams carry Roscommon hopes for Scór Sinear All-Ireland Gold Read More »
Elphin GAA sends best wishes Best of luck to our Table Quiz and Leiriu (Novelty Act) Teams in the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals on Saturday in the INEC Killarney. Best of luck to Austin Kielty and the Roscommon U21s against Mayo in the Connacht Final on Saturday at 6pm in Sligo, Aaron, Luke and the …
There was strong demand for all weanling at yesterday’s sale in Elphin Mart, resulting in a lively trade Male Weanlings There was a 91% clearance of Male Weanlings. The average prices achieved those under 300kg was €784, with a top price of €965 achieved for a 290kg Charolais. Male Weanlings weighing 301-400kg had an average …
The 2016 County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Elphin this weekend with traditional Music, Song and Dance throughout the town over three days. Photo Credit: Deirdre Parnell, Roscommon Comhaltas PRO The Fleadh will be officially opened on Sunday at 4:30pm by Tom Shine, Chairperson of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Roscommon. The opening ceremony will be …
County Roscommon Fleadh Cheoil in Elphin this weekend Read More »
Elphin GAA Sponsorship Draw Congratulation to Grady Joinery who won our Senior Team Sponsorship Draw and Westward who were drawn as Associate Sponsors. The Club wishes to thank everyone who bought tickets; our hosts for the night An Bothar Rua, and the Finance Committee for making the event such a success. The new Senior Team …
Roscommon County Council are inviting Applications from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion on a panel for the posts of Part-Time Retained Fire Fighter with Elphin Fire Brigade and Castlerea Fire Brigade. Applicants must ordinarily reside and work within a 2 mile radius of the Fire Station to which they are applying. Application forms and particulars …
Roscommon County Council vacancies for Fire Fighter positions Read More »
Pupils and Staff from Abbeycartron NS Elphin joined with schools all over Ireland to celebrate Proclamation Day yesterday. The Proclamation of Independence was read by children in the school and then the Irish Flag was raised by Lt. Hugh Lynn, who is an Officer of the Army Reserve and a Teacher in the school. The …
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There was a full clearance of Dry Cows at Monday’s sale in Elphin Mart Full clearance of Dry Cows Dry Cows sold for an average price of €1,176 – up from last week’s average of €1,129. Prices ranging from €760 up to €1,500 for a Charolais Cow weighing 855kg. In-calf Heifers There was a smaller …
Elphin GAA Club is offering businesses the opportunity to sponsor their Senior Football team for the great value price of €100 in their annual Team Sponsorship Draw. The Draw, which is now in it’s fifth year, has generated lots of interest in previous years with a logo promoting Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin appeared on …
Three students from Elphin Community College were among 6,000 Post Primary students from across the country who attended the presentation of flags and proclamation packs by the Defence Forces in Croke Park on Monday. The event marked the conclusion of the “Flags for Schools” programme, an initiative by the Thomas Francis Meagher Foundation, the Defence …
Elphin Community College represented at presentation Read More »
Congrats Well done to our team of Matt Hynes, Michael Rock, Micheal Gunn and Colm Beirne who retained the County Scór Quiz title and are through to the All-Ireland Final on April 2nd. Best wishes Best of luck to Austin and the Roscommon Under 21s against Galway on Friday in Kiltoom at 7:30pm, to our …
A large group from Elphin Community College recently visited Croke Park and Glasnevin Cemetery for a history tour. The following is a look back on their day from the perspective of different students 3rd Year Student’s report on their History Trip to Croke Park and Glasnevin Cemetery By Gilbert Muldowney, David Wynne, Laura Muldowney and …
Elphin Community College Senior Boys Volleyball team recorded a well deserved win to reach the National Semi-Finals of this year Volleyball Cup competition when they defeated Colaiste de Hide from Dublin in Streete last Wednesday. In a competitive battle between the two sides it was the Roscommon outfit that held out on a scoreline of …
Sympathy Elphin GAA Club extends its sympathy to the Kelly and Higgins families on the death of Mary Higgins. Ar deis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Results Commiserations to the Juniors on their 1-9 to 1-7 defeat to St. Aidans B in the 2015 Junior B Championship Semi-Final last Friday. Last Saturday’s U-16s game against …
The rescheduled Junior B Football Championship Semi-Finals, sponsored by the Hodson Bay Hotel Group, are set to get under way this weekend. On Friday St Aidans B host Elphin B at 8pm in Ballyforan. On Sunday Michael Glaveys B host Clan na nGael C at 12pm in Peadar Earley Park, Ballinlough.
