Summer has officially arrived and soon the first sounds of horses galloping and the cheers of the crowd at the Roscommon Racecourse will be heard. Tomorrow Monday, May 8th, marks the first race meeting of the year here at the Lenabane track. The first white flag will be raised at 4:55pm. It has been a fascinating couple of months …
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A brief round-up of the most read Roscommon news stories on roscommondaily.com during the past seven days as well as some which you may have missed. Our Five Most Read Roscommon News Headlines #5 Our Survey regarding Broadband Speed in Roscommon has proved to be very interesting. The Survey remains open until Wednesday. Take part …
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“Smadynium” recorded a first win for his new Roscommon owners and trainer John Joe “Shark” Hanlon at Fairyhouse yesterday, winning the Today FM Ladies Handicap Chase. Picture Credit: Fairyhouse Racecourse Smadynium was ridden by Rachel Blackmore and won by 12 lengths at a price of 10/1, much to the delight owners The Chancers Syndicate which …
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A ninth day of racing at the Roscommon Races will take place on Monday next, October 17th, which will complete the schedule for the 2016 season at the Lenebane track. The first white flag will be raised at 2.05pm. The final Roscommon Races meeting of 2016 had been planned for September 26th, but after terrible …
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We look back on the weekend’s action from the Roscommon Sports scene and beyond, including Handball, Gaelic Games, Soccer, Rugby, Camogie and Horse Racing. Handball Fiona Tully and Lauren O’Riordan won All-Ireland Minor and Intermediate 60×30 Handball titles today. Aengus Cunningham reports on the action here Soccer A number of Roscommon and District Football League …
It started on Monday, May 9th, and next Monday, September 26th, will see the curtain come down on Roscommon Races for 2016. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photograph It will be the ninth meeting of the season at Roscommon Races, with the first race getting underway at 2:15pm. The season was very hit and miss in …
Favourite backers didn’t have it all their own way at the Roscommon Races two-day meeting in July, but with a full National National Card next Tuesday, August 2nd, racegoers will be hoping to make a few quid back. The first race is set to get under way at the earlier time of 5:40pm. Due to …
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Sarah-Jane Moran from Adare in County Limerick walked away with €2,000 cash at Roscommon Races on Monday evening after winning the SuperValu Best Dressed Lady competition. Picture Credit: David Walsh/Roscommon Racecourse The other nine finalists received €100 from SuperValu and a goody bag from the Lilac Rooms at Rosmed Pharmacy. The winning outfit Sarah-Jane was …
Lady in Red Wins SuperValu Ladies Day at Roscommon Races Read More »
The roar of the punters, epic finishes, the highs and lows, all parts of the unique atmosphere that form Roscommon Races is only days away from its new season. This Monday, May 9th, sees the 2016 Season begin with the first race at 5.40 p.m. In what has been a very busy pre-season for the …
Under starter’s orders for the the new season at Roscommon Races Read More »
Work has begun at on the first phase of the new upgrades at Roscommon Racecourse. The Tote Building is currently being demolished and will be reconstructed in time for the new season. Internal walls and almost half the Roof have already been removed since this photo was taken. The work forms part of a €1m …
