Roscommon Gaels Lotto There was no winner of the Jackpot which is now €7450.00. The numbers drawn were 04, 16, 19, 25. The Lucky dip winners of €30 were Patricia Torpey Carrowmore, Matt Keane Athleague, Carl & Pake c/o Charlies, Mary Macklin c/o K. Hoare, Jim Gallagher c/o The Walk. ROCKIN ROSSIES FUNDRAISER On Friday …
Supercrop1, designed and manufactured by Acres Machinery, Athlone Road, Roscommon has been named “Machine of the Year” at the National Ploughing Championships. Supercrop1 is designed to reduce the time and costs involved in the wilting process of hay and silage by combining three processes. It was formally launched at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday …
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Gardai in Ballygar are appealing for witness following the death of a man in a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision near Ballygar on Monday. The man has been named locally as Jacek Tokarz, a resident of Roscommon town. Mr. Tokarz, who was in his 40’s, was fatally injured when the car he was driving …
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Culture Night 2016 takes place tomorrow, Friday September 16th, and there are lots of things to do in Roscommon with something to suit everyone. Music Spells Rum & Black Club, Ballaghaderreen is the venue for a West African traditional drumming workshop with Slí na Croí – Malinké Music of Upper Guinea, West Africa, from 8.30 …
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Updated: Thursday September 15th at 5pm Berendsen have confirmed plans to close their Distribution Centre in Roscommon Town as it has become “unsustainable”. Reports of the possible closure first emerged late last night (Wednesday). In a statement release earlier the company said that the closure is subject to a 30-day consultation process which will begin …
The Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult, Roscommon town have announced that a limited number of places remain on some of their courses including Woodcraft, Hair and Beauty, Digital Media. The Centre is part of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board provides education and training opportunities for adults in the community who wish to take …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he has been left “dismayed and very disappointed” over the lack of development in the Draft Flood Management Plans. The Independent TD said “I attended the CFRAM public consultations in both Roscommon Town and Athleague on Wednesday and I have to say that I was dismayed and very disappointed as what …
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There was good news for Roscommon town this morning as it has been ranked 9th cleanest town in Ireland in the first round of results for the 2016 Irish Business Against Litter “Anti-Litter League” Survey. Roscommon town has also been classified as cleaner than the European norm; a title also give to 11 of the …
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The launch of a special fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services took place at P Kelly’s Bar, Roscommon town, last night. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox The launch was performed by Roscommon Rose of Tralee Aisling McNeill, and in attendance were representatives from Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Roscommon Palliative Care Services, “The Rockin’ …
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Independent Councillor Domnick Connolly has criticised the lack of baby changing facilities in Roscommon town. Councillor Connolly said “I have received a number of complaints from women with small children about a lack of baby changing facilities at some of the major stores in Roscommon Town. I have also learned that there are no baby …
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The Office of Public Works are hosting a number of local events to promote the consultation of the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans (Draft FRMPs) for County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office On Tuesday next, September 6th, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon will showcase the plans for Cortober, as well as Carrick …
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Now that the summer is slowly slipping away and we are facing into autumn, dark evenings and back to school, you might just need something to put that smile back on your face. Well, Roscommon Arts Centre has just the thing…why not get the gang together, give yourself a good old night out and have …
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National Heritage Week takes place between the 20th and 28th of August and there will be lots of things to do in Roscommon as well as nationwide. Each day, we’ll publish a list of the Heritage Week Events throughout Roscommon. Saturday Tours Athleague-Fuerty Heritage Group are hosting a guided tour of places of significant historical …
Seven meetings down, two to go! Next Monday, August 29th, sees the penultimate race meeting of the season at Roscommon Races with a mixed card of flat and national hunt racing. The first race is scheduled for 5pm. Picture Credit: Andrew Fox Photography Punters enjoyed glorious sunshine at the last meeting where racegoers were out …
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The launch of the special live music fundraiser in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will take place in P Kelly’s Bar, Castle Street, Roscommon on Thursday next September 1st at 9pm. The launch will be performed by Roscommon Rose Aisling McNeill and representatives of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative …
