Our Roscommon Sports Round-up for February 20th includes Soccer, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, Rugby, Handball and Darts. Soccer The Roscommon and District Football League Team recorded a 3-0 win over Cavan-Monaghan in the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Vincent Brooks reports on that and all the local Challenge Cup action here. Gaelic Games A second defeat for […]
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Buccaneers are on the cusp of promotion following this bonus point 39-27 Ulster Bank League Division 1B victory over nearest challengers UL Bohemian on the 4G pitch in the University of Limerick campus on Saturday. By Michael Silke On a bright afternoon, conditions were near ideal for the fast-moving styles favoured by both teams and
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Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has named his side to face Newport Gwent Dragons in round 15 of the Guinness PRO12 tomorrow at 7:35pm in the Sportsground. From a Rosocmmon perspective Jack Carty and Denis Buckley retain their places. Overall there are five personnel changes from the side that beat Cardiff Blues in Wales
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The final preparations are under way for Buccaneers take on “Lip Sync Battle” which takes place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone this Friday, February 17th “Lip Sync Battle – Buccs Fizz Style” features 16 acts and should provide fun and entertainment in abundance for all the family. Athlone lady Niamh Donohoe is leading the choreography
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Buccaneers can strengthen their grip on Division 1B when they travel to Thomond Park on Saturday to square up to UL Bohemian in the Ulster Bank League. By Michael Silke This battle between the second placed Limerick side and leaders Buccaneers kicks off at 2.30 p.m. when international referee George Clancy will have charge of
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Connacht Under 16s Development League Carrick RFC Under 16s entertained Westport last Saturday in Keenaghan in a clash between the 2nd and 3rd place teams in the League and a win that would put Carrick in contention for a place in the final. However Westport travelled in confidence with a well-disciplined team and Carrick, not
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Buccaneers strengthened their grip at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B with a 36-14 bonus point victory over Old Wesley at bright but bitterly cold Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday evening. By Michael Silke Despite a growing list of absentees, Buccaneers set the tempo from the start and utterly dominated the opening
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has named Jack Carty and Denis Buckley in his side to face Cardiff Blues in round 14 of the Guinness PRO12 this Sunday. Niyi Adeolokun marks his 50th appearance for the province at the weekend starting in a back three with fellow Irish internationals Tiernan
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Michael Silke looks ahead to Buccaneers clash with Old Wesley in the Ulster Bank League, the Under 20s meeting with Suttonians and all the latest Club News. Buccaneers are home to Old Wesley in the Ulster Bank League Division 1B at Dubarry Park on Saturday next and, due to the Italy v Ireland match, the
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Carrick RFC Minis (6 yrs to 11yrs – Boys & Girls) host Buccaneers RFC On Saturday, February 4th, Carrick Mini Rugby hosted their final home blitz against Buccaneers RFC. Our thanks to the U8’s and U 9’s coaches who coordinated the blitz and to the parents of the U8’s, U9’s players who supported the event
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Buccaneers extended their lead at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B following a highly entertaining 25-14 bonus point victory over Galwegians at Crowley Park, Glenina, on Friday night. By Michael Silke Results elsewhere mean that Buccaneers are now six points clear of UL Bohemian while ‘Wegians drop to second from bottom, five
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There’s lots happening on the Roscommon Sport scene this weekend. The following are some of the highlights. Gaelic Games Roscommon take on Tyrone in the opening round of the Allianz Football League on Sunday at 2pm in Healy Park, Omagh. Team News here. The Roscommon Minor Footballers take on Longford in the opening round of
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Carrick RFC Minis host Creggs for enjoyable BLitz Series On Saturday last, January 28th, Carrick RFC Mini Rugby hosted their first 2017 home blitz against Creggs RFC. Our thanks to the U10 coaches Harry, Niall and John who coordinated the blitz and to the parents of the U10 players who supported the event managing the
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h4>Buccaneers and Ballymena shared the spoils 13-13 after a competitive Ulster Bank League Division 1B encounter at Dubarry Park that was well attended despite the bitter cold. By Michael Silke Both teams were much changed from their niggly early December clash with Buccs fielding five changes. The visitors went one better including an Ulster-experienced quartet
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The following is a round of results from the local Schools and Clubs in Connacht Rugby action during the past seven days and a look ahead to upcoming Fixtures. Connacht Rugby Junior Cup Quarter-Final: Buccaneers 30 Galwegians 14; Creggs 5 Ballinasloe 7; Buccs will now face Ballinasloe in the Semi-Final Connacht Junior Plate: NUIG 17,
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