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McGeeney and Hopkins stuff Dubs

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:42:22 GMT

Roscommon 6-13 Dublin 0-5
Roscommon got their National Camogie League campaign back on track last Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Dublin at Athleague.

O’Donnell sick of repeating himself after every game

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:39:32 GMT

Mistakes the curse of any manager’s life.

Holders survive major scare in Moylough

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:36:59 GMT

The first round of the G and H sponsored Roscommon and District League Challenge Cup took centre stage last weekend with 32 out of the league’s 34 teams in the league in action.

Oisín boxes his way to Connacht crown

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:36:14 GMT

Loughglynn Boxer Oisín Ward won the Youth 1 54kg Connacht title in the Connacht Youths boxing championships in Westport last weekend.

Hurlers tipped to see off Louth in Drogheda

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:34:44 GMT

The Roscommon senior hurlers face a trip to the east coast for their second outing in this year’s Allianz National Hurling League as they take on Louth in Drogheda next weekend.

Gaels reach semi-finals in Kerry

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:34:11 GMT

Roscommon Gaels proved its ability to compete with the top teams in Ireland to reach the men’s semi-finals of the Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé in Ventry, West Kerry recently.

Little bit of history comes to Roscommon

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:31:38 GMT

William B. Joyce was a dentist who lived in Roscommon in the 1930s.

Trainer Willie Mullins to address Cheltenham preview in Strokestown

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:29:02 GMT

With the Cheltenham racing festival only a week away, the Roscommon Lions Club is pleased to announce this week that special provision has been made for the award winning jockey and trainer Willie Mullins to address this week’s special preview night for the event in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Thursday night next, March 11th.

Queen of the ring

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:25:34 GMT

A Roscommon female boxer returned from the National Stadium in Dublin last Friday night with a glorious All-Ireland title for her Roscommontown based club.

Inconsistent Roscommon staring at Division Four

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:44 GMT

Offaly 2-14 Roscommon 2-13
Don’t let the scoreline mislead you.

Head shops must be regulated

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:51:59 GMT

Dear Editor
Now that plans are afoot to ban the sale and possession of a range of substances sold in head shops, amid growing public concerns, the move comes as welcome news to all those who maintained a continuous and peaceful protest outside the Castle Street premises since it opened five weeks ago.

Report to address Roscommon town’s flooding problems

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:43:58 GMT

A HYDROLOGICAL report on the catchment area of the River Jiggy in Roscommon town, which is due to be published shortly, may go some way towards addressing ongoing flooding problems in the area.

Five potential sites identified for cinema

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:42:39 GMT

Five potential sites have been identified for a cinema in Roscommon town with the Roscomon County Manager also lending his support to an ongoing campaign to bring a big screen to the county town.

Parish divided over Vita House plans

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:41:22 GMT

PLANS TO build a new two-storey extension at Vita House Family Life Centre in Roscommon town have run into trouble as members of the local parish have appealed a grant of planning to An Bord Pleanala.

Gaming arcade plans for Roscommon on hold

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:40:09 GMT

A FORMER Glenamaddy sports personality of the year, who sought a gaming licence for a premises in Roscommon town had his licence application adjourned for more information, at a recent sitting of Roscommon District Court.

Mental health staffing crisis escalates

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:38:47 GMT

THE STAFFING crisis within the mental health services in the county has escalated this week following a ballot for industrial action by members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Coyne goes on scoring rampage

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:58:35 GMT

Roscommon 8-15 Tyrone 1-6
Roscommon were strong favourites going into their opening fixture of this year’s Allianz National Hurling League but few could have expected the turkey shoot that developed against Tyrone in Athleague last Sunday.

Revival cannot prevent defeat

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:55:05 GMT

Meath 1-15 Roscommon 2-10
The Roscommon junior camogie team were defeated in their latest league game in Ballyforan on Sunday last.

Successful year for Donamon

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:53:47 GMT

The 2009 AGM of Donamon Dynamos Cycling Club took place recently.

Cregg toasts Sigerson success

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:52:30 GMT

Roscommon’s Cathal Cregg got his hands on an All-Ireland medal over the weekend after playing a pivotal role in Dublin City University’s (DCU) Sigerson Cup triumph.

Ballymoe FC back in big time football

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:50:43 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS are extended to Ballymoe FC who won promotion to the Premier Division of the Roscommon and District League following a 2-0 win over Ericsson’s in Ballymoe.

Connacht GAA targets more games for players

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:47:59 GMT

A PROPER fixtures programme for club players has been identified as the key priority in the Connacht GAA Strategic Vision and Action Plan launched by GAA President Christy Cooney in Claremorris.

Roscommon athletes punch above their weight

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:46:00 GMT

ROSCOMMON athletes have distinguished themselves in national and international competitions in recent weeks, reflecting an increasingly professional approach to training and preparation.

Coman’s swimmers thrive in Athlone

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:43:43 GMT

Buoyed by the wonderful news that Coman’s Swimming Club had scooped the Roscommon Sports Partnership Club of the Year award for 2009, 12 ‘A’ squad members made the short journey to the Athlone Gala last Saturday where they attempted to continue their recent run of good performances.

‘A decision I didn’t want to make’ – Cox

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:39:53 GMT

IT’S every player’s worst nightmare.

Hurlers run riot

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:33:36 GMT

A phenomenal return of 8-15 got Roscommon’s Allianz National Hurling League campaign off to a blistering start in Athleague against a feeble Tyrone side last Sunday.

Reservations over wind farm plans for Sliabh Bawn

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:19:41 GMT

Residents in the Strokestown area have expressed serious reservations over plans to develop a medium sized windfarm on Sliabh Bawn.

Up to 250 ‘high value’ jobs for Athlone

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:18:31 GMT

THE OPENING of a new contract research and analytical laboratory facility in Athlone on Monday will create up to 250 “high value” positions for PhD-level students, analytical laboratory staff, and other clinical development professionals in the region.

‘Bail out’ claims on leasing scheme rejected

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:17:10 GMT

CLAIMS THAT a new long term leasing scheme aimed at using vacant housing stock to meet the demand for social housing is a “bail out” for builders and developers has been rejected by Minister for Housing Michael Finneran.

Anti-head shop group brings protest to the national airwaves

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:15:28 GMT

THE ROSCOMMON anti-head shop group brought their protest to the national airwaves this week when a number of committee members appeared on Monday night’s RTE Frontline show with Pat Kenny.

Consultation on new hospital reporting structure to begin

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:12:56 GMT

THE CONSULTATION process between staff, unions, and the HSE on a new management reporting structure across Roscommon, Portiuncula and Galway University Hospitals is set to get underway in the next two weeks.

County ready for National AGM

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:11:01 GMT

THE County Roscommon Community Games Executive Committee have a busy weekend to look forward to as it makes final prepararions for the hosting of the 39th National AGM in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone from Friday February 26th to Sunday, February 28th.

Players urged to prioritise membership

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:09:30 GMT

Club players in County Roscommon have been advised to make sure they are registered members of the GAA for insurance purposes ahead of the start of the Division One, Division Two and Underage Leagues this weekend.

McManus launches ASAP Signage Scheme

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:08:06 GMT

Former Roscommon All-Star Tony McManus launched the county’s ASAP (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) Pitch Signage Scheme in Kilbride Community Centre on Monday, February 15th.

Promotion is the benchmark for Qualter

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:06:54 GMT

THE benefits to be reaped from league promotion will be very much on the Roscommon hurlers’ minds as they set out on their first campaign of the new decade in Athleague on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m..

Ladies suffer third defeat

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:05:29 GMT

Waterford 4-10 Roscommon 2-7
Roscommon suffered their third league defeat in succession when they were outgunned by Waterford in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last.

Keighery settles even contest

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:03:59 GMT

Ballinasloe Town 1 Boyle Celtic 0
There was plenty of quality on show at the Curragh Grounds in Ballinasloe last Sunday and it came as little surprise that the sides were separated by only a single goal at the finish.

Poor numbers at training

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:02:23 GMT

Roscommon Ladies Board ratified the appointment of Laurence Cunningham from Glenamaddy as manager of the intermediate team last week.

Forest Park proves big hit

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:59:38 GMT

Athletes from across the country descended on Boyle last weekend for the National Cross Country Championships at Lough Key Forest Park.

Ballinasloe take spoils

RoscommonHerald.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:52:39 GMT

Two of the heavyweights of junior soccer in the Roscommon region clashed last Sunday in Round Five of the Connacht Cup as Ballinasloe Town faced Boyle Celtic at the Curragh Grounds in Ballinasloe.