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Sionann competes at world championships

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:23 GMT

THE IRISH team of Sionann O’Reilly Collins (Kiltoom and Athlone Community College) and elite pentathlete Eanna Bailey (Swords) finished in ninth position in the mixed relay at the Senior Modern Pentathlon World Championships.

Lynch leaves it late to stun Skyvalley

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:31:33 GMT

THE TEMPLATE for a dramatic final day in the Premiership was very much set in stone by last weekend’s two Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Ballymoe earn bragging rights and final place

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:30:50 GMT

ON A weekend of sensational injury-time winners, Ballymoe FC made history in the most dramatic of circumstances in an incident-packed Regan's Challenge Cup semi-final at the League Grounds in Lecarrow last Saturday evening.

Wait almost over for first race meeting of the year

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:27:43 GMT

THE WAIT is over for the raising of the first white flag at Lenabane in 2012. Next Monday, May 21st, sees the first action of the year at Roscommon Racecourse.

O'Gara back in the groove for championship

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:25:12 GMT

BACK IN 2006, David O'Gara became a household name in Roscommon after his pivotal role in the All-Ireland minor final triumph over Kerry.

Law Firm of the Year title for Callan Tansey Solicitors

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:55:32 GMT

THE INAUGURAL National Irish Bank 2012 Irish Law Awards took place recently in Dublin with well-known Sligo/Boyle law firm of Callan Tansey Solicitors walking away with the award for Connacht Provincial Law Firm of the Year.

New start-up seeks investment for CleverMiles driving device

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:54:29 GMT

A NEW start-up company, fronted by three young entrepreneurs from the Ballyfarnon and Arigna area, will be hoping to secure investment this week for an innovative device that promises to improve and encourage safer driving among younger drivers.

'No decision made' on West Roscommon ambulance base

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:53:49 GMT

NO DECISION on the location of an ambulance base for West Roscommon has been made, it has emerged.

Mental health services in 'dire straits'

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:53:16 GMT

MENTAL HEALTH services in County Roscommon are in "dire straits" due to retirements and cutbacks, the Psychiatric Nurses Association has warned.

Gardaí praised as tractors are recovered

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:46:57 GMT

TWO SOUTH-ROSCOMMON farmers have praised the "exemplary efforts" of the detective branch of Roscommon Gardai after an extensive search led to the discovery of stolen farm machinery worth more than €150,000.

SWIMMING: Mikey’s gold streak continues in Limerick

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:29:33 GMT

THE LAST weekend of March saw nine of Coman’s top swim-mers make their way to Limerick to compete against many of Munster’s finest clubs during the twoday Long Course championship event.

BOXING: Darren Cruise beaten in Prizefighter tournament

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:28:24 GMT

THERE WAS disappointment for Castlerea's Darren Cruise last Saturday night at King's Hall, Belfast when he bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Prizefighter tournament.

Proud fans full of praise for ‘Bravehearts’

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:23:50 GMT

ROSCOMMON’S FIRST appearance in an All-Ireland U-21 final for 30 years brought a sea of primrose and blue down the N6 motorway to nearby Tullamore.

Great expectations fall just short

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:09:41 GMT

Pretty much every reporter and columnist in this paper last week predicted that Roscommon would win against all the odds on Sunday.

Late Dublin rally leaves brave Roscommon on the canvas

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:47:58 GMT

FOR 50 MINUTES we dared to dream.

Support urged for Darkness into Light Walk at Lough Key Forest Park

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:47:03 GMT

A WALK aimed at raising awareness of suicide and self-harm will take place this Saturday, May 12th at Lough Key in Boyle.

Infection control measures in place at Boyle nursing home

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:12:35 GMT

THE HEALTH Service Executive has confirmed that over half of the patients at Drumderrig Nursing Home in Boyle were affected by a recent outbreak of seasonal flu.

Boyle roundabout needs to be made safer

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:05:46 GMT

A NUMBER of Boyle Town Councillors have called for changes to be made to the mini-roundabout at Shilling Hill in the town in order to make it safer for both pedestrians and drivers.

Wave of tractor thefts hits South Roscommon

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:04:34 GMT

A WAVE of tractor thefts has swept through the South Roscommon area over the past week leading to the loss of thousands of euro worth of machinery for farmers.

Woman’s body is found on waste ground

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:02:01 GMT

GARDAI ARE awaiting the results of a post mortem to determine the cause of death of a woman whose body was discovered on waste ground in Castlerea at lunchtime on Monday.

Kilroy counts on team’s experience to succeed

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:17:16 GMT

EXPERIENCE will be a vital ingredient when Roscommon step into the bear pit at O’Connor Park, Tullamore next Sunday. It is something that can be hard to come by at U-21 level but fortunately the current Roscommon team are not lacking in it.

Everything ‘Stacks’ up for Ronan

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:16:21 GMT

BY A CURIOUS - hopefully, happy - coincidence Ronan Stack has something in common with Gerry Connellan, his wing-back counterpart on the last Roscommon team to win the All-Ireland U-21 title.

Final talk ‘off-limits’ for Brogan in Carlow

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:13:47 GMT

A STUDENT house in Carlow should be the scene for some interesting attempts at conservation this week. Roscommon captain and centre-back Paddy Brogan is a student in Carlow IT where he shares a house with Dublin panellist Gerry Seever.

Potential evident from the very start

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:13:07 GMT

A MONDAY evening in April under leaden skies in Hyde Park.

POOL: Final produces Hollywood ending

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:12:41 GMT

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED final of the Roscommon County Pool Shield got underway on Sunday, April 15th between the Hollywood Bar and the Red Parrot, both from Roscommon town.

AWARDS: Herald scoops overall prize at Community Games awards

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:11:13 GMT

THE ROSCOMMON Herald won the overall award for its “out-standing” Community Games coverage at Saturday’s HSE Community Games Media Awards in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, County Westmeath.

HANDBALL: Tully qualifies for world championships in Dublin

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:10:38 GMT

THE WINNER of certain grades at the GAA Irish Nationals held venues in Ulster recently had the exciting bonus of selection on the Irish team to compete in the World Handball Championships to be held at Citywest, Dublin in October.

SOCCER: Ballaghaderreen battered by in-form Ballinasloe

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:10:02 GMT

THE REGAN’S sponsored Roscommon and District League Challenge Cup took centre stage with games in the last 16 of the competition on Sunday last.

New hurling sponsor unveiled

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:51:40 GMT

IT WAS revealed at a function on Monday night that local internet service provider Eurona Brisknet will be taking over as the new sponsor of the Roscommon senior and U-21 hurling teams for the next three years.

Primed to deliver on the national stage once more

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:38:12 GMT

WILL IT BE one of the great days? Not since the All-Ireland minor football final replay of 2006 has there been a game of such importance in Roscommon GAA circles.

Cannabis 'grow house' uncovered

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:33:40 GMT

OVER 200 cannabis plants were discovered by Gardaí in a sophisticated 'grow house' operation in a rented property outside Castlerea town last week.

US Ambassador unveils 9/11 memorial

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:33:21 GMT

US AMBASSADOR to Ireland Dan Rooney paid a special visit to Ballaghaderreen last Friday to unveil a memorial dedicated to the thousands of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks on America in 2001.

'Ming' accused of publicity stunt on swimming pool issue

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:33:07 GMT

COUNCILLORS THROUGHOUT County Roscommon are fuming over Independent TD Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's "abrasive" call to them to donate €200 from their conference expenses to make up a shortfall in funding for Castlerea Swimming Pool.

Heated exchanges across the council chamber

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:32:53 GMT

THE RECENTLY appointed CEO to the Galway/Roscommon Hospital Group Bill Maher has agreed to attend a special meeting of Roscommon County Council this month.

Two men arrested following Monksland bomb alert

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:32:40 GMT

TWO MEN in their 20’s have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a viable explosive device in a housing estate in Monksland, Athlone last week.

Little comfort drawn from lacklustre challenge

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:43:13 GMT

Roscommon 2-11 Louth 2-11
A LATE equalising point from Donie Shine salvaged a draw for Roscommon in last Sunday’s senior intercounty challenge for the Dermot Earley Memorial Perpetual Cup.

Roscommon Town secure spot in Premier Division

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:38:14 GMT

ROSCOMMON TOWN secured their place in next season’s Premier Division of the Roscommon and District League when they beat Lisnamult Celtic in Roscommon town.

Dineen singles out defence for praise in ‘cat and mouse’ contest

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:36:27 GMT

NIGEL DINEEN veered away from the limelight.

Strokestown’s contribution to local community lauded

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:26:34 GMT

THE PRESENCE of new GAA President Liam O’Neill capped a major weekend of celebrations for Strokestown GAA Club as it officially opened its new pitch and playing facilities.

U-21 team reach final for first time in 30 years

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:03:12 GMT

Roscommon 2-07 Cavan 2-02
TERRIBLE MATCH, great result.