RoscommonHerald.ie

GAA: Understrength Rossies finally find extra gear

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:13:10 GMT

Roscommon 0-19 Leitrim 0-12
Leitrim’s Morgan Quinn tries to dispossess Roscommon’s Darren Clabby during Saturday’s Hastings Shield final in Rathcline.

GAA: CBS sweep porous Mary’s aside in emphatic fashion

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:12:00 GMT

Roscommon CBS 5-9 St. Mary’s, Galway 0-6
LAST WEEK, the sounds coming out of the CBS camp were that their attentions were focused solely on their first round Connacht championship clash with St. Mary’s of Galway city.

Soccer: Boyle Celtic hold their own against FAI Cup kingpins

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:10:08 GMT

Boyle Celtic 0 Sligo Rovers 3
A NIGHTof incessant rain did little to dampen spirits at Celtic Park last Saturday as more than 300 spectators turned up to see Boyle Celtic play host to the current FAI Ford Cup champions.

Three Buccs make Ireland U-20 squad

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:09:48 GMT

THREE BUCCANEERS players, Daniel Qualter, Shane Layden and Conor Finn, have been included in the Ireland U-20 squad for Friday evening’s opening game in the Electric Ireland U-20 Six Nations championship against Wales in Dubarry Park, Athlone at 7.05 p.m..

A great inspirational figure

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:09:29 GMT

WE ALL have heroes. Quite a few are flawed. Not all live up to people’s expectations. The dream of meeting them is often better not realised. The admiration is usually associated with their talents.

Finneran captures cup as Roscommon retain title

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:08:35 GMT

SUNDAY SAW the annual Pete Donlon Cup being played between Roscommon and Long-ford in the Shannon Bar, Tarmonbarry.

Buccaneers blow chance to go top

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:07:41 GMT

BUCCANEERS SPURNED the chance to go top of the Ulster Bank League when they lost a home Division 1B game for the first time this season, going down 6-8 to Ballymena in a low-scoring affair under the Dubarry Park floodlights on Saturday night.

Roscommon must set agenda with win against Tipperary

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:06:53 GMT

Roscommon senior football manager Des Newton believes that his side can be in the shake-up for promotion.

Wexford and Tipp are likely pacesetters

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:05:12 GMT

ALL EIGHT teams are in place on the starting grid and waiting for the chequered flag to signal the start of the Allianz National Football.

Cross country event returns to Boyle

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:02:53 GMT

CROSS COUNTRY runners from across Ireland will descend on Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle next weekend for one of the biggest events in the athletics calendar.

Rampant Ballinasloe hit Achill for eight

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:01:08 GMT

BALLINASLOE TOWN qualified for the fifth round of the Connacht Cup following a comprehensive 8-1 win over Mayo Premier Division side Achill Rovers at Ballinasloe on Sunday.

Castlerea couple sign three-year sponsorship deal with Roscommon

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:31:52 GMT

A THREE-YEAR sponsorship deal for the Roscommon senior team has been signed, the Roscommon Heraldhas learned.

The show will go on for youth theatre despite theft

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:28:03 GMT

‘The Railway Children’ is due to be performed at Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday 17th and Saturday, February 18th.

Feud between Traveller families in Ballygar

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:27:12 GMT

A major fracas broke out at The Traveller halting site at Cloonlyon in Ballygar last Thursday afternoon.

Boyle guesthouse is selected as one of the top B&Bs in Ireland

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:26:08 GMT

A BOYLE guesthouse has been named in the top 25 B&Bs in Ireland, according to Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2012.

Castlecoote rallies round family of accident victim

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:25:15 GMT

THE CLOSE-knit community of Castlecoote was in deep mourning last week following the tragic death of young Dara Gately who was killed in a road traffic accident.

Garda numbers may fall by as much as 20% in local division

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:24:27 GMT

UP TO 20 percent of Garda members may be lost in the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division as a result of government measures, such as the early retirement scheme, to reduce numbers, the January meeting of Roscommon County Council was told.

Outdoor gyms are promoting the fitness concept

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:20:41 GMT

IF YOU want to get fit and healthy for the New Year as well as enjoying some fresh air, all free of charge, then the new outdoor gyms in Roscommon Town and Boyle could be just the answer you’ve been waiting for!

Soccer: Roscommon make most of opportunity

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:40:27 GMT

Inishowen League 1 Roscommon and District League 3
David Grehan (Skyvalley Rovers) challenges Inishowen League player Shane Canning for possession on Sunday last.

GAA: Seeds of hope sown despite another defeat

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:34:09 GMT

Mayo 0-14 Roscommon 1-9
DES NEWTON is still searching for his first win as Roscommon senior manager but the former defender will be far more satisified this week as his weakened charges staged a spirited second-half comeback in Ballinlough on Sunday last.

GAA: Hurlers can’t reverse early season trend

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:32:51 GMT

GMIT 2-17, Roscommon 0-8
THE TREND of underwhelming starts to the season by Roscommon’s intercounty teams extended to the senior hurlers at Athleague last Saturday when GMIT cruised to a comprehensive victory over the home team in the Kehoe Cup.

‘West Coast Cooler’ for Roscommon darts teams in Galway

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:31:04 GMT

SUNDAY SAWthe start of a busy month’s darts for the Roscommon darts team, with the West Coast Challenge being played in the Clayton Hotel, Galway.

O’Donnell confirmed as special guest for 2011 sportstar awards

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:30:09 GMT

Fergal O’Donnell will be the special guest at the 2011 Roscommon Herald/SuperValu Sportstar of the Year awards in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town on Friday, February 10th.

CBS aim to build on league promise

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:29:29 GMT

WEDNESDAY REPRESENTS a big day for Roscommon CBS. Over the last year and a half they’ve sent out the signals that they deserve to compete at A level in schools’ football.

GAA season tickets offer great value

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:28:24 GMT

THE ALLIANZ League begins next month and once again the GAA is offering a great value supporters’ season ticket package.

Ladies team limber up for Bucaneers showdown

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:17:28 GMT

THE CLUB’S ladies’ team will meet Buccaneers in the Connacht semi-final on Sunday next, January 29th.

Buccs exit cup to strong Garryowen

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:17:12 GMT

A BIGGER, physically stronger Garryowen inflicted a rare home defeat on Buccaneers when they overcame the midlanders 14-3 in the semi-final of the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup at Dubarry Park, Athlone on Saturday.

Roscommon book their place in quarter-finals

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:16:54 GMT

THE ROSCOMMON and District League are through to the quarterfinals of this season’s Oscar Traynor Cup competition following a stunning 3-1 win against the Inishowen League in Buncrana on Sunday last.

Coman’s take part in schools’ finals

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:46:28 GMT

TEN-YEAR old Orla Ryan, ten-year old Ciaran Regan, 11-year old Mikey Moran and 12-year old Rebecca Carroll took part in the All-Ireland National Schools swimming championship finals recently, representing their local schools in County Roscommon.

Rural schools under attack

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:45:37 GMT

Cuts will have far reaching consequences when it comes to the fabric of rural Ireland.

Burglars chased at high speed across county

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:44:39 GMT

A HIGH speed cross-country Garda chase, involving up to twenty officers and ten patrol cars, took place in the early hours of Monday morning following a break-in at a Ballinlough filling station.

Entries are sought for Rose of Roscommon

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:44:23 GMT

ENTRIES ARE now being sought for the Roscommon Rose of Tralee, one of highlights of the county’s social calendar!

Athlone mooted for air ambulance base

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:43:49 GMT

THERE IS growing speculation that the Department of Health is looking to the Air Corps to provide an air ambulance service from Athlone to serve the midlands and western region.

Athlone council wants shared water services

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:43:24 GMT

ATHLONE TOWNCouncil has agreed to arrange a meeting with Roscommon County Council to discuss shared water services and the possibility of installing an interconnector between the water supplies.

Pioneering language project re-launches Roscommon branch

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:41:39 GMT

THIRD AGE Fáilte Isteach, a community project with older volunteers welcoming new migrants through conversational English classes, is re-launching its Roscommon branch as a joint venture with Roscommon Leader Partnership.

‘We feared for our lives’

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:25:45 GMT

BOYLE mother-of-three Carol Moore and her husband Seamus were among those who survived the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship.

Priest steps down for ‘personal reasons’

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:23:18 GMT

THE ACTING parish priest of Aughanagh in North Roscommon has stepped down from ministry.

Holiday of a lifetime turns into cruise from hell

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:21:28 GMT

IT WAS supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime and for the first four days it was shaping up to be just that.

Cuts to nursing home beds and home help hours are on the way for county

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:20:01 GMT

FEARS FOR the future of public nursing home facilities in Boyle and Castlerea were heightened this week following confirmation that 159 beds will be cut in the public nursing home sector in the HSE West area.

Fears over changes to distance learning course allayed by NLN

RoscommonHerald.ie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:19:16 GMT

THE NATIONALLearning Network has moved to allay fears over changes to a distance-learning course. It says that the new programme will provide learn-ers with an “enhanced learning experience”.