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Broadband bombshell: Naughten will hav…

October 18, 2018 by Paul Healy

If anyone doubted that a week can indeed be a long time in politics, they got their answer last week. The political landscape last...

Lack of Communications…

October 18, 2018 by Paul Healy

Naughten’s shock resignation after tense meetings with Taoiseach Roscommon’s most high profile current politician – and the county’s first senior minister in over thirty years...

Naughten vows to bounce back after ‘to…

October 18, 2018 by Dan Dooner

Speaking to the Roscommon People following his resignation due to controversy surrounding a number of private dinners he had shared with David McCourt, former Minister...

Naughten vows to bounce back after ‘tough week’

Naughten launches Portrunny Heritage Trail

Undeterred by the wet weather, crowds gathered last Saturday at Portrun for the launch of the much-anticipated Portrunny Heritage Trail by Deputy Denis Naughten. Also in attendance last Saturday were...

Xnthony brings ‘Confirmation’ to the Arts Centre
Fresh from an award-nominated run at the Dublin Fringe Festival and from appearing on stage at the National Theatre in…
‘Frank Pig Says Hello’ to the Arts Centre
Twenty-five years after its first ground-breaking tour, Pat McCabe’s ‘Frank Pig Says Hello’ takes to the stage at Roscommon Arts…
A fantastic night in Lecarrow…to celebrate a 100 year milestone!
Lecarrow was the place to be last Saturday night as staff and customers celebrated 100 years of Coffey’s Bar and…

Clann-tastic! Brigid’s dethroned by clinical neighbours

Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Final Clann na nGael 4-15 St. Brigid's 2-12 Not even in their wildest dreams could any Clann na nGael player, mentor or supporter have predicted that they would go...

Oran firepower can flatten Fuerty
This is one of the most eagerly awaited intermediate finals in many years. It’s a championship that has thrown up…
Is video killing the club star?
I, like many others I’d imagine, was taken aback by the poor attendance at last Sunday’s Roscommon senior football final…
Seamus Duke on sport - October 19th
Nobody expected humdinger at The Hyde! Yeah, I got it wrong - very wrong - but I am happy in the…

Five minutes with…James Kilcoyne

James Kilcoyne of James Kilcoyne, Auctioneers & Estate Agent, Main Street, Ballaghaderreen James, can you tell us a little about your business? James Kilcoyne Auctioneers & Estate Agents is a family business...

Luxury new build property in Lecarrow Village available at Earley’s
David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a luxury new build…
Charming residence with private driveway
This charming three-bedroomed dormer residence is located in Drishaghaun East, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon and is on the books of Ivan…
Attractive dormer bungalow in Roscommon
Hughes & Company have for sale at Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon an attractive four-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large private site. …

IFA says farm schemes funding secured in Budget

Following Budget 2019, IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said there must be no delay in the delivery of direct payments. He said that Minister Creed must ensure that these...

Padraig shortlisted for ‘Farming for Nature’ Award 
Roscommon sheep and cattle farmer, Padraig Corcoran, of Mount Plunkett Farm and Nature Reserve in Lecarrow is one of six…
Diarmuid’s Safe Tractor Driving award!
Diarmuid claimed the top prize which includes a trip to Beauvais in France (home of Massey Ferguson)…
Miriam presents RCC with calves at Ploughing
Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan presented students from Roscommon Community College with five Irish Angus Cross calves at last week’s National Ploughing…

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