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Local Notes: Milestone birthday celebrated 

Local Notes: Milestone birthday celebrated 

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

The news from Castlerea and Castleplunkett/Kilmurry. 
Local fishing tournament a success 

Local fishing tournament a success 

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Lough O'Flynn was the venue for the Donnellan Perpetual Cup on Sunday last with a excellent turn out of 15 boats in what was a keenly contested event.
Local Notes: Social dancing night and new barbershop opens

Local Notes: Social dancing night and new barbershop opens

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The news from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober. 
County Roscommon soccer club developing multi-purpose community function room

County Roscommon soccer club developing multi-purpose community function room

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The club has welcomed the news that it is to receive €200,000 in funding from Roscommon LEADER Partnership towards the cost of the build.
Local Notes: Memorial golf tournament and Palestine solidarity day 

Local Notes: Memorial golf tournament and Palestine solidarity day 

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The news from Roscommon Town. 
Local Notes: Charity concert, coffee morning for Hospice and recent deaths

Local Notes: Charity concert, coffee morning for Hospice and recent deaths

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The news from Boyle and Gurteen. 
Local Notes: Community Games, biography launch and GAA lotto

Local Notes: Community Games, biography launch and GAA lotto

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The news from Strokestown, Roosky/Slatta/Kilglass, Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan, Williamstown, Knockroghery/Rahara/Lecarrow and Ballinlough/Granlahan. 
Local Notes: Musical society launches new show

Local Notes: Musical society launches new show

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The news from Boyle. 
Local Notes: Heritage Week, park opening and charity run

Local Notes: Heritage Week, park opening and charity run

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The news from Elphin, Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober and Keadue. 
Local Notes: Mass times, lawn bowls and charity concert

Local Notes: Mass times, lawn bowls and charity concert

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

The news from Strokestown, Kilglass/Rooskey and Gurteen.
Local Notes: Agricultural show, writing competition and charity golf fundraiser 

Local Notes: Agricultural show, writing competition and charity golf fundraiser 

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

The news from Roscommon Town.
Local Notes: Church news, fantasy football and tractor run 

Local Notes: Church news, fantasy football and tractor run 

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

The news from Frenchpark and Tulsk. 
Local Notes: Condolences, history clinic and charity run success

Local Notes: Condolences, history clinic and charity run success

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The news from Castlerea, Ballymoe and Castleplunkett/Kilmurry. 
Local Notes: Community Games, GAA news and fun day

Local Notes: Community Games, GAA news and fun day

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The news from Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan and Knockroghey/Lecarrow/Rahara. 
Local Notes: Tourist attractions praised, social dancing and mass times

Local Notes: Tourist attractions praised, social dancing and mass times

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The news from South Roscommon. 
Local Notes: Irish international gets married, bicentenary celebrations and remembrances 

Local Notes: Irish international gets married, bicentenary celebrations and remembrances 

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

The news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Parkrun, Lourdes fundraiser and yoga classes

Local Notes: Parkrun, Lourdes fundraiser and yoga classes

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

The news from Strokestown, Roosky and Kilglass. 
Local Notes: Bingo, line dancing and Day Centre fudraiser

Local Notes: Bingo, line dancing and Day Centre fudraiser

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

The news from Elphin, Croghan, Drumlion and Cortober. 
Local Notes: Memorial soccer tournament, Arts Festival and charity concert

Local Notes: Memorial soccer tournament, Arts Festival and charity concert

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The news from Ballaghaderreen, Gurteen and Monasteraden. 
Local Notes: Charity truck run, farming conference and diocesan pilgrimage

Local Notes: Charity truck run, farming conference and diocesan pilgrimage

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The news from Frenchpark and Tulsk.
Local Notes: Outdoor mass, GAA update and golf lotto results

Local Notes: Outdoor mass, GAA update and golf lotto results

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The news from Castlerea. 
Local Notes: Cemetery masses, social dancing and heritage activities

Local Notes: Cemetery masses, social dancing and heritage activities

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The news from Knockroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Ballymoe/Ballintubber, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry, Glinsk/Creggs and Williamstown.
Local Notes: Charity run, soccer camp and village fun day

Local Notes: Charity run, soccer camp and village fun day

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

News from Boyle and Keadue/Arigna/Ballyfarnon. 
Local Notes: Wedding bells, agricultural show launch and recent deaths

Local Notes: Wedding bells, agricultural show launch and recent deaths

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The latest news from Roscommon Town and Kilkerrin/Glenamaddy/Clonberne.
Local Notes: Graduation day, swimming camps, and recent deaths

Local Notes: Graduation day, swimming camps, and recent deaths

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

News from Elphin, and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Busy season for Castlerea Crusaders Athletic Club juveniles, Cloonbonniffe auction and late Patsy Burke

Local Notes: Busy season for Castlerea Crusaders Athletic Club juveniles, Cloonbonniffe auction and late Patsy Burke

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

All the latest news from Castlerea
Celebrations marking milestone for King House underway

Celebrations marking milestone for King House underway

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

The celebrations mark the anniversary of the house’s modern inception
Local Notes: Recent deaths, Athleague Camino and Dip and collection in aid of the County Roscommon Museum

Local Notes: Recent deaths, Athleague Camino and Dip and collection in aid of the County Roscommon Museum

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

The latest news from Roscommon
Local Notes: Opening of slipways, Liam is new Cathaoirleach and wedding bells

Local Notes: Opening of slipways, Liam is new Cathaoirleach and wedding bells

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

News from Knockcroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry, Ballymoe/Ballintubber, Cloonfad and Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan
Local Notes: Lego camp, family fun day, history society and GAA news

Local Notes: Lego camp, family fun day, history society and GAA news

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

News from around the Frenchpark, and Tulsk areas
Local Notes: Chess team to contest All-Ireland finals, principal Mary retires and tribute to Elizabeth Dolan

Local Notes: Chess team to contest All-Ireland finals, principal Mary retires and tribute to Elizabeth Dolan

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

All the latest news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Mini masterpieces, James Kilbane evening and arts festival

Local Notes: Mini masterpieces, James Kilbane evening and arts festival

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

News round-up from Ballaghaderreen and Gurteen/Monasteraden
Local Notes: Calling all budding actors, tennis lessons and hotel break

Local Notes: Calling all budding actors, tennis lessons and hotel break

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

News round-up from Strokestown, and Roosky/Kilglass
Big wins for Boyle Musical Society at AIMS Awards

Local Notes: Big wins for Boyle Musical Society, new public lights installed and pop-up market

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

News from Boyle, Keadue/Arigna/Ballyfarnon, and Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan
Local Notes: Tractors/motor run family day, children's camps and school success

Local Notes: Tractors/motor run family day, children's camps and school success

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from Frenchpark and Gúrteen/Monasteraden
Local Notes: Recent deaths, Emerald Jubilee, and Liverpool remembers Gerry

Local Notes: Recent deaths, Emerald Jubilee, and Liverpool remembers Gerry

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

News round-up from Knockcroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Ballymoe/Ballintubber, Cloonfad, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry, and Tulsk
Local Notes: Castlerea Crusaders, junior and senior finals and sympathies expressed

Local Notes: Castlerea Crusaders, junior and senior finals and sympathies expressed

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from Castlerea
Local Notes: Blood Bikes West visit, thanks from the  Keenehan family and summer camps

Local Notes: Blood Bikes West visit, thanks from the  Keenehan family and summer camps

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

The latest news from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Trad music workshops, remembering Christopher Lynch and double bill of drama

Local Notes: Trad music workshops, remembering Christopher Lynch and double bill of drama

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

News from around Roscommon and Oran
Local Notes: New York trip, Irish book launch and recent deaths

Local Notes: New York trip, Irish book launch and recent deaths

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Memorial tractor run, Sports' Day, and late Mrs Bernie Murray appreciation

Local Notes: Memorial tractor run, Sports' Day, and late Mrs Bernie Murray appreciation

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

News from the Stokestown area
Local Notes: Cootehall playground opens, village festival, community meeting and Holy Well Mass

Local Notes: Cootehall playground opens, village festival, community meeting and Holy Well Mass

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan, Knockcroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Glinsk/Creggs and Tulsk
Local Notes: Lansdowne Road tribute, 100th birthday celebrations and end of an era in Williamstown

Local Notes: Lansdowne Road tribute, 100th birthday celebrations and end of an era in Williamstown

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

News from Frenchpark and Williamstown
Local Notes: Launch of childcare report, One Town One Voice and Aquathon at Lough Key

Local Notes: Launch of childcare report, One Town One Voice and Aquathon at Lough Key

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from the Boyle area
Local Notes: Special Mass for Garda members,  Cloonbonniffe NS celebrations and function for Canon Devine

Local Notes: Special Mass for Garda members,  Cloonbonniffe NS celebrations and function for Canon Devine

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

News round-up from Castlerea and Castleplunkett/Kilmurry
Local Notes: €1 million for training centre, best of luck to Daithi, and tractors/tea fundraiser

Local Notes: €1 million for training centre, best of luck to Daithi, and tractors/tea fundraiser

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

All the latest news from Ballaghaderreen
Local Notes: Serious lack of childcare places in Boyle area, Leaving Cert graduation and AC news

Local Notes: Serious lack of childcare places in Boyle area, Leaving Cert graduation and AC news

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Your weekly round-up from the Boyle area
Local Notes: Play in Pink Open Day, Music Generation concert and Mass for exam students

Local Notes: Play in Pink Open Day, Music Generation concert and Mass for exam students

Thu, 29 May, 2025

The latest news from Roscommon and Oran
Local Notes: Road closure, 10km race and Windmill Wheelers

Local Notes: Road closure, 10km race and Windmill Wheelers

Wed, 28 May, 2025

The latest news from Elphin
Local Notes: Dragonboat paddling, Parkrun and special Mass of Healing

Local Notes: Dragonboat paddling, Parkrun and special Mass of Healing

Wed, 28 May, 2025

News from Strokestown, Roosky/Kilglass, Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: National success, Ballagh man in Rome, and sunflowers for Hospice

Local Notes: National success, Ballagh man in Rome, and sunflowers for Hospice

Sun, 04 May, 2025

The latest news from Ballaghaderreen
Local Notes: Cavetown fun run, Health is Wealth and Seamus O'Rourke to perform 'Indigestion'

Local Notes: Cavetown fun run, Health is Wealth and Seamus O'Rourke to perform 'Indigestion'

Sun, 04 May, 2025

The latest news from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Visitor Centre talks, book launch and school recycling

Local Notes: Visitor Centre talks, book launch and school recycling

Sat, 03 May, 2025

News round-up from Frenchpark and Tulsk
Local Notes: Tidy Towns fundraiser, Diamond jubilee, and Saturday Storytime

Local Notes: Tidy Towns fundraiser, Diamond jubilee, and Saturday Storytime

Sat, 03 May, 2025

All the latest news from Roscommon, Oran, and Glinsk/Creggs areas  
Local Notes: Birthday celebrations, band news and indoor market

Local Notes: Birthday celebrations, band news and indoor market

Fri, 02 May, 2025

All the news from Castlerea
Local Notes: Recent bereavements, healing mass and Samaritans Maytime Concert

Local Notes: Recent bereavements, healing mass and Samaritans Maytime Concert

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The latest news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Robert captains Roscommon to victory, All-Ireland title for St Dominic's and 75th anniversary

Local Notes: Robert captains Roscommon to victory, All-Ireland title for St Dominic's and 75th anniversary

Thu, 01 May, 2025

News from Ballintubber/Ballymoe, Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan and Knockcroghery/Lecarow/Rahara
Local Notes: Open Mic night, tractor run presentation and yoga for women

Local Notes: Open Mic night, tractor run presentation and yoga for women

Thu, 01 May, 2025

News from Strokestown and Roosky/Kilglass
Local Notes: Quiz night, winning gold and Drumboylan national school celebrates 75 years

Local Notes: Quiz night, winning gold and Drumboylan national school celebrates 75 years

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Frenchpark and Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan
Local Notes: Marist caretaker retires, drama postponed and recent deaths

Local Notes: Marist caretaker retires, drama postponed and recent deaths

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Remembering the Late Liam Cunningham, introduction to golf and swimming pool update

Local Notes: Remembering the Late Liam Cunningham, introduction to golf and swimming pool update

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Ballaghaderreen
Local Notes: GAA underage presentation night, London calls and school football

Local Notes: GAA underage presentation night, London calls and school football

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

News round-up from Castlerea
Local Notes: Wedding bells, heart health and inclusion in action

Local Notes: Wedding bells, heart health and inclusion in action

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

The latest news from Roscommon Town and Oran
Local Notes: Mary wins Connaught Employee Excellence award, Cavetown run/walk fundraiser and Health is Wealth event

Local Notes: Mary wins Connaught Employee Excellence award, Cavetown run/walk fundraiser and Health is Wealth event

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

News from around Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Ploughing Championships launch, Easter visitors and Roscommon Men's Choir concert

Local Notes: Ploughing Championships launch, Easter visitors and Roscommon Men's Choir concert

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

News from Knockcroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara, Ballymoe/Ballintubber, Castleplunkett/ Kilmurry, Roosky/Kilglass and Williamstown
Local Notes: Ongoing roadworks, Boyle AC and 'Beauty and the Beast'

Local Notes: Ongoing roadworks, Boyle AC and 'Beauty and the Beast'

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Boyle
Local Notes: Cheque presentation to hospice, McCarthy Cup and the late Seamus Kelly

Local Notes: Cheque presentation to hospice, McCarthy Cup and the late Seamus Kelly

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Castlerea
Local Notes: Temperatures test athletes, international jazz day and afternoon tea 

Local Notes: Temperatures test athletes, international jazz day and afternoon tea 

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

News round-up from the Boyle area
Local Notes: Accident victim Marie Coughlan widely mourned 

Local Notes: Accident victim Marie Coughlan widely mourned 

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

News from South Roscommon
Local Notes: 2 Johnnies release latest song, heart health and swimming pool update

Local Notes: 2 Johnnies release latest song, heart health and swimming pool update

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Ballaghaderreen
Local Notes: Holy Week ceremonies, recent deaths and spring clean-up

Local Notes: Holy Week ceremonies, recent deaths and spring clean-up

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

News from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Bucket collection, Easter ceremonies and Tidy Towns clean-up

Local Notes: Bucket collection, Easter ceremonies and Tidy Towns clean-up

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

News round-up from Frenchpark and Gurteen/Monasteraden
Local Notes: Community Easter Egg hunt, Roscommon Men's Choir concert and recent deaths

Local Notes: Community Easter Egg hunt, Roscommon Men's Choir concert and recent deaths

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

All the latest from Castlerea and Castleplunkett/Kilmurry
The 2 Johnnies launch music video shot in Ballaghaderreen

The 2 Johnnies launch music video shot in Ballaghaderreen

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

The song is entitled ‘The Woman from Ballaghaderreen’
Local Notes: Over €6,850 raised on Daffodil Day, Afternoon Tea event, and Meet and Greet Sunday

Local Notes: Over €6,850 raised on Daffodil Day, Afternoon Tea event, and Meet and Greet Sunday

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

The latest news round-up from Boyle
Local Notes: Windmill Wheelers, Spring clean-up and Shannon Gaels GAA club night

Local Notes: Windmill Wheelers, Spring clean-up and Shannon Gaels GAA club night

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

All your local news from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: School celebrations, fundraising night and Millennium Choir

Local Notes: School celebrations, fundraising night and Millennium Choir

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

News from Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan, Ballymoe/Ballintubber and Knockcroghery/Lecarrow/Rahara
Local Notes: Rose Festival committee holds successful AGM, London bound and fundraising walk

Local Notes: Rose Festival committee holds successful AGM, London bound and fundraising walk

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

The latest news from around Castlerea
Local Notes: Relics of St. Therese, research degree, fundraising week and national school celebrations

Local Notes: Relics of St. Therese, research degree, fundraising week and national school celebrations

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

The latest from Boyle, Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan and, Keadue/Arigna/Ballyfarnon
Local Notes: Bicentenary of St Patrick's Church, 'Novo Notes' choir wins singing award and Jessica heading to Cambodia

Local Notes: Bicentenary of St Patrick's Church, 'Novo Notes' choir wins singing award and Jessica heading to Cambodia

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Shannon Basin Radio Club, club night with a difference and careers fair

Local Notes: Shannon Basin Radio Club, club night with a difference and careers fair

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Elphin and Croghan/Drumlion/Cortober
Local Notes: Derek Warfield and the young Wolfe Tones, Rossie Ramble and recent deaths

Local Notes: Derek Warfield and the young Wolfe Tones, Rossie Ramble and recent deaths

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

The latest round-up from Frenchpark, Castleplunkett/Kilmurry and Gurteen/Monasteraden
Local Notes: Poetry festival, Career and Employment Expo and recent bereavements

Local Notes: Poetry festival, Career and Employment Expo and recent bereavements

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

News round-up from Strokestown and Roosky/Kilglass
Local Notes: Easter parade launch, library to host 'Cirque du Freak' and ploughing championships public meeting

Local Notes: Easter parade launch, library to host 'Cirque du Freak' and ploughing championships public meeting

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

All the latest news from Roscommon and Oran
Local Notes: Chit Chat Tuesdays, hospice marathons and sympathies expressed

Local Notes: Chit Chat Tuesdays, hospice marathons and sympathies expressed

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Your up to date news from around Ballaghaderreen
Local Notes: Parade prizewinners, Daffodil Day and  Clooneyquinn NS concert

Local Notes: Parade prizewinners, Daffodil Day and  Clooneyquinn NS concert

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

News from around Elphin area
Local Notes: Hugely successful parade and busy weekend for Boyle AC 

Local Notes: Hugely successful parade and busy weekend for Boyle AC 

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

The latest news from Boyle
Local Notes: New appointment for Fr. Chris Garrett,  Rose Festival AGM and Stars in their Eyes

Local Notes: New appointment for Fr. Chris Garrett,  Rose Festival AGM and Stars in their Eyes

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

All your latest news from Castlerea
Local Notes: Remembering James Lyons who gave a lifetime of dedication to the development of athletics

Local Notes: Remembering James Lyons who gave a lifetime of dedication to the development of athletics

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

News from South Roscommon
Local Notes: Soccer star to led Boyle parade, Tonroe bog meeting and S.H.E. workshop

Local Notes: Soccer star to led Boyle parade, Tonroe bog meeting and S.H.E. workshop

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Round-up of all the latest news from Boyle
Local Notes: Elphin St Patrick's Day parade, Junk Kouture, fun run and windmill repairs

Local Notes: Elphin St Patrick's Day parade, Junk Kouture, fun run and windmill repairs

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The latest news from around the Elphin area
Local Notes: 'The Perfect Match' at Trinity Arts Centre, a Stemtacular day and school football

Local Notes: 'The Perfect Match' at Trinity Arts Centre, a Stemtacular day and school football

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

All  the latest news from Castlerea
Local Notes: Launch of 'Rossie Ramble', nameplates in memory of a loved one, and all set for St Patrick's weekend

Local Notes: Launch of 'Rossie Ramble', nameplates in memory of a loved one, and all set for St Patrick's weekend

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

News from Frenchpark and Tulsk
Boyle store awarded Gala Greener Grant

Boyle store awarded Gala Greener Grant

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Gala in Boyle has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition to sustainable technologies.
Local Notes: CD launch in memory of Raymond Diffley, raising funds for Windmill repair and Junk Kouture

Local Notes: CD launch in memory of Raymond Diffley, raising funds for Windmill repair and Junk Kouture

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

All the latest news from the Elphin area

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