Woman (50s) killed after being struck by a car in Co Roscommon
The incident happened on the N5 at Tibohine at around 10.40am.
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May 15th 2023, 8:53 PM
FACTCHECK
Debunked: No evidence Ballaghaderreen doctors ‘only see Syrians and Ukrainians’ on Mondays
The National Party candidate who made the claim would not provide verifiable details
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Jan 11th 2023, 5:25 PM
Last year
2022
class is permanent
Andy Moran scores 3-3 in final club game in Mayo in relegation semi-final win
The game was the last for the veteran, the current Leitrim senior manager, in Ballaghderreen colours.
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Oct 1st 2022, 8:15 PM
All time
home comforts
Mayo legend Andy Moran takes first major step into management
The 2017 Footballer of the Year takes charge of his native Ballaghaderreen.
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Jan 18th 2021, 8:17 PM
Mike Solan
Mayo's All-Ireland and Connacht winning manager steps down after five years in charge
Mike Solan guided Mayo to All-Ireland U21 glory in 2016 against Cork.
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Oct 11th 2020, 9:31 PM
Located
Missing 23-month-old girl and her father found safe and well by Roscommon gardaí
Jasmine Arshad and her father Shiraz Arshad were missing but have since been found.
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Updated
Jul 13th 2020, 1:45 PM
Winning
Cillian O’Connor influential as Ballintubber claim fifth Mayo title since 2010
Their expertise at closing out a game when it matters came to the fore.
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Oct 19th 2019, 9:11 PM
Club legend
'My seven-year-old wears socks up to the knee because that's Andy Moran's trademark'
Ballaghaderreen’s Con Moynihan discusses Moran’s impact on the club and his own collection of over 1,200 GAA match programmes.
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Oct 18th 2019, 2:58 PM
Final bound
Ballagh knock out Castlebar to book spot in Mayo senior football decider
It’ll be a repeat of the 2012 county final this year in Mayo.
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Oct 6th 2019, 5:04 PM
Rehab
Catherine Corless, Rescue 116 crew and Vera Twomey among People of the Year
The Awards aim to recognise the achievements of the country’s everyday heroes.
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Apr 15th 2018, 9:33 PM
speaking football
'War. Death. My God, what have these children seen?': Football, Roscommon and refugees
In Ballaghaderreen, Adrian Carberry is using an international language to help the local Syrian community integrate.
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Apr 12th 2018, 9:46 PM
Ballaghaderreen
€35k worth of cocaine found hidden inside box of biscuits and coffee in Roscommon
It is believed the drugs originated from Chile.
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36.6k
Mar 29th 2018, 6:23 PM
Ballaghaderreen
'Everyone is shocked' - Roscommon community reels from death of teenager in tragic accident abroad
19-year-old Stephen O’Gara lost his life in a tragic road accident on the island of Lanzarote at the weekend.
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52.1k
Jan 15th 2018, 4:14 PM
Ballaghaderreen
Eight months on, what do locals think of Roscommon's 'Refugee Hotel'?
A new TV3 documentary hears from locals determined to give the refugees a warm welcome and others who are fearful.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 6:30 AM
Ballaghaderreen
Man in his 20s dies in Roscommon crash
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Sep 17th 2017, 1:09 PM
Border Man
Roscommon players and management condemn booing of Mayo forward Andy Moran last Sunday
The forward hails from border town Ballaghaderreen.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 10:26 AM
Ballaghaderreen
Monument unveiled in honour of two gardaí killed in 1980 Roscommon bank robbery
The shooting dead of the two young officers shocked the nation at the time.
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Jul 28th 2017, 10:37 PM
Ballaghaderreen
'They're just regular young people like us' - Teens scoop top prize for welcome given to Syrian refugees
A group of teenagers in Ballaghaderreen have won a top prize at the Foróige Citizenship Awards for their efforts at welcoming Syrian refugees to their town.
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May 7th 2017, 10:00 PM
Job Losses
'A huge shock': Workers at Roscommon cigar factory facing redundancy
Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice said he is “dismayed” at the news.
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Apr 14th 2017, 8:00 AM
Asylum Seekers
Syrian refugees coming to Roscommon will get less than €20-a-week as they await their status
The refugees will be able to claim social welfare if and when they are granted official refugee status.
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27.7k
Mar 13th 2017, 8:10 PM
Ballaghaderreen
Roscommon town prepares for refugees by building a wall... of welcome
The announcement that the refugees would be arriving has encouraged donations of books and toys.
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Feb 10th 2017, 4:56 PM
into the west
When Syria comes to Roscommon: 'We can't run to Mass, then say 'you're not welcome''
A disused four-star hotel in the Co Roscommon town is to be turned into an integration centre for (mostly Syrian) refugees.
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Jan 14th 2017, 12:05 AM
Roscommon
"An emergency measure" - Ballaghaderreen refugees to eventually be integrated across Ireland
The Abbeyfield Hotel has been selected to house some 240 refugees, mostly of Syrian extraction.
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49.4k
Jan 6th 2017, 4:48 PM
Last Eight Showdowns
Recent champions set to clash after Mayo senior quarter-final draw is made
2015 champions Castlebar Mitchels will take on 2012 kingpins Ballaghaderreen.
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6.7k
Oct 9th 2016, 5:25 PM
to arthur
One Irish pub still celebrated Arthur's Day yesterday
CHANCERS!
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3.5k
Sep 25th 2015, 7:27 AM
Roscommon
Pics: Dozens of firefighters battle bogland wildfire for twelve hours
The fire was brought under control by midnight last night.
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11.6k
Apr 20th 2015, 1:54 PM
New Job
Will Eamon O'Hara change his tune on managers now that he is one?
The former Sligo star will manage the 2012 Mayo champions.
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Dec 23rd 2014, 11:07 AM
Last 8
Castlebar Mitchels entertain Aghamore after Mayo SFC quarter final draw
This year’s beaten club finalists will face Garrymore or Charlestown in the last four if they are victorious.
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4.5k
Jul 28th 2014, 9:04 PM
winning habit
St Brigid's reign supreme in Connacht again
For the fourth time in the last seven years, the Roscommon club were crowned champions in the western province.
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1.3k
Nov 26th 2012, 10:05 AM
forecast
Battle of the Rossies as Brigid's meet Ballaghaderreen in Connacht final
Here’s your guide to Sunday’s unique club decider in the western province as county border lines are blurred.
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1.7k
Nov 23rd 2012, 9:30 AM
Telly box
TV guide: here’s the live GAA action coming up on TG4 this weekend
It’s reaching the business end of the provincial club championships.
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1.1k
Nov 22nd 2012, 9:00 AM
Progress
St Brigid's and Ballaghaderreen set for meeting in Connacht decider
In a busy weekend of GAA club action in the western province, there were senior football semi-finals, the intermediate football final and the junior football and hurling finals.
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1.2k
Nov 12th 2012, 10:24 AM
Football Battles
Salthill and Brigid's face off in Connacht showdown
Ballaghaderreen and Curry meet in the other Connacht semi-final, Crossmaglen Rangers make their 2012 provincial bow in Ulster while the replay of the Waterford final also takes place.
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1.0k
Nov 10th 2012, 11:56 AM
Seeking Silverware
2012 Connacht Club SFC team-by-team guide
Here’s a look at the five teams in contention for this year’s senior club football crown in the western province ahead of the opening clash next Sunday in Kiltoom.
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2.4k
Oct 25th 2012, 10:00 AM
Primary Care
Reilly defends decision to consider constituency towns for new health units
James Reilly added Swords and Balbriggan – both in his constituency – to a list of venues being considered for primary care centres.