Longford Rugby grows from 60 kids to 400 through school programmes
Aegon Clarke, a CCRO (Community Coach Rugby Outreach) with Longford Rugby, has overseen a dramatic expansion of youth participation in the sport. Through a stru
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14-year-old Longford snooker star takes on World No. 23
Joe Shannon, a 14-year-old snooker player from Longford, became the youngest Irish player to compete in a professional match when he faced World No. 23 Robert W
Lost racing pigeons recovered thanks to community help
When three racing pigeons went missing from the Western County Racing Pigeon Club a few months ago, community members helped locate and return them. The inciden
Mass celebrates 50th anniversary of School Boards of Management
A special Mass was held in Boyle during the week to mark the 50th anniversary of School Boards of Management. Church leaders including Sister Mary Richardson (d
Historic printing press returns to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that operated the Strokestown Democrat newspaper from 1907 to
Strokestown Development Heritage Group examining local well as heritage project
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined as part of their broader heritage preserva
Historic printing press returns home to Strokestown after 30 years
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has successfully brought home a historic printing press that was used to publish the Strokestown Democrat newspaper f
Strokestown Democrat: pioneering nationalist newspaper 1907-1948
The Strokestown Democrat was founded in 1907 by brothers Paddy and Owen Moran and operated until 1948, publishing nationalist content during a sensitive period
Strokestown well to be opened and examined by authorities
The Strokestown Development Heritage Group has received confirmation that a local well will be opened up and examined. This is part of the group's broader effor
New N5 bypass opens, transforming French Park and Strokestown
A major 7-kilometre bypass of French Park and Strokestown on the N5 has opened to traffic after years of planning and construction. The €69 million project was
N5 French Park bypass opens after 19 months ahead of schedule
A major 7-kilometre bypass around French Park and Sheepdwalk on the N5 has officially opened to traffic, delivering significant safety improvements and better c
Roscommon Community College wins six All Ireland drama awards
Students from Roscommon Community College have won six All Ireland awards at the drama finals, including first place overall for their production of 'The Magdal
Centenary celebration for legendary Irish boatbuilder Jimmy Fury
Mount Plunkett in Roscommon will mark the 100th birthday of Jimmy Fury on March 29th, widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest boatbuilders. His estate has
Western County Racing Pigeon Club seeks new members
The Western County Racing Pigeon Club, based in Tulsk, County Longford, is looking to grow its membership. The club currently has around 15-20 members and organ
Initiative supports farmers' mental health through succession planning
A new March initiative called 'Taking Stock' is supporting farmers and their families by focusing on succession planning, stress reduction, and mental health. T
Financial Planning Key to Farmer Mental Health and Succession Planning
Agriview programme featuring financial advisor Gary Green discusses how proper financial management, succession planning, and digital literacy can reduce stress
Jimmy Fury obituary published in Guardian newspaper, 2020
Boatbuilder Jimmy Fury received an obituary in the Guardian newspaper in September 2020, written by his nephew John Fury. The obituary demonstrated his impact e
Jimmy Fury, accomplished sailor, took to sailing at age 50
Boatbuilder Jimmy Fury demonstrated his versatility by taking up sailing at the age of 50, becoming an active member of Lachery Yacht Club, one of the oldest ya
Local woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024
A woman from Kiltoomas has been elected Roscommon Rose 2024 and will represent the county at the Rose of Tralee festival in August. She credits her involvement
New initiative launches to support farmers' mental health and succession planning
A new March initiative called 'Stuck' has been launched to support farmers' health by prioritising farmers and their families, with a specific focus on successi
Succession planning challenges mount as farming demographics shift in Ireland
An interview with succession facilitator Claire O'Keefe highlights growing challenges in farm succession planning as farming communities age and younger generat
Financial Planning and Mental Health Support for Farmers
Agriview programme, sponsored by Taking Stock initiative, explores succession planning, financial management, and mental health support for farmers across the r
Kiltooms woman crowned Roscommon Rose 2024
A woman from Kiltooms has been selected as the Roscommon Rose 2024. She will represent County Roscommon at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August. The winner was
Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign hosts coffee morning
The Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign is hosting a coffee morning at Kilbride Community Centre on February 15th at noon. Lisa Kerr, a human rights monitor
Agricultural chaplaincy initiative introduces prayer support for farming communities
Rachel Cox is introducing an ecumenical agricultural chaplaincy programme that offers morning and evening prayers specifically for people working in agriculture
Developer reflects on risk of entering business in 1997
A local business owner discusses their decision to leave a permanent job in 1997 to start their own venture, describing it as a big risk that ultimately paid of
Local developer on Celtic Tiger boom and 2008 crash impact
A Roscommon business owner provides firsthand account of the economic boom that began around 2000-2001 and the sudden collapse in 2007-2008. They describe the f
Roscommon Town transformed by Celtic Tiger developments still in use
A local developer highlights how major retail and leisure developments in Roscommon Town—including Central Point and a retail park with investments of €14-17 mi
Roscommon entrepreneur launches gin range after COVID sobriety journey
A returned emigrant who gave up alcohol during South African COVID lockdowns has launched Shaker & Co, a range of premium gin and tonic mixes. The company, esta
Roscommon beauty entrepreneur to speak at London Day of Empowerment event
A Roscommon-based beauty business owner will be one of three main speakers at the Day of Empowerment event in London on March 4th, alongside the CEO of internat
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