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Monday 29 May 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Roscommon

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# strokestown
KBC claims siblings are in contempt of court after failing to leave property at centre of controversial eviction
The High Court today heard the McGann family has not complied with a court order.
# Roscommon
Man who repeatedly sold two forests to different investors sentenced to six years in jail
Garret Hevey used the pseudonym James Baker when he incorporated Arden Forestry Management Limited.
# Share of the spoils
Late drama with two Laois goals grabbing draw as Roscommon let lead slip
Evan O’Carroll and Kieran Lillis netted late on at Dr Hyde Park.
# Relentless pursuit
Tokyo in sight for Timothy after watching Rio Games from hospital
‘I didn’t just want to cycle around the place, I wanted to race.’
# Silverware
Shane Walsh imperious as Joyce's Galway seal FBD League
Roscommon were beaten by six points at Hyde Park today.
# Roscommon
Search for missing Co Roscommon woman stood down
Valerie Hough has been located and the case is being treated as a personal tragedy.
# elphin
Five people injured in Roscommon road collision
The crash occurred in Ardleckna, Elphin, Co Roscommon at around 12.50pm yesterday.
# Roscommon
Retired garda arrested over immigration irregularities is released without charge
A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
# Immigration
Retired garda arrested over immigration irregularities at garda station
The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested this morning.
# Drugs
€100,000 of suspected cannabis seized by gardaí in Roscommon
The drugs were found in Ballyleague.
# Cuisle Donamon
Roscommon locals to rally against closure of holiday resort for people with disabilities
The Irish Wheelchair Association says its closing down the resort because of “serious issues” with the building.
# Cuisle centre
Irish Wheelchair Association to redeploy workers at closed disability resort 'where possible'
Protests have taken place after the closure of the centre was annonuced last week.
# strokestown
Protesters gather inside Roscommon house at centre of eviction row
A court ruled in October that KBC Bank was entitled to an injunction forcing the occupants to vacate the property.
# elphin
ISPCA rescues six nursing puppies after mother is found chained to gate in Co Roscommon
The discovery was made by a member of the public.
# Cocaine
Two arrested following seizure of drugs worth €170,000 at a number of homes in Roscommon
A quantity of cannabis and cocaine, along with a large sum of cash, was seized.
# Roscommon
History makers! After 7 final defeats Padraig Pearses celebrate county senior glory at last
A three-point success for Padraig Pearses delivered their first title.
# strokestown
Roscommon family in controversial eviction case given one month to leave home
The eviction gained national media attention last December.
# Falsk
KBC seeks fresh injunction to force family at centre of controversial Strokestown eviction to leave property
The eviction gained national media attention last December.
# Learner Driver
Learner driver has car seized after speeding with expired permit and no L plate
The Garda Roads Policing Unit stopped the car for a speeding offence in Roscommon town.
# Lanesborough
Drugs worth over €100k discovered in Roscommon house raid
One woman was arrested by gardaí in connection with the drugs seizure.
# Ballyforan
Man (70s) dies after car he was driving struck a wall in Co Roscommon
A female passenger was uninjured in the incident.
# Kepak
Chinese delegation will visit Roscommon meat plant today following mediation with protesters
Mediation between the parties involved earlier this morning lead to the meeting going ahead today.
# finalists
Free-scoring Meath bag 4-20 to set up All-Ireland Intermediate final against Tipperary
Emma Duggan, Orla Byrne, Fiona O’Neill and Vicki Wall all scored goals for Meath at Nowlan Park.
# Team news
McCarthy makes four changes as Cork prepare for Super 8s dead rubber against Roscommon
Ronan McCarthy has named his team to face the Rossies on Sunday afternoon at Páirc Uí Rinn.
AS IT HAPPENED
Dublin v Roscommon, All-Ireland SFC Super 8s
We went minute-by-minute as the defending All-Ireland champions welcomed Roscommon to Croke Park.
# Super 8s
No Connolly but Brogan makes bench as Gavin names Dublin team for Roscommon clash
Jim Gavin’s men are aiming to build on last weekend’s 13-point victory against Cork.
# pitch imperfect
Installation of new pitch sees Cork's Super 8s clash with Roscommon moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Páirc Uí Rinn will host the 4 August fixture instead.
# Up and Running
Battling Roscommon make Tyrone work hard for opening Super 8s win
Mickey Harte’s side finshed four-point winners at Dr Hyde Park today.
AS IT HAPPENED
Roscommon v Tyrone, All-Ireland senior football Super 8s
Tyrone were tested by Roscommon at Hyde Park, but their class ultimately told with a four-point win.
# Rossies
Darcy drafted into Roscommon side to face Tyrone
Anthony Cunningham has made one change to his team for their Super 8s opener at Dr Hyde Park.
# Predictions
Open Thread: Who do you think will qualify from Group 2 of the Super 8s?
The first-round ties are down for decision on Saturday.
# Mary Coyne
Ireland's oldest person dies in Roscommon aged 108
Mary Coyne passed away peacefully on Monday.
# MVP
Do you agree with the selections for the Sunday Game man-of-the-match awards?
Star players from Roscommon and Tipperary were both honoured.
# Tight Angle
Watch: Conor Cox's wonder point that lit up Roscommon's Connacht final triumph
The Kerry native managed to squeeze the ball between the posts from an almost impossible angle.
AS IT HAPPENED
Galway v Roscommon, Connacht SFC Final
Catch up on all the drama as Roscommon overcame Galway to clinch the provincial title.
# rossies repeat
Galway should edge Connacht final but conditions could play big factor - former Tribe dual star
Alan Kerins believes Kevin Walsh’s men ‘should have enough’ to beat Roscommon in Salthill.
# Connacht SFC
Late Cregg point delivers stunning Roscommon win over Mayo
An early blitz and late precision brought Roscommon a first Championship win over Mayo for 18 years.
AS IT HAPPENED
Louth v Dublin, Mayo vs Roscommon, GAA Match Tracker
We went minute-by-minute on a busy day of action in the Leinster, Ulster and Connacht football championships.
# connacht clash
Two Killoran goals power Cunningham's Roscommon past Leitrim once again
The Rossies face Mayo in the Connacht semi-final next.
# keadue
Man (80s) dies after being struck by car in Roscommon
The driver later presented himself to gardaí.