Independent local election candidate in the Boyle LEA, Sajjad Hussain, in quiet prayer in the shadow of Dr Hyde Park during today's election count. Mr Hussain polled 527 first preference votes.
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#LE19
#LocalElections2019
The people of Roscommon and Mayo, and of the entire nation, are deeply shocked by the fatal shooting of Detective Garda Colm Horkan in Castlerea. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues in An Garda Síochána. May he rest in peace
Superb performance by Roscommon U-20s secures place in All-Ireland Final. Roscommon 2-13 Down 1-10. Congratulations on a victory forged on heart, will to win and great skill
Many SMEs in Roscommon reopening Monday. Most have experienced collapse in business. Now incurring extra costs (to comply with guidelines) in knowledge they face reduced footfall. Please shop locally/support SMEs
#reopenroscommon
#shoplocal
Paul Dalton discusses the national media's reaction to last week's events in Strokestown, in this week's Roscommon People. Available in shops and online at
#Strokestown
Aoife O’Rourke has just won the gold medal in the 75kg category of the European Games this afternoon.
She defeated French fighter Davina-Myrha Michel by unanimous decision.
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@dan_dooner
@SeamusDuke
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Statement from the Roscommon People
Due to Covid-19 health crisis, and in the interests of the safety of staff and customers, the Roscommon People office will be closing temporarily, with effect from 6 pm this evening, Friday March 20. We will continue to publish.
With comparisons of Messi being mentioned when talking about Richard Hughes' winning goal for
@RoscommonGaels
in Saturday's Div 1 O'Rourke Cup final, we decided to compare the players in our short video! 😃
Who do you think did it better?...
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#RoscommonGaels
#LionelMessi
Tomorrow's paper will feature a wrap in honour of our Connacht champions...your FREE copy of this week's People is available inside! Featuring report, reaction and more from
@paulrospeople
Roscommon's most experienced sports writer
@SeamusDuke
and
@dan_dooner
#rosgaa
#hontheros
Very best of luck to Roscommon (and all) businesses reopening Monday morning and this week, as part of Phase 3. Well done on your perseverance and resilience. We need to support all local SMEs.
#shoplocal
#supportSMEs
#staylocal
#resilientroscommon
See this week's Roscommon People for the definitive Connacht Final preview. Available in shops and online tomorrow. Don't miss it!
#rosgaa
#ConnachtFinal
And before we sign off until late(r) tomorrow/this morning, a special note of thanks must go out to
@bcarroll17
for his tally AND count updates since the boxes first opened on Saturday morning.
Congrats to
@RoscommonGAA
on return of club football! Keep the GAA vibe going by listening to Part 2 of Roscommon People podcast with Kevin McStay. His thoughts on Fergal O'Donnell, Roscommon highs and lows, Gay Sheerin controversy. Clink link
#rosgaa
'I'll be a voice for Roscommon at Cabinet'
@HMcEntee
tells Roscommon's most popular newspaper as our county makes 'half-claim' on new Justice Minister! Also,
@FrankFeighan
, newly-appointed Junior Minister, says he's grateful for a second chance.
#supportlocalmedia
This week's issue features a 12 page souvenir supplement on
@cbsroscommon
rugby ahead of their
@TopOil
Schools Senior Final against Garbally College next Wednesday. Available in shops and online at from tomorrow.
The
@rosconvent
have been crowned All-Ireland Champions after defeating Mercy Mounthawk from Tralee in this afternoon’s Lidl All Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior B Championship Final in Nenagh.
@paulrospeople
@dan_dooner
@SeamusDuke
We are delighted to introduce the summer edition of Roscommon People Plus magazine. Available now at our office on Abbey Street and soon to be delivered county-wide.
#SummerIsHere
#PeoplePlus
In this week's Podcast, Paul Healy's guest is KEVIN McSTAY. A two-part special! Part One: Ballina upbringing, his Mayo career, Roscommon Gaels, St. Brigid's, missing out on the Mayo job. Part Two: His dramatic term as Roscommon manager. Part One this Sunday!
#gaa
#rosgaa
Large crowds are expected in Ballaghaderreen today as mourners gather to bid a fond farewell to Mick McCormack, one of the county’s best-known personalities.
@paulrospeople
@dan_dooner
@SeamusDuke
This week's issue is available in shops and online at from tomorrow. It features match report from tonight's U-20 Connacht Championship thriller between
@RoscommonGAA
and
@LeitrimGAA
The 112-page winter/spring edition of Roscommon People Plus magazine is making its way across the county and surrounding areas this week.... & it's completely FREE!
#rosmas
#MerryChristmas
#PeoplePlus
A big thank you to all of those workers who couldn't take a snow day this week. The emergency services, healthcare staff, emergency work crews, county councils, charity workers, civil defence and all those working to keep roads clear and everyone safe.
Roscommon Civil Defence have been providing support to Gardaí, local authority and HSE. We've been transporting nursing staff to RUH, Transport has been provided to community care and palliative care to reach rural areas
#rtetoday
@ciaranmullooly
@rtenews
#BeastFromTheEast
This week's issue features second comings for Michael D and 'The Barracks'; Team Archie's second marathon; exclusive pictures of The Donald and Kim in Creggs, and Singers' Festival coverage. In shops and online tomorrow.
#HappyHalloween
INMO staff took part in planned industrial action at Roscommon University Hospital and Brothers of Charity facilities in Roscommon town today. Report in tomorrow's People.
#NursesStrike
In this week's issue, available in shops and online from tomorrow...
⛔ Solicitors shock at court closure
🚒 War of words over fire station
🚜 Hanley eyes Connacht IFA Chair
🧡 Team Archie for third marathon
🤠 Harvest Festival time in Creggs
🏐 Ballinameen take Junior title
Hard luck to our lads who gave it absolutely everything against superb opposition. We are extremely proud of ye and ye represented your school with distinction. An incredible journey to the final against all the odds.