Tuesday 21st February, peacefully at the Abbey Haven Care Centre and Nursing Home Boyle. Maureen McGuinness RIP, late of Croghan. Predeceased by her brother Monsignor Michael. Maureen is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Patsy) Gannon, Brother Ted (Mullingar) nieces Phia and Anna-Mai, nephews Ray, Ciaran and Cormac, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements …
The lead investigator in the independent review into the Roscommon Mental Health Service has indicated that the report will be delivered to the HSE in early March. Explaining the 12 month delay in the publishing of the Roscommon Mental Health Service review the HSE said, in a statement released a short time ago, that respecting …
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A short time ago Met Eireann issued a status yellow Wind Warning which comes into effect at midnight on Thursday in association with storm Doris. A statement released with the Wind Warning said “A rapidly deepening wave depression will track eastwards over northern parts of Ireland later Wednesday night and early on Thursday. It will …
Sunday 19th February, peacefully at University Hospital Galway surrounded by his loving family. Harry Knott RIP, late of Coranbanny, Cloonfad. (Proprietor of Westaid) Predeceased by his cherished granddaughter Zoe. Harry will be deeply missed by his wife Mary, children Katherine, Caroline, and David, their partners, his grandchildren Isobel, Eoghan, Amy, brother and sister, relatives and …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has wished the new Chairman of the Office of Public Works, Roscommon town resident Maurice Buckley, well in his new role and warned him that “It’s a challenging position”. Maurice Buckley was appointed to the role in December and was previously the Chief Executive of the National Standards Authority of Ireland. Commenting …
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Buccaneers 22 Galwegians 3 Buccaneers Seconds maintained their winning ways against their Galwegians counterparts when they came out on top 22-3 in this crunch Connacht Junior 1A League game at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Sunday. With both teams desperately striving to climb away from the spectre of relegation, this encounter was contested with passion and …
The highly anticipated 2017 Roscommon Drama Festival begins on Friday 3rd and runs until Saturday 11th March at Roscommon Arts Centre. It is now ten years since the revival of the Roscommon Drama Festival and it is growing in popularity every year. Drama groups from all around the country, from Wexford, Galway, Tipperary and Clare …
Presentation Night The club will host a Presentation Night in The Tulsk Inn on Saturday night from approximately 10.30pm. The O’Gara Cup winners medals, Division Six League winners medals and other club awards will be presented. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. Best wishes Good luck to Tadhg O’Rourke and the …
Carrick Golf Club Spring League Round two of Spring League, played Saturday 11th – Thursday 16 February was won by Group 3 Charlie Farrell & Albert Noone with 47 pts pipping Anthony Noone & Sean Bohan on B9. The overall leaders didn’t change with Group 7 Leo Mulvey, Joey Casey, Pat Conlon & Tommy Flynn …
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Results O’Gara Cup: St Faithleachs 2-13 Oran 0-14. First game of the year for our Senior team resulted in a win. Team : A.Manning, B.Scally, M.Cox, D.Nerney, D.Rooney (0-3), B. Murtagh (0-1), K.Farrell(0-1), C.Gunn, D.Gibbons, D.Harrison, C.Murtagh (0-4), D.Foley, D.Murtagh (0-1),D.Hussey(2-2) J.Hussey (0-1). Subs used; C.Smith, J.Walsh, D.McCormack, H.Kenny. U16 Boy’s League D3: St.Faithleachs 2-9 …
Kilglass Gaels 1-15 St Ronans 0-9 Our men’s team got their Tansey cup campaign of to a good start with a win over St Ronans. Well done to team and management. It was great to see our supporters making the journey to Kilronan Park. Fixtures The Junior B team are in action on Sunday at …
St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to last week’s 50/50 draw winner Amanda Soares, Ballinlough winning €268. St Croan’s 3-12(21) St Brigid’s 2-10 (16) Congratulations to our Senior team who put in an excellent performance on Saturday evening last in Kiltoom to beat St Brigids. Scorers for St. Croan’s as follows; Shane Smyth 3-0, Kevin …
Our Roscommon Sports Round-up for February 20th includes Soccer, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, Rugby, Handball and Darts. Soccer The Roscommon and District Football League Team recorded a 3-0 win over Cavan-Monaghan in the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Vincent Brooks reports on that and all the local Challenge Cup action here. Gaelic Games A second defeat for …
Monday 20th February, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Garbally View Nursing Home. Bridget Fallon (née Kelly) RIP, late of Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Pake), brothers James, Michael John & Bernard, sister Angela, brothers-in-law Michael & Pake and sister-in-law Mary. Bridget is survived by …
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Bus Éireann’s 021 Athlone-Westport route, which passes through Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Ballymurray, Roscommon, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Ballinlough could be closed to save money. A discussion document presented to Unions today indicated that a closure of the Athlone to Westport Route along with the Dublin – Derry and Dublin – Clonmel route could save Bus Éireann €1.1 million. …
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