Wednesday April 26th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. John James “Jack” Greene RIP, late of Ruane, Kilglass. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, Liz, sisters Chrissie McLoughlin (Knockhall) and Evelyn Reynolds (Dromod), stepchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law John and George, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue, on Friday from …
Commenting on the 2015 Domestic Metered Public Water Consumption figures released by the CSO yesterday Michael Fitzmaurice TD said that the anti-water charges campaign “has been of most benefit to the wealthiest people in our society”. Looking at the areas in question Michael Fitzmaurice said “The figures show that homeowners living in the most expensive …
Adult Football Following defeat at the hands of Shannon Gaels in Croghan on Sunday 16th April our Tansey Cup team bounced back with a win over Elphin at Orchard Park on Saturday. Recently our division 5 team put in a galant performance away to Michael Glavey’s but came up short, they play Kilglass Gaels on …
Kilbride recorded their first league win on Saturday against Clann na nGael B. Kilbride took control in the second quarter and ran out easy winners on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-06. Team – C McDonagh; K Coyle; S Lohan; T Davis; R Kelly; J Donnelly; D Gavigan; M Feeney; C Shanagher, 0-01; K Battles; …
Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the lack of action by the Transport Infrastructure Ireland to introduce traffic calming measures along sections of the N61 between Roscommon and Athlone. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said that there were a number of dangerous locations and particularly busy junctions along the N61 …
Roscommon County Council is inviting the public to have their say on the county’s next Heritage Plan. So, what does Heritage mean to you? People, quality of life, and pride of place make heritage important. Heritage is a vital part of our identity and sense of place. It is an intrinsic part of our everyday …
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Tuesday 25th April, peacefully at her home, surrounded by and in the tender care of her devoted family. Teresa Conlisk (née Canty) RIP, late of Derrynarry, Ballyfarnon and formerly Enniskeane, Co. Cork. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Sadly missed by her loving son Gerard, daughter Mary O’Connor (Fourmilehouse), daughter-in-law Sinéad, son-in-law John, grandchildren Darragh, …
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The story of Knockcroghery native Malachy Donoghue who ran the family farm at the age of 11 and later immigrated to Alaska in search of his fortune has been flying up the Best Seller lists. In “The Way it Was” Malachy Donoghue, who passed away on September 27th last year, tells the story of how …
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Results and Fixtures O’Gara Cup: St Faithleachs 2-21 St.Dominic’s 1-5 Round five of the O’Gara Cup seen the home team enjoy a comfortable win over St.Dominic’s. Team: A.Manning, D.Nerney, M.Cox, D.Harrison, D.Rooney, K.Brennan, K.Farrell, C.Gunn, D.Murtagh, C.Murtagh, D.Foley, J.Hussey, A.Dooney, D.Hussey, B.Murtagh. Sub(s): H.Kenny, D.McCormack, A.Kenny, D.Gibbons, C.Smith, M.Gill. Junior Ladies League: St Faithleachs 1-7 …
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Strokestown Golf Club Open Evening We are hosting an Open Evening in the club house on Thursday April 27th at 7pm. All members of the community with an interest in taking up Golf are invited to attend. Fixtures This weekend sees the start of the Fore Club Alliance for 2017. It gets underway in Strokestown …
Results The minor boys defeated Strokestown in the division one minor league last Friday in Strokestown. The u14 boys were defeated by Strokestown in the division two league last Thursday in O’Rourke Park. The Keith Revins sponsored senior men defeated Michael Glavey’s in the O’Gara Cup last Sunday in Ballinlough. The U16 boys defeated Oran …
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Under 14 County Final Best of luck to the under 14 team who play Oran in the County Final on Saturday at 4pm in Four Roads. All support appreciated. Skills Morning A massive thank you to all who helped out on Saturday last for the skills morning. It was a very enjoyable morning for the …
Monday 24th April, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Tom Corbett RIP, late of Coolatober, Ballyforan. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Delia and his brother Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Margaret Knight (London), Ann Doyle (Curraghboy), and Sarah (Sligo), bothers Joe (Birmingham), Vincent (London), and Frank (Athlone), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and …
Adult Football A late Shane Killoran point secured a share of the spoils for the Seniors against Kilmore on Sunday. It ended Elphin 0-14 Kilmore 2-8; our points coming from Shane Killoran 0-5, Frankie Cregg 0-5, Ronan Beirne, Brian Higgins, Cillian Fox, Fintan Cregg 0-1 each. The Juniors suffered a 0-9 to 1-10 defeat to …
It has emerged that the Chairman of the Western Development Commission Paddy McGuinness wrote to Minister Michael Ring ask not to consider him for re-appointed to the body as he believes that it does not have the support at national level. In a letter to the Acting CEO of the Commission, which was distributed to …
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