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Positive meeting held with Department Officials on Ballaghaderreen Refugee Centre

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Local politicians held a broadly positive meeting with the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD yesterday to discuss the proposed Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, in Ballaghaderreen. Among those in attendance were TDs Eugene Murphy and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senators Maura Hopkins, Frank Feighan and …

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Paddy Costello RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen

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Saturday January 7th, peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Paddy Costello RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen and late of Rathnagussane, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo. Paddy is survived by his loving wife, Mary, sons Dominic, Gerard and Michael, daughters Margaret, Breege and Dorothy, sister Bea-Anna, grandchildren Shane, Brendan, Greg, Shamus and John, sons-in-law Brendan and Shamus, daughters-in-law Christina …

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Eugene Murphy TD blasts Department for lack of consultation on Ballaghaderreen EROC

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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Government and Department of Justice for their “appalling lack of consultation” over the decision to house 80 Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Eugene Murphy said that he was “horrified” by the lack of consultation on the matter and he felt it …

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Former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen set to reopen as Refugee Reception Centre

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There is shock in Ballaghaderreen this evening following the news that the former Abbeyfield Hotel will not be re-opening as Hotel but will instead be transformed into an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) for Syrian Refugees. Following the sale of the Abbeyfield Hotel in 2015 there were high hopes among business and civic leaders …

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Michael “Mike” Duffy RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

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Wednesday January 4th, suddenly, at his home. Michael “Mike” Duffy RIP, late of Quinn Villas, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Longford Town and Mace, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath. Pre-deceased by his wife Maura and sister Cathy. Michael is survived by sons Desmond and Kevin, daughter Maura, brothers Jimmy and Peter, sisters Sr. Mary O.P., Margaret and Helen, …

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes emergency funding for Brusna

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said it is extremely positive that Scoil Mhuire, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen is to receive funding for emergency mechanical works. The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the heating system in the school under the Emergency Work Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said, “I have been in constant …

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Rose Higgins (née Towey) RIP, Ballaghaderreen

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Friday December 30th, peacefully, in her 91st, year at Sligo University Hospital. Rose Higgins (née Towey) RIP, late of Banada, Ballaghaderreen. Predeceased by her husband Pake. Rose is survived by her sons Paul and Pat, daughter Anne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Rose will repose at Sharkey’s Funeral …

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Paddy O’Malley RIP, Ballaghaderreen

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Thursday December 29th, peacefully, at University Hospital, Castlebar. Paddy O’Malley RIP, Boher Bui, Ballaghaderreen and formerly Ballycroy, Co. Mayo. Paddy is survived by his wife Aideen, son James, daughters Kathy, Grace and Geri, sister Mary, grandchildren Richard, Nicholas, Claire and Edel, great-grandchildren Caolan and Harvey, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Paddy will …

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Reminder: Entrepreneurs invited to apply to IGNITE CREATIVE Pod

Ballaghaderreen, Business, Local News

The Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the IGNITE CREATIVE Pod was launched at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference last July and next month it will take a significant step. The IGNITE CREATIVE Pod will see 10 potential creative entrepreneurs immersed in a new, free, entrepreneurship programme specifically developed for creatives. Creative entrepreneurs can work in a …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Mary McCann (Née Hanley) RIP

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Wednesday December 21st, peacefully, after a brief illness at Sligo University Hospital. Mary McCann (Née Hanley) RIP, late of Banada, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Treanboy, Ballymoe. Mary is survived by husband Christy, son Joseph, daughter Kathleen (Johnston), brothers Martin, Jimmy, Frank and John, sister Ann, grandchildren Senan, Aoibh and Róisín, son-in-law Keith, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother-in-law, …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Katie Ryan RIP

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Friday December 9th, unexpectedly yet peacefully, aged 23 years. Katie Ryan RIP, late of Drummin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen. Katie is survived by her parents Jackie and Eamon, brothers Terry, Eamon, Stephen and TJ, sisters Pauline, Yvonne and Clare, brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in her …

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Vote for Cadbury Christmas to Visit Your Town

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Cadbury has revealed details of their 2016 ‘Cadvent Convoy’, which will see Cadbury Christmas trucks packed with festive surprises and events visit one Roscommon town next month. Each day throughout December, the Cadvent Convoy trucks will arrive at a different location and this year, the Irish public can cast their votes on where the trucks …

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13 Roscommon Properties under the Hammer at next Allsop Auction

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Eight Lots of Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Thursday, November 3rd. – A detached three bedroom house at Doon, Strokestown has a starting price of €15,000. – A semi detached two bedroom bungalow at Ballymore, Boyle has a starting price of €20,000. – A …

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