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Roscommon Death Notices

Evelyn Bruen (née Dolan) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Wednesday 31st May, peacefully, in wonderful care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Evelyn Bruen (née Dolan) RIP, late of Goff Street, Roscommon town. Beloved wife of the late Joe and mother of the late David. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Des and Gerry, daughters-in-law Evelyn and Ann, her 8 …

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Bookworms – Roscommon’s Children’s Literary Festival is back!

The Bookworms Children’s Literary Festival is back and this year it is jam-packed with fun events for children who love to read, write, draw and escape into the magical world of books! The festival takes place in a number of locations throughout Roscommon town and county from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th of June. This …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary Hicks RIP, late of Roscommon town

Saturday 27th May, peacefully, at Roscommon University Hospital. Mary Hicks RIP, late of Castle Street, Roscommon town. She will be very sadly missed by her sister Una Moloney, niece Aoifean, nephew-in-law Gerry McKinney, grandnieces Ailbhe and Róisín, grandnephew Eoin, cousin Mary O’Connor, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Clare Duignan (née Walsh) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Tuesday 23rd May, suddenly, at her home. Clare Duignan (née Walsh) RIP late of Creevy, Roscommon town and formerly of Bandon, Cork. Beloved mother of the late Mary Clare and daughter of the late Dick. She will be very sadly missed by Conor, Chris and Anthony, her mother Clare Walsh, sisters Mary (Roycroft) and Fiona, …

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Maura Hopkins

Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes creation of Intreo Centre in Roscommon Town

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is “very positive” that the Department of Social Protection Offices in Roscommon Town are to be upgraded to an Intreo Centre. The Departments services are currently divided between the Branch Office in Abbey Street and the Control Office in the Government Buildings, Convent Road. Commenting on …

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Six Roscommon projects receive funding under Community Heritage Grants Scheme

The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing …

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Convent claim top prize at Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

The Convent of Mercy Secondary School Roscommon town won the “Best Musical Number” accolade at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for their performance of “Be Our Guest”. The students saw off St. Aidan’s Community School from Tallaght and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to take the title. Now in its fourth year, the Awards …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Sister Martha Geelan RIP, late of Roscommon town

Tuesday 9th May, peacefully, at her home. Sister Martha Geelan RIP, late of McAuley House, Roscommon town. She will be very sadly missed by her Community, The Sisters of Mercy, McAuley House and Western Province, by her sister Eileen Rogers, her brother Pat Geelan, brother-in-law Seamus, nephews, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at …

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St Joseph’s GAA

Farmleigh House and Botanic Gardens welcomes St Joseph’s GAA Club.

Following on the success of St Joseph’s GAA Club Social Initiative outings in 2013 and 2014, the Club renewed it’s efforts to remain rooted in the community. Fiona Coen, the Club’s Social Initiative Coordinator organised their first trip for 2017 – a unique visit to Dublin. On a beautiful May Day, a group of 20 …

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Poetry Day Roscommon Further Education

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece. …

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Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Roscommon Students win big at Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Three Roscommon students have won top prizes in this year’s 63rd Texaco Childrens Art Competition. In the 9-11 years age category, second prize (€200 Art & Hobby gift voucher) went to Rachel Glynn (11), from Scoil Bhríde, Four Mile House, for her work entitled ‘My Grandad’. Third prize (€150 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in …

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