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 …
The Roscommon Senior Footballers recorded a facile 25 point victory over IT Sligo in the FBD Connacht Senior Football League at Abbey Park, Boyle this afternoon. Roscommon led by 1-4 before the Students, who had not played competitively since November, got their opening point. The Roscommon goal came from Captain Ciarain Murtagh, who clocked up …
Saturday 7th January, peacefully. Anna Egan (née Coady) RIP, late of Ballyleague. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Anna is survived by her daughters Grainne and Sarah, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Tom, Kate and Jack, extended family and many friends. Funeral arrangements Reposing at her home on Monday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to the …
Saturday 7th January, peacefully at home. Paddy Flaherty RIP, late of Kildallogue, Strokestown and formerly of Elphin Street. Paddy is survived by his wife Shelia, sisters Kathleen and Renee, brother Freddie, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements. Reposing at his residence on Monday January 9th from 4pm until 8pm with house …
Bowling Night The U.12 & U.14 players had a bowling night on Friday night, 6th January in Ros Bowl at which the Under 12 and Under 14 championship medals were presented to the Players. Each player was also presented with a Sliotar so that they can practice their skills. Pancake Party. The Under 8 and …
Tremane GAA Club Draw Results We held our annual draw last Friday night in Hamrocks Bar, Athleague. The main prize winners were as follows: 1st prize €1,000 sponsored by Lynch Flooring Roscommon – Winner Tom Loftus, Strokestown. Seller: Brian McGarry. 2nd prize €500 sponsored by the Bridge House, Athleague – Winner Aoife Haughey, St John’s. …
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Saturday 7th January, peacefully at the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Paddy Harte RIP, late “St Annes”, Springfield, Elphin. Predeceased by his wife Ethna and son Pat. Paddy is survived by his son Tom, daughter Margaret, brother Frank, sister Mary, son-in-law Stephen, cherished grandchildren Eleanor, Andrew and Hugo, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements Reposing …
Friday 6th January. Gerry Smyth RIP, late of Ballyforan and formerly of Cornamucka, Ahascragh, Co. Galway. Gerry is survived by his mother Bridget, Uncle, Aunt, Uncles in law, Aunt in law, Cousins, Neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Portiuncula Hospital Mortuary on Sunday from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St. Cuan’s Church, Ahascragh. …
A much changed Roscommon U21 side suffered a four point defeat to Westmeath in Round Two of the Hastings Cup at Kiltoom earlier. Roscommon U21 Manager Adrian Dockery took the opportunity to shuffle the deck again and made nine changes to the team which started in Monday’s defeat to Cavan. Despite the four point difference …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has slammed the Department of Justice and Equality for their handling of the establishment of an EROC (Emergency Relocation and Orientation Centre) at the site of the Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “The fact that the first anyone in an official capacity in Co. Roscommon, either …
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Originally posted on Friday. Updated on Saturday at 3pm The Roscommon GAA Senior and Under 21 Football teams are both in competitive action this weekend. Fresh from two Charity Challenge games in recent weeks – which Manager Kevin McStay described “a great workout” the Senior Footballers play their first competitive game this Sunday when they …
Friday 6th January, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Joe McEvoy RIP, late of Castlerea “Woodview”, Moore, Castlerea and formerly of Portlaoise. Joe is survived by wife Kathleen, daughters Katharine (Brighouse, West Yorkshire), Judith (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire), and Teresa (Blackpool), brothers Eddie (Portlaoise), Dan (Blackpool), Chris (Manchester), sisters Moire (Manchester), Sheila and Theresa (Australia). Grandchildren Craig, Melissa …
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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Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has announced his match day 23 for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO12 round 13 clash away to Ospreys and Roscommon’s Jack Carty has recovered from a knock to retain his place. Carty received the calf injury while training with the Irish squad in Carton House last weekend. There are three personnel …
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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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