Tuesday 28th February, peacefully at Hollybrook Lodge Nursing Home, Inchicore. Maureen Lennon RIP, late of Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 and formerly of Jamestown, Ballyforan. Beloved sister of Teresa Dever (Dublin) and brother of Mike (Roscommon), and loving aunt to Padraic, Paul, Adrian, and Breege. Predeceased by her brother Kevin, Sadly missed by her family, …
This is Your Life On this Saturday night, 4th March, one Carrick Golf Club member is in for a “This is Your Life” shock, when the club hosts its first running of the popular event, which will take place in the Clubhouse at 8pm. Tickets are on sale from any committee Member at €10 a …
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The National Transport Authority has announced that it will enable an enhances service on the Athlone-Westport route if Bus Éireann withdraws the service in April. The announcement came in response to the decision by Bus Éireann to withdraw from the Athlone-Westport Route from April 16th. The National Transport Authority reviewed the route and determined that …
February 28th, peacefully, in her 97th year at Roscommon Hospital. Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of The Demesne, Frenchpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Mae and daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary. Margaret is survived by her loving sons Michael and Andy, daughters Rita (Finnerty) and Alicia (Boland), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, …
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The second annual Local Enterprise Week runs from March 5th to 10th and there are a wide range of, mainly free, events being held throughout Roscommon. There are events to suit businesses of all sizes and those who are prior to trading. Advance booking is essential and can be done so here. The activities begin …
Sunday 26th February, suddenly, in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Florence Moran RIP, late of Blackfallow, Knockvicar. Sadly missed by her sister Nan, sister-in-law Nora, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home Ballyfarnon on Wednesday from 7pm until 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Patrick’s …
Elphin GAA Social Night The Club are hosting a Social Night this Saturday, March 4th, in An Bothar Rua from 9:30pm. There will be Fun and Games, Music and Quizzes and all are welcome. Adult Football Round-up The Juniors suffered a 0-12 to 2-12 defeat to Clann na nGael B in the League on Friday …
St Brigids GAA are hosting a “Think Tank” for everyone interested in the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships this Wednesday, March 1st. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships will be held, in conjunction with the Irish Sheep Shearers Association, at the Club’s Grounds on the June Bank Holiday weekend. The Club …
The next session of the South Roscommon Singers Circle takes place in Murray’s, Knockcroghery, this Saturday, March 4th, from 9pm. The Special Guest on the night will be our old friend Sean Mone from Keady, Co. Armagh. Sean is best known as a singer of self composed songs, mostly humourous – ‘The Transit Van’, ‘Rosie …
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has urged people throughout the country to pay a visit to the National Famine Museum in Strokestown to learn more about our forgotten and heart-breaking history. Eugene Murphy made the comments during a recent Dáil debate on the National Famine Commemoration Day Bill which seeks to create an annual memorial …
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Sunday 26th February, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home. Margaret Somers (née Carr) RIP, late of Mote Park, Knockcroghery. Predeceased by her husband John. Margaret will be very sadly missed by her sons Andrew (Manchester), Sean (Knockcroghery) and Gabriel (home), daughters Ann Neilan (Castlecoote), Marian (Castlerea) and Ethna (Galway), …
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Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE The FAI and Roscommon and District Football League are hosting two coaching workshops on small-sided games this Saturday March 4th in The Roscommon and District League Grounds, Lecarrow. Each workshop is three hours long and focuses on the importance of introducing small-sided games for players. The cost of these …
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Irish Water has announced details of a €10 million investment which will see the extension of the Lough Mask Water Supply Scheme in Co. Mayo to Ballinlough and Williamstown. This is the first time a major water supply will supply three counties and underpins the importance of a one-utility approach. Both the Ballinlough and Williamstown …
Fixtures Senior League Our King & Moffat sponsored Senior team are in action again in 2 weeks time when we face Roscommon Gaels in Kilmore in the O Rourke Cup. Junior League Our Junior league game on Sunday last was postponed due to our pitch and Ballinameen pitch been unplayable. Kilmore GAA Draw Our Early …
National Football League Round 4: Ros girls continue good run. The Roscommon Ladies Football Intermediate Team, sponsored by Ward Bros, continued their recent good league form on Saturday last when the defeated visitors Down on a score line of 3-8 to 0-6 in Orchard Park, Elphin in round 4 of the national league. This was …
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