February 2017

Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of  Ballinagare.

Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinagare.

Friday February 3rd, peacefully, at the Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon. Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinahowna, Ballinagare. Predeceased by her husband John, deeply mourned by her loving relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Teresa will repose at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday from 1.30pm. Removal at 3pm to the Church of […]

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Doireann Martin RIP, late of Frenchpark

Doireann Martin RIP, late of Frenchpark

Friday February 3rd, Aged 6. Peacefully, at home in the loving care of her parents and sister, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage. Doireann Martin RIP, late of Cloonshanville, Frenchpark. To the inexpressible grief of her parents Ivan and Tracy, sister Siofra, grandparents Kevin and Linda Kiernan, (Currian, Ballaghaderreen), Norah Martin, (Frenchpark),

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Margaret McLoughlin (nee McHugh) RIP,  late of Boyle

Margaret McLoughlin (nee McHugh) RIP, late of Boyle

Thursday 2nd February, in the tender care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Margaret McLoughlin (née McHugh) RIP, late of St. Patrick Street, Boyle. (Retired Shopkeeper). Predeceased by her husband John and brother John McHugh (Deerpark, Boyle). Margaret is survived by her sons Jimmy and Johnny, daughters Maura and Maeve,

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Castlerea Musical Society ready for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

Castlerea Musical Society ready for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

Rehearsals are nearing an end for the Castlerea Musical Society production of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which begins next Wednesday February 8th in The Hub, Castlerea. This will be the 48th production by Castlerea Musical Society and they are delighted to present the West of Ireland Premiere of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which is based on the

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100th anniversary of the Election of Count Plunkett to be marked

100th anniversary of the Election of Count Plunkett to be marked

The North Roscommon By-Election of 1917, famously known as “The Election of The Snows” saw Count George Noble Plunkett elected as an Independent MP for North Roscommon. Image: Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (1915) Count Plunkett was the father of 1916 Rising Leader Joseph Mary Plunkett In late 1917 Count Plunkett

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Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore,

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Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

February 2nd, peacefully, at her home. Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey. Marian is survived by her husband Pat, children Andrew, Jacinta (Jessi) and Tommy, daughter-in-law Maura, partners Monica and Billy, grandchildren Luke, Ellie, Enda, Adam and Gerry, sisters Nuala (Tullamore), Olivia (Longford), Rosie (Kilglass), brother Mark (Rooskey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives,

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Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

Wednesday 1st February, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family. Ex Killina Ceile Band and Raheen Pipe Band. Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Clooneyquinn, Elphin / Tulsk. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Baby) (nee Creighton). Joe will be very sadly missed by his loving family Patricia, Mick, Mary, Sean, Joseph, Seamus and

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been

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