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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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), …
Roscommon County Council has revealed that it was forced to resort to High Court proceedings to seek to restrain SIPTU from the proposed Fire Service strike, which was due to take place today. In a statement released this morning Roscommon County Council said it is regrettable that the Council was forced to resort to High …
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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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Just three full rounds remain in all three Divisions of the Roscommon and District Football League and there’s still lots to play for. Saturday 4th February The Herald Premier Division Moore United V Ballinasloe Town, 7:45pm. Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Strokestown United V Shiven Rovers B, 7:45pm. Sunday 5th February The Herald Premier Division …
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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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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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GIY and innocent drinks team up to launch the sixth annual Sow and Grow initiative, a project that will enable 45,000 primary school children across the country to learn how to grow their own food this spring. Picture Credit: Mark Stedman Primary schools across Ireland can now apply for a free Sow and Grow pack …
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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, …
Roscommon Support Group are running a programme entitled “Self Care to Wellness” aimed at people living with a long term health condition. This programme is delivered in 2.5 hour weekly sessions where attendees will learn new skills to manage their health condition on a day to day basis. The Self Care to Wellness programme will …
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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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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates, Ann Marie Healy, Greenhills, Knockcroghery. Seller: Padraig O’Connor, who won €1,151 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 28th January. 50/50 draw next week on Saturday 4th February will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost …
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 …
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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Boyle Golf Club Spring League Our Spring League continued this week with frost delaying play on Sunday morning till approx 11am. In group 1, the pairing of Shane Loftus and Regina McLoughlin have taken the lead after a 6 up win over their opponents at the weekend. Gary Carty & Carmel Keenan remain in second …
