The Strokestown Park House Estate could be the second venue in County Roscommon to host a weekly parkrun if their plans get support at an upcoming meeting. A public meeting will be held in their Cafe on Tuesday February 28th at 7pm to garner interest in hosting the weekly 5 kilometre event throughout the grounds …
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Saturday 18th February, suddenly. Lorcan Murray RIP, late of Forest View, Boyle. Lorcan is survived by his parents Tom and Kathleen, brothers Jonathan and Damien, sister in-law Olivia, cherished godson Jack, aunt Annette U.S.A (and the late Irene, Boyle) cousins and extended family. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, Monday from 4pm until …
Saturday February 18th, peacefully, in his 98th year, in the loving care of Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle. Edward Harrington RIP, late of Grangemore, Boyle. Predeceased by his wife Bridget. Edward is survived by his sons Oliver (Meath), Donal (Laois), Noel, Aidan and Francis (Roscommon); daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother (Terence), nieces, nephews, relatives, …
GIY are proud to announce the launch of their new ‘Cottage Market’ initiative, which invites community groups to avail of start-up funding in order to set up and run their own Cottage Market. Activity partners Ulster Bank & The Ireland Funds are set to support the initiative across the country to the tune of €65,000 …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has urged Roscommon and Galway schools which were not included in the latest DEIS-designated school support programme to contact the Department of Education. Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that she has “received numerous calls last week in relation to several schools not having being included in this new DEIS school …
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Saturday 18th February, peacefully, in the gentle care of the staff of South Westmeath Hospice. Ann Carty RIP late of Baylough, Athlone. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary, brothers Michael, William & James. Sadly missed by her brothers & sisters, Mary (Hogan), Elizabeth (Studdert), John (Wales), Paddy, Bridget, & Tom, her sisters in law …
Saturday February 18th, peacefully, in the loving care of the Matron and Staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Mary Bourke (Née Casey) RIP late of Clondra, Longford and formally Derrycashel. Predeceased by her Husband John. Mary is survived by her son Gerard Clondra, daughters Mary Tierney, Dunboyne, Anne Ormiston, Kells, Ita Taite, Virginia, Sons-In-Law, …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has re-iterated calls for investment in Broadband Infrastructure throughout the West following a report by IBEC report which found that Roscommon has the lowest level of high speed internet access in the country. Commenting on the details of the report Michael Fitzmaurice said “The need for immediate action to be taken on …
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Thursday 16th February, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Dr. Henry “Harry” Blake RIP, late of Dromalga, Oldtown, Athlone. Predeceased by his sisters Mairead and Cecelia and brother Sean. Harry is survived by his wife Patricia and sons David and Roger. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at …
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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and …
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Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has named his side to face Newport Gwent Dragons in round 15 of the Guinness PRO12 tomorrow at 7:35pm in the Sportsground. From a Rosocmmon perspective Jack Carty and Denis Buckley retain their places. Overall there are five personnel changes from the side that beat Cardiff Blues in Wales …
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The Maurice McCabe debacle has rightly sent shockwaves throughout the country and there is a serious crisis as the public are losing their belief and faith in State agencies- that’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy. Speaking in the Dáil chamber during the Motion of Confidence, Eugene Murphy said that if the …
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The highlight of this weekend’s Roscommon and District Football League action is the Oscar Traynor Trophy Play-off and it also sees the first round of the Challenge Cup and more. Friday February 17th The Herald sponsored RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1 Shiven Rovers B V Strokestown United, 8pm Saturday February 18th FAI Oscar Traynor Trophy …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says “Any closures of Regional Veterinary Laboratories would be a huge blow to farmers at a time when the sector is under pressure” adding that “they must not be allowed to happen”. Commenting on the review of the Regional Veterinary Laboratories by the Department of Agricultural Michael Fitzmaurice said “Currently here are …
Picture Credit: Gary O’Neill The Heritage Council has announced the details of its 2017 Heritage Grants Schemes under which €800k in funding will be available for projects under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme and Thatch Conservation Scheme. Welcoming the announcement of the Heritage Council Grants Schemes, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, …
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