Month: February 2017

Roscommon Schools

3 Roscommon Schools to receive additional supports under DEIS Plan

Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Castlerea, Education, Local News

Three Roscommon schools have been included in the Government’s DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) Plan 2017 to tackle educational disadvantage. Strabaggan NS and St Lasair’s NS, which are both located in Arigna and Cloonbonnif NS, Castlerea will now receive additional supports which the next School year commences in September. The DEIS Plan 2017 …

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Elphin

Elphin Musical And Drama Society present “Reeling In The Elphin Years”

Elphin, Local News, Things to do

Elphin Musical And Drama Society proudly present “Reeling in The Elphin Years” in the Elphin Community Centre on Friday February 24th at 8pm. As the name suggests “Reeling in The Elphin Years” will depict life in Elphin over the past 70 years. It will take the form of a variety show through the mediums of …

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St Dominics Strictly

St Dominics Strictly to be launched this Friday

Club News, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News, Things to do

St Dominics GAA Club is gearing up to take the dancing world by storm as it launches St Dominics Strictly this Friday, February 17th, in Murray’s Bar Knockcroghery at 9pm. The GAA club field teams in all codes, Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football. Based in a parish noted for its great sense of local …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Nora Feehily (Née Murray) RIP, late of Tarmonbarry

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Tarmonbarry Scramogue

Tuesday 14th February, peacefully in the loving care of the Nurses and Staff of Innis Ree Lodge Nursing Home, Ballyleague, surrounded by her family. Nora Feehily (Née Murray), RIP, late of Clonmore, Tarmonbarry. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughter Mary (Gannon), son Gerry, son-in-law John, twin sister Mary (Comack), brother John Joe, grandchildren, nieces, …

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Ballaghaderreen Wind Farm Community Fund Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm

North Roscommon groups benefit from ESB Wind Farm Community Fund

Arigna Ballyfarnan Keadue, Local News, News

Nine groups in the greater Arigna and Keadue area are set to receive grants totalling almost €45,000 as part of the ESB Wind Farm Community Fund initiative. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association Keadue Sports Field Committee has been awarded the largest grant. They are set to receive €15,000 towards the construction of a multi-use …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Patrick “PJ” Burchill RIP, late of Castlerea

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Sunday 12th February, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Patrick “PJ” Burchill, Aidensfield, The Fairways, Castlerea and formerly of Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Patrick will be sadly missed by his loving sons Peter, Aidan, Colin and Kieron, daughter Suzanne, grandchildren, brothers Niall (Celbridge), Maurice (Wexford), Phillip (Australia) Eamon (Australia), sister Rita …

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