March 2017

Michael Gaffey RIP, late of Ballydangan

Michael Gaffey RIP, late of Ballydangan

Tuesday 14th March, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Portiuncula Hospital and Nightingale Nursing Home. Michael Gaffey RIP, late of Tully, Ballydangan, Athlone Michael will be sadly missed by his brother John, nephew Jamie and Jamie’s wife Elaine, nieces Emma and Laura, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in

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Three changes to Roscommon Team for trip to Monaghan

Three changes to Roscommon Team for trip to Monaghan

Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE The Roscommon team to face Monaghan in Sunday’s Allianz Football League game has just been announced and shows three changes in personnel and a number positional switches from the side defeated by Kerry. Oran’s Thomas Featherston returns to full back, Gary Patterson of Michael Glaveys replaces the suspended John

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Senator Maura Hopkins raises Castlerea Fire Station issue with Minister Coveney

Senator Maura Hopkins raises Castlerea Fire Station issue with Minister Coveney

Senator Maura Hopkins has raised the issue of the temporary closure of Castlerea Fire Station with Minister Simon Coveney. Castlerea Fire Station has been closed for the past two months as a result of a staffing shortage caused by illnesses. Speaking after last night’s public meeting in relation to the closure Senator Maura Hopkins said

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‘Kilbride Does Strictly’ raises over €100,000

‘Kilbride Does Strictly’ raises over €100,000

‘Kilbride Does Strictly’ definitely did not disappoint. Friday night will live long in the memory of everyone that was lucky enough to be there. The 28 dancers introduced by Marty Morrissey all put in flawless performances in front of a capacity crowd who provided an electric atmosphere. Brenda Feerick and Sean Moylan were the judges

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St Faithleachs GAA update March 15th

St Faithleachs GAA update March 15th

St Faithleachs 3-10 Creggs 2-9 Round two of the O’Gara Cup took place in Creggs on Sunday afternoon. Team: A.Manning, B.Scally, D.Gibbons, D.McCormack, K.Farrell, B.Murtagh, M.Cox, D.Rooney, C.Gunn, H.Kenny, D.Foley,A.Kenny, C.Smith, D.Hussey, J.Hussey. Subs: L.Parker, A.Dooney, J.Quigley. Junior League Next game takes place on Friday 17th (St.Patrick’s Day) against St.Michael’s in Ardcarne Park at 12

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John Regan RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

John Regan RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

Monday March 13th at University Hospital, Sligo. John Regan RIP, late of Castlemore, Ballaghaderreen. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary. Deeply mourned by his loving daughter Pauline (Mullen), sisters Kit and Teresa, grandchildren Shane, Chris, Adam and Aaron, son-in-law Shane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. John will repose at his home

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Government giving the two fingers to “the forgotten farmer”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD: Government giving the two fingers to “the forgotten farmer”

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has blasted the Government for the “total confusion” surrounding the availability of funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “Once again this week I have been in contact with the Department to see if there is funding for the ‘forgotten farmer’ and now they saying

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