March 2017

Phillip Connolly RIP, late of Knockcroghery

Phillip Connolly RIP, late of Knockcroghery

Thursday 9th March, peacefully, at his home. Phillip Connolly RIP, late of Barnacullen, Knockcroghery. Beloved son of . He will be very sadly missed by his parents Mary and John, his dear friend Marie, his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Saturday from 4pm

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Kathleen Curley RIP, late of Clonown

Kathleen Curley RIP, late of Clonown

Thursday 9th March, peacefully in the loving care of the Matron and staff of St. Brendan’s Nursing Home, Loughrea. Kathleen Curley RIP, Cappamore, Clonown, Athlone and formerly of Loughrea, Galway. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Curley, Cappamore, Clonown, Athlone. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. James, John-Joseph, Mike, Fr. Paddy, Fr. Tom and

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Mary Catherine “Muriel” Moxon (née Smith) RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

Mary Catherine “Muriel” Moxon (née Smith) RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

March 9th peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at home. Mary Catherine “Muriel” Moxon (née Smith) RIP, late of Cherryblossom Court, Cathedral Street, Ballaghaderreen and Clontarf, Dublin. Predeceased by her husbands Tony and Ron, she will be very sadly missed by her loving brother Sheamus and his partner Sheila, her niece Teri and her husband Peter, grand-nephew Richie,

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Roscommon pharmacists graduate at Irish Pharmacy Union

Roscommon pharmacists graduate at Irish Pharmacy Union

Picture Credit: Fennell Photography Five Roscommon pharmacists recently graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF) at a ceremony held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. Pictured above are (L-R) Claire Sinead Kelly of Brogans Pharmacy Boyle, Patricia Geever of McSharrys Pharmacy Castlerea, Martina Scanlon of Ryans Pharmacy Boyle, Elaine Carney of Chemco Pharmacy Roscommon

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Eugene Murphy TD – Donate electricity from one Sliabh Bán Wind Turbine to locals

Eugene Murphy TD – Donate electricity from one Sliabh Bán Wind Turbine to locals

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said that the provision of a single wind turbine to the local community in the Sliabh Bán area of Strokestown could provide free electricity for residents. Eugene Murphy said that he raised this issue with Coillte officials this week as he urged the consideration of a single wind turbine under

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Thomas Lynch RIP, late of Four Roads

Thomas Lynch RIP, late of Four Roads

Wednesday 8th March, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Brendan’s Community Care Unit, Ballinasloe. Thomas Lynch RIP, late of Carntleva, Four Roads. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, son Thomas, daughter-in-law Pauline, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at his home in Carntleva on

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Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures w/e March 12th

Roscommon and District Football League Fixtures w/e March 12th

This weekend the Roscommon and District Football League teams are in local League and Cup action and Connacht Cup and Shield action. Friday 10th March The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC V Skyvalley Rovers, 8pm. Saturday 11th March Norio’s Takeaway RDFL Division One Cloonfad United V CP Ajax, 7:30pm. Killeen Sportsgrounds RDFL Division Two Strokestown

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for additional funding for Group Water Schemes

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls for additional funding for Group Water Schemes

“The EPA report on the quality of our private drinking water this week shows once again that Government must act now on the proper funding of Group Water Schemes and those who operate private wells.” That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Commenting on the contents of the report Michael Fitzmaurice TD said

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Eugene Murphy TD highlights case of local Children on child psychologist waiting list

Eugene Murphy TD highlights case of local Children on child psychologist waiting list

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for a firm commitment that no child with special education needs will lose resource teaching hours as a result of the changes under the new allocation model for Resource Teaching Hours. Eugene Murphy made the call during his party’s motion on Assessments for Special Education Needs which came

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Minister Denis Naughten launches measures to tackle food waste

Minister Denis Naughten launches measures to tackle food waste

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has launched a series of measures to tackle food waste in Ireland including the establishment of Ireland’s first ever Action Group on Food Waste in the Retail Sector chaired by Eamonn Quinn. Launching the National Forum on Food Waste hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency this

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IFA to oppose NCT for Tractors

IFA to oppose NCT for Tractors

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has said the Association will oppose excessive regulations being imposed on farmers, such as an NCT for Tractors, that ignore existing obligations or add extra bureaucracy. Thomas Cooney said, “All farmers support improving safety. However, it is important when addressing this issue that existing measures are not duplicated. For example,

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Roscommon Gaels GAA update March 9th

Roscommon Gaels GAA update March 9th

Football U14 Football Training continues on Tuesday evenings, 7pm-8pm, in Lisnamult. Full attendance please. Mouthguard must be worn and gloves are advisable. All players must be registered. Our Senior Footballers play Kilmore in Kilmore on Sunday next at 2pm in the O’Rourke cup, come along and show your support. Camogie Camogie for U8/U10/U12 girls takes place indoors in the

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The Eliminator comes to Strokestown

The Eliminator comes to Strokestown

Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee are delighted to introduce “The Eliminator” An Action packed, fun, multi-inflatable, activity event. “The Eliminator” includes fun and challenging games such as snake pit, human football, wipe out, bungee run, slippery sailing , gladiator jousting and many more. The eliminator had been described as “An Electrify knock-em-out team challenge where

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