Month: April 2017

Roscommon Death Notices

Padraig V O’Connor RIP, late of Elphin

Saturday 22nd April, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, in his 95th year. Padraig V O’Connor, Retired Garda Sergeant, late of Cloonroughan, Elphin and formerly of Bruff, Limerick. Beloved brother of Felix and Kevin (Sydney, Australia), brother-in-law of the recently deceased Margo (Sydney, Australia). Sadly missed by his …

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Roscommon Hospital

#hellomynameis initiative launched at Roscommon Hospital

Roscommon Hospital recently launched the #hellomynameis campaign which aims to enhance compassionate care by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients in all healthcare interactions. And the main message is to promote high quality communication in order to treat patients with dignity and respect. Launching the campaign, Ursula Morgan, Director of Nursing at Roscommon …

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Eugene Murphy – Government withholds essential funds for road improvement works

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has expressed his disappointment that the Government is no longer funding essential maintenance work on non-county roads under the CLÁR programme, adding “is just another example of the people of rural Ireland being treated like second class citizens.” In a response to a parliamentary question posed by Fianna Fáil, the …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Paul Higgins RIP, late of Ballinagare

Wednesday April 19th, peacefully, aged 50 years in the loving care of his family, the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Mater Hospital Dublin, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage. Paul Higgins RIP, late of Tully, Castlerea. Predeceased by his parents Michael-Henry and Bridie. To the in-expressible grief of his wife …

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NUI Galway

Roscommon Primary School Students ‘Graduate’ from NUI Galway

Four sixth class students from Ballybay NS, Kiltoom were among those who were recently conferred with special certificates on the tenth cohort of ‘graduates’ from the NUI Galway Youth Academy. In total, 318 primary school children from across the West of Ireland received their NUI Galway Youth Academy certificates, with more than 1,000 friends and …

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Roscommon GAA invites applications for GAA Cul Camp Coaching roles

Roscommon GAA Coaching and Games Development are seeking applications from suitable third level students with GAA experience to apply for positions as GAA Cúl Camp Coaches. Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps will be held throughout the county this summer and both Football and Hurling Coaches are required. All applicants must be fully Garda vetted before commencing …

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Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge

2017 Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge takes place on Sunday

Pictured above are members of the Diffley and Campbell families, Tarmonbarry, preparing for the start of the 2016 Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge. The final details have been confirmed for the 5th Annual Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge, which takes place this Sunday April 23rd. Building on the success of previous years, the event has been moved to an …

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Temple Street

Little Loughglynn Lady helps with Temple Street Appeal

Picture Credit: Mac Innes Photography 2-year-old Molly Regan from Loughglynn recently joined with Fyffes marketing manager Emma Hunt-Duffy in asking donors to give their support to National Banana Day, which takes place today – Wednesday, April 19th. Funds from National Banana Day will go towards the purchase of multisensory equipment to be used by Temple …

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A note from the Editor of RoscommonDaily.com

RoscommonDaily.com , and the associated Social Media accounts, will not be updated for the next few days due to a bereavement. Normal service will resume mid week. Colm Beirne, Editor, RoscommonDaily.com