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Six Roscommon projects receive funding under Community Heritage Grants Scheme

The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for six heritage projects in County Roscommon under its 2017 Community Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 196 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme, which supports the continuing …

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14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available …

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Four Festivals in Roscommon awarded funding

The Minister of State for Tourism, Patrick O’Donovan has announced that Four Festivals in Roscommon are to receive funding under the Fáilte Ireland 2017 Festivals and Events Programme. The Boyle Arts Festival has been allocated €3,000; the O’Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival in Keadue has been allocated €2,500; the Percy French International Festival in …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Teresa Conlisk (née Canty) RIP, late of Ballyfarnon

Tuesday 25th April, peacefully at her home, surrounded by and in the tender care of her devoted family. Teresa Conlisk (née Canty) RIP, late of Derrynarry, Ballyfarnon and formerly Enniskeane, Co. Cork. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Sadly missed by her loving son Gerard, daughter Mary O’Connor (Fourmilehouse), daughter-in-law Sinéad, son-in-law John, grandchildren Darragh, …

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Maisie Dempsey (Née Malone) RIP, late of Keadue

Wednesday 12th April, peacefully in the tender care of the staff at the Plunkett Community Care Centre, Boyle and surrounded by her loving family. Maisie Dempsey (Née Malone) RIP, late of Keadue East, Keadue. Beloved wife of the late John and predeceased by her brother Gerard, sisters Blondina (McDermott) and Millie (Fallon). Sadly missed by …

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Thomas Patrick “Tommy” Flynn RIP, late of Arigna

Sunday 12th March (following an accident), peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at I.C.U. Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and surrounded by his devoted wife and immediate family. Thomas Patrick “Tommy” Flynn, late of Carnault, Arigna. Predeceased by his parents John-Martin and Margaret and brother Seán. Tommy is survived by his wife Anna, daughters Aoife …

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Roscommon Schools

3 Roscommon Schools to receive additional supports under DEIS Plan

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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North Roscommon groups benefit from ESB Wind Farm Community Fund

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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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Kathleen Guihen (née Gannon) RIP, late of Arigna

Friday 27th January, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. Kathleen Guihen (née Gannon) RIP, late of Crosshill, Arigna. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie (McMorrow) son-in-law Pat, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on …

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Gerry Wynne RIP, late of Arigna

Saturday December 31st at Sligo University Hospital. Gerry Wynne RIP, Timpaun, Lough Allen, Arigna. Gerry is survived by his parents Johnny & Bridgie, brother Brendan, sister Bernadette, partner Sarah, children Oisín, Daragh and Saoirse, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 12.30pm until …

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Declan Foy RIP, late of Arigna

Saturday 24th December, suddenly, on holiday. Declan Foy RIP, late of Derrinavoggy, Arigna. Declan is survived by his parents Breege and Kevin, his beloved brother Adrian, sister Siobhán, daughters Jessica and Áine and their mother Kelly, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral arrangements Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Sunday from 3pm …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Delia Flanagan RIP

Friday 23rd December, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Delia Flanagan RIP, late of Doogra, Keadue and formerly Rover, Ballyfarnon. Predeceased by her husband John Paddy. Delia is survived by her son Padraig, daughter Maureen and her family, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Philomena Wynne (née O’Rourke) RIP

Wednesday December 21st, peacefully at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey. Philomena Wynne (née O’Rourke) RIP, late of Shamrock House, Cartron, Lough Allen, Arigna. Predeceased by her husband John. Philomena is survived by her son Kevin, daughter Mary-Jo, son-in-law Brendan, granddaughter Rosa, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home, Shamrock House …

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