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Castlerea Musical Society

Castlerea Musical Society nominated for National Award

Castlerea Musical Society has been nominated for the “Best House Management” (Mary Kitt Trophy) at the Association of Irish Musical Societies Awards. The nomination comes on the back of their acclaimed production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in February. The society is no stranger to the Awards scene. Last year Julie Heaney of Castlerea Musical Society …

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€14,000 allocated to Castlerea Demense Playground

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has announced that €14,000 has been awarded to Roscommon County Council for enhancements to the Playground in Castlerea Demense. Roscommon is one of 22 Local Authorities to benefit from the scheme, which had a total value of €250,000. Making the announcement Minister Zappone said …

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Roscommon Death Notices

John Lyons Snr RIP, late of Trien, Castlerea

Sunday 30th April, peacefully at his home. John Lyons Snr RIP, late of Trien, Castlerea. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget, sons Pat, John, Tommy and Gerry, daughters Mary and Margaret, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at his home on Monday from 3pm. House …

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Castlerea St Kevins

Castlerea St Kevins GAA U16 Boys and Girls reach Finals

Results The minor boys defeated Strokestown in the division one minor league last Friday in Strokestown. The u14 boys were defeated by Strokestown in the division two league last Thursday in O’Rourke Park. The Keith Revins sponsored senior men defeated Michael Glavey’s in the O’Gara Cup last Sunday in Ballinlough. The U16 boys defeated Oran …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Andy Freeman RIP, late of Castlerea

Saturday 22nd April, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Andy Freeman RIP, late of Cloonbard, Castlerea. Predeceased by his brothers John, Pat and Martin and sisters Imelda and Colette. Andy will be sadly missed by his loving sister Tess, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Trevor Birnie RIP, late of Castlerea

Saturday April 8th at the Mayo University Hospital Castlebar. Trevor Birnie RIP, late of 65 Castlehill, Castlerea and formerly of South Africa. Sadly missed by his partner Marie, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home Castlerea on Tuesday from 9:30am with removal at 10:30am to St. Patrick’s Church Castlerea for …

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Castlerea parkrun

Details confirmed for first Castlerea parkrun

Picture Credit: Inpho Photography parkrun, the free, weekly, 5km timed runs held around the world is coming to the Demesne, Castlerea with the first event scheduled for Easter Saturday, April 15th, at 9.30am. A Castlerea parkrun will take place every Saturday at 9.30am starting from the Demesne entrance across from Castlerea Swimming Pool. People of …

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