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Roscommon Death Notices

Noreen Conroy (Née Molloy) RIP, late of Castlerea

Monday March 27th, peacefully at her home. Noreen Conroy (Née Molloy) RIP, late of Knockroe, Castlerea and formerly of Gurrane, Ballyhaunis. Predeceased by her husband John. Noreen will be sadly missed by her loving family Patrick, Catherine (Longford), John, Paul (Enniskerry), daughter-in-law Joyce, Catherine’s partner Alan, grandchildren Katie and Jack, nieces, nephews and especially Tom …

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Castlerea St Kevins

Castlerea St Kevins GAA to launch Annual Lotto Ticket

Results and Fixtures The u-16 girls defeated Kilbride in the division two championship. The minor boy’s game against Strokestown was postponed due to St Mary’s College Strokestown involvement in the All-Ireland Colleges C Final, we congratulate them on their win. The u-16 boys play St Michaels in Ardcarne Park in the division two league next …

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Maura Hopkins Castlerea Fire Station Motor Insurance

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Kathleen Quinn (née Delaney) RIP, formerly of Castlerea

Sunday 12th March, peacefully. Kathleen Quinn (née Delaney) RIP, late of Brackernagh, Ballinasloe and formerly of Baslick, Castlerea. Predeceased by her daughter Mary and granddaughter Irene. Sadly missed by her sons John and Eamon, daughter Donna, grandchildren Emma, John, Tony, Chelsey, Aaron and Aishling, great grandchildren Sam and Harry, nephews, nieces, brother William (Castlerea), daughter-in-law …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Patricia Colleran (née Ward) RIP, late of Castlerea

February 25th 2017 (Peacefully) at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia Colleran (née Ward) RIP, late Lisliddy, Castlerea and formerly of Frenchlawn, Ballintubber, Lisheen, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway and Manchester. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary. Patricia is survived by her husband Paul, son Paul daughter Michelle (Egan), grandchildren; Chloe, Oisin, Nora, Saoirse, …

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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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Roscommon Death Notices

Patrick “PJ” Burchill RIP, late of Castlerea

Sunday 12th February, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Patrick “PJ” Burchill, Aidensfield, The Fairways, Castlerea and formerly of Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Patrick will be sadly missed by his loving sons Peter, Aidan, Colin and Kieron, daughter Suzanne, grandchildren, brothers Niall (Celbridge), Maurice (Wexford), Phillip (Australia) Eamon (Australia), sister Rita …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Gerry Quinn RIP, late of Trien

Monday 13th February, peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Gerry Quinn RIP, Cregameen, Trien, Castlerea. Gerry will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea from 5.30pm on Tuesday with removal at 7.30pm …

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Digger stolen

Mini-Digger stolen from Roscommon County Council facility

Gardaí in Castlerea are seeking the public’s assistance following the theft of a Kobelco Mini-Digger from the Roscommon County Council compound in Castlerea yesterday. The facility is located at Ballindrimley, at the Junction of the Castlerea – Frenchpark and Castlerea to Ballinagare Roads. A man, described as being in his fifties and of stocky build, …

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