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Western Gaels GAA launch ABC/physical literacy programme

Western Gaels GAA launch ABC/physical literacy programme

Western Gaels Membership As our games begin again for the coming year it is extremely important that all players are fully registered before they play for any team this year. Membership fees were set at the AGM back in Dec 2016 and cost the following: Family = €100 Adult single = €50 Senior Players (over […]

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Eugene Murphy TD – “Vital upgrading of N5 needed to address accident blackspots”

Eugene Murphy TD – “Vital upgrading of N5 needed to address accident blackspots”

Motorists in the Scramogue Cross and Frenchpark are taking their lives in their hands on a daily basis as they try to negotiate traffic death traps. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who raised the urgent need to upgrade the N5 with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross under the Topical Issues

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Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of Frenchpark

Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of Frenchpark

February 28th, peacefully, in her 97th year at Roscommon Hospital. Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of The Demesne, Frenchpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Mae and daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary. Margaret is survived by her loving sons Michael and Andy, daughters Rita (Finnerty) and Alicia (Boland), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces,

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Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is very positive that funding has been approved for the construction of a new Special Education Support Room that at Tibohine National School. Senator Hopkins stated, “The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has informed me that Tibohine National School has been approved for

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Gardai seek assistance following further burglaries in West Roscommon

Gardai seek assistance following further burglaries in West Roscommon

Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe

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Frenchpark native nominated for 2017 Tipperary Peace Prize

Frenchpark native nominated for 2017 Tipperary Peace Prize

Picture Credit: Shalom Center Frenchpark native Fr. Padraig Devine has been nominated for the prestigious Tipperary Peace Prize for his work in restoring peace to tribal lands in eastern Africa. As Missionary Priest Fr. Devine built up 25 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. In 2009 he founded the Shalom

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Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of  Ballinagare.

Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinagare.

Friday February 3rd, peacefully, at the Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon. Teresa Beirne (née Crann) RIP, late of Ballinahowna, Ballinagare. Predeceased by her husband John, deeply mourned by her loving relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Teresa will repose at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday from 1.30pm. Removal at 3pm to the Church of

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