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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships launched: will Ewe be there?

All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships launched: will Ewe be there?

Farming, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017 were launched on Sunday with a live sheep shearing exhibition at Market Square, Roscommon town. The Championships will take place in Kiltoom this June Bank Holiday Weekend with a packed programme of events. Speaking at the launch, which took place during Roscommon Lamb Festival, Chairman […]

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“Transport Infrastructure Ireland ignores calls for traffic calming measures on N61” – Murphy

“Transport Infrastructure Ireland ignores calls for traffic calming measures on N61” – Murphy

Current Affairs, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the lack of action by the Transport Infrastructure Ireland to introduce traffic calming measures along sections of the N61 between Roscommon and Athlone. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy said that there were a number of dangerous locations and particularly busy junctions along the N61

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A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

Club News, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News

Handball Congratulations to our very own Phillip O’Connor & Paul Kelly on their win in the All-Ireland Over 35 B 40×20 Handball Final. Great job lads. Adult Football League Division 1: St Brigids 0-14, Strokestown 2-20. Strokestown had a comprehensive victory over St. Brigid’s on Saturday night last in Kiltoom, following a master class of

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Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

Farming, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017, which take place in Kiltoom on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, will be officially launched this Sunday, 30th April. The launch will be held at 7pm in The Square, Roscommon Town at 7pm as part of the Lamb Festival. Details of the exciting programme will

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John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Monday April 10th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family. John William Gacquin RIP, late of Kilderney, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his son Oliver and son-in-law Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ellen, son William, daughter Maureen McEvoy (Trim), daughters-in-law Carmel and Roseleen, grand-children Colm Suzanna and Raymond, niece and nephews, relatives,

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Ultan Burke RIP, late of Brideswell

Ultan Burke RIP, late of Brideswell

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Thursday 16th March, peacefully at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Ultan Burke RIP, late of Pollalaher, Brideswell. Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette, children Sandra, Nicola and Alan, brother Gerry, grand-daughter Róise, sons-in-law Colm Kennelly and Dermot Fitzgerald, Alan’s girlfriend Ruth Fox, aunts Bridie (Martin) and

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Mary McDonnell (née Staunton) RIP, late of Curraghboy

Mary McDonnell (née Staunton) RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Monday March 13th, peacefully, after an illness in the tender and loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Mary McDonnell (nee Staunton), late of Coolagarry, Curraghboy. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Sonny). Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie, Marie’s partner Mark, sister Tessie, brothers Marty, Michael and JJ, brothers-in-law,

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