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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

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

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curraghboy

Monday 1st May, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender loving care of the Staff of Roscommon University Hospital. Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curlea, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his brothers Ollie and Frank. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Tessie, daughter Diane, grandson Dylan, sister Mary McDermott (Roscommon) and brother Jack …

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Eugene Murphy Knowledge Transfer GLAS payments Rathcroghan Ballaghaderreen maternity leave 4th Western Brigade Roscommon Mental Health service commercial rates Youth Work Ireland Mount Dillon

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

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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St Brigids GAA

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

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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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

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

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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Roscommon Death Notices

John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Ultan Burke RIP, late of Brideswell

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary McDonnell (née Staunton) RIP, late of Curraghboy

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Kiltoom

Saturday March 4th, following a tragic accident. Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Curramore, Kiltoom and formerly of Palmerstown, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Sharon and children Sarah, Alex and Lucy, his mother in law Kay Ryan, brother in law Martin and his wife Maria, sister in law Carmella, nephews Liam and Rory, friends, …

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