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Tuesday 25th April, peacefully at her home, surrounded by and in the tender care of her devoted family. Teresa Conlisk (née Canty) RIP, late of Derrynarry, Ballyfarnon and formerly Enniskeane, Co. Cork. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Sadly missed by her loving son Gerard, daughter Mary O’Connor (Fourmilehouse), daughter-in-law Sinéad, son-in-law John, grandchildren Darragh,
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The story of Knockcroghery native Malachy Donoghue who ran the family farm at the age of 11 and later immigrated to Alaska in search of his fortune has been flying up the Best Seller lists. In “The Way it Was” Malachy Donoghue, who passed away on September 27th last year, tells the story of how
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Results and Fixtures O’Gara Cup: St Faithleachs 2-21 St.Dominic’s 1-5 Round five of the O’Gara Cup seen the home team enjoy a comfortable win over St.Dominic’s. Team: A.Manning, D.Nerney, M.Cox, D.Harrison, D.Rooney, K.Brennan, K.Farrell, C.Gunn, D.Murtagh, C.Murtagh, D.Foley, J.Hussey, A.Dooney, D.Hussey, B.Murtagh. Sub(s): H.Kenny, D.McCormack, A.Kenny, D.Gibbons, C.Smith, M.Gill. Junior Ladies League: St Faithleachs 1-7
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Strokestown Golf Club Open Evening We are hosting an Open Evening in the club house on Thursday April 27th at 7pm. All members of the community with an interest in taking up Golf are invited to attend. Fixtures This weekend sees the start of the Fore Club Alliance for 2017. It gets underway in Strokestown
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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
Castlerea St Kevins GAA U16 Boys and Girls reach Finals Read More »
Under 14 County Final Best of luck to the under 14 team who play Oran in the County Final on Saturday at 4pm in Four Roads. All support appreciated. Skills Morning A massive thank you to all who helped out on Saturday last for the skills morning. It was a very enjoyable morning for the
Athleague Camogie team in Under 14 Final Read More »
Monday 24th April, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Tom Corbett RIP, late of Coolatober, Ballyforan. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Delia and his brother Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Margaret Knight (London), Ann Doyle (Curraghboy), and Sarah (Sligo), bothers Joe (Birmingham), Vincent (London), and Frank (Athlone), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and
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Adult Football A late Shane Killoran point secured a share of the spoils for the Seniors against Kilmore on Sunday. It ended Elphin 0-14 Kilmore 2-8; our points coming from Shane Killoran 0-5, Frankie Cregg 0-5, Ronan Beirne, Brian Higgins, Cillian Fox, Fintan Cregg 0-1 each. The Juniors suffered a 0-9 to 1-10 defeat to
Elphin GAA Lotto Jackpot reaches €12,000 Read More »
Cloonfad United 4-1 Dunmore The scoreline may suggest a comfortable evening for Cloonfad but their 4-1 victory over Dunmore in the Div 1 cup was anything but. When Shaun Kearney completed his hat trick 5 minutes into the second half the contest looked over. From that point on Dunmore took charge of the game and
Goals galore for Cloonfad United teams Read More »
The 4th Annual Loughglynn Woodlands 5k and 10k Walk/Jog/Run takes place this Sunday April 30th. Both the 5k and 10k routes follow beautiful scenic routes around by the lake and back to the village. The 5k is mostly flat, and the 10k has a couple of nice hills for those who like a challenge! The
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Boyle GAA Lotto Kevin McDonagh and Paddy and Monica Daly were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creighton’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. The house prize was won by Leanne Reynolds. It will be at €1,500 for the next draw on Saturday April 29th which will be held
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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
A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field Read More »
U14 Feile Championship Well done to the U14 team and management who have qualified for the Feile Final on Wednesday 3rd May against St Dominics or Roscommon Gaels. The team will now travel to Feile in June. Four Roads Camogie Fun Run Thanks to all who attended our Fun Run on Sunday evening and in
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Athlone Golf Club Celebrates 125 years A large crowd attended a most enjoyable lunch in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Sunday 23rd April to celebtrate the 125th Anniversary of Athlone Golf Club. Music was provided during the lunch by Patrice and Bernard Coyle . It was great to see so many familiar faces celebrating
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Results and Fixtures Our ladies team travelled to Johnstown Sunday morning, we started well and it was score for score but Clann had more in the tank towards the end and won 3-12 to 3-6, Our men’s team played a very strong St Aidans team in Ballyforan. With only a few points in it at
Kilglass Gaels to host Cardiac Screening event Read More »