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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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Poetry Day Roscommon Further Education

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland this Thursday in your local library!

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece. …

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Roscommon Galway Election Results Enda Kenny ECMI Group Water Schemes Orkambi Tax Relief on Health Insurance Citizens Assembly Vacant Property Scheme Valuation Services Action Plan for Rural Development CLÁR Funding Michael Fitzmaurice Denis Naughten Leaving Cert Roscommon Mental Health Insurance Premiums diesel prices PAYE rebate budget Affordable Childcare Scheme Athlone Boundary Joan Burke Finian McGrath

Michael Fitzmaurice calls for “positive action” in wake of ECMI Job Losses

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called for “positive action” to be taken by local bodies and politicians following the news that the ECMI Cigar Manufacturers Plant in Ballaghaderreen is to close with the loss of 38 jobs. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “We can complain endlessly about how terrible the news is and …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Andy Freeman RIP, late of Castlerea

Saturday 22nd April, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Andy Freeman RIP, late of Cloonbard, Castlerea. Predeceased by his brothers John, Pat and Martin and sisters Imelda and Colette. Andy will be sadly missed by his loving sister Tess, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Padraig V O’Connor RIP, late of Elphin

Saturday 22nd April, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, in his 95th year. Padraig V O’Connor, Retired Garda Sergeant, late of Cloonroughan, Elphin and formerly of Bruff, Limerick. Beloved brother of Felix and Kevin (Sydney, Australia), brother-in-law of the recently deceased Margo (Sydney, Australia). Sadly missed by his …

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