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Roscommon Death Notices

Paul Higgins RIP, late of Ballinagare

Wednesday April 19th, peacefully, aged 50 years in the loving care of his family, the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Mater Hospital Dublin, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage. Paul Higgins RIP, late of Tully, Castlerea. Predeceased by his parents Michael-Henry and Bridie. To the in-expressible grief of his wife …

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Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge

2017 Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge takes place on Sunday

Pictured above are members of the Diffley and Campbell families, Tarmonbarry, preparing for the start of the 2016 Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge. The final details have been confirmed for the 5th Annual Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge, which takes place this Sunday April 23rd. Building on the success of previous years, the event has been moved to an …

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Temple Street

Little Loughglynn Lady helps with Temple Street Appeal

Picture Credit: Mac Innes Photography 2-year-old Molly Regan from Loughglynn recently joined with Fyffes marketing manager Emma Hunt-Duffy in asking donors to give their support to National Banana Day, which takes place today – Wednesday, April 19th. Funds from National Banana Day will go towards the purchase of multisensory equipment to be used by Temple …

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Operation Slow Down burglaries in Ballaghaderreen elphin assault in Boyle Missing Frenchpark garda rural crime assault in Carrick-on-Shannon Michael Fitzmaurice Ballygar National Slow Down Day ballymoe crash near Ballymoe boyle Text Alert Lisacul Roscommon town Roscommon Joint Policing Committee Gardai

Man airlifted to Hospital following Frenchpark crash

Originally published at 7:30pm. Updated at 10:30pm The N5 between Frenchpark and Ballaghaderreen has re-opened following a two vehicle collision at Sheepwalk. The incident occurred at approximately 6pm and a man was subsequently airlifted to Sligo Hospital. The extent of his injuries or those of other parties involved, is not known at this time. The …

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Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Roscommon Students win big at Texaco Childrens Art Competition

Three Roscommon students have won top prizes in this year’s 63rd Texaco Childrens Art Competition. In the 9-11 years age category, second prize (€200 Art & Hobby gift voucher) went to Rachel Glynn (11), from Scoil Bhríde, Four Mile House, for her work entitled ‘My Grandad’. Third prize (€150 Art & Hobby gift voucher) in …

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St Dominics Strictly

Limited Tickets remain for St Dominics Strictly

The St Dominics Strictly Dancing Extravaganza takes centre stage in the Hodson Bay this weekend with three dates scheduled and two already sold out. Tickets for our family friendly Good Friday Show are selling fast but a limited amount are still available by contacting Padraig on 0866027509 or Tony on 0868225250. St Dominics GAA Club …

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St Croans iwalkntalk

St Croans GAA to host first iwalkntalk event on Easter Monday

iwalkntalk Our new Health and Well being initiative, iwalkntalk , kicks off this Easter Monday with a 5k leisure walk and talk which aims to promote and encourage people to talk about health and wellbeing. This event will be followed up with a series of talks in the community during the month of May. Registration …

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Drum Community Centre

Eggs-tra surprises at Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo

Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo takes place on Good Friday and features some surprises. There will be Easter Eggs galore and a Raffle on the night and the action will commence at 8:30pm so come along and bring a friend. Drum Community Centre wish to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to all patrons for your …

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Eugene Murphy Scramogue Jadotville Roscommon Council Housing home care package

Eugene Murphy welcomes improvements works at Scramogue Cross

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that improvement works have been carried out at Scramogue Cross following his continued efforts to highlight the need for upgrading works on the N5. Eugene Murphy recently raised the matter with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross as numerous accidents have occurred along this stretch …

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