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Paul Higgins RIP, late of Ballinagare

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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2017 Tarmonbarry Cycling Challenge takes place on Sunday

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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Little Loughglynn Lady helps with Temple Street Appeal

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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Man airlifted to Hospital following Frenchpark crash

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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Roscommon Students win big at 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 Croans GAA to host first iwalkntalk event on Easter Monday

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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Eugene Murphy welcomes improvements works at Scramogue Cross

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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