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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA to host inaugural Player Awards night

Western Gaels GAA Lotto Results for weekly lotto draw dated 8th April 2017: Number Drawn: 05 – 10 – 19 – 22. No Jackpot Winner. Next Draw Venue: Farrells Next Draw Date: 15/04/2017 Next Jackpot: €6,700. Annual Lotto Renewals: Our Annual Lotto renewals enters its final week this week so if you want to be

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary Battles (née Dennis) RIP, late of Boyle

Tuesday 11th April, peacefully, at the home of her son Brian and daughter in-law Kathleen, Grange, Four Mile House. Mary Battles (née Dennis) RIP, late of Garrow, Boyle. Sadly missed by her loving family seven daughter’s, five son’s, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Margaret Breen, daughter’s in-law, son’s in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large

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St Barrys GAA to host “Paddy Muldoon’s Ghost” on Good Friday

Sanctuary Players Sanctuary Players are performing their play, “Paddy Muldoon’s Ghost”, in St Barry’s GAA Hall on Good Friday, April 14th & Friday 21st.There will be sketches and entertainment on the night. Proceeds in aid of The Sanctuary players and St Barrys GAA Club. Admission Adults €10, Students €5. Kids go free. 100km Cycle Challenge. 

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Roscommon Death Notices

Conor Egan RIP, late of Dysart

Monday April 10th following an illness bravely fought. Baby Conor Egan RIP, late of Cloonagh, Dysart. Sadly missed by his grieving parents Priscilla & Kevin; grandparents Ann & Aidan Doyle, Cam, Brideswell and Ann & Paddy Egan, Ballyvora, Ferbane; great-grandad Joe Lynch; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in his home on Holy Thursday

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Heritage Council calls on public to vote for Roscommon man in European Public Choice Award

The Heritage Council is encouraging the Irish public to get behind Roscommon man and founder of the Irish National Famine Museum & Archive, Jim Callery, and vote for him in a prestigious award. Jim was recently announced as winner in the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards in the category

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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

Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley

Sunday 9th April, peacefully, surrounded by her family; in the loving care of the staff of St Coman’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital. Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and mother of the late Henry and Josepha. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters

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Athleague Camogie

Athleague Camogie Club to elect Chairperson and Development Officer

Important Club Meeting The club is holding a meeting at 8pm, Good Friday, April 14th, in Athleague Community Centre. The meeting is being held to elect a Chairperson and Development Officer for the club. All club members and parents are required to attend as important issues such as coaching of underage teams will be discussed.

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