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Gardai investigate spate of burglaries in Ballaghaderreen

Gardaí in Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in Ballaghaderreen over the weekend. On Friday (St Patrick’s Day) the window of a Car parked in the Cathedral Car Park was smashed while the owner attended 10am Mass and a Handbag was stolen. On Saturday a white Mountain

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Roscommon Death Notices

Timothy “Sonny” Fahy RIP, late of Roscommon town

Saturday 18th March, peacefully, at St James’s Hospital, Dublin. Timothy “Sonny” Fahy RIP, late of Roscommon town. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. He will be very sadly missed by his by his loving daughter Dorothy, son-in-law Maurice, and his adored granddaughters Ellen and Olivia, his brother Mick, sister Catherine, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives

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Roscommon Death Notices

Annie Egan (née Kenny) RIP, late of Moore

Friday 17th March, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Annie Egan (née Kenny) RIP, late of Falty, Oldtown, Athlone. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat, brother Liam & sister Mary. She will be sadly missed by her son Padraic, daughters Frances, Eileen & Mary, daughter-in-law Kathleen, sons-in-law Andy, Martin & Billy, brother Patrick, sisters Elizabeth &

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Roscommon Death Notices

Ultan Burke RIP, late of Brideswell

Thursday 16th March, peacefully at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Ultan Burke RIP, late of Pollalaher, Brideswell. Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette, children Sandra, Nicola and Alan, brother Gerry, grand-daughter Róise, sons-in-law Colm Kennelly and Dermot Fitzgerald, Alan’s girlfriend Ruth Fox, aunts Bridie (Martin) and

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary McDonnell (née Staunton) RIP, late of Curraghboy

Monday March 13th, peacefully, after an illness in the tender and loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Mary McDonnell (nee Staunton), late of Coolagarry, Curraghboy. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Sonny). Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie, Marie’s partner Mark, sister Tessie, brothers Marty, Michael and JJ, brothers-in-law,

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Eileen Dunican (née Goode) RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Wednesday 15th March, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital. Eileen Dunican (née Goode) RIP, late of Clonshask, Oldtown, Athlone. Recently predeceased by her loving husband Brendan. Sadly missed by her son Dermot, daughter Dolores, grandchildren Padraigh, Fiona, Brendan, Ian, Kylie and Andrea, daughter-in-law Helen, brothers Willie, Pat and Tom, sisters Cissy, Kathleen, Bridie and Nancy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law,

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Edward “Eddie” Finan RIP, late of Kilmurray

Peacefully at University Hospital Sligo. Edward “Eddie” Finan RIP, late of Rathmoyle, Lisalway, Castlerea. He will be sadly missed by his brother Patrick (England), nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, friends and all the caring staff in Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Castlerea. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Flanagan’s Funeral Home, Castleplunkett, Friday from 6pm with removal at

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