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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary McDonnell (née Staunton) RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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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Roscommon Death Notices

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

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Edward “Eddie” Finan RIP, late of Kilmurray

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Tulsk Castleplunkett 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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Roscommon Death Notices

Josephine “Josie” Doorly (née Gordon) RIP, late of Donamon

Local News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon Death Notices

Wednesday 15th March, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home. Josephine “Josie” Doorly (née Gordon) RIP, late of Clooneycolgan, Donamon. Pre-deceased by her husband John. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Declan, Brendan, Norman and Alan, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Michael Gaffey RIP, late of Ballydangan

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

Tuesday 14th March, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Portiuncula Hospital and Nightingale Nursing Home. Michael Gaffey RIP, late of Tully, Ballydangan, Athlone Michael will be sadly missed by his brother John, nephew Jamie and Jamie’s wife Elaine, nieces Emma and Laura, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in …

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Maura Hopkins Castlerea Fire Station Motor Insurance

Senator Maura Hopkins raises Castlerea Fire Station issue with Minister Coveney

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News

Senator Maura Hopkins has raised the issue of the temporary closure of Castlerea Fire Station with Minister Simon Coveney. Castlerea Fire Station has been closed for the past two months as a result of a staffing shortage caused by illnesses. Speaking after last night’s public meeting in relation to the closure Senator Maura Hopkins said …

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Kilbride GAA

‘Kilbride Does Strictly’ raises over €100,000

Club News, FourMileHouse Derrane Kilbride, Local News

‘Kilbride Does Strictly’ definitely did not disappoint. Friday night will live long in the memory of everyone that was lucky enough to be there. The 28 dancers introduced by Marty Morrissey all put in flawless performances in front of a capacity crowd who provided an electric atmosphere. Brenda Feerick and Sean Moylan were the judges …

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update March 15th

Ballyleague, Club News, Local News

St Faithleachs 3-10 Creggs 2-9 Round two of the O’Gara Cup took place in Creggs on Sunday afternoon. Team: A.Manning, B.Scally, D.Gibbons, D.McCormack, K.Farrell, B.Murtagh, M.Cox, D.Rooney, C.Gunn, H.Kenny, D.Foley,A.Kenny, C.Smith, D.Hussey, J.Hussey. Subs: L.Parker, A.Dooney, J.Quigley. Junior League Next game takes place on Friday 17th (St.Patrick’s Day) against St.Michael’s in Ardcarne Park at 12 …

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