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Roscommon Death Notices

Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Kiltoom

Saturday March 4th, following a tragic accident. Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Curramore, Kiltoom and formerly of Palmerstown, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Sharon and children Sarah, Alex and Lucy, his mother in law Kay Ryan, brother in law Martin and his wife Maria, sister in law Carmella, nephews Liam and Rory, friends, …

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hexafly

Hexafly, led by Ballaghaderren native, wins ‘Best Business Idea’ award

Picture Credit: Meath Local Enterprise Office. Hexafly, led by CEO and Ballaghaderren native Alvan Hunt has won the “Best Business Idea” Award at Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which were held in Google HQ Dublin earlier. Based in Kells Hexafly aims to “bring an insect farming revolution to the world and find …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary-Frances Curley (née Egan) RIP, late of Bealnamulla

Friday March 3rd, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Palliative Care Team at Roscommon Hospital, surrounded by her loving nieces and nephews. Mary-Frances Curley (née Egan), Newtown, Bealnamulla, Athlone. Predeceased by her husband James. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Thomas and David, nieces Margaret and Denise, nephews Thomas and Damien, grand …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Victor White RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

Thursday March 2nd, peacefully in his 93rd, year at the Oakwood Nursing Home. Victor White RIP, late of Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen. Predeceased by his wife Maureen. Victor is survived by his loving sons Richard and David, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Saturday from …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Mary McQuaid (née Gallagher) RIP, late of Boyle

Thursday 2nd March, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle and surrounded by her devoted family. Mary McQuaid (née Gallagher) RIP, late of Deerpark, Boyle. Beloved wife of the late Seán Mc Quaid (Haulage Contractor) and predeceased by her son-in-law Esmonde Kelly, grandsons Seán, Thomas and Noel. Mary is …

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Roscommon Gaels

Roscommon Gaels to host American Tea Party

Football U14 Football Training continues on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-8pm in Lisnamult. Full attendance please. Mouthguard must be worn and gloves are advisable. All players must be registered,   Our Div 4 Team play Boyle on Saturday in Abbey Park at 12 noon. Camogie Camogie for U8/U10/U12 girls takes place indoors in the convent gym on Friday evenings. U8’s train from 6 to 6.40pm. U10’s …

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Four Roads

Presentation night held for Four Roads Ladies Footballers

The club are held a successful registration and presentation night on Saturday last in Tisrara Community Centre. There was a great attendance of parents, players and family members. Siobhan Tully, player with the Kilbride Senior Champions, ex-County Roscommon footballer and handballer, was on hand to present the medals to the winning U12 and U14 girls …

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Roscommon Death Notices

George Ryan RIP, late of Ballydangan

Wednesday March 1st in the loving care of his family. George Ryan RIP, late of Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone. Sadly missed by his wife Nuala and son Jack, his sisters Annie (O’Brien), Kathleen (Costello), Irene (Kenny), Rose (McDonnell), Una (Mannion) and Bridie (Kilroy), brothers Gerard and Brendan (Ardnaglug), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours …

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