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Updated on Sunday at 6pm: The deceased has been named as Eamonn O’Donohoe RIP, late of Curramore, Kiltoom. Picture Credit: RNLI (File Picture) A local man has died following a kayaking accident which occurred on Lough Ree this morning (Saturday March 4th). In a statement released a short time ago Lough Ree RNLI said that
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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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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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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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NUI Galway has received the archive of Flynn and Lehany Coal Mining Company Limited as a gift from the Flynn family. Its archive, one of a very small number on mining in Ireland, is a significant source of information about the mining industry, State energy policy, the operation of the company and the social and
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Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in the Elphin area on Tuesday evening. A house at Edenaun, Elphin on the edge of the town and a house near Kilmaryal Church were broken in to. Both houses were unoccupied at the time of the incidents. Anyone who may
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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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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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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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Kilbride does Strictly We have one last fundraiser coming up on Saturday when Thomas Hanley hosts a Lip Sync Battle Competition in the Hayloft Bar in Strokestown. Thanks to everyone who has supported the fundraising so far. Mens Fixtures and Results The U16 boys game against Kilglass/St Barry’s was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch
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Tuesday 28th February, peacefully, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. Thomas Anthony “Tony” Mulhern RIP, late of Carrowkeeney, Curraghboy. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Pat, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces Eileen, Eugenée and Paula, nephew Thomas, extended family, neighbours and
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St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to last week’s 50/50 draw winner Chloe Ward, Killinvoy, Knockcroghery winning €380. iWalknTalk with St Croans The iWalknTalk committee are organising a series of events in the community to promote and raise awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing. The first of the events is a community walk
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Slim for Lent Cornafulla Walking Club are hosting a Slim for Lent fundraiser for Palliative Care beginning on February 28th. The Weigh-In took place yesterday (Tuesday) and the fundraiser runs until Thursday 13th April. You can find more information by searching “Slim for Lent” on Facebook or via the ClannGAA Facebook. Please support! Underage Membership
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Eire Og GAA There was no Jackpot winner, the numbers drawn were 1-10-14-31. The €100 winner was Una Groarke and the €20 winners were Matt and Ann Giblin, Mick and Sharon O’Donnell, Adrian Duffy. Next week the jackpot is €6,300 and the Draw will be held in Creatons, Loughglynn. Fixtures Our under 14s play St
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Tuesday 28th February, peacefully at Hollybrook Lodge Nursing Home, Inchicore. Maureen Lennon RIP, late of Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 and formerly of Jamestown, Ballyforan. Beloved sister of Teresa Dever (Dublin) and brother of Mike (Roscommon), and loving aunt to Padraic, Paul, Adrian, and Breege. Predeceased by her brother Kevin, Sadly missed by her family,
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