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Roscommon Death Notices

Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of Frenchpark

Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

February 28th, peacefully, in her 97th year at Roscommon Hospital. Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of The Demesne, Frenchpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Mae and daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary. Margaret is survived by her loving sons Michael and Andy, daughters Rita (Finnerty) and Alicia (Boland), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces,

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Roscommon Death Notices

Florence Moran RIP, late of Knockvicar

Ardcarne Cootehall Knockvicar, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Sunday 26th February, suddenly, in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Florence Moran RIP, late of Blackfallow, Knockvicar. Sadly missed by her sister Nan, sister-in-law Nora, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home Ballyfarnon on Wednesday from 7pm until 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Patrick’s

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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

Public invited to attend “Think Tank” Meeting ahead of All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

St Brigids GAA are hosting a “Think Tank” for everyone interested in the All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships this Wednesday, March 1st. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships will be held, in conjunction with the Irish Sheep Shearers Association, at the Club’s Grounds on the June Bank Holiday weekend. The Club

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Roscommon Death Notices

Margaret Somers (née Carr) RIP, late of Mote Park

Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Sunday 26th February, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home. Margaret Somers (née Carr) RIP, late of Mote Park, Knockcroghery. Predeceased by her husband John. Margaret will be very sadly missed by her sons Andrew (Manchester), Sean (Knockcroghery) and Gabriel (home), daughters Ann Neilan (Castlecoote), Marian (Castlerea) and Ethna (Galway),

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Irish Water to invest €10 million to provide new water supply to greater Ballinlough area

Ballinlough Cloonfad Granlahan, Local News, News

Irish Water has announced details of a €10 million investment which will see the extension of the Lough Mask Water Supply Scheme in Co. Mayo to Ballinlough and Williamstown. This is the first time a major water supply will supply three counties and underpins the importance of a one-utility approach. Both the Ballinlough and Williamstown

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Roscommon Death Notices

Craig Connolly RIP, late of Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Saturday 25th February, suddenly. Craig Connolly RIP, late of Tavaneena, Charlestown and Ballaghaderreen. Co-owner of the Fullbody Workhouse, Roscommon town. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at the residence of his mother, Linda Haran, Tavaneena, Charlestown on Monday from 12pm until 8pm. House private on Tuesday morning please. Funeral arriving to St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen for Requiem Mass

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