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Last mini-fundraiser for Kilbride GAA does Strictly

Last mini-fundraiser for Kilbride GAA does Strictly

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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Thomas Anthony “Tony” Mulhern RIP, late of Curraghboy.

Thomas Anthony “Tony” Mulhern RIP, late of Curraghboy.

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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iWalknTalk Committee at St Croans GAA to host health and wellbeing series

iWalknTalk Committee at St Croans GAA to host health and wellbeing series

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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Clann na nGael to host Underage registration events

Clann na nGael to host Underage registration events

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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Maureen Lennon RIP, formerly of Ballyforan

Maureen Lennon RIP, formerly of Ballyforan

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

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

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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Florence Moran RIP, late of Knockvicar

Florence Moran RIP, late of Knockvicar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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