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Roscommon Death Notices

Michael “Mick” Nolan RIP, late of Strokestown

Friday 17th February, peacefully; in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospital. Michael “Mick” Nolan RIP, late of Hillcrest, Aughnaderry, Strokestown. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Chris, brother Shay, sisters Rose and Bernadette, sisters-in-law Mary and Antoinette, nieces, nephews, work colleagues, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s

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Roscommon Death Notices

Maureen McGuinness RIP, late of Croghan

Tuesday 21st February, peacefully at the Abbey Haven Care Centre and Nursing Home Boyle. Maureen McGuinness RIP, late of Croghan. Predeceased by her brother Monsignor Michael. Maureen is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Patsy) Gannon, Brother Ted (Mullingar) nieces Phia and Anna-Mai, nephews Ray, Ciaran and Cormac, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements

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Roscommon Death Notices

Harry Knott RIP, late of Cloonfad

Sunday 19th February, peacefully at University Hospital Galway surrounded by his loving family. Harry Knott RIP, late of Coranbanny, Cloonfad. (Proprietor of Westaid) Predeceased by his cherished granddaughter Zoe. Harry will be deeply missed by his wife Mary, children Katherine, Caroline, and David, their partners, his grandchildren Isobel, Eoghan, Amy, brother and sister, relatives and

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update February 21st

Results O’Gara Cup: St Faithleachs 2-13 Oran 0-14. First game of the year for our Senior team resulted in a win. Team : A.Manning, B.Scally, M.Cox, D.Nerney, D.Rooney (0-3), B. Murtagh (0-1), K.Farrell(0-1), C.Gunn, D.Gibbons, D.Harrison, C.Murtagh (0-4), D.Foley, D.Murtagh (0-1),D.Hussey(2-2) J.Hussey (0-1). Subs used; C.Smith, J.Walsh, D.McCormack, H.Kenny. U16 Boy’s League D3: St.Faithleachs 2-9

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Roscommon Death Notices

Bridget Fallon (née Kelly) RIP, late of Ballydangan

Monday 20th February, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Garbally View Nursing Home. Bridget Fallon (née Kelly) RIP, late of Ardnaglug, Ballydangan, Athlone. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Pake), brothers James, Michael John & Bernard, sister Angela, brothers-in-law Michael & Pake and sister-in-law Mary. Bridget is survived by

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Roscommon Fire Station Gorse Fires Roscommon Fire Service Roscommon County Council Aurivo

Cause of fire at Aurivo Plant in Ballaghaderreen unknown

Authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire which occurred at the Aurivo Milk Powder Plant Ballaghaderreen on Friday night. Fire Services from Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Ballyhaunis and Charlestown battled the blaze, which broke out in equipment which turns milk into powder, for over four hours. Staff were working in the factory at the time

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