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Bridget Fallon (née Kelly) RIP, late of Ballydangan

Bridget Fallon (née Kelly) RIP, late of Ballydangan

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

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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Cause of fire at Aurivo Plant in Ballaghaderreen unknown

Cause of fire at Aurivo Plant in Ballaghaderreen unknown

Ballaghaderreen, Local News, News

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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Edward Harrington RIP, late of Boyle

Edward Harrington RIP, late of Boyle

Boyle, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Saturday February 18th, peacefully, in his 98th year, in the loving care of Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle. Edward Harrington RIP, late of Grangemore, Boyle. Predeceased by his wife Bridget. Edward is survived by his sons Oliver (Meath), Donal (Laois), Noel, Aidan and Francis (Roscommon); daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother (Terence), nieces, nephews, relatives,

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Ann Carty RIP, late of Baylough, Athlone

Ann Carty RIP, late of Baylough, Athlone

Local News, Monksland Drum Cornafulla Bealnamulla, Roscommon Death Notices

Saturday 18th February, peacefully, in the gentle care of the staff of South Westmeath Hospice. Ann Carty RIP late of Baylough, Athlone. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary, brothers Michael, William & James. Sadly missed by her brothers & sisters, Mary (Hogan), Elizabeth (Studdert), John (Wales), Paddy, Bridget, & Tom, her sisters in law

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Dr. Henry “Harry” Blake RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Dr. Henry “Harry” Blake RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Club News, Local News, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

Thursday 16th February, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Dr. Henry “Harry” Blake RIP, late of Dromalga, Oldtown, Athlone. Predeceased by his sisters Mairead and Cecelia and brother Sean. Harry is survived by his wife Patricia and sons David and Roger. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at

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Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

Frank Feighan welcomes funding approval for new facilities at local primary schools

Current Affairs, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed funding approval from the Department of Education for new facilities at Glenamaddy and Tibohine primary schools. Commenting on the news Senator Frank Feighan said “Funding has been approved for a new ASD Unit at St Joseph’s National School in Glenamaddy. The facilities will include a classroom, en-suite toilet/shower area and

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Elphin to host Dr John Stafford Festival of Traditional Music

Elphin to host Dr John Stafford Festival of Traditional Music

Elphin, Local News, Things to do

Updated February 16 th The inaugural Dr John Stafford Festival – a weekend of Traditional Music and Gaeilge takes place in Elphin from February 17th to 19th. The Festival is named after Dr John Stafford of Portobello House, Elphin, who was life long friend and patron of the legendary harpist Turlough O’Carolan. While staying at

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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes new Resource Room for Tibohine NS

Current Affairs, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that it is very positive that funding has been approved for the construction of a new Special Education Support Room that at Tibohine National School. Senator Hopkins stated, “The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD has informed me that Tibohine National School has been approved for

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St Dominics celebrate All-Ireland win

St Dominics celebrate All-Ireland win

Club News, Knockcroghery Lecarrow Rahara Ballymurray, Local News

All-Ireland Scór Champions Congratulations to our newly crowned All-Ireland Scór Champions: Ina, Derabhla, Courtney, Aine, Shane, Lorcan and Karl who brought home the National title in the Leiriu competition on Sunday and to Zoe who was author of the piece. The team had travelled north to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall to contest the 2017 final. The

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