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Gerry Quinn RIP, late of Trien

Gerry Quinn RIP, late of Trien

Monday 13th February, peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Gerry Quinn RIP, Cregameen, Trien, Castlerea. Gerry will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea from 5.30pm on Tuesday with removal at 7.30pm

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Kathleen McSharry (née McGirr) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Kathleen McSharry (née McGirr) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Monday 13th February, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon surrounded by her family. Kathleen McSharry (née McGirr) RIP, late of Riverside Avenue, Roscommon town. Kathleen is survived by her husband Cyril, family Rachel, Raymond, Ronan and Róisín, sons-in-law Harry and Jason, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, her 11 grandchildren

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Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Sunday 12th February, peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Clonshask, Oldtown, Athlone. Brendan is survived by his loving wife Eileen, son Dermot, daughter Dolores, grandchildren Padraigh, Fiona, Brendan, Ian, Kylie and Andrea, daughter-in-law Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Portiuncula Hospital Mortuary Chapel

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Two wins for Cloonfad United teams in Connacht competitions

Two wins for Cloonfad United teams in Connacht competitions

Cloonfad United are through to Round 2 of the Conacht Junior Cup following an extra time victory away to Mayo Super League team Ballyheane. By Dermot Burke Cloonfad United stated slowly and could have been two behind after only 10 minutes. However they soon settled and the contest really should have been over in normal

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Public invited to sign “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow

Public invited to sign “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow

Members of the public are being invited to sign a messages of support for Syrian Refugees on a “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow. The Welcome Wall is an art installation which has been produced by local artist Maria Fleming. All day tomorrow it will be on display at Duffy’s SuperValu in the town and the

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