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Roscommon Death Notices

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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Roscommon Death Notices

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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Cloonfad United Roscommon and District Football League

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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Abbeyfield Hotel Roscommon News Ballaghaderreen Welcome Wall

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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Operation Slow Down burglaries in Ballaghaderreen elphin assault in Boyle Missing Frenchpark garda rural crime assault in Carrick-on-Shannon Michael Fitzmaurice Ballygar National Slow Down Day ballymoe crash near Ballymoe boyle Text Alert Lisacul Roscommon town Roscommon Joint Policing Committee Gardai

Gardai seek assistance following further burglaries in West Roscommon

Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Violet Cooke (née Gibbons) RIP, formerly of Scramogue

Monday 16th January, in London. Violet Cooke (née Gibbons) RIP, late of Lewisham, London and formerly of Pollymount, Scramogue. Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue on Friday, 10th February, from 6pm with removal at 7:30pm to St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial in adjoining cemetery. May She Rest in

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Four Roads Ladies Football

Four Roads Ladies Football to host Registration and Presentation night

The 2017 football year is back up and running. Registration and Presentation night The club are holding their registration night on Saturday February 25th in Tisrara Community Centre at 8pm – all girls and parents are welcome to attend. There will be a presentation of medals for all U12, U14 and U16 girls on the

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Kilbride GAA

Strictly mini-fundraisers continue for Kilbride GAA

Kilbride does Strictly There are three more Strictly fundraisers at the weekend. First up on Friday is Laura Casey’s “Mr & Mrs Competition” in Frank’s Bar. On Saturday Sean and Alan host “Stetsons and Stilettos” in the Tulsk Inn. On Sunday Laura McCormack’s 5km Fun Run/walk leaves from the Community Centre at 12.30pm. Your continued

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