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Gardai seek assistance following further burglaries in West Roscommon

Ballaghaderreen, Ballinlough Cloonfad Granlahan, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, News

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

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Tarmonbarry 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

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Club News, Local News

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

Club News, FourMileHouse Derrane Kilbride, Local News

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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Tipperary Peace Prize

Frenchpark native nominated for 2017 Tipperary Peace Prize

Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News, News

Picture Credit: Shalom Center Frenchpark native Fr. Padraig Devine has been nominated for the prestigious Tipperary Peace Prize for his work in restoring peace to tribal lands in eastern Africa. As Missionary Priest Fr. Devine built up 25 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. In 2009 he founded the Shalom …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Margaret Cronin (nee Rowely) RIP, formerly of Boyle

Boyle, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Thursday 19th January, in Birmingham. Margaret Cronin (née Rowely) RIP, late of Birmingham and formerly Mockmoyne, Boyle. Sadly missed by her husband Sam, relatives and friends in England and Boyle. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, tomorrow (Wednesday), February 8th, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, arriving 7pm. Mass of …

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St Brigids GAA

St Brigids GAA selected for Gaelic 4 Teens initiative

Club News, Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News

Registration Night St Brigid’s 2017 registration takes place on Friday 10th February from 7pm – 9pm. Registration is €60 for u18’s, €80 for adult players and €50 for adult members. It is essential that all players are registered in order to participate in training and in club games. For families who register on this night, …

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Digger stolen

Mini-Digger stolen from Roscommon County Council facility

Castlerea, Local News, News

Gardaí in Castlerea are seeking the public’s assistance following the theft of a Kobelco Mini-Digger from the Roscommon County Council compound in Castlerea yesterday. The facility is located at Ballindrimley, at the Junction of the Castlerea – Frenchpark and Castlerea to Ballinagare Roads. A man, described as being in his fifties and of stocky build, …

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