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Tipperary Peace Prize

Frenchpark native nominated for 2017 Tipperary Peace Prize

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

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

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

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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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA Presentation Night this Saturday

Presentation Night St Faithleachs GAA Presentation Night takes place on Saturday 11th February in the clubhouse for all Senior, Junior, U20, Junior Ladies, Mother’s & Others and Minor Boys and Girls. Music by Alan Farry, all members and supporters welcome to attend. Junior Ladies League D3 The Junior ladies start their league campaign on Sunday

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