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Rehearsals are nearing an end for the Castlerea Musical Society production of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which begins next Wednesday February 8th in The Hub, Castlerea. This will be the 48th production by Castlerea Musical Society and they are delighted to present the West of Ireland Premiere of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ which is based on the …
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The North Roscommon By-Election of 1917, famously known as “The Election of The Snows” saw Count George Noble Plunkett elected as an Independent MP for North Roscommon. Image: Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (1915) Count Plunkett was the father of 1916 Rising Leader Joseph Mary Plunkett In late 1917 Count Plunkett …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has called for works on the Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore and North Roscommon to be fast-tracked as a matter of urgency following the publication of the EPA Remedial Action List. Commenting on the findings of the report Eugene Murphy said “The four plants which still remain on the RAL are Ballinlough/Loughglynn, Grangemore, …
February 2nd, peacefully, at her home. Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey. Marian is survived by her husband Pat, children Andrew, Jacinta (Jessi) and Tommy, daughter-in-law Maura, partners Monica and Billy, grandchildren Luke, Ellie, Enda, Adam and Gerry, sisters Nuala (Tullamore), Olivia (Longford), Rosie (Kilglass), brother Mark (Rooskey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, …
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St Dominics 50-50 Draw The Club congratulates, Ann Marie Healy, Greenhills, Knockcroghery. Seller: Padraig O’Connor, who won €1,151 in the Club’s weekly draw on Saturday 28th January. 50/50 draw next week on Saturday 4th February will be in Kellys, Lecarrow. You can sign up for the next 52 weeks (Cost €100) or 26 weeks (Cost …
The u10 boys and girls coaching and development programme continues on Friday evenings from 6-7pm on the Astro Turf, and the u12 boys and girls from 7-8pm on Friday evening also on the Astro Turf. The u6 and u8 boys and girls will resume on Friday 17th February in the Hub. Under 20 Presentation night …
Three time All-Star for Castlerea St Kevins Under 20 Presentation night Read More »
Eire Og GAA Lotto results There was no winner of our Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 6-15-18-32. €20 winners: Gerry Gallagher, Joe Adams, Daryl Kelly, Mary Flannery, Michael McDonnell. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,900 and the Draw will be held in Sean Creatons. Meeting Club meeting on Thursday night at the club house at 8-30pm.
Tuesday 31st January, peacefully at her home. Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea and formerly of Bantry, Co. Cork. Predeceased by her husband John (Sean), parents Margaret and Denis, brothers Timmy and Michael, sisters Nora (Curran), May (Bowen), Eileen, Sheila (Beatty) and Breda. Margaret is survived by her daughter Yvonne, son Denis …
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Tuesday January 31st, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon. Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Abbeytown and formerly Stonepark, Roscommon Town. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Pauline is survived by her sons John and Philip, daughter Anne Maria (McDermott), sister Nell, daughter-in-law Bernadette, son-in-law Christy, …
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Cash for Clobber The current clothes collection will come to an end this week, bags of unwanted clothes or footwear can be left at the complex. Thanks to all who have contributed. St Michaels GAA Membership Club membership for 2017 is now due and the club intends to hold registration evenings in the next few …
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 . All members and supporters welcome to attend. Stand Development As on going work progresses with our spectator stand and the installation of training …
Senator Maura Hopkins has urged the Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board to re-open the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen “without delay”. Commenting on the meeting held with Oireachtas Representatives and officials from Roscommon Galway Education and Training Board last Friday, Senator Maura Hopkins says “it is extremely positive that active negotiations are taking place …
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Picture Credit: Rathcroghan.ie The ancient Royal site at Rathcroghan is on course to becoming a major international attraction with renewed plans to add it to the UNESCO World Heritage List. By Kevin Jenkinson The old capital of Connacht, where kings and queens were inaugurated, was one of six ancient royal sites represented at a meeting …
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Thank you St Brigids GAA would like to thank all of our brilliant volunteers from stewards to catering staff and bar and shop staff and of course FAS for all the help hosting the FBD League Final against Galway on Sunday last. Without all of you incredible people hosting events like these would not be …
Monday 30th January in the wonderful care of the staff of Roscommon University Hospital, after a long & difficult path in life following a road accident on the 1st January 1986. Mary McManus RIP, late of St Comans Park, Baylough, Athlone. Predeceased by her father Mike (Blacksmith), sadly missed by her beloved mother Margaret, her …
