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Castlerea Musical Society ready for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

Castlerea Musical Society ready for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

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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100th anniversary of the Election of Count Plunkett to be marked

100th anniversary of the Election of Count Plunkett to be marked

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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Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

Eugene Murphy calls for local water scheme upgrades to be fast-tracked following EPA report

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,

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Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

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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Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Castlerea

Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Castlerea

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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Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Roscommon town

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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Senator Maura Hopkins – “Phoenix Centre must re-open without delay”

Senator Maura Hopkins – “Phoenix Centre must re-open without delay”

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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Historic Rathcroghan site on verge of UNESCO world fame

Historic Rathcroghan site on verge of UNESCO world fame

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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Mary McManus RIP, late of Baylough, Athlone

Mary McManus RIP, late of Baylough, Athlone

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

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