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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

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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Maura Hopkins

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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Rathcroghan

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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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

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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Pauline O’Hara RIP, late of Cootehall

Saturday 28th January, unexpectedly, at University Hospital, Sligo, in the tender care of the staff of I.C.U. and surrounded by her devoted family. Pauline O’Hara RIP, late of Cloongrehan, Cootehall. Predeceased by her parents Michael Joe and Celia. Pauline is survived by her loving brothers Paddy, Billy and Micheál, sisters-in-law, nephews nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended

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Monksland Athlone Boundary Review Roscommon County Council

An Bord Pleanala turn down proposed District Centre in Monksland

An Bord Pleanala have backed up the decision by Roscommon County Council to turn down a proposed “District Centre” in Monksland. The Applicant, Donal Kenny, proposed that the facility would contain a discount food store, a 2 storey mixed use building containing 5 Shops spaces, consulting rooms, a therapy unit and services rooms, at ground

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