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Pauline O’Hara RIP, late of Cootehall

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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An Bord Pleanala turn down proposed District Centre in Monksland

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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Rosie Dunning RIP (née Naughton), late of Clonark

Rosie Dunning RIP (née Naughton), late of Clonark

Sunday 29th January, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe in her 91st year. Rosie Dunning RIP (née Naughton), late of Clonark, Athlone. Predeceased by her husband John. Rosie is survived by her son Mike, daughters Mary McGeehan & Cleta Rafferty (Cloughan), daughter in law Frances, sons in law John & Thomas, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Hannah

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Anticipation building for Western Gaels Table Quiz

Anticipation building for Western Gaels Table Quiz

Western Gaels Annual Table Quiz: We are only 2 weeks away from our much anticipated Western Gaels GAA Club Annual General Knowledge Quiz and Social Night which will take place on Saturday 11th February at 8pm in Into The West Restaurant & Bar. Following on from last year’s successful and very enjoyable night we hope

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St Barrys GAA to host Registration and Merchandise evening

St Barrys GAA to host Registration and Merchandise evening

St Barrys GAA Club are holding a Registration Evening on Friday next, February 3rd, from 7:30pm to 9pm at our clubhouse. It is very important that all concerned are registered. Membership Rates for 2017 are as follows: Underage / Students €30 Adult (Non playing) €40 Adult player €50 Family €80 Club Merchandise We are taking

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Gertie Lenehan (née Mulrennan) RIP, late of Elphin

Gertie Lenehan (née Mulrennan) RIP, late of Elphin

Saturday 28th January, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by her loving family. Ex staff nurse at Roscommon Hospital. Gertie Lenehan (née Mulrennan) RIP, late of Carrownamaddy, Elphin. Predeceased by her husband Francis. Gertie will be sadly missed by her son Sean, daughter Marina, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren Ailbhe, Conor and Nessan, sisters Kathleen (Albert) (Boston),

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