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Eileen Waldron (née Brennan) RIP, late of Creggs

Sunday 15th January, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon. Eileen Waldron (née Brennan) RIP, late of Ahalative, Creggs. Predeceased by her husband Paddy. Eileen is survived by her sons P.J. and Shawn, daughters-in-law Maureen and Marie, grandchildren Holly, Ben, Emma, Tara and Aidan, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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Gerard Tracey RIP, late of Rooskey

Sunday January 8th, suddenly, at home, in his 71st year. Gerard Tracey RIP, late of Druminmore, Rooskey and formerly of Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra, Dublin. Predeceased by his parent Joseph and Alicia (Molly) Tracey, partner Maura, his sisters Mary and Vera and his brothers Denis and Joseph. Gerard is survived by his sister Dolores, brother-in-law, sister-in-law,

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James “Jimmy” Corbett RIP, late of Fuerty

Saturday 14th January, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. James “Jimmy” Corbett RIP, late of Mount Prospect, Fuerty. Jimmy is survived by his Veronica, sons James and Martin, brothers Joe, Vincent, Frank and Tom, sisters Margaret, Anne and Sarah, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Monday from 5pm until 6.30pm. Removal

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Sadie (Sarah) Reynolds (née King) RIP, late of Ballymurray and Elphin

Saturday 14th January. In her 96th year. Peacefully at the County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Sadie (Sarah) Reynolds (née King) RIP, late of Ballymurray and formerly of Clooncullane, Elphin. Predeceased by her husband Harry and son Padraig. Sadie is survived by her children Mae, Ita, Michael, Harry, Jimmy, Kathleen, Coman, Bertilla, John and

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John Patrick Lohan RIP, formerly of Boyle

Tuesday January 10th, peacefully. John Patrick Lohan RIP, late of Queens, New York and formerly of Boyle. Predeceased by his father John. John Patrick is survived by his mother Bridie, son Ryan, sister Hilana McCarty (Queens, New York), brothers Michael and David (Boyle), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephew, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at

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Sally Ann Hanley (née Muldoon) RIP, late of Cloverhill

Friday 13th January, peacefully at her home after a long bravely fought illness. Sally Ann Hanley (née Muldoon) RIP, late of Cloverhill, Roscommon. Sally Ann is survived by her husband Pat, sons Andrew and Matthew, brother Frank, sisters Breda, Bernie and Catherine, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home

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Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Kilmore

Thursday January 12th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital after a short illness. In her 83rd year. Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Ardgallagher, Kilmore. Bernadette is survived by her husband of 55 year John, their children Cathal, Kieran, Peter, Brian, Paul, Breda (Curtin) and Mary (Healy). Sisters Mary Fitzmaurice, Dublin, Una Fannon, Ballyshannon, Sr Nora

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Murphy calls for Minister Zappone to intervene over withdrawal of Youth Work Ireland funding

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to immediately make a statement in relation to the closure of the Phoenix Youth Centre in Ballaghaderreen which is operated by Youth Work Ireland. Deputy Murphy said he was alarmed by the decision of the Department of Children

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Kevin Mannerings RIP, formerly of Taughmaconnell

Sunday January 1st, peacefully, in Germany. Kevin Mannerings RIP, Germany and formerly of Lugboy, Taughmaconnell. Kevin is survived by his wife Elfie, daughters Bettina and Christiana, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends. Funeral Service in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell tomorrow (Saturday, January 14th) at 10.30am. Burial in the local cemetery.

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