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Saturday 14th January. Peacefully at Brymore Nursing Home, Howth. Tom Feely RIP, late of Creeve, Elphin and Chapel Street, Elphin. Predeceased by his wife Mona. Tom is survived by his son Edward, daughter-in-law Cyrina, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin on Sunday from 5.15pm with removal at 6.30pm …
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 …
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 …
Sally Ann Hanley (née Muldoon) RIP, late of Cloverhill Read More »
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 …
Bernadette Lavin (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, late of Kilmore Read More »
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 …
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. …
Kevin Mannerings RIP, formerly of Taughmaconnell Read More »
The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships and the All-Nations equivalents will take place on the June Bank Holiday at the grounds and lands of St Brigids GAA Club, Kiltoom. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships are set to provide a big a tourism boost to the area, with over 200 competitors …
All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be held in Kiltoom Read More »
Local politicians held a broadly positive meeting with the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD yesterday to discuss the proposed Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, in Ballaghaderreen. Among those in attendance were TDs Eugene Murphy and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senators Maura Hopkins, Frank Feighan and …
Positive meeting held with Department Officials on Ballaghaderreen Refugee Centre Read More »
Underage Presentations Our underage medal presentations took place Sunday last in Shamrock Lodge Hotel with a huge crowd in attendance. The club were delighted to welcome Cora Staunton – winner of four All-Irelands and three Ladies’ National Football League titles with Mayo, five All-Ireland Club titles with Carnacon and 10 time All Star winner – as …
Huge crowd Clann na nGael GAA Underage Presentations Read More »
St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to Martin Brehony, Carane, last week’s 50/50 winner. Martin will receive €340. St Croans Minor Committee AGM Will take place on Thursday 19th January next at 8pm in the Old School House. It is extremely important that there is a good attendance at this meeting so please do your …
Wednesday 11th January, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital and formerly the loving care of the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Farrell (née Harlow) RIP, late of Carrabane, Derrane. Predeceased by her husband Johnny and son John William. Elizabeth is survived by her sister Bridie Reynolds, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing …
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Farrell (née Harlow) RIP, late of Derrane Read More »
Thursday 29th December. Patsy Fallon RIP late of Portsmouth, England and formerly Kilcash, Rahara. Patsy is survived by his brothers Felim, Jimmy and Tommy, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at the family home in Kilcash, Rahara on Friday from 3pm. Removal on Saturday to St Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery arriving …
Tuesday 10th January, unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital. John “Johnny” Dowling RIP, late of Carna East, Kiltoom nd formerly of Lifford, Co. Donegal. (Ex 28th. Battalion) Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Florrie and his brother James. John is survived by his wife Paula, daughter Sarah, brothers Davy, Paul, Mike and Denis, in-laws, nephews, nieces, …
Connacht Scór Final Wishing our figure dancers James Morris, Jane Hennelly, Dylan Dennehy, Jessica Collins, John Morris, Shantaya McDonnell, Patrick Collins and Rebecca Keenan, the very best of luck in the Connacht Finals of Scór na nOg on Sunday next 15th January in Claremorris. A Bus is going from the Clubhouse with limited seats still …
As part of their continued support to worthy causes, the Day Care residents of the Plunkett Home Community Nursing Unit in Boyle recently prepared and arranged beautiful hampers, which were donated to the local Saint Vincent de Paul. 2016 was no different. The largest Plunkett Home fundraising event was when staff and daycare residents assisted …
Residents show continued support for local causes at the Plunkett Home in Boyle Read More »
