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Michael Glaveys

New Officers elected at Michael Glaveys GAA Club AGM

Club AGM Michael Glaveys GAA Club held its AGM on Saturday evening last and the following officers were elected: Chairman – Gerry Coffey. Vice Chairman – Tom Ruane. Secretary – Barbara Morris Assistant Secretary – Valerie Murray. Treasurer – Eileen Brennan. Assistant Secretary – Rita Garvey. P.R.O – Francie Keane. Assistant P.R.O. – Chloe Brennan. …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Paddy Costello RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen

Saturday January 7th, peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Paddy Costello RIP, formerly of Ballaghaderreen and late of Rathnagussane, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo. Paddy is survived by his loving wife, Mary, sons Dominic, Gerard and Michael, daughters Margaret, Breege and Dorothy, sister Bea-Anna, grandchildren Shane, Brendan, Greg, Shamus and John, sons-in-law Brendan and Shamus, daughters-in-law Christina …

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Anna Egan (née Coady) RIP, late of Ballyleague

Saturday 7th January, peacefully. Anna Egan (née Coady) RIP, late of Ballyleague. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Anna is survived by her daughters Grainne and Sarah, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Tom, Kate and Jack, extended family and many friends. Funeral arrangements Reposing at her home on Monday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to the …

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Paddy Flaherty RIP, late of Strokestown

Saturday 7th January, peacefully at home. Paddy Flaherty RIP, late of Kildallogue, Strokestown and formerly of Elphin Street. Paddy is survived by his wife Shelia, sisters Kathleen and Renee, brother Freddie, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements. Reposing at his residence on Monday January 9th from 4pm until 8pm with house …

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Tremane

And the winners of the Tremane GAA Annual Draw are

Tremane GAA Club Draw Results We held our annual draw last Friday night in Hamrocks Bar, Athleague. The main prize winners were as follows: 1st prize €1,000 sponsored by Lynch Flooring Roscommon – Winner Tom Loftus, Strokestown. Seller: Brian McGarry. 2nd prize €500 sponsored by the Bridge House, Athleague – Winner Aoife Haughey, St John’s. …

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RIP Roscommon Death Notices

Paddy Harte RIP, late of Elphin

Saturday 7th January, peacefully at the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Paddy Harte RIP, late “St Annes”, Springfield, Elphin. Predeceased by his wife Ethna and son Pat. Paddy is survived by his son Tom, daughter Margaret, brother Frank, sister Mary, son-in-law Stephen, cherished grandchildren Eleanor, Andrew and Hugo, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements Reposing …

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Gerry Smyth RIP, late of Ballyforan

Friday 6th January. Gerry Smyth RIP, late of Ballyforan and formerly of Cornamucka, Ahascragh, Co. Galway. Gerry is survived by his mother Bridget, Uncle, Aunt, Uncles in law, Aunt in law, Cousins, Neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Portiuncula Hospital Mortuary on Sunday from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St. Cuan’s Church, Ahascragh. …

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Joe McEvoy RIP, late of Castlerea

Friday 6th January, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Joe McEvoy RIP, late of Castlerea “Woodview”, Moore, Castlerea and formerly of Portlaoise. Joe is survived by wife Kathleen, daughters Katharine (Brighouse, West Yorkshire), Judith (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire), and Teresa (Blackpool), brothers Eddie (Portlaoise), Dan (Blackpool), Chris (Manchester), sisters Moire (Manchester), Sheila and Theresa (Australia). Grandchildren Craig, Melissa …

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Eugene Murphy Athlone Boundary Review

Eugene Murphy TD blasts Department for lack of consultation on Ballaghaderreen EROC

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the Government and Department of Justice for their “appalling lack of consultation” over the decision to house 80 Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. Eugene Murphy said that he was “horrified” by the lack of consultation on the matter and he felt it …

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Abbeyfield Hotel Roscommon News Ballaghaderreen Welcome Wall

Former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen set to reopen as Refugee Reception Centre

There is shock in Ballaghaderreen this evening following the news that the former Abbeyfield Hotel will not be re-opening as Hotel but will instead be transformed into an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) for Syrian Refugees. Following the sale of the Abbeyfield Hotel in 2015 there were high hopes among business and civic leaders …

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