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Wednesday 4th January, in his 100th year. Michael “Ski” Murray RIP, formerly of Roscommon town and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Agnes, his sisters Margaret and Mary, brother Pat and Jack and his nephew Johnny (Gallowstown, Roscommon). Michael is survived by his nieces Bernie and Mary, grandniece Suzanne and her …
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Wednesday January 4th, suddenly, at his home. Michael “Mike” Duffy RIP, late of Quinn Villas, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Longford Town and Mace, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath. Pre-deceased by his wife Maura and sister Cathy. Michael is survived by sons Desmond and Kevin, daughter Maura, brothers Jimmy and Peter, sisters Sr. Mary O.P., Margaret and Helen, …
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Pictured above is Councillor Kathleen Shanagher of Roscommon Tidy Town receiving an Award Scroll from Conor Horgan of IBAL It has been revealed that Roscommon town received 9 out of 10 “A” Grades from Judges to be named Ireland’s 2nd cleanest town yesterday. Roscommon town has been rising up the ranks in recent surveys and …
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Social and Presentation Night Our Club Social Night took place last Thursday and featured the presentation of Player of the Year Awards and Medals to the Elphin-Ballinameen U-20 Championship winning team. The individual Award winners were as follows: Senior Player of the Year – Gerry Cregg; Senior Breakthrough Player of the Year – Nessan Lenehan; Junior Player …
Saturday December 31st at Sligo University Hospital. Gerry Wynne RIP, Timpaun, Lough Allen, Arigna. Gerry is survived by his parents Johnny & Bridgie, brother Brendan, sister Bernadette, partner Sarah, children Oisín, Daragh and Saoirse, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 12.30pm until …
Monday 2nd January, peacefully at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole. Anne Burke (née Gill) RIP, Dublin and formerly Portumna, Co. Galway and Ballycahir, Ballintubber. Predeceased by her husband John and son Walter. Anne is survived by her daughter Carmel, son Brendan, sister Mary, son-in-law Matt, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing …
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said it is extremely positive that Scoil Mhuire, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen is to receive funding for emergency mechanical works. The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the heating system in the school under the Emergency Work Programme. Speaking earlier Maura Hopkins said, “I have been in constant …
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Updated at 1pm Roscommon town has been named Ireland’s second cleanest town in the 2016 Irish Business Against Litter Anti Litter League competition. The announcement was made a short time ago at ceremony in the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Kildare took the overall title. Roscommon town has been gradually improving it’s ranking in recent surveys …
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Monday January 2nd, peacefully after a short illness at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Lorna “Dolly” Martin (née Burke), Curramore, Kiltoom. Lorna is survived by her son Kenneth, sisters Maura (New Zealand), Peggy (Dublin), Nollaig (Curramore) and Una (Curramore), brother Sean (Donegal), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her large circle of great friends. Funeral Arrangements …
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Clann na nGael Medal Presentations Our underage medal presentation will take place on January 8th in the Shamrock Lodge from 5-7pm. Finger food & tea/coffee will be provided. Cora Staunton – winner of 4 All-Irelands & three Ladies’ National Football League titles with Mayo and a 10 time All Star winner – has kindly agreed …
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“Kilbride Does Strictly” Will be officially launched this Friday night at 9pm in Foxes Bar. We would ask everyone to make an effort to attend the launch. A huge amount of work has been going on behinds the scenes by a hard working committee and of course by the dancers. There has been much speculation …
Tickets for the Tremane GAA Annual Christmas Draw are currently on sale and there are over €2,700 in prizes on offer including a top prize is €1,000 sponsored by Lynch Flooring, Roscommon town Tickets are priced at €10 each or 3 tickets for €20 and are available from the Bridge House Athleague; Hamrocks, Athleague or …
St Brigids GAA Dinner Dance Our Club Dinner dance will take place on January 14th in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. Presentation of medals for our Minor and Senior County Champions will take place on the night. Medals will be presented by the GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghaíl. Music by Project 37 followed by a disco. …
Happy New Year St Barrys GAA wishes all our members, players, supporters, and friends near and far. We look forward to working with you all to keep the Green and White flying high throughout 2017. St Barrys GAA announce details of “Last Man Standing” Our Annual Last Man Standing competition is just around the corner. …
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Monday peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospital. Michael Neilan RIP, late of Creemully, Castlecoote. Predeceased by his wife Mary Jo. Michael is survived by his daughters Elizabeth, Geraldine and Joanne, sons Micky, Harry and Paddy, sister Addie, grandchildren, extended family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at …
