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Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes emergency funding for Brusna

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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Roscommon town named Ireland’s second cleanest by IBAL

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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Lorna “Dolly” Martin (née Burke) RIP, late of Kiltoom

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 to host Underage Medal Presentation

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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Michael Neilan RIP, Castlecoote

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

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Mike Stack RIP, late of Taughmaconnell

Saturday 31st December, suddenly at home. Mike Stack RIP, late of Knock, Taughmaconnell and formerly of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Mike is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Elaine, son Austin, son-in-law John Paul, granddaughter Niamh, sisters Hannah, Bridget & Marie, brothers Kevin, John & Mossy, brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours

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Tom Naughton RIP, formerly of Ballydangan

Saturday December 31st. Peacefully under the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St Vincent’s Hospital. Tom Naughton (ex Gardai Síochána), formerly of Doohan, Ballydangan, Athlone and late of 50 Monacurragh, Carlow. Predeceased by his son Fergal. Tom is survived by his wife Pauline, children Finola, Brian, Lisa, grandchildren Aubrey and Holly, daughter-in-law

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