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Michael Fitzmaurice calls on Government to safeguard jobs at local Electricity Plants

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on the Government to give the employees of the Electricity Plants in Lanesboro and Shannonbridge long term job security by keeping the plants open until 2030. Speaking earlier Michael Fitzmaurice TD said “While the decision to grant planning permission to the Power Plant in Edenderry to 2023 is very welcome …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Philomena “Phil” O’Brien (née McGrath) RIP

Thursday 22nd December, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Philomena “Phil” O’Brien (née McGrath) RIP. Late of Cloonslanor, Strokestown and formerly of Collooney, Sligo. Phil is survived by her husband Tom, son Vincent (Letterkenny), daughters Jacqueline Walsh (Rosscahill, Galway) and Stephanie Shiel (Strokestown), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers Frank (Castlebellingham) and Andy [Birmingham), sister Lucy (Birmingham), nephews, …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Mary McCann (Née Hanley) RIP

Wednesday December 21st, peacefully, after a brief illness at Sligo University Hospital. Mary McCann (Née Hanley) RIP, late of Banada, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Treanboy, Ballymoe. Mary is survived by husband Christy, son Joseph, daughter Kathleen (Johnston), brothers Martin, Jimmy, Frank and John, sister Ann, grandchildren Senan, Aoibh and Róisín, son-in-law Keith, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother-in-law, …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Philomena Wynne (née O’Rourke) RIP

Wednesday December 21st, peacefully at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey. Philomena Wynne (née O’Rourke) RIP, late of Shamrock House, Cartron, Lough Allen, Arigna. Predeceased by her husband John. Philomena is survived by her son Kevin, daughter Mary-Jo, son-in-law Brendan, granddaughter Rosa, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home, Shamrock House …

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Over €36,000 awarded to two Roscommon Angling Projects

Two Roscommon Angling facilities are among 50 nationwide that will benefit from the 2017 Inland Fisheries Ireland Capital Works Fund. The Capital Works Fund is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. The Strategy aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to …

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Lough Key Forest Park

Lough Key Forest Park hosts Fun Run/Walk in aid of children with Autism

The 3rd Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of RPM Ireland and children with Autism will be held in Lough Key Forest Park on Tuesday December 27th at 2pm. RPM Rapid Prompting Method) Ireland is a charity which is supporting Education and Communication to those living with Autism. Registration will be open from 1.30pm and …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Ray Kirrane RIP

Tuesday December 20th at Roscommon University Hospital. Ray Kirrane RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary and sons Martin (Oranmore), Ray Jnr. (Ballyhaunis) and Vincent (Castlerea), brother Larry (New York), daughters-in-law Jackie and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea on Wednesday …

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Roscommon Death Notices: Caitriona Dolan RIP

Monday December 19th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Caitriona Dolan RIP, late of Beech Grove, Roscommon Town and formerly Clonbrusk, Athlone. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and mother of the late Conor. Caitriona is survived by her partner Marty Burns, daughter Leah, mother Philomena, sisters Roseanne and Marie, brothers Pat and Enda, sisters-in-law Katrina and …

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