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Roscommon Death Notices

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

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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Roscommon man treks Mount Everest in aid of “A Miracle for Doireann”

Roscommon man Ollie Towey has begun his trek to the South Base Camp of Mount Everest in a bid to raise funds and awareness for “A Miracle for Doireann”. A Miracle for Doireann was launched last after the Martin family from Frenchpark received the news in November 2015 that their five year old Doireann had

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: William Bernard “Bernie” Kelly RIP

Friday December 16th, suddenly, at Galway University Hospital. William Bernard “Bernie” Kelly late of Araghty-Grange, Araghty, Athleague. Pre-deceased by his son John. He is survived by his wife Valerie, daughter Tracy, grandchildren, Liam, Patrick, Chloe, Siobhán and Olivia, daughter-in-law Mairead, son-in-law Stephen, brother, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommonm on

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