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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Katie Ryan RIP

Friday December 9th, unexpectedly yet peacefully, aged 23 years. Katie Ryan RIP, late of Drummin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen. Katie is survived by her parents Jackie and Eamon, brothers Terry, Eamon, Stephen and TJ, sisters Pauline, Yvonne and Clare, brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in her

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Roscommon Death Notices: Patricia “Pat” Duffy RIP

Monday December 5th. Peacefully at her home. Patricia “Pat” Duffy, late of, Gorthaganny and formerly of Bury, Manchester. Reposing at her home on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm. House Strictly Private at all other times. Removal from her home on Monday morning to Gorthaganny Cemetery for burial at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations,

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Roscommon Death Notices: Michael “Mickey” O’Gara RIP

Thursday 8th December. Tragically, following an accident. Michael (Mickey) O’Gara RIP, late of Portahard, Frenchpark. Pre-deceased by his nephew, John. Mickey is survived by his loving brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Celia and Kate, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday

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Roscommon Death Notices: David Donoghue RIP

Thursday 8th December unexpectedly, at his home. David Donoghue RIP, Moher, late of Moher, Ballyleague / Lanesboro. David is survived by his mother Mary, father George, brothers Frank and Raymond, sisters Jennifer and Georgina, grandmother Una, aunt, uncles, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friend Sinead, relatives and many friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon

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Roscommon Death Notices: Bridie Reilly RIP

Friday December 9th, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Bridie Reilly (Née Kane) RIP late of the Plunkett Home, Boyle and formerly Dooneen, Ballinameen. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Higgins and Sons Funeral Home, Ballinameen, Boyle at 5.30pm on Sunday 11th and arriving to

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Roscommon Death Notices: Seán Hanly RIP

Peacefully on Thursday December 8th in the tender care of the staff of Roscommon Hospital Hospice and surrounded by his devoted family. Seán Hanly RIP, Lisroyne, Strokestown and formerly Bridgecartron, Ballyfarnon. Predeceased by parents Mark and Bridget Hanly. Seán is survived by his loving wife Áine, sons Mark, Seán and Donal, daughters Assumpta, Áine and

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Operation Slow Down burglaries in Ballaghaderreen elphin assault in Boyle Missing Frenchpark garda rural crime assault in Carrick-on-Shannon Michael Fitzmaurice Ballygar National Slow Down Day ballymoe crash near Ballymoe boyle Text Alert Lisacul Roscommon town Roscommon Joint Policing Committee Gardai

Male Pedestrian dies following Frenchpark incident

Updated Friday at 1pm The man who died after being knocked down by a car near Frenchpark yesterday evening has been named locally as Mickey O’Gara from Portahard, Frenchpark. The incident occurred approximately 500m from Mr O’Gara’s home. Mickey’s Funeral Arrangements can be viewed here. Original report below: A man, believed to be in his

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Kilteevan

Launch of “Song of Kilteevan” a resounding success

On Saturday evening last, Kilteevan Community Centre was packed to capacity to celebrate the launch of a new CD entitled “Song of Kilteevan” In welcoming the gathering Mr Michael Spellman, Chairperson of Kilteevan Community Development Group thanked everyone for attending with a special word of welcome and thanks extended to Ms Richenda Reid who acted

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N61 Boyle Roscommon County Council

N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road to re-open next Tuesday

Roscommon County Council have confirmed that two sections of the N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road will be officially re-opened next Tuesday, December 13th following nine months of re-alignment works. The N61 Boyle – Roscommon upgrade has cost an estimated €7 Million. Work was originally due to begin last November however a delay at the contract

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