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Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town

Boyle crowned overall winner of Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards

Boyle, Business, Castlerea, Local News

Boyle was crowned the Overall Winner of the Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards Competition at a ceremony in the Abbey Hotel last night. Picture Credit: Boyletoday.com The Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards have been organised in collaboration with four County Councils and their economic teams in Roscommon, Mayo, Laois and Kildare. The Awards

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Bríd Cummins RIP

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday December 6th, peacefully at home. Bríd Cummins (née Dillon), late of Loretto House, Clonbrusk, Athlone,and formerly of Curraghmore, Kiltoom. Predeceased by her husband Johnny. Bríd is survived by her son John, daughter-in-law Bernie, grand daughter Emma, sister Nancy, brother Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home

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Nigel Dineen

Nigel Dineen , Michael Fitzmaurice launch “Think Local, Shop Local”

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News, News

Cllr Nigel Dineen and Michael Fitzmaurice TD have launched a campaign entitled “Think Local, Shop Local” which aims to boost local businesses at Christmas. Speaking at the launch Cllr Nigel Dineen commented “I am pleased to be launching such an important and proactive initiative today together with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice TD. This campaign highlights the

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Mary Anne Scanlon RIP

Local News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday December 6th, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Mary Anne Scanlon (née Devaney) late of Emlaghroyan, Donamon, Roscommon. Beloved wife of the late John and mother of the late Sean. Mary Anne is survived by her daughters Mamie (O’Connor), Annie (Tarmey), Rosaleen (O’Hanrahan) and Eileen (Geraghty),

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Carrick Golf Club

Carrick Golf Club update December 6th

Club News, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Local News, Other sports, Sport

Nine and Dine Thanks to Lady Captain Noeleen Moffatt for hosting very enjoyable 9 hole competition on Saturday afternoon. This was followed by delicious dinner and dessert in the Bunker Bar. Winners were: First-Molly Daly, Second-Dolores Mulvey, Third-Ger Prendiville and Fourth-Attracta O’Connor. Pictured above with the Lady Captain are winners of Saturday’s Nine and Dine

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Francis Joseph “Frank” Henry RIP

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Peacefully at the Galway Clinic. Francis Joseph “Frank” Henry RIP, late of ‘Elgon’, Castlerea. Frank is survived by wife Fred. Cherished father of Michael, Gregory, Sheila, Frank, Kevin, Ciaran, Maura, Fred and predeceased by baby Francis Joseph. Sadly missed by his ten grandchildren, sisters Philo, Evie and brother Padraic, daughters-in-law Madeleine, Sarah and Caitriona, sons-in-law

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Angela Ramsey RIP

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Angela Ramsey (née Hennigan) RIP, late of Hill of Berries, Athlone. Angela is survived by her loving husband Tony, brother, sister, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at The Strand Funeral Home on Thursday from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to The Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay

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Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA update December 6th

Club News, Frenchpark Ballinagare Fairymount Tibohine, Local News

Western Gaels GAA Lotto Results: Draw dated 3rd December, Number Drawn: 01-03-12-22 No Jackpot Winner. Next Draw Venue: Bolands Next Draw Date: 10/12/16 Next Jackpot: €4,900. Men’s Football: Junior Team: The Junior team were defeated in the final of the Div 3 League Tansey cup final on Saturday afternoon last in Athleague. Western Gaels started

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Nicholas Smyth RIP

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Suddenly on Sunday December 4th. Nicholas Smyth RIP, late of The Spinney, Roscommon town. Nicholas is survived by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan and Richard, daughter Alexandra Geraghty, sisters Laurie O’Grady (Dublin) and Mary Banahan, brother Tom, daughter-in-law Olivia, son-in-law Declan, sister-in-law Eilish, brother-in-law Jim, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Funeral

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