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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Francis Joseph “Frank” Henry RIP

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

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

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

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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Boyle GAA

Boyle GAA update December 5th

The Club held its AGM yesterday evening. The following officers were elected: Chairperson: Kathleen Hanmore; Vice Chairperson: Lenard Sutton; Secretary: Mary Clifford; Vice-Secretary: Jan Flanagan; Treasurer: James O’Boyle; Vice-Treasurer: Sandra Carroll; PRO: Shane Spellman; Health and Wellness Officer: Jackie Valentine; Players Representive: David Kelly; Registrar: Roch Hanmore; Lotto Co-ordinator: Aidan Lavin; Pitch Co-ordinators: Micheal Furey …

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St Faithleachs

St Faithleachs GAA update December 5th

AGM St Faithleachs GAA 54th AGM took place on Sunday evening. Positions ratified were as follows: President; Mickey Kelly, Vice President Frank Curley, Chairman ; Derek Thompson, Secretary ; Alan Brehon, Assistant Secretary ; Michael Cleary, Treasurer ; Brenda Reynolds, P.R.O.; Nicola Byrne, Health and Well-being Officer ; Brendan Healy, Irish Language Officer ; Monica …

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Castlerea St Kevins

Castlerea St Kevins GAA update December 4th

Castlerea St Kevins Minor AGM The following officers were elected at the minor board AGM chairman Olliver Finneran, vice chairman Jim Flanagan, secretary Michael Brennan, assistant secretary Marie McDermott, coaching officer Noel Curran, schools liaison officer Danny Burke, county board delegate Colm Larkin, northern board delegate Michael McDermott, minor management Paddy McDermott and Gavin Manning, …

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