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Tuesday 9th May, peacefully at University College Hospital, Galway. Gerald “Gerry” Landers RIP, late of Lisnamucklagh, Dysart and formerly of West Vale, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Predeceased by his son Michael and daughter Bernadette. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, son Kevin (Co. Carlow), daughter Ann Marie (Elland, Hallifax), son-in-law Dave Smith, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers …
Headline act Nathan Carter will perform the official opening of the Kepak All Ireland Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017, organisers have confirmed. The weekend-long event will be officially opened by the country music star before he takes to the stage in the festival marquee on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, …
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Four Roads Ladies Football Club has had a busy few weeks on the football side. U12 The girls have been playing in the inter club blitz and all girls have gotten game time and this has helped to improve their footballing skills. The championship season has commenced and the girls travelled to St Dominics on …
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St Croans GAA 50-50 Draw Congratulations to the last two weeks 5050 winners, Jaye Feehily Ballintubber winning €410 and Clara Smyth, Brackloon winning €440. Seniors defeated The senior team were defeated by Elphin in the first round of the Senior Championship on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 1-8 (11) to 1-11 (14) They play …
Thursday 11th May, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness bravely borne, with dignity and courage. Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Kilbegly, Ballinasloe and formerly of “Beechwood”, Garbally, Ballinasloe. Michelle will be sadly missed by her loving husband Enda and children Adam, Lauren and Emily, parents Sean …
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Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family. Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy. Dearly beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Anne O’Toole (Knocklyon), Cyril, Martina (Edinburgh), Joseph and John, son-in-law Conor, daughter-in-law Rachel, step-mother Mary, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grand …
Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy noted that an open and frank discussion had taken place between Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’ Connor and Oireachtas members at a special meeting on Wednesday to address the fallout from the job losses at the ECMI cigar factory in Ballaghaderreen. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary …
“No magic solutions to tackle Ballaghaderreen job losses”- Eugene Murphy TD Read More »
Commenting at meeting between Oireachtas Members and civic leaders in Ballaghaderren Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that there is “no quick fix to the issues Ballaghaderreen is facing”. Yesterday’s meeting, which was facilitated by Maura Hopkins, included a number of Oireachtas representatives, members from both the Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and the Ballaghaderreen Town …
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Wednesday 10th May, peacefully, in the devoted care of the doctors and staff at Roscommon University Hospital; in her 101st year. Ciss Hunt (née Monaghan) RIP, late of Castletanna, Four-Mile-House. Predeceased by her son John (1989) and husband Michael (1991). Ciss will never be forgotten by her daughter Marian, son-in-law John (Hanly), daughter-in-law Mary (Hunt), …
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Thursday 11th May, peacefully, at her home. Mary Dunne RIP, late of Lisadaly, Lisacul. Predeceased by her husband Christopher. Deeply regretted by her son Sean and daughters Bridie and Annie, her sister Annie Gara (Lisacul), nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home this evening (Thursday) from 7pm until 10pm. House private at …
Eire Og 0-11 Michael Glaveys 2-16 Our intermediate team were beaten in the first round of the Mulryan Construction Intermediate Football Championship. Fixtures On Saturday we return to Castlerea to face St Aidans at 5-30pm in the Intermediate Championship. Our under 14s travel to Lisnamult to face Roscommon Gaels this evening, Thursday. On Friday the …
Get well soon We wish Darren McDermott a speedy recovery from the injury he sustained during the senior championship game last Sunday and we thank the Strokestown medical team for their assistance in Darren’s treatment. Results The Keith Revins sponsored senior team were defeated by Strokestown in round one of the senior championship in Strokestown …
Boyle GAA Lotto Sean Brid Donohue and Martina McDonagh were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodd’s Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. The house prize was won by Amy Challoner. It will be at €1,800 for the next draw on Saturday May 13th which will be held in …
Despite another great performance our Scór Sinsear Leiriu actors missed out on the All-Ireland title. Reaching two successive finals was a great achievement and hopefully they will be back next year. Well done to Micheál Gunn who was the selected as the Question Master for the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Tráth na gCeist Final, which was …
No joy for Elphin GAA performers at All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals Read More »
Tuesday May 9th, suddenly, at University Hospital Galway. Malachy “Mallick” Reddington RIP, late of Rackins, Curraghboy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Sean (Dublin), Gerard (Longford), Tom (Galway), Brendan (Ashbourne), sisters Kathleen Fuller (England), Sr Maura RSM (Roscommon), Rita Roughneen (Roscommon),and Phil Duffy (Dublin), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives,neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at …
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