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Gerald “Gerry” Landers RIP, late of Dysart

Gerald “Gerry” Landers RIP, late of Dysart

Ballyforan Dysart Four Roads, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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 […]

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Nathan Carter to open All-Ireland Sheep Shearing in Kiltoom

Nathan Carter to open All-Ireland Sheep Shearing in Kiltoom

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Things to do

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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Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Ballinasloe

Michelle Doran (née Hurley) RIP, late of Ballinasloe

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Taughmaconnell Moore Creagh

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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Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy.

Mary Healy (née Doyle) RIP, late of Curraghboy.

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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

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“No magic solutions to tackle Ballaghaderreen job losses”- Eugene Murphy TD

“No magic solutions to tackle Ballaghaderreen job losses”- Eugene Murphy TD

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

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

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Senator Maura Hopkins – “no quick fix” to Ballaghaderreen unemployment issues

Senator Maura Hopkins – “no quick fix” to Ballaghaderreen unemployment issues

Ballaghaderreen, Current Affairs, Local News

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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Ciss Hunt (née Monaghan) RIP, late of Four-Mile-House

Ciss Hunt (née Monaghan) RIP, late of Four-Mile-House

FourMileHouse Derrane Kilbride, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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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Mary Dunne RIP, late of Lisacul

Mary Dunne RIP, late of Lisacul

Local News, Loughglynn Gortaganny, Roscommon Death Notices

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

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No joy for Elphin GAA performers at All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals

No joy for Elphin GAA performers at All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals

Club News, Elphin, Local News

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

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Malachy “Mallick” Reddington RIP, late of Curraghboy

Malachy “Mallick” Reddington RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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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