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Colm Kelly RIP, late of Kiltoom

Colm Kelly RIP, late of Kiltoom

Tuesday 9th May, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Colm Kelly RIP, late of Glanduff, Kiltoom and formerly of Australia. He will be sadly missed by his brother Paddy, sisters Theresa Gleeson and Annie O’Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in both Ireland and Australia. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Thursday from […]

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Sister Martha Geelan RIP, late of Roscommon town

Sister Martha Geelan RIP, late of Roscommon town

Tuesday 9th May, peacefully, at her home. Sister Martha Geelan RIP, late of McAuley House, Roscommon town. She will be very sadly missed by her Community, The Sisters of Mercy, McAuley House and Western Province, by her sister Eileen Rogers, her brother Pat Geelan, brother-in-law Seamus, nephews, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at

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Joseph “Joe” Flynn RIP, late of Ballydangan

Joseph “Joe” Flynn RIP, late of Ballydangan

Monday 8th May, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Garbally View Nursing Home, Ballinasloe, after a long illness bravely borne. Joseph “Joe” Flynn RIP, late of Kilcastle, Ballydangan. Predeceased by his sisters Bridie O’Connor & Sr. May Aquinas, brother John & grandson Phoenix. Deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Mary, children

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Progress being made in St Faithleachs GAA Developments

Progress being made in St Faithleachs GAA Developments

At the start of 2017 St Faithleachs undertook to further develop our club grounds, as part of this development a new sponsor was sourced. Gaughan Building Services are based in London and under the leadership of Mr Aaron Gaughan, are London’s leading specialists in delivering a complete solution for both domestic and commercial building services.

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Clann na nGael Ladies complete four in a row!

Clann na nGael Ladies complete four in a row!

U.16 Girls Division 1A: Clann na nGael 7-18 St Dominics 0-01 A bright sunny evening brought large numbers out in Johnstown to support our girls in the county championship final. Our triumphant Michael Kenny Sponsored U16 girls finished off the championship season in remarkable style in yet another unbeaten match of the season to make

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Farmleigh House and Botanic Gardens welcomes St Joseph’s GAA Club.

Farmleigh House and Botanic Gardens welcomes St Joseph’s GAA Club.

Following on the success of St Joseph’s GAA Club Social Initiative outings in 2013 and 2014, the Club renewed it’s efforts to remain rooted in the community. Fiona Coen, the Club’s Social Initiative Coordinator organised their first trip for 2017 – a unique visit to Dublin. On a beautiful May Day, a group of 20

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Mary Donohue (née Murphy) RIP, late of Kilmore

Mary Donohue (née Murphy) RIP, late of Kilmore

Sunday 7th May, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Donohue (née Murphy) RIP, late of Cartron House, Kilmore. Predeceased by her parents JJ and Kitty. Mary will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Bernard, beloved sons Ben, John and Daniel, sisters Anna Marie, Eileen (Deehan) and Liz (Fletcher), aunts Ursula

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