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Athleague Camogie

Athleague Camogie team record comprehensive win

Senior League The senior team were victorious in their first outing of the year on Saturday evening. They defeated Oran by 7-10 to 2-6. Team & Subs: Paula Daly, Niamh Brandon, Elaine Daly, Èala Ní Chumhaill, Méabh Tiernan, Kelley Hopkins, Niamh Conway, Laura Fleming, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Rebecca Brennan, Leanne Kelly, Sarah Fitzmaurice, Fiona Connell, Chloe …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Tommaso “Tommy” Riozzi RIP, late of Ballyleague

Saturday 6th May, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Tommaso “Tommy” Riozzi RIP, late of Shannon Heights, Ballyleague. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Mable, daughter Martina, sons Roberto and John Carlo, his brothers and sisters, daughters-in-law Petra and Aisling, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Lucia, T.J. and …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Andrew “Andy” Murray RIP, late of Athleague

Friday May 5th, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Andrew “Andy” Murray RIP, late of Corderryhugh, Athleague. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Ballygar, on Sunday from 5.30pm until 7pm, with removal afterwards to Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11.30am. Burial in …

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Jamesie Murray

Birth of Roscommon GAA great Jamesie Murray to be marked with CD re-launch

Tomorrow, Friday May 5th, a celebration will be held in Murrays Bar, Knockcroghery to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of two-time All-Ireland winning Roscommon Captain Jamesie Murray. The event, which is being held in the same building where he was born will be a chance to remember the life and times of the …

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St Faithleachs

Lots of La na gClubanna events planned by St Faithleachs GAA

Results and Fixtures Senior Championship : The first round of the Senior Championship takes place on Saturday 6th May in Ballyleague against Roscommon Gaels at 7-30pm. Junior League : St Faithleachs played Ballinameen on Sunday afternoon recording a score line of St Faithleachs 4-13 Ballinameen 0-06. Team : J.Quigley, K.Nerney, S.Ormsby, M.Gill, J.Irwin, B.Scally, S.Garvey, …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Christina Lally (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, formerly of Donamon

Thursday 20th April , peacefully, in England. Christina Lally (née Fitzmaurice) RIP, formerly of Ballymcfrane, Donamon and late of Kettering, England. She will be very sadly missed by her husband James, son Dermot, daughters Mary (Lally) and Patricia (Fullard), her 5 adored grandchildren Anna, Amy, Olivia, Aoife and Tadhg, brother John, daughter-in-law Nicola, son-in-law George, …

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ECMI Maura Hopkins

Senator Maura Hopkins welcomes progress on Ballaghaderreen Barracks works

Senator Maura Hopkins has said that “it is extremely good news that refurbishment works on the Ballaghaderreen Garda Barracks are taking place. Speaking yesterday the Senator said “I have been informed by An Tanaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald that the works will be completed at the end of June. These works …

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