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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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14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available

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Roscommon Death Notices

Fintan O’Toole RIP, late of Ballintubber

Thursday 27th April, suddenly. Fintan O’Toole RIP, late of Ballyfinnegan, Ballintubber. Predeceased by his younger brother Declan and younger sister Jacinta. Deeply regretted and missed by his mother Helen, father Frank, sisters Aishleen, Katie-Anne and Charlotte, brother Sheridan and nephew Ethan, his grandmother, relatives and an extensive circle of friends, friends from the Arts and

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Roscommon Death Notices

Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of Strokestown

Monday 1st May, at Roscommon University Hospital, in her 97th year. Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of French Court and formerly of Bridge Street, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband Martin and much loved mother of Marty, Mary (Sullivan), Helen (Butler) and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Phil, sons-in-law

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