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14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon to benefit from funding

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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

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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

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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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Clann na nGael

Clann na nGael GAA to host Cake Sale in aid of Féile bound team

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Donie Shine Senior RIP A dark cloud hung over the Clann na nGael community this past weekend with news of the passing of Donie Shine Senior. The club passes our deepest sympathy to Donal’s wife Lil, his daughters Karen, Clodagh and Susie, his sons Mark and Donal Junior, his brothers Enda, Michael and Paddy, his …

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Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club

Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club win National Award

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 Ballaghaderreen Foróige Club took the top prize at the Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards for their project welcoming Syrian teenagers to their area. The Awards took place in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre on Saturday where over 2,300 young people from throughout Ireland showcased their work in the community. On discovering …

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All-Ireland Sheep Shearing

All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships launched: will Ewe be there?

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The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017 were launched on Sunday with a live sheep shearing exhibition at Market Square, Roscommon town. The Championships will take place in Kiltoom this June Bank Holiday Weekend with a packed programme of events. Speaking at the launch, which took place during Roscommon Lamb Festival, Chairman …

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€2m investment in Grangemore Water Supply Scheme welcomed by Senator Feighan

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Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a €2m investment programme which will see a major infrastructural upgrade to improve water quality in the North Roscommon area. “These major works planned on the Grangemore Water Supply Scheme, which supplies water to residents living in areas such as The Plains of Boyle, Croghan and Ballinameen, will improve water …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curraghboy

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Monday 1st May, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender loving care of the Staff of Roscommon University Hospital. Pat Dennehy RIP, late of Curlea, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his brothers Ollie and Frank. Pat will be sadly missed by his wife Tessie, daughter Diane, grandson Dylan, sister Mary McDermott (Roscommon) and brother Jack …

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