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World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on the 2nd of February to raise global awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet. This particular date is chosen because it marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on …
Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Loughnaneane Park, Roscommon town Read More »
Friday, 20th January. Paddy Glynn RIP, late of Roscommon Town and formerly of Mohedian, Croghan. Predeceased by his daughter Susan and brother Tom. Paddy is survived by his wife Pauline (nee Dockery), family Gerry, Frances, Helen, Anne, Breda, Jackie and Sandra, sons-in-law BJ, Jason, Derek and Jaysen, daughter-in-law Maura, brother Jim, sisters Frances and Sr. …
Retired matron of St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon. Saturday 21st January, suddenly, at her home. Marie Fullard RIP, late of St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Town. Marie is survived by her brother Frank, sister-in-law Alish, nephews Coman, John and Paul, close friend Mick, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon …
Tuesday 17th January, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Seamus “Jim” Cahill RIP, late of St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Town. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, Abbey St. Jim is survived by his wife Maire, brother Padraic, nieces Marese Kelly (Lanesborough), Avril (Roscommon) and Orla (London), nephew Frank (Los Angeles), grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, and …
Wednesday 4th January, in his 100th year. Michael “Ski” Murray RIP, formerly of Roscommon town and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Agnes, his sisters Margaret and Mary, brother Pat and Jack and his nephew Johnny (Gallowstown, Roscommon). Michael is survived by his nieces Bernie and Mary, grandniece Suzanne and her …
Michael “Ski” Murray RIP, formerly of Roscommon town Read More »
Pictured above is Councillor Kathleen Shanagher of Roscommon Tidy Town receiving an Award Scroll from Conor Horgan of IBAL It has been revealed that Roscommon town received 9 out of 10 “A” Grades from Judges to be named Ireland’s 2nd cleanest town yesterday. Roscommon town has been rising up the ranks in recent surveys and …
Roscommon town received 9 “A” Grades from Anti-Litter League Judges Read More »
Updated at 1pm Roscommon town has been named Ireland’s second cleanest town in the 2016 Irish Business Against Litter Anti Litter League competition. The announcement was made a short time ago at ceremony in the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Kildare took the overall title. Roscommon town has been gradually improving it’s ranking in recent surveys …
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Saturday 31st December, suddenly. James Oliver Molloy RIP, late of Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Castle Street, Roscommon and Sandymount. Predeceased by his parents James and Rose and brothers Noel and Brian. James Oliver is survived by his sisters Joan Murray, Mary Scott and Shena Fagan, brothers Norman, Barry, Dermott and John, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, …
Monday December 19th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. Caitriona Dolan RIP, late of Beech Grove, Roscommon Town and formerly Clonbrusk, Athlone. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and mother of the late Conor. Caitriona is survived by her partner Marty Burns, daughter Leah, mother Philomena, sisters Roseanne and Marie, brothers Pat and Enda, sisters-in-law Katrina and …
The former Xtra-Vision Shop on Main Street, Roscommon Town will host the REDDOT 2016 Visual Arts Exhibition from Friday December 16th until Christmas Eve; Saturday December 24th. The REDDOT 2016 Visual Arts Exhibition is a group exhibition featuring local Artists, with a live performance by Noel Molloy of his work “DA DA MA MA THE …
Roscommon town hosts REDDOT 2016 Visual Arts Exhibition Read More »
Friday December 9th, following an accident. Piotr Pietrzak, late of Abbeyville, Roscommon Town. Piotr is survived by his loving wife Karolina, children, parents, family, work colleagues and many friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Tuesday from 6pm until 7pm followed by Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon arriving for Mass …
On Saturday evening last, Kilteevan Community Centre was packed to capacity to celebrate the launch of a new CD entitled “Song of Kilteevan” In welcoming the gathering Mr Michael Spellman, Chairperson of Kilteevan Community Development Group thanked everyone for attending with a special word of welcome and thanks extended to Ms Richenda Reid who acted …
Launch of “Song of Kilteevan” a resounding success Read More »
Suddenly on Sunday December 4th. Nicholas Smyth RIP, late of The Spinney, Roscommon town. Nicholas is survived by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan and Richard, daughter Alexandra Geraghty, sisters Laurie O’Grady (Dublin) and Mary Banahan, brother Tom, daughter-in-law Olivia, son-in-law Declan, sister-in-law Eilish, brother-in-law Jim, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Funeral …
While Ireland is a country of songs with a rich musical heritage – it is not too often that a small rural community is honoured by a song written in its praise! Kathleen Glennon RSM, a native of Clooneskert, Kilteevan, has written the lyrics of a song titled “Song of Kilteevan” and this Saturday the …
St Comans defeated multi Open winning side Ballaghaderreen in the Connacht Club Semi-Final last Saturday in what was a in a tight encounter. While Ballagh were missing their talisman Dessie Keegan and Paul Flynn, St Comans were also without Damien Martin, all of whom are injured at the moment. In the opening singles World Championship …
St Comans defeat Ballaghadereen in Connacht Club Handball Championship Read More »
