Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Oldtown, Athlone

Sunday 12th February, peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Brendan Dunican RIP, late of Clonshask, Oldtown, Athlone. Brendan is survived by his loving wife Eileen, son Dermot, daughter Dolores, grandchildren Padraigh, Fiona, Brendan, Ian, Kylie and Andrea, daughter-in-law Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Portiuncula Hospital Mortuary Chapel […]

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Roscommon Handball Round-up: Another All-Ireland for Fiona Tully and much more

Roscommon Handball Round-up: Another All-Ireland for Fiona Tully and much more

Aengus Cunningham rounds-up the weekends action from the Roscommon Handball scene including an All-Ireland title win and a number of impressive wins throughout the country. 40×20 2nd Level Colleges All-Ireland Finals Fiona Tully’s dominance over her contemporaries continues unabated as she retained her 40×20 2nd Level Colleges All-Ireland title last Saturday. Playing in Kingscourt, Co.

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Eugene Murphy TD –  waiting list for child psychologist in Roscommon “is totally unacceptable”

Eugene Murphy TD – waiting list for child psychologist in Roscommon “is totally unacceptable”

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has highlighted the fact that over 130 children are currently waiting for an assessment with a child psychologist in County Roscommon with some children waiting over a year for an appointment. Eugene Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health Simon Harris in relation to

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Garda Commissioner to step aside during inquiry

Michael Fitzmaurice TD calls on Garda Commissioner to step aside during inquiry

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to step aside while the Charleton inquiry into the allegations made against senior Gardai are investigated. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “With regard to the forthcoming inquiry to be conducted by Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton I am calling for the Commissioner

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Two wins for Cloonfad United teams in Connacht competitions

Two wins for Cloonfad United teams in Connacht competitions

Cloonfad United are through to Round 2 of the Conacht Junior Cup following an extra time victory away to Mayo Super League team Ballyheane. By Dermot Burke Cloonfad United stated slowly and could have been two behind after only 10 minutes. However they soon settled and the contest really should have been over in normal

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