Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey

Kilglass Rooskey, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

February 2nd, peacefully, at her home. Marian Sharkey (née Conroy) RIP, late of Rooskey. Marian is survived by her husband Pat, children Andrew, Jacinta (Jessi) and Tommy, daughter-in-law Maura, partners Monica and Billy, grandchildren Luke, Ellie, Enda, Adam and Gerry, sisters Nuala (Tullamore), Olivia (Longford), Rosie (Kilglass), brother Mark (Rooskey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, […]

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Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Tulsk

News

Wednesday 1st February, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his devoted family. Ex Killina Ceile Band and Raheen Pipe Band. Joe Donoghue RIP, late of Clooneyquinn, Elphin / Tulsk. Predeceased by his wife Margaret (Baby) (nee Creighton). Joe will be very sadly missed by his loving family Patricia, Mick, Mary, Sean, Joseph, Seamus and

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Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Dr. Keith Swanick – “Tánaiste must act to end tobacco investment”

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health and Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick has called on An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice & Equality Frances Fitzgerald to bring an end to the investment of taxpayer’s money in tobacco companies in organisations under her remit. Speaking in Seanad Éireann yesterday, Dr. Keith Swanick said, “It has been

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Places available on two free Courses at Roscommon Further Education Centre

Places available on two free Courses at Roscommon Further Education Centre

Things to do

Places are available on two free Courses at the Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult. “Skills for Work” is a national programme aimed at providing training opportunities to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. Classes takes place at the Roscommon Further Education Centre on Thursdays from 7-9pm with the total duration

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Carbon Tax and related changes are “An Attack On Rural Ireland”

Michael Fitzmaurice TD – Carbon Tax and related changes are “An Attack On Rural Ireland”

Current Affairs

Michael Fitzmaurice TD says a proposal to increase Carbon Taxes by 50% and other related proposals will unfairly penalise people living in rural areas of the country. Commenting on the proposed changes Michael Fitzmaurice said “Raising carbon taxes by 50% will increase the price of a little of diesel and petrol, the price of a

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Eugene Murphy TD moves Bill in the Dáil to tackle River Shannon flooding

Eugene Murphy TD moves Bill in the Dáil to tackle River Shannon flooding

Current Affairs

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on the Office of Public Works & Flood Relief Eugene Murphy moved a Bill in the Dáil today which will help address flooding issues along the river Shannon. The Electricity Supply Amendment Bill 2017 removes outdated water level restrictions on ESB regulated lakes along the Shannon. Commenting on the Bill Eugene Murphy

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Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Castlerea

Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Castlerea

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday 31st January, peacefully at her home. Margaret Hanbury (nee O’Leary) RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea and formerly of Bantry, Co. Cork. Predeceased by her husband John (Sean), parents Margaret and Denis, brothers Timmy and Michael, sisters Nora (Curran), May (Bowen), Eileen, Sheila (Beatty) and Breda. Margaret is survived by her daughter Yvonne, son Denis

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Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Roscommon town

Local News, Roscommon Death Notices, Roscommon town Kilteevan

Tuesday January 31st, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon. Pauline Mullen (née King) RIP, late of Abbeytown and formerly Stonepark, Roscommon Town. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Pauline is survived by her sons John and Philip, daughter Anne Maria (McDermott), sister Nell, daughter-in-law Bernadette, son-in-law Christy,

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Mixed fortunes for Roscommon players in Sigerson Cup action

Mixed fortunes for Roscommon players in Sigerson Cup action

Gaelic Games, Sport

There were mixed fortunes for Roscommon footballer who played in the Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup yesterday. We look back on how they fared. Ronan Daly (0-1), Hubert Darcy (Both Padraig Pearses), Brian Kelly (Roscommon Gaels) and Ballinameen’s Gerard McDermottroe (0-1) played for DCU-St Patricks in their 3-24 to 0-10 defeat to UCC. Strokestown’s Thomas

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