Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that a recent report which revealed that up to 10,000 kilometers of rural roads are in need of repair has underlined the need for the Minister for Transport to “come up with a realistic and viable plan to tackle this problem nationwide as soon as possible”. Commenting on the details of
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Friday December 30th, peacefully, in her 91st, year at Sligo University Hospital. Rose Higgins (née Towey) RIP, late of Banada, Ballaghaderreen. Predeceased by her husband Pake. Rose is survived by her sons Paul and Pat, daughter Anne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Rose will repose at Sharkey’s Funeral
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Thursday December 29th, peacefully, at University Hospital, Castlebar. Paddy O’Malley RIP, Boher Bui, Ballaghaderreen and formerly Ballycroy, Co. Mayo. Paddy is survived by his wife Aideen, son James, daughters Kathy, Grace and Geri, sister Mary, grandchildren Richard, Nicholas, Claire and Edel, great-grandchildren Caolan and Harvey, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Paddy will
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Thursday 29th December at St. Columban’s Convent, Magheramore, Co. Wicklow. Sr. Mary Damien Rooney RIP, late of Newtown, Ballymacurley, Roscommon, and formerly of China, Hong Kong, and Birmingham (UK). Predeceased by her sister of Annie Barrett. Sr. Damien is survived by her sister Irene Butler, brothers Eamon and Joe and dear friend Kathleen Kelly, nieces,
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The Connacht Rugby squad to face Munster at the Sportsground in round 12 of the Guinness PRO12 has been named and it featured three Roscommon men. Picture Credit: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer Overall, there are four personnel changes to the side ahead of the New Year’s Eve clash. Denis Buckley and Jack Carty retain their places and
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Wellness Coach Alison Canavan is calling on people across to the country to get growing their own food in 2017. Deadline for applications for €70,000 Get Ireland Growing Fund looming. Alison has teamed up with GIY and Energia for the ‘Energia Get Ireland Growing’ initiative which offers community and voluntary organisations the opportunity to apply
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Thursday 29th December, at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his heartbroken family. John Hunt RIP, Lisadorn, Elphin. John is survived by his wife Doreen, sons Kevin, David, Adrian, Gerard and Trevor, daughters Tara, Nicola and Amanda, daughters-in-law Fiona, Martina, Veronica, Siobhan and Kevin’s partner Siobhan, son-in-law, John and Tara’s fiancee Gary, his adored grandchildren, sisters-in-law,
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The 2017 Roscommon GAA Season gets under way on Monday January 2nd and sees the Senior and Under 21 Football Teams in action. The Roscommon Senior Football team serve up their second “Christmas Cracker” at 2pm that day when they take on Kildare. Admission to the game is €10 and proceeds will be split between
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Tuesday 27th December. Peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at Sligo University Hospital. David Pearson RIP, Hermitage, Ballinagare and late of Liverpool. Predeceased by his sister Paddi. David is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Ceara, sisters Sandra (Bolton), and Doreen (Liverpool) brother Andrew (Formby), mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours, friends and his beloved dog
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Wednesday 28th December. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Johnny Beirne RIP, Curries, Carrick-On-Shannon. Johnny is survived by his sister Kathleen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing on Thursday at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin from 4pm until 5.30pm. Removal to Aughrim Church arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at
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Tuesday 27th December, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, in his 91st year. Peter McDermott RIP, late of Cloonartbeg, Tulsk. Peter is survived by his sisters Julia (Roscommon) and Nancy (Tulsk), nephews, cousins, relatives, good neighbours and many friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McHugh’s Funeral Home, Strokestown on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm followed by removal
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Thursday 22nd December, peacefully at Brookvale Manor Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis. Bridie Hosty (née Noone) RIP, late of Knockroe, Castlerea. Bridie is survived by her sons Thomas & Gary, daughters-in-law Chris & Elaine, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in Gavin’s Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis on Thursday from 5pm with
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Tuesday 27th December, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Benny Beirne RIP, late of Caldra, Elphin. Pre-deceased by his wife Mona. Benny is survived by daughters Irene, Monica and Olga, son Adrian, sisters Mary Ellen and Martha, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law Tracy, sons-in-law Andrew, Ian and Tom, much loved grandchildren Joseph, Ciara, Clodagh, Gareth,
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The Ballaghaderreen Pilot of the IGNITE CREATIVE Pod was launched at the Creative Communities Igniting Change Conference last July and next month it will take a significant step. The IGNITE CREATIVE Pod will see 10 potential creative entrepreneurs immersed in a new, free, entrepreneurship programme specifically developed for creatives. Creative entrepreneurs can work in a
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Ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 round 12 game at home to Munster, the Connacht Rugby medical team have published an injury update – it doesn’t make for good reading. 22 first team players are now on the treatment table and Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pat Lam has recently indicated that no money is available to
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