Updated Friday at 1pm The man who died after being knocked down by a car near Frenchpark yesterday evening has been named locally as Mickey O’Gara from Portahard, Frenchpark. The incident occurred approximately 500m from Mr O’Gara’s home. Mickey’s Funeral Arrangements can be viewed here. Original report below: A man, believed to be in his
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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
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Roscommon County Council have confirmed that two sections of the N61 Boyle to Roscommon Road will be officially re-opened next Tuesday, December 13th following nine months of re-alignment works. The N61 Boyle – Roscommon upgrade has cost an estimated €7 Million. Work was originally due to begin last November however a delay at the contract
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Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the new paternity benefit scheme which has benefited 41 families across Co Roscommon since it’s introduction. Senator Hopkins said, “the new Paternity Benefit Scheme has been available since September 1st this year. I am delighted that 41 families across Roscommon have been successful in their applications and have
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Club AGM The AGM of Kilglass Gaels GAA Club takes place in the clubrooms on Friday night (December 9th) at 8pm. It is important to have a large turnout of members, players and especially all who would like to get involved in helping out in any way in the running of the Club. The club
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Boyle was crowned the Overall Winner of the Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards Competition at a ceremony in the Abbey Hotel last night. Picture Credit: Boyletoday.com The Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards have been organised in collaboration with four County Councils and their economic teams in Roscommon, Mayo, Laois and Kildare. The Awards
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“Puffin Rock” the cartoon series narrated by Boyle native Chris O’Dowd and produced by Cartoon Saloon, the Kilkenny based Animation Studio headed up by another Boyle native Paul Young, has been nominated for three Animation Awards. The Annie Awards are the Annual American awards for accomplishments in animation. The nominations came for episode 59 of
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The performing stars from our local Roscommon GAA clubs will take to the stage in the Dean Crowe on Sunday 11th December at 1pm with County titles at stake. By Mary Grehan Roscommon GAA has a very proud tradition of Scor na nOg and we have been successful on the National stage. Katie Heneghan St.
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Five Roscommon properties go under the hammer at the latest Allsop On-Line Auction, which takes place next Tuesday, December 13th. – A mid terrace building comprising of two one bedroom apartments in Boyle has a starting price of €35,000. – A three storey mixed use building in Strokestown has a starting price of €70,000. –
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Yesterday, Tuesday December 6th, was a very important day for Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and its staff. In two large clusters, 500 teachers from 11 Galway – Roscommon Education and Training Board Schools underwent a full day of CPD – Continuing Professional Development. The attendees explored developments in curriculum, assessment and
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The Roscommon Football Legends book, which pays tribute to the Roscommon Senior Football Teams of 1977-80, is being launched this weekend at three venues throughout County Roscommon. The book, in association with Pieta House, is jam-packed with interviews and reflections plus 170 images from that time. Despite the disappointment of losing the 1980 All-Ireland Final,
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Tuesday December 6th, peacefully at home. Bríd Cummins (née Dillon), late of Loretto House, Clonbrusk, Athlone,and formerly of Curraghmore, Kiltoom. Predeceased by her husband Johnny. Bríd is survived by her son John, daughter-in-law Bernie, grand daughter Emma, sister Nancy, brother Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has highlighted the escalating crisis in the provision of home care packages in Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon with many families now losing vital hours they had previously been allocated. Eugene Murphy raised the issue under the Topical Issues section of the Dáil business yesterday evening (Tuesday). Deputy Murphy highlighted
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It’s that time of year again… The Santa Experience comes to the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Sunday December 11th from 12- 6pm. You and your family will be welcomed by Mrs Claus and the elves before being brought to see Santa in the magical grotto. He will have a word with all children, give
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Cllr Nigel Dineen and Michael Fitzmaurice TD have launched a campaign entitled “Think Local, Shop Local” which aims to boost local businesses at Christmas. Speaking at the launch Cllr Nigel Dineen commented “I am pleased to be launching such an important and proactive initiative today together with Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice TD. This campaign highlights the
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