Roscommon Football

Book paying tribute to Roscommon Football Legends to be launched

Gaelic Games, Sport

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Bríd Cummins RIP

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

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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Eugene Murphy TD – “Provision of Home Care Packages reaching crisis levels”

Current Affairs, News

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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Nigel Dineen , Michael Fitzmaurice launch “Think Local, Shop Local”

Castlerea, Current Affairs, Local News, News

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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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Mary Anne Scanlon RIP

Local News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon Death Notices

Tuesday December 6th, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Mary Anne Scanlon (née Devaney) late of Emlaghroyan, Donamon, Roscommon. Beloved wife of the late John and mother of the late Sean. Mary Anne is survived by her daughters Mamie (O’Connor), Annie (Tarmey), Rosaleen (O’Hanrahan) and Eileen (Geraghty), …

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD – “Bus Eireann rural services must be maintained in any future restructuring

Current Affairs, News

“In the debate that is ongoing about the future of Bus Eireann I certainly hope that we are not being braced for a run down of services in rural areas that may not be profitable”. That’s the view today of Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. “The problems affecting Bus Eireann must be addressed but any proposed …

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Carrick Golf Club

Carrick Golf Club update December 6th

Club News, Croghan Cortober Drumlion, Local News, Other sports, Sport

Nine and Dine Thanks to Lady Captain Noeleen Moffatt for hosting very enjoyable 9 hole competition on Saturday afternoon. This was followed by delicious dinner and dessert in the Bunker Bar. Winners were: First-Molly Daly, Second-Dolores Mulvey, Third-Ger Prendiville and Fourth-Attracta O’Connor. Pictured above with the Lady Captain are winners of Saturday’s Nine and Dine …

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Talent ID Programme

Schools encouraged to enter Athletics Ireland Talent ID Programme

Education, Sport

Bank of Ireland and Athletics Ireland have joined forces to launch a nationwide search amongst secondary schools to identify and foster talented students. Picture Credit: David Maher/Sportsfile The programme, which aims to encourage greater participation amongst secondary school students in athletics, will culminate in an athletics Master Class with 200 top students with advice and …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Francis Joseph “Frank” Henry RIP

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Peacefully at the Galway Clinic. Francis Joseph “Frank” Henry RIP, late of ‘Elgon’, Castlerea. Frank is survived by wife Fred. Cherished father of Michael, Gregory, Sheila, Frank, Kevin, Ciaran, Maura, Fred and predeceased by baby Francis Joseph. Sadly missed by his ten grandchildren, sisters Philo, Evie and brother Padraic, daughters-in-law Madeleine, Sarah and Caitriona, sons-in-law …

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Roscommon Death Notices

Roscommon Death Notices: Angela Ramsey RIP

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Angela Ramsey (née Hennigan) RIP, late of Hill of Berries, Athlone. Angela is survived by her loving husband Tony, brother, sister, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at The Strand Funeral Home on Thursday from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to The Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay …

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