Tom Corbett RIP, late of Ballyforan

Tom Corbett RIP, late of Ballyforan

Monday 24th April, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Tom Corbett RIP, late of Coolatober, Ballyforan. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Delia and his brother Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Margaret Knight (London), Ann Doyle (Curraghboy), and Sarah (Sligo), bothers Joe (Birmingham), Vincent (London), and Frank (Athlone), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and

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Local politicians blast Government following Western Development Commission revelations

Local politicians blast Government following Western Development Commission revelations

It has emerged that the Chairman of the Western Development Commission Paddy McGuinness wrote to Minister Michael Ring ask not to consider him for re-appointed to the body as he believes that it does not have the support at national level. In a letter to the Acting CEO of the Commission, which was distributed to

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Community groups encouraged to apply for funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Community groups encouraged to apply for funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys recently announced the latest phase of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding forms part of the the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and a total of €20 million nationally will be approved for projects. Last year Roscommon projects received funding

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Senator Terry Leyden awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe

Senator Terry Leyden awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has been awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Senator Terry Leyden was presented with a Diploma and an Assembly medal by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. Pedro Agramunt at a reception held in his honour yesterday. The Castlecoote

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A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

A busy month ahead for St Brigids GAA on and off the field

Handball Congratulations to our very own Phillip O’Connor & Paul Kelly on their win in the All-Ireland Over 35 B 40×20 Handball Final. Great job lads. Adult Football League Division 1: St Brigids 0-14, Strokestown 2-20. Strokestown had a comprehensive victory over St. Brigid’s on Saturday night last in Kiltoom, following a master class of

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Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be launched

The Kepak All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships 2017, which take place in Kiltoom on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, will be officially launched this Sunday, 30th April. The launch will be held at 7pm in The Square, Roscommon Town at 7pm as part of the Lamb Festival. Details of the exciting programme will

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