John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

John William Gacquin RIP, late of Curraghboy

Kiltoom Curraghboy Cam, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Monday April 10th, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family. John William Gacquin RIP, late of Kilderney, Curraghboy. Predeceased by his son Oliver and son-in-law Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ellen, son William, daughter Maureen McEvoy (Trim), daughters-in-law Carmel and Roseleen, grand-children Colm Suzanna and Raymond, niece and nephews, relatives, […]

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Roscommon Ladies Football Round-up: Minors maintain winning streak

Roscommon Ladies Football Round-up: Minors maintain winning streak

Gaelic Games, Sport

It was a mixed weekend for the Roscommon Ladies Football teams with the Minors continuing their impressive form, the Under 14 team suffering a defeat and the Under 16s finalising their preparations. On Saturday last Connolly Park, Collooney, County Sligo was the venue for Round 2 of the Connacht U14 and Minor Championships. Connacht Minor

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Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley

Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley

Local News, Oran Donamon, Roscommon Death Notices

Sunday 9th April, peacefully, surrounded by her family; in the loving care of the staff of St Coman’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital. Teresa “Tess” O’Hara (née Maloney) RIP, late of Ballymacurley. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and mother of the late Henry and Josepha. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters

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Roscommon Students encouraged to enter Young Travel Writers Competition

Roscommon Students encouraged to enter Young Travel Writers Competition

Things to do

A writing competition aimed at discovering Ireland’s best young travel writers has been announced by the organiser’s of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing, which is set to take place in the heritage town of Lismore in county Waterford this June. Young Roscommon writers are now invited to write an 800-word short story about their

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Applications invited for Athlone Municipal District Funding Scheme

Applications invited for Athlone Municipal District Funding Scheme

News

Athlone Municipal District is inviting applications from applicants within the Municipal District Area who wish to avail of funding. The funding is available to groups in the Athlone Municipal District area under the following headings: – Dereliction – Infrastructure – Festivals and Fairs – Economic & Community Development – Tourism The minimum amount of funding

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts HSE for hiring more Managers that Doctors and Nurses

Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts HSE for hiring more Managers that Doctors and Nurses

News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has blasted the HSE as being “out of control” after figures released over the weekend revealed that they had hired more Managers that Doctors and Nurses over the past two years. The figures in question showed that there are now 1,789 more managers in the organisation than there was two years ago

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Eugene Murphy TD – Extension of maternity leave needed to help parents of premature babies

Eugene Murphy TD – Extension of maternity leave needed to help parents of premature babies

Current Affairs, Health

Present legislation and policy does not take into account the huge unforeseen pressure and turmoil families face when caring for a premature baby. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who was speaking in the Dáil last week during the Private Members Business on the extension of maternity leave and benefit. The Fianna

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Athleague Camogie Club to elect Chairperson and Development Officer

Athleague Camogie Club to elect Chairperson and Development Officer

Athleague Fuerty, Club News, Local News

Important Club Meeting The club is holding a meeting at 8pm, Good Friday, April 14th, in Athleague Community Centre. The meeting is being held to elect a Chairperson and Development Officer for the club. All club members and parents are required to attend as important issues such as coaching of underage teams will be discussed.

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Buccaneers brilliant form continues with win over Shannon

Buccaneers brilliant form continues with win over Shannon

Rugby, Sport

Buccaneers magnificent title winning Ulster Bank League Division 1B campaign continued on the back pitch at Thomond Park where they defeated Shannon 19-13 yesterday. By Michael Silke In glorious sunshine, this was a terrifically competitive encounter between two teams who relished the firm underfoot conditions. Both teams still had much to play for. Shannon, with

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Trevor Birnie RIP, late of Castlerea

Trevor Birnie RIP, late of Castlerea

Castlerea, Local News, Roscommon Death Notices

Saturday April 8th at the Mayo University Hospital Castlebar. Trevor Birnie RIP, late of 65 Castlehill, Castlerea and formerly of South Africa. Sadly missed by his partner Marie, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home Castlerea on Tuesday from 9:30am with removal at 10:30am to St. Patrick’s Church Castlerea for

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Two Roscommon Handball teams qualify for All-Ireland Finals

Two Roscommon Handball teams qualify for All-Ireland Finals

Handball, Sport

Aengus Cunningham rounds-up the weekend’s action from the Roscommon Handball scene which saw two teams qualify for All-Ireland Finals. 40×20 Ladies Intermediate & Senior Doubles All-Ireland Semi-Final St. Coman’s duo of Fiona Tully and Lauren O’Riordan had a very eventful weekend, playing the Intermediate Doubles All-Ireland semi-final in Laois on Friday and then travelling to

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