Gorse Fires are continuing to ravage parts of Roscommon with an area between Frenchpark, Castlerea and Loughglynn being badly affected as well as a large part of Kilronan Mountain. The dry weather and high temperatures, coupled with strong breezes, are making the task difficult for local fire crews who are aiming to control the spread …
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Sunday 12th March (following an accident), peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at I.C.U. Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and surrounded by his devoted wife and immediate family. Thomas Patrick “Tommy” Flynn, late of Carnault, Arigna. Predeceased by his parents John-Martin and Margaret and brother Seán. Tommy is survived by his wife Anna, daughters Aoife …
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NUI Galway has received the archive of Flynn and Lehany Coal Mining Company Limited as a gift from the Flynn family. Its archive, one of a very small number on mining in Ireland, is a significant source of information about the mining industry, State energy policy, the operation of the company and the social and …
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Three Roscommon schools have been included in the Government’s DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) Plan 2017 to tackle educational disadvantage. Strabaggan NS and St Lasair’s NS, which are both located in Arigna and Cloonbonnif NS, Castlerea will now receive additional supports which the next School year commences in September. The DEIS Plan 2017 …
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Nine groups in the greater Arigna and Keadue area are set to receive grants totalling almost €45,000 as part of the ESB Wind Farm Community Fund initiative. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association Keadue Sports Field Committee has been awarded the largest grant. They are set to receive €15,000 towards the construction of a multi-use …
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Friday 27th January, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. Kathleen Guihen (née Gannon) RIP, late of Crosshill, Arigna. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie (McMorrow) son-in-law Pat, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on …
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Saturday December 31st at Sligo University Hospital. Gerry Wynne RIP, Timpaun, Lough Allen, Arigna. Gerry is survived by his parents Johnny & Bridgie, brother Brendan, sister Bernadette, partner Sarah, children Oisín, Daragh and Saoirse, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 12.30pm until …
Saturday 24th December, suddenly, on holiday. Declan Foy RIP, late of Derrinavoggy, Arigna. Declan is survived by his parents Breege and Kevin, his beloved brother Adrian, sister Siobhán, daughters Jessica and Áine and their mother Kelly, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral arrangements Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Sunday from 3pm …
Wednesday December 21st, peacefully at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey. Philomena Wynne (née O’Rourke) RIP, late of Shamrock House, Cartron, Lough Allen, Arigna. Predeceased by her husband John. Philomena is survived by her son Kevin, daughter Mary-Jo, son-in-law Brendan, granddaughter Rosa, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home, Shamrock House …
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James Guihen from Arigna has been chosen as one of 76 graduates from throughout the country selected to take part in the ESB’s Graduate Development Programme. Picture Credit: Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography. The three year programme will see the Arigna man and his fellow graduates from the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading …
Community groups in Arigna, Ballyfarnon and Keadue are being encouraged to apply to the Wind Farm Community Fund. Picture Credit: Irish Wind Energy Association The fund is available to community and voluntary organisations for projects which are based with in a given distance of that particular wind farm. The particular Wind Farms in this instance …
The Arigna Mining Experience has been named amongst the Top 10 Irish Landmarks to visit in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The world renowned travel website produces lists annually based on the reviews and opinions of millions of site members who use their service. Opened in April 2003 the Arigna Mining Experience provides visitors with …
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The impact of Storm Gertrude is being felt in some areas of the county today. (Note: Post will be updated throughout the day) 6:00pm – ESB Networks have resolved all power outages in Roscommon. 18 homes in Arigna were the last to be re-connected. 2:00pm – The Status Yellow Storm Gertrude warning for Roscommon is …
