Senator Maura Hopkins is to seek an appeal of the decision by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to cease funding counselling services in Cuan Aire Family Life Centre, Castlerea. Commenting on the issue Maura Hopkins said “I have expressed my concern to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone regarding the withdrawal …
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr. Castlerea Community School: 45 Holy Child Killiney: 40 (After overtime; Full time score 36-36) There was just six seconds left on the clock when the ball landed in the hands of Sandra Keane for Castlerea Community School. Just six seconds on the clock, and her team were down by two and …
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Castlerea Musical Society are proud to present the West of Ireland Premiere of ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ in The Hub, Castlerea from Wednesday 8th February. The show will run at 8pm nightly with the last show on Saturday February 11th. Tickets are €15 each and there will be special concessions on our opening night for OAP’S …
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Picture Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr. Our Round-up of today’s news from the Roscommon sports scene includes Basketball, Gaelic Football, and Soccer news and some match coverage. Basketball Congratulations to the Castlerea Community Schools U16 Girls Basketball Team on winning the All-Ireland C title. They defeated Holy Child, Killiney, 45-40 after over time. Read the report and …
Roscommon County Council have announced that a section of the N60 between Ballinlough and Castlerea is to be closed for over three weeks to facilitate an upgrade of the road surface. The section of the N60 in question is from it’s junction with the R361 (Williamstown Road) in Castlerea to its junction with the L1603 …
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Saturday 21st January, unexpectedly but peacefully at her home. Margaret Carroll (née Hannelly) RIP, late of Willsbrook, Castlerea. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy. Margaret is survived by her daughters Rita, Jackie and Yvonne, sons Michael and John, sisters Maureen & Del, daughters-in-law Clare & Ann, grandchildren James, Michelle, Miriam and Stephen, great grandchildren Chantelle and …
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Friday 6th January, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Joe McEvoy RIP, late of Castlerea “Woodview”, Moore, Castlerea and formerly of Portlaoise. Joe is survived by wife Kathleen, daughters Katharine (Brighouse, West Yorkshire), Judith (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire), and Teresa (Blackpool), brothers Eddie (Portlaoise), Dan (Blackpool), Chris (Manchester), sisters Moire (Manchester), Sheila and Theresa (Australia). Grandchildren Craig, Melissa …
Thursday 22nd December, peacefully at Brookvale Manor Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis. Bridie Hosty (née Noone) RIP, late of Knockroe, Castlerea. Bridie is survived by her sons Thomas & Gary, daughters-in-law Chris & Elaine, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in Gavin’s Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis on Thursday from 5pm with …
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Monday 26th December. Anne Campbell (née Tuohy) RIP, late of Main Street, Castlerea. Anne will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, Castlerea from 5pm on Wednesday evening with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea. …
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December 23rd, peacefully, at Roscommon Hospital. Ita Joyce (née Cummins) RIP, Aschaill na Bhfea, Ballinlough and late of Castlehill, Castlerea. Ita is predeceased by her husband James, sons Brendan and Seamus. She is survived by daughters Maureen (Castlerea), Theresa (Ballinlough), Anne (Castlerea), Susan (Ballinlough) and sons Michael (Castlerea) and Sean (Loughrea), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Paddy …
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Tuesday December 20th at Roscommon University Hospital. Ray Kirrane RIP, late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary and sons Martin (Oranmore), Ray Jnr. (Ballyhaunis) and Vincent (Castlerea), brother Larry (New York), daughters-in-law Jackie and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea on Wednesday …
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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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, TD, has announced that the “An Chistin“, the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea, has been allocated €100,000. The funding for the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea comes from the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone) initiative, which aims to stimulate economic development in rural …
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The body of a woman has been recovered from a River in the Demesne, Castlerea. The remains were discovered by a passer-by at 8:30am this morning. Gardaí are investigating but say no foul play is suspected.
Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the news that Roscommon County Council has allocated €500,000 to “An Chistin” – the proposed Food Hub in Castlerea stating that it is “excellent news for the town”. Commenting on the news Senator Maura Hopkins said “It is very important now to ensure every effort is made to make this …
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