Western Gaels GAA Club are hosting Play for Paul – a charity match in honour of Paul Higgins at Nash Park, Frenchpark, on Sunday June 4th at 3pm. Paul Higgins, from Ballinagare, sadly passed away on April 19th 2017 after a fifteen year battle with Cancer. He was an inspiration and an influential figure in …
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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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Originally published at 7:30pm. Updated at 10:30pm The N5 between Frenchpark and Ballaghaderreen has re-opened following a two vehicle collision at Sheepwalk. The incident occurred at approximately 6pm and a man was subsequently airlifted to Sligo Hospital. The extent of his injuries or those of other parties involved, is not known at this time. The …
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Wednesday March 29th, peacefully at Roscommon Hospital. James Cassidy RIP, late of Clegernagh, Frenchpark. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and son Seamus. James will be sadly missed by his loving family; son Paraic, daughters Annette Cregg (Frenchpark), Cathy Beirne (Fairymount) and Sheila Cassidy Devine (Mullingar), sons-in-law PJ, Padraig and Declan, daughter-in-law Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, …
Motorists in the Scramogue Cross and Frenchpark are taking their lives in their hands on a daily basis as they try to negotiate traffic death traps. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who raised the urgent need to upgrade the N5 with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross under the Topical Issues …
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February 28th, peacefully, in her 97th year at Roscommon Hospital. Margaret Hopkins, (née Cummins) RIP, late of The Demesne, Frenchpark. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Mae and daughters-in-law Margaret and Mary. Margaret is survived by her loving sons Michael and Andy, daughters Rita (Finnerty) and Alicia (Boland), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, …
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Gardai in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries throughout West Roscommon in recent days. Gardaí say six houses in rural areas between Ballaghadereen, Frenchpark, Tibohine, Loughglynn, and Cloonfad were targeted between 7pm and 11pm on Wednesday. The houses were unoccupied at the time and Gardai believe …
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Picture Credit: Shalom Center Frenchpark native Fr. Padraig Devine has been nominated for the prestigious Tipperary Peace Prize for his work in restoring peace to tribal lands in eastern Africa. As Missionary Priest Fr. Devine built up 25 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. In 2009 he founded the Shalom …
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Friday February 3rd, Aged 6. Peacefully, at home in the loving care of her parents and sister, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage. Doireann Martin RIP, late of Cloonshanville, Frenchpark. To the inexpressible grief of her parents Ivan and Tracy, sister Siofra, grandparents Kevin and Linda Kiernan, (Currian, Ballaghaderreen), Norah Martin, (Frenchpark), …
Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in surrounding areas yesterday. Between 6pm and 7pm property was stolen from a house at Mullen, Frenchpark, following a break-in. A hose at Station View, Ballaghaderreen was broken into between 8pm last night and 8am this morning. It …
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Thursday 8th December. Tragically, following an accident. Michael (Mickey) O’Gara RIP, late of Portahard, Frenchpark. Pre-deceased by his nephew, John. Mickey is survived by his loving brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Celia and Kate, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Saturday …
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Updated Friday at 1pm The man who died after being knocked down by a car near Frenchpark yesterday evening has been named locally as Mickey O’Gara from Portahard, Frenchpark. The incident occurred approximately 500m from Mr O’Gara’s home. Mickey’s Funeral Arrangements can be viewed here. Original report below: A man, believed to be in his …
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Pictured at Áras an Uachtaráin recently are L-R Zhen Yao; Eva Moran, Eddie Murphy, President Michael D. Higgins, Brian Murphy, Jerry Crean, Mary Murphy, Kathryn Murphy and Joe Moran. The local launch of “Forgotten Patriot: Douglas Hyde” will takes place tomorrow, in the Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, Frenchpark tomorrow, Friday October 28th, at 6pm. The …
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Western Gaels GAA Lotto Draw date 15/10/16. Number Drawn: 15-19-26-33. No Jackpot Winner. Next Draw Venue: The Sideline Next Draw Date: 22/10/16 Next Jackpot: €4,200. Results and Fixtures U 20 Mens Team: Our U 20 team opened their Div 1 championship campaign with a heavy defeat to Strokestown on sunday morning last. It was an …
Western Gaels Lotto Draw dated 24/09/16, Number Drawn: 04-11-14-19. No Jackpot Winner. €20 Winners · Lisa Flynn · Grace Scott · James Keogh · Nicola O’Connor · Kevin Higgins Next Draw Venue: The Goal Post Next Draw Date: 01/10/16 Next Jackpot: €3,900. Men’s Football U-12 Boys Team The U-12 boys team travelled to Elphin to …
