The award-winning Roscommon Solstice Choir are set to perform their latest fundraising concert Sunday June 18th. On this occasion all proceeds go to the Strokestown Parish Fund. Special Guests on the night will be the Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra as well as Local Artists Eleanor Hanley and Ryan Owens. Formed in February 2013 as part of …
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Sunday 28th May, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff at Oakwood Private Nursing Home, Roscommon. Nora Maye RIP, late of Caldra, Strokestown. Sadly missed by her nephews Peter and Johnny Hand, grandnieces, grandnephew, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at McHugh’s Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday from 5.30p.m. with removal at 7p.m. …
12 people, dressed in period costumes, will walk 155 kilometres from Strokestown to Dublin over the coming days as part of the 2017 National Famine Walk. The National Famine Walk takes place from May 27th to June 1st and aims to follow in the footsteps of the 1,490 tenants from Denis Mahon’s estate who were …
Picture Credit: Tourism Ireland For the first time ever, a group of travel agents from Hong Kong is visiting Ireland this week. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – visiting Strokestown Park House and the West of Ireland and experiencing at first-hand what we have to offer Chinese holidaymakers. Travel …
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Friday 12th May, peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at St. Eithne’s Rest Care, Tulsk, surrounded by her loving family. Aileen Beirne (née Brennan) RIP, late of Clooncunny, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband John, grandson Shane and sister Breda. Much loved mother of Marie (Bailey) and Padraig. She will be sadly missed …
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Monday 1st May, at Roscommon University Hospital, in her 97th year. Kathleen Caslin (née Nelson) RIP, late of French Court and formerly of Bridge Street, Strokestown. Predeceased by her husband Martin and much loved mother of Marty, Mary (Sullivan), Helen (Butler) and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, daughter-in-law Phil, sons-in-law …
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To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland, which takes place this Thursday April 27th, Roscommon writers and anyone with an interest is invited to celebrate the occasion in their local Libraries. Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, and Roscommon libraries will display a selection of poems by their members, and host a lunchtime event where the poets can read their piece. …
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Strokestown beat Glenlo Abbey in the first round of the 9 Hole Inter Club competition on Monday 17th April. 4 single matches were played at home with 3 Foursomes matches played in Glenlo. The team of Martin Kelly, Ronan Cullen, Pat Connellan, Martin Crinnegan, Gerry King, Coman Neary, Paddy Murray, Jonathan Cassidy, Gerry Houlihan and …
The Heritage Council is encouraging the Irish public to get behind Roscommon man and founder of the Irish National Famine Museum & Archive, Jim Callery, and vote for him in a prestigious award. Jim was recently announced as winner in the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards in the category …
Picture Credit: Sliabh Bawn Power DAC The Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm reached a significant milestone last week, moving from a construction project to a fully operational Wind Farm on March 31st. The news came in a wide ranging update issued by Sliabh Bawn Power DAC in a statement released on their website. The project team …
Strokestown Golf Club hosted the Ladies Inter-club competition on Sunday last, April 2nd. The event was a huge success with 56 ladies playing in glorious sunshine. After the Golf the ladies retreated to the Clubhouse for food and the presentation of prizes. Strokestown Golf Club Lady Captain, Helena King thanked all the ladies who supported …
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Tuesday April 4th, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Jim Egan RIP, formerly of Strokestown and late of Glasnevin, Dublin. Beloved husband of Nuala and much loved father of Oliver, Andrew, Jane and Michael. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family, son-in law, daughters-in-law, his 10 grandchildren, sister June, brothers P.J. and …
The Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee have announced that following advice from Event Dimensions – the providers of the Eliminator Challenge that Sunday’s event has been postponed. The decision was taken due to weather forecast stating that it is likely to be wet with wind of 50- 70kph, therefore posing a health and safety risk. …
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Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee are delighted to introduce “The Eliminator” An Action packed, fun, multi-inflatable, activity event. “The Eliminator” includes fun and challenging games such as snake pit, human football, wipe out, bungee run, slippery sailing , gladiator jousting and many more. The eliminator had been described as “An Electrify knock-em-out team challenge where …
Friday 17th February, peacefully; in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon Hospital. Michael “Mick” Nolan RIP, late of Hillcrest, Aughnaderry, Strokestown. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Chris, brother Shay, sisters Rose and Bernadette, sisters-in-law Mary and Antoinette, nieces, nephews, work colleagues, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at Smyth’s …
