Local Notes: Adoration, Mobile Library, Rosary Rally
The award winning Yellow Meadow Kingdom garden at Bloom created by Celtic Eye Art Group and Karst Farming Network, East Galway and South Roscommmon. Pic: Johnny Bambury / Fennell Photography
The arrival of the month of June annually means that Tidy Towns groups in South Roscommon and elsewhere engage in general improvements and upkeep of their villages in anticipation of the adjudication. The chairperson of the Lecarrow Tidy Towns for the past year, Jimmy Darcy, who moved to reside in the Lecarrow area from Tallaght, Dublin, 21 years ago, informed the Herald in the past week that local resident, Mrs Monica Beegan, asked him to become involved with the Tidy Towns committee. This year, he added, that they would be carrying out general maintenance and improvements in the village environs and would also be seeking to have the canal walk-way upgraded. Independent Curraghboy councillor Tony Ward was a founder member of the Curraghboy committee back in the mid-seventies. He is pleased that they upped their marks significantly last year. He said they would be carrying out shrub planting, painting and general maintenance for the competition this year. Ms Mary Dohney, Ballyforan, has been a long-time activist with the Ballyforan committee. Special efforts are made each year with the surrounds of the village pump area and the hanging baskets. This year they will mainly engage in general upkeep and maintenance, she concluded.
The annual open air Mass hosted by the Drum Heritage Group will take place at the Drum Monastic Site on Sunday, June 7th, at 3 p.m.. The Mass will be preceded by a Rosary procession from St Brigid's Holy Well at 2.45 p.m. weather permitting. The customary big attendance is anticipated.
There will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St Brigid's Church, Curraghboy, on this Friday, June 5th, at 7 p.m..
A Special Healing Mass will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy on Friday, June 12th (The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), commencing at 8 p.m. The celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. Confessions will be available from 7 p.m. and the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 7.30 p.m. Fr. John will bless Holy Water and all religious items after Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and individual blessings for healing will take place after Mass. Refreshments will be available afterwards. All are most welcome. Eircode is N37W704.
The winners of the weekly progressive 25 card drive at the St Brigid's Handball Complex in Curraghboy on Tuesday last were Mrs Marion Kelly, Ms Mary Duignan, Mrs Sarah Seery, Ms Marian Dunning, Peter McHugh, Gerry Menton, Sean Gately, Donie Brennan, Alfie Gately, Padraig Harney and Cllr Tony Ward.
The marriage took place on Thursday, May 21st, at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, between Cathal Dolan, eldest son of Seamus and Margaret Dolan, Four Roads, and Nicole Nestor, second daughter of Eddie and Linda Nestor, Upper Curramore, Kiltoom. The bride was given away by her father. The ceremony was performed by registrar Aisling O'Connor. The bestman was Shane Dolan, brother of the groom, and the groomsmen were Niall Dolan, also brother of the groom and Brian Nestor, brother of the bride. The bridesmaids were Tamara Dolan, sister of the bride, Abby Rose Nestor, also sister of the bride and Niamh Walsh, friend of the bride. The readings were delivered by Janette Nestor and Maureen Flynn, both aunts of the bride. The page-boy was Andrew Flynn, cousin of the bride. The flower girls were Ria Dolan, Evie Dolan and Ayla Dolan, all nieces of the bride, Aisling Flynn, cousin of the bride and Harper Dolan, daughter of the bride and groom. Hymns with musical accompaniment were rendered by Jacinta McIntyre. The couple will reside at Upper Curramore, Kiltoom.
The marriage took place on Friday, May 22nd, at St Michael's and St John's Church, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, between Aaron McKevitt, eldest son of Dave McKevitt and Finola Meade, Killinane, County Tipperary, and Maeve Leonard, elder daughter of Eamon and Helen Leonard, Moyvannion, Kiltoom. The bride was given away by her father. The ceremony with Nuptial Mass and Papal Blessing was performed by Very Rev. Joe Walsh, PP, Anacarty, Donohill, County Tipperary, a friend of the Mc Kevitt family. The bestman was Matthew McKevitt, brother of the groom and the groomsmen were Rory McKevitt, also brother of the groom and Seamus Healy and Oisin Brady Bates, both friends of the groom. The bridesmaids were Claire Leonard, sister of the bride and Amanda Henry and Linda Reilly, both friends of the bride. The lessons were read by Rachel McKevitt, sister of the groom and Edward Leonard, brother of the bride. The page-boy was Ruadhan Leonard, nephew of the bride and the flower girl was Caoimhe Leonard, niece of the bride. Hymns with musical accompaniment were rendered by Katie O'Flaherty. The reception was held at Cloughjordan House and the honeymoon is being spent in Japan. The bride is attached to the staff of Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, and the groom is attached to the Blessington Family Practice. The couple will reside in Dublin. The groom's grandfather, the late Frank McKevitt, was a native of Famore, Kiltoom.
The Roscommon mobile library service will visit Monksland on this Thursday, June 4th, and again on Thursday, June 18th, from 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.. Library membership is free.
General operatives and cleaning staff are required for immediate work starts on the St Brigid's (Kiltoom and Cam) Parish Community Employment Scheme in the Kiltoom area. The positions are for 19.5 hours work per week. Those over the age of 50 signing for credits for a number of years may apply to participate. Those interested are requested to contact 0866005961 or e-mail GAAadmin@stbrigidskltoomce.com
A bus to Knock for the All-Ireland Rosary Rally will leave Athlone at 7.45 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th. Booking essential. Contact 0861960256.
