Local Notes: Bealtaine Festival, Lourdes Pilgrimage, Trip to Croke Park
Fionn Cusack from Strokestown and Diarmuid Earley from Hillstreet pictured at an organic sale at Drumshanbo Mart. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
Fianna Fáil COuncillor Sean Moylan has announced that Roscommon County Council and the public realm team have agreed to install a ducting network under Church Street and Bawn Street in to connect all the trees together. "This will make the Christmas lights installation safer, quicker, and far more efficient for the fantastic team involved each year. I'm delighted to help deliver this project through hard work and the help of Jason, his committee and the public realm engineer. We have been working on this for over a year and now finally got the go-ahead. Strokestown Christmas lights are fantastic every year and this should help secure them into the future," said Cllr Moylan.
On Tuesday, May 19th, Scoil Mhuire hosted a TY parents information evening for parents and guardians of students going into Transition Year for the 2026/27 academic year. The evening provided an overview of the aims and structure of the TY programme, highlighting the wide range of educational, cultural and extracurricular opportunities available to students. Parents were informed about the various modules, trips, TY enterprise, the variety show, work experience and other activities planned for the year ahead, while the TY team also outlined the benefits of TY in supporting students’ personal growth, confidence and independence. The information evening gave parents a clear insight into what promises to be an exciting and rewarding year for students.
Today Tuesday, May 26th Strokestown Park will celebrate the Age and Opportunity Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, with a very special afternoon in the Woodland Cafe, when folk singer and musician, Fionnuala Maxwell and Brian Mostyn will lead a sing-song from 12 noon. This is a free to attend event.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on May 12th. Numbers drawn - 4 9,15, 18. Two Lucky Dip winners -Fred Dolan, Corrigeen, and Eileen Hanley, Kilrooskey. Next draw is on Tuesday, May 26th at the SCDA office. Jackpot, €1,050. Thank you for your continued support.
Sunday Mass at Kiltrustan Church on Sunday, May 31st is at 10 a.m..
The Achonry and Elphin three day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday, June12th to Sunday, June 14th. More details including bus options at www/elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg. All welcome.
The Achonry and Elphin Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from August 28th September 2nd inclusive. Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated near the grotto and sanctuary areas. They will be cared for by the diocesan pilgrimage care Team while in Lourdes. Application forms and full details are available from Fr. Ray Milton, Pilgrimage Director, St. John's, Lecarrow, phone (090) 6661115. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is June 11th.
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? Corlann West Homshare Programme is recruiting host carers. Training and support provided. Tax exempt allowance paid. For further information e-mail Homeshareroscommon@corlann.ie, or phone Catherine on (090) 6628500 or (087) 2126607.
Shine Relatives and Supporters Group for individuals supporting people living with mental health challenges will hold their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m., to 8.30 p.m., at REGARI Recovery College, Roscommon Town, e mail support@shine.ie or call (086) 0407701.
The death took place recently at Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, of Mrs Marian Murray (nee Conry) of Lugboy, Elphin, wife of the late Mr Bertie Murray. A native of Caldra, Strokestown, she was the last surviving member of a well-known farming family. She was predeceased by her brothers, Jimmy (Caldra) and Marty (UK). News of her passing at an advanced age was heard of with deep regret among her relatives, neighbours and friends. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Elphin, and the interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her cousins, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently at Sligo University Hospital of Mr Frank Kelly, Croghan, husband of the late Mrs Maura Kelly. A native of Annaghmore, Strokestown, he was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr John Kelly and of the late Mrs Sarah Kelly (nee Caslin). He spent most of his working life in the construction industry and for a term as employee of Burlington Industries at Clondra. Of a sociable disposition, he was a firm favourite with his relatives, former neighbours and friends who now mourn his passing. He was predeceased by his brothers, Johnny (Borefield) and Peter (Annaghmore). The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Croghan, and the interment followed in Eastersnow Cemetery. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Jim, sister-in-law, Mrs Kathleen Kelly (Borefield), nephews, niece and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice would appreciate your kind assistance in helping raise funds on National Sunflower Days for Hospice on Friday and Saturday, June 12th&13th. Sunflowers will be on sale at local stores on both dates. Any time you can give on any of those dates would be most appreciated. Contact 0949388666 or email info@hospice.ie.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were 1st, Bernard Brennan; joint 2nd, Tommy Flynn, Michael Donnelly and Charlie Reynolds; raffle, Mickey Treacy. New players welcome.
The next social evening is Sunday, May 31st from 5 – 7 p.m. in the !98 Memorial Hall Ballinamuck village (N39 Y7C1). Music by Sean Kerrigan - White Lightening.
This week's Kilglass ladies Bonus Ball number was 22. Winners, Marie Glancy and Sophie and Joe Hanley, €50 each.
Bingo every Saturday at 8.30 p.m. in Kilglass Gaels Centre.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on May 23rd the numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 14, 17 Bonus Number 9. There was no jackpot winner. There were seven Match 3 number winners of €30 each, Emer & Vera, Elizabeth McLoughlin, Evelyn Hanley, Finian Reynolds, Margaret Fox, Agnes Feeney, Nuala Diffley. Next week's jackpot €9,700 for four correct numbers, €13,700 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the Clubrooms on Saturday, May 30th.
Kilglass Senior Citizens trip to Croke Park has been changed to Wednesday, June 24th. Anyone wishing to travel please ring 087 4156 460 or 087 7549 879 before June 6th.
