Local Notes: Bucket collection, Easter ceremonies and Tidy Towns clean-up
Bishop Kevin Doran and Fr Micheal Donnelly with teachers and pupils from Frenchpark NS following Confirmation last week. Pic: Liam Reynolds
Masses will be held in Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (15th), in Tibohine at 7 p.m. and Frenchpark at 8 p.m. on Holy Thursday (17th), in Fairymount at 2 p.m. and Ballinagare at 5 p.m. on Good Friday (18th), in Tibohine at 7 p.m. and Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. on Holy Saturday (19th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. & Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Easter Sunday (20th). The local clergy would like to wish a Happy Easter to all in the Parish.
A Fairymount Church social will be held in Boland’s Pub on April 20th (Easter Sunday night) with all proceeds being added to funds to replace the church ceiling. There will be a raffle on the night with lots of spot prizes. Music by Tony Moran. Admission is optional. All very welcome.
The Parents Association of Tibohine National School will be holding a Bucket Collection at Duffy’s SuperValu in Ballaghaderreen on this Thursday, April 17th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with all proceeds going to Tibohine NS. Guess the amount of sweets in Easter Egg on display and you can win a prize.
Frenchpark Tidy Towns will carry out litter picking clean-ups on Saturday, (19th) and on Sunday, April 27th next from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gloves, hi-vis, bags and some litter pickers will be provided. All welcome and your help would be greatly appreciated.
Would you like to run, walk or jog in the Western People Women’s Mini marathon in Castlebar on Sunday, May 4th or the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin on Sunday, June 1st? If so Roscommon Hospice would love to hear from you. Please help those living with life limiting illness in your community and call 0949388666 or email info@hospice.ie Sponsorship cards available.
The peaceful death took place of Mrs Kathleen Golden (née Casey), Tallaghan, Edmondstown, Ballaghaderreen on Monday, April 7th last at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Sister of Pauline Lowry, Lissergool, Tibohine, Kathleen (89) was pre-deceased by her husband, Sean. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her children, Bill, Jackie (Frank) and Fergal (Michelle); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Pauline and Winnie, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Her remains were removed from the Kilgarriff Funeral Home to St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen, on Thursday evening last. Following Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, April 11th, the funeral proceeded to Kilcolman Cemetery.
The death occurred peacefully of Mr Tony Egan, Brackloon, Mantua, Ballinagare on Monday, April 7th last at the Sonas Nursing Home in Cloverhill. Tony (76) was pre-deceased by his father, Joe, mother Anne, sister, Maureen and brother-in-law, Charlie. He is survived by his brothers, Noel (Birmingham) and Frank (Ardee); sister Breege (Claremorris); brother-in-law, Tom; sisters-in-law, Maureen and Kitty; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. His remains were removed from Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Kilmaryal on Wednesday evening last. Following Requiem Mass on Thursday, April 10th last, Tony was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mr Sean Egan, Enfield, Ballintubber; Mr Gene Tully, Rossmore, Woodford, County Galway; Mr Stephen Cannon, The Avenue, Ballinlough and Mr Padraic Shallow, Castlerea and formerly of Tuam. May they rest in peace.
Exercise classes for seniors will start up in the Parochial Hall, Frenchpark on April 24th next and will run for twelve weeks every Thursday at 10.30 a.m.. Siel Bleu Ireland aims to provide accessible exercise programmes for all members of Ireland's older population, people living with physical and intellectual disabilities and those living with chronic disease, irrespective of their level of ability or physical health. These are not walk-in classes. To sign-up please contact The Cornerstone on (094) 9870340. The twelve week session is €15 per person.
New at Ballinagare Health & Leisure - check out the timetable featuring a Hyrox-style class. Go For Life (Ladies) on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 p.m. (exercise, tea & chats). Gym open from Monday to Friday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9am-2pm. Enjoy sauna sessions plus badminton and table tennis. Follow on Instagram @ballinagare_healthandleisure or phone (094) 9870777 for further details.
The Roscommon Community Games Gymnastics will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd next at the Athlone Gym Club in Monksland. There are U-9, 11, 13 and 15 events for boys and girls. Deadline date for entries is on this Friday, April 18th. Contact 086-0783814 for further details.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, April 12th last. There was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 19 and 33. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Melissa Casserly, Martina Gaynor Bridie/Seamus Hanily, Martin/Pauline Phillips and Nancy Timon. The next draw (jackpot €8,900) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on Saturday, April 19th next. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Details: Luke, 2151; Cambridge, 2137; Livingston, 2120; Rovers, 2038; Meadowbank, 2010; QPR, 1963; Westlife, 1885; Gunners, 1732; Luton, 1659; ET, 1543.
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First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Mass in Cloonloo Church on Saturday, May 17th and the following day Sunday, May 18 in St. Patrick's Church, Gurteen at the 11.30 a.m. Mass.
On Holy Thursday April 17th The Lords Supper at 7.30 p.m. in Gurteen Church, only with washing of the disciple's feet. Good Friday- celebration of the Lord's Passion in Gurteen at 3 p.m.: Killaraght at 5 p.m. and Cloonloo at 7 p.m.. Holy Saturday the Easter Vigil in Gurteen only at 7.30 p.m.. Easter Sunday, Killaraght Church at 9.30 a.m., Cloonloo Church at 10.45 a.m. and Gurteen Church at 12 noon.
Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held on Monday, April 7th was won by Damien McGovern, Gurteen who won €643. The club is most grateful for all the support each week to assist with the running of the club.
Gurteen Celtic jackpot of €2,400 was not won on Sunday, April 6th. Numbers drawn were -5,9, 10, 27 and the €50 went to Ethna Sharkey, Gurteen.
Bingo is held every Friday at 8 p.m. in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is at €2,300 on 46 calls and the lotto jackpot is €450.There are also Eggstra prizes on Friday for Easter.
Breakthrough Cancer Research invites you to take part in climbing Croagh Patrick on Saturday, May 17th to raise funds for life-saving, life-changing cancer research in Ireland. Places limited or this climb, please email edel@breakcancer.ie for more information.
On Saturday, April 19th at 2.30 p.m. in the Coleman Centre MUFASA will be screened. Treat bags are available. Admission is €5 and one adult per family goes free.
On Sunday, April 20th Marcus Hernon and sons with Don Stiffe will be on stage in the Coleman Music Centre. This is always a great night of music, song and dance. For more information contact 071-9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com
Lourdes Elphin and Achonry Pilgrimage with leader Bishop Kevin Doran takes place from Friday, August 29th to Thursday, September 4th ex Knock. Five nights, full board. Prices from €969-(single supplement applies). All bookings to be made through Joe Walsh Tours, 01-2410800 or info@joewalshtours.ie. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit of €350 per person (plus insurance premium if applicable) is paid. Balance due 12 weeks before departure. Pilgrims, who wish to travel with the Special Assisted Section, should apply to Fr. Ray Milton, Parochial House, Lecarrow, County Roscommon F42 P840, phone (090) 6661115. Closing date for applications is Monday, June 16th.
There will be a blood donation clinic on May 8th in St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen.
