Local Notes: Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Fantasy Football
John and Amy Heneghan from Ballinlough head to the ring with Jackie Adam. The Angus bull went on to sell for €4,300 at a sale of pedigree bulls and heifers at Carrick Showgrounds. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
St. Mary's NS, Ballinagare will hold its enrolment evening on Monday, February 16th next from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for new pupils and their parents. For further information contact the school on (094) 9870564 or info@ballinagarens.ie.
Chair yoga classes will resume on this Friday, February 13th in Frenchpark Hall from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Suitable for all. Beginners welcome, €10 per class. Contact Suzie on 083-8234259 for more information.
The Frenchpark Ladies Group would like you to join them on this Sunday, February 15th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Frenchpark Community Hall for the annual seniors’ party. A two-course meal and drinks will be included. Dancing to music from Carmel McLoughlin begins at 4 p.m..
The death took place of Captain Gilbert Muldowney, Ballinameen and Lucan, Dublin on Sunday, January 25th last. He is deeply mourned by his mother, Meg, father, David, sisters, Rachel and Kate, grandfather, Fred, aunties, uncles, cousins, extended family, goddaughter Katie, fellow brothers and sisters in arms and a large circle of friends. His remains were removed from the family home to St Attracta’s Church, Ballinameen for Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, February 7th last. Gilbert was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred peacefully of Mrs Bridget Sharkey, Lisserlough on Tuesday, February 3rd at the Plunkett Nursing Unit in Boyle. Affectionately recognised as Dolly, the late Mrs Sharkey (née Mullooly) was predeceased by her husband Laurence in 2002 and her brother Sean. Mother of Stella Timon, Lisdrumneil, Fairymount, Dolly (89) is also survived her loving family, her daughters, Laura and Patricia; son, Eamonn; brother, Padraig, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Her remains were removed from her home to St. Attracta’s Church, Killaraght on Friday evening last. Following Requiem Mass on Saturday, February 7th, the funeral proceeded to Killaraght New Cemetery.
Pray for the repose of the souls Mr Michael Creaton, Limerick and formerly of Ballaghaderreen (brother of the late Fr. James Creaton); Mrs Peggy Tonra, Galway and former principal of Portahard National School, Frenchpark; Mrs Colette McGuinness, Mohill, Leitrim and Mr John Virgo, England. May they rest in peace.
Work has commenced on the outside wall of Frenchpark Church. People should enter the church through the main gate only. Masses will be held in Fairymount at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (10th), Tibohine at 6.30 p.m., and Ballinagare at 8 p.m. on Saturday (7th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, February 8th next.
Fr. John Keane and Deacon Don Devaney will celebrate a Healing Mass on Wednesday, March11th next in Frenchpark Church at 7 p.m. followed afterwards by refreshments in the Community Hall.
Dancing with Mildred Beirne continues in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. This month's café takes place on Wednesday, February 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. If you would like to attend, contact Teresa Keegan on 087-7061183 for more information.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, February 7th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 26 and 31. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Shane Boland, Jim Casey, John Finn, Jimmy/Marian Higgins and Daithí McLoughlin. The next draw (jackpot €6,600) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, February 14th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
A conversational Irish group/ciorcal comhrá will take place on this Thursday, February 12th at 5.30 p.m. in Ballaghaderreen Library. Contact Ballaghaderreen Library on 090-6637227 if interested.
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The AGM of Roosky Active Retirement will be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 11.30 a.m. in the Community Centre, Roosky. All members requested to attend. Membership fee of €15 will be taken at the meeting.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on February 7th the numbers drawn were 3, 10, 16, 21 Bonus No 1. There was no jackpot winner. There were three Match 3 number winners of €67 each - Eugene Mahady, G & D Flynn, Justin Cattigan. Next week's jackpot €9,200 for four correct numbers, €13,200 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, February 14th.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesday s at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, J P Farrell; 2nd, Denny McGuire; raffle, Denny McGuire. New players welcome.
The death occurred recently of Mr Michael Smith, New Rooskey, Roosky at Drumderrig House Nursing Home Boyle. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, he will be sadly missed by daughters, Deirdre (James), Fiona (Bernard), Michelle (Larry), Finbarr (Sandra), Mark (Siobhan), brother, sisters, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 46. Winners Paddy Kiernan & R.D.L.E Mc Donagh, €50 each.
Painting classes start on Wednesday, February 11th, 8 – 10 p.m. at the Community Centre, Roosky for six weeks. For more details and to book a place contact 086 8827 360.
The death has occurred of Mr William (Bill) Keogh, Knockhall and late of Doon, County Limerick. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Siobhan and Hayley; son, Sean; grandson, Tommy; his brothers, Eddie, Tom, Pat and Gerard; his sisters, Bernie and Josephine; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
There was a capacity congregation in attendance at 10.30 a.m. Mass in St. Therese’s Church, Williamstown on Sunday last. The relics of the young saint, Carlo Acutis, whose short life was outlined by Fr Anthaiah, P.P. in his homily, were present, making it a very solemn and special occasion. Carlo was born in London and raised in Milan and had great devotion to the Eucharist. He died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15, and was canonised in September 2025. All in the huge congregation availed of the opportunity to be blessed individually by the relics. Some of those present had travelled long distances to be present for what was a most meaningful and special occasion. St. Carlo’s relics had also been in St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy on the previous evening.
Essential repairs have been carried out in the children's playground. All the soft pour surface that had shrunk from the edges surrounding play equipment has now been repaired. This required the playground to be shut for a number of days while this work was carried out. Thanks to Williamstown Development Company for funding, and with the help of a Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) Grant from Galway County Council, the essential repairs were carried out.
With so many projects brought to fruition in recent years, members can take a slightly more relaxed approach to the year ahead. However, there are further projects in the pipeline and the group is currently in the process of planning for the year. This involves both the continuation of ongoing projects and the commencement of new ones. Sympathy to Jarlath and the Conway family, Cloonmahara on the death of Jarlath’s wife, Kathleen.
The well-known TV personality, Michael Lyster, who was the longtime presenter of the “Sunday Game” on RTÉ TV, has written in the current issue of the long running magazine “Ireland’s Own” a very positive review of “The Puddler Poet - the Life, Times and Poetry of Michael McGovern”, the biography of a very talented local man, written by the renowned RTÉ broadcaster, the late Jim Fahy. Michael is in the unique position of having worked with Jim Fahy in both The Tuam Herald and RTÉ. His well written article in this popular publication is most welcome. The book is currently available at €20, from Sharkey’s Spar, SNJ Cafe, and the WDC office (all in Williamstown). It is also available in Books ‘n More and Pat Lane Shoes (both Tuam), Charlie Byrne’s bookshop and Kennys’ Bookshop (both Galway), Newsround (Roscommon), Mulvihills’ Newsagents (Castlerea), the Bookshop (Westport), Ballintubber Post Office and Alan Hanna’s Bookshop (Rathmines, Dublin). It can also be purchased via the online site “buythebook.ie” or directly from Leo Finnegan (086 1603043) (finneganleo100@gmail.com). If there is postage/packaging involved, the costs are €6 (Ireland), €12.50 (UK) and €23 (USA).
An Domhnach seo caite, bhí cruinniú an-mhaith eile ag na daoine atá ag freastal ar an gCiorcal Cainte áitiúil sa Chaife SNJ. De réir a chéile, tá feabhas ag teacht ar gach duine, agus níl brú dá laghad ar éinne. Newcomers are more than welcome to join. The next get together will be in March.
