Local Notes: Class Reunion, Jersey Sponsorship, Christmas Fair
Castlerea Celtic youth coaches proudly wearing their new sponsored tops at the club’s youth presentation evening, held in the Trinity Arts Centre.
Castlerea Enterprise Hub will once again host the annual Christmas Craft and Food Fair, on Sunday, December 6th. This year there will be craft and food producers coming from all over Roscommon and the neighbouring counties to showcase their wares. There will be something to suit all tastes and pockets. There will be Christmas themed demos throughout the day. So mark the calendar and join the community at The Hub for a great day out.
Call out to the Class of ‘76 , Convent of Mercy, Castlerea: It’s hard to believe that 50 years have slipped by since the Class of ‘76 walked the corridors of the Alma Mater! Wouldn’t it be great to a have a very informal get together to reminisce and catch up? Organisers are suggesting Saturday, November 28th in Hesters Castlerea. In order to get an idea of who is interested in the reunion call or text Kathleen Herbert at (086)1229421, Ann Finan at (086) 3409104 or Bernie Freyne at (086) 3994309 by November the 16th.
Castlerea Celtic FC extends a sincere thank you to the Kelly Henry Medical Centre and Hayes Medical and Engineering for their generous sponsorship of new tops for the club’s youth coaches. The youth coaches are the backbone of the underage section, giving countless hours of their time to support, encourage and develop young players. It is wonderful to see their dedication recognised through the generosity of the sponsors. Support from local businesses plays a vital role in the continued growth and success of grassroots football, and the club is extremely grateful to both sponsors for their kindness and commitment to the club.
The winning bonus ball number in Castlerea Golf Club’s lotto for October 28th was 26. Winners of this week’s lotto were Johnny Mahoney, Mary Kelly, Colm Coyne, Ericka Sweeney, and Frank Regan. Each receives €100.
The Castlerea Brass and Reed Band have a busy programme in the lead up to Christmas. On Sunday, November 8th, they will perform at the Connacht Ladies Football Final in Tuam. On Sunday, November 15ththey will perform at the deceased band members Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea. They will also perform Christmas carols around the town and in Fearna Manor Nursing Home and Aras Mathair Phoil. On St. Stephen’s Day they will perform at the Alzheimer’s Walk in Roscommon and at Cloverhill Nursing Home.
Card games continue on Tuesday at 8 p.m. sharp at Cloonbonniffe National School. Please support.
Results of the October Cloonbonniffe 200 Club Draw are: €100, Niamh Callaghan, Arm, Cashel; €50, Rita Fleming, Cloonchambers; €25, Kevin Mannion, Celbridge.
Results of the October Trien 300 Club Draw are:€100, Claire Duffy; €50, Goretti Morris; €25, Geraldine Gorcoran, and Gerry Lyons.
Castlerea Musical Society presents ‘The Show Goes On’, a special fundraising concert celebrating years of musical magic. Join the group for a fantastic evening of show stopping solos, wonderful duets and much-loved Broadway favourites on this Saturday, November 7th at 8 p.m. in Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.. Tickets €15 are available from Webb’s Butchers, Tully’s Pharmacy and online at GR8 events. Please support.
The monthly trad night in Mulvihill’s was another great night. There was plenty of talent on show, great musicians, and plenty of singing talent in the audience. The musicians who were without their leader Terry McGowan performed very well and there was even a verse of a song from some of them including Jimmy Moore, Patsy Finan, Kevin Igoe Jnr, Michael White and his wife Margaret. There were also great singers in the house, Eamon Teehan form Wexford a former member of The Clipper Carlton Dance Band, Celtic Crew were well represented with Frankie O’ Toole joining the trad group playing the accordion and Richard Thompson rendering his song ‘I wish there was someone to love me’, especially for Bridie Malone who celebrated her 84th birthday recently. Alos showing their talents were Rebecca Flanagan, who stole the show, Cian Finan, Ena Conroy, Mena Doherty and Danny Burke. A most enjoyable night was had by all. Everybody present wished Terry McGowan a speedy recovery. Well done to the ladies committee for providing refreshments.
Castlerea Community School extends congratulations to Eire Og on wining the County Intermediate Championship for the first time since 1993 when they defeated Tulsk Lord Edwards at Hyde Park on Sunday, October 25th by one point. They would also like to commiserate with Tulsk Lord Edwards and wish them well next year. Both teams fielded players that were past pupils of Castlerea Community School. Eire Óg had Denis Barnes, Jason Doory, Ian Burke, Padraig Doory, Mark O’Brien, Mark Finan. Tulsk Lord Edwards had Niall McNamara, Ross Flynn, Padraig Scott, Evan Flynn, Dylan Gaughan, Gavin Callaghan, Daniel Connolly, David McNamara, Joey Kilkenny, Robbie Kelly and two of their back room team Joe Grady and Alan Lavin.
The annual Mass for present and deceased Eircom staff members will take place on Saturday, November 14th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon. The Mass will be followed by a brief meeting in the Bush Hotel. All are welcome to attend.
Well done and thank you to the pupils of Castleplunkett NS and their parents who were available to represent the pupils’ Lantern work in The Morrigan Collective Lantern Procession in Roscommon on Friday. The finished lanterns looked great and were very effective in the procession light. Thanks also to Orla and Angie for facilitating this unique, seasonal art opportunity for Third to Sixth Class.
Congratulations to Declan Feely, winner of €1,080 in last Friday night's Friends of Tulsk 50/50 Draw. The draw will continue each Friday night. Entries €5 each, 3 for €10 or 7 for €20 are available in Tulsk Laundry, Applegreen, Dec's Bar and Flanagan's Bar or online via the club app. Six-month entry €125, annual entry €240, three entries per draw for a full year €500. For cash, card or cheque payments contact Cathal McCormack on 086 8065219 or Lorraine McGarry on 087 2759897.
