Local Notes: Community Games, biography launch and GAA lotto
Richard Thompson, Ballintubber, a member of the Celtic Cru, pictured with singer songwriter Dermot Kennedy outside St. Croan’s Church, Ballymoe.
The result of the SCDA Fortnightly Draw held on the 19th August, 2025. Numbers Drawn - 41, 2, 14, 20. Two "Match Three" Winners- Tadhgh Feeley, Trim, and Michael Garrahan, Scramogue. Next Draw on Tuesday, September 2nd at SCDA Office. Thank you for your continued support.
Mass at Carnaska Church on Sunday, August 31st at 10 a.m..
Strokestown Parish Church recently received a donation of €1,000 towards the upkeep of the Church. Thank you to the donor for their generosity which is deeply appreciated.
Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass along with their families and friends on either Sunday, 5th October, 2025, at 2.30 p.m. at Sligo Cathedral or on Sunday, October 19th. at 2.30 p.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown.
Bishop Kevin Doran will celebrate both Masses. Light refreshments will be served afterwards for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an anniversary will receive a certificate they are asked to register their details at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubileeofmarriages.
Service of Holy Communion at St. John's Church, Lanesborough on Sunday, August 31st at 11.30 a.m., ACTIVATOR POLES PROGRAMME Strokestown Activator Poles Walking Programme encourages people to get active through walking while also incorporating strength, balance and mobility exercises, on every Tuesday in August, 2025, from 11 a.m to 12 noon. Cost: €20 for four weeks programme. Venue: Strokestown Community and Sports Centre, F42 H516.
Are you curious about Lawn Bowls? Now is your chance to give it a go! It’s absolutely free. Venue - Strokestown Community and Sports Centre, F42 H516. Every Tuesday in August 2025, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.. Whether you are a total beginner or just looking for a fun midday activity, come along and roll with us. All equipment provided. Just bring yourself and a smile!
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts its Monthly Cafe at Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre, Boyle, on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, from 2 p.m., to 4 p.m., and will include music, song, advice and a chat. Please note there is no Cafe in August. If you would like to attend, please visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Teresa Keegan on (087) 7061183 for more information.
Mayo/Roscommon Hospice are calling on people to host a coffee morning/evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday, 25th September, 2025, or on another date that suits better. Please register for your free pack at www.hospice.ie/coffee/ or e-mail info@hospice.ie or call (094) 9388666. Donations welcome online at www.hospice.ie. Please support.
A sincere thank you of behalf of Ger and Patricia to everyone who donated, supported and helped out at their recent fundraising events. The American Tea Party at The Silver Eel raised €1,315 and the Folk Group Recital at Strokestown Park House Cafe raised €485. Your support was greatly appreciated.
The death took place recently at his home in Valencia, Spain, of Mr Michael Dorcey, husband of Mrs Maire Dorcey (nee Allen) (formerly of Lisroyne, Strokestown). A native of Dalkey, Co Dublin, he was son of the late Mr Owne Dorcey and of the late Mrs Maire Dorcey. He was for a time manager of Slieve Bawn Co-Operative Handcrafts Market in Strokestown. In Valencia, he was heavily involved in its Rugby Club. He was predeceased by his brother,, Donal. The funeral took place at the Tanatorio Municipal, Valencia. He is survived by his wife, sons, Oisin and Liam, daughters, Nessa and Eavan, daughters-in-law, Mariajo and Inma, sons-in-law, Ronan and Thomas, grandchildren, Sean, Mario, Aidan, Nina, Luna and Linus, sisters, Tessa and Mary, brother, Conor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family an other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently of Mr Vincent Roddy of Cois Mara, Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford, husband of the late Mrs Susan Roddy. A native of Co. Roscommon, he was brother of the late Mrs Shiela Fahy (Vesnoy, Strokestown). He was predeceased by his children, Vincent, Martin and Desmond. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St,. Brigid's Church Rosslare Strand, and the interment followed in the New Cemetery, Tagoat. He is survived by his children, Kevin and Marie, brother, Brendan, sisters, Theresa and Antoinette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, Peter, daughter-in-law, Fran, nephews, nieces, extended family and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Progressive 25 Continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesday nights at 9pm. Last week's winners were Joint 1st Gerry Murray and Charlie Reynolds, 2nd Bernard Gregg, Raffle: :Sean Dixon. Our Winter Xmas League starts on Tuesday 16 September. New players welcome.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on August 23, the numbers drawn were: 8, 15, 24, 28 Bonus No 1 There was no jackpot winner: There were three match 3 number winners: €67 each TEKES, Ann Marie Healy, Ciara Compton (online) Next week's jackpot €6800 for 4 correct numbers, €10800 for 4 correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the Clubrooms on Saturday 30 August.
At the Community Centre Rooskey starting Wednesday, October 8th to 29th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for four weeks. Nutritional and savoury dishes will be cooked. Cost €8 per Class. Call 086 8534100 to book a place.
Starting at the Rooskey Centre on Monday, November 3rd for 5 weeks from 8-10 p.m. Make your own Christmas Flower Arrangements. Limited places available. Cost €8 per class. Call 086 8534100 to book a place.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 38. Winners Margaret McHugh and Cormac Tighe, €50 each.
CAIT Roscomáin are running an Internet Safety Course, specifically designed for parents and teachers who want to better understand how to protect children in the digital world. This course offers practical tools, up-to-date information, and expert guidance to help you; recognize online risks and warning signs, set healthy boundaries for screen time and device use, guide children through issues like cyberbullying, privacy, and social media and stay informed about apps, games, and platforms children are using. Initially we will run a 2-hour overview with the option to sign up to a more in-depth, 6-week course for further information and training. The overview sessions are planned for the following dates: Monday 25th of August, 7 p.m., Tuesday 9th September, 7 p.m. and Tuesday, September 23rd, 7 p.m.. Venue: Drumboylan Community Centre (N41 FY01) This fundamental course costs €20, which will be deducted from the cost of the six week in-depth course should you wish to sign up for it (details to follow soon).
To book a place or for more information, please contact - (071) 962 3552 / 085 780 8199 Or email info@caitroscomain.com ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education courses in the Leitrim College of Further Education and Training are starting this September; QQI Level 5 & 6 courses in Business, Equine, Music, Health Nutrition and Food Science, Tourism with Ecotourism, Healthcare and Outdoor Activities with Sports Studies. Courses are starting in September 2025 in Leitrim College (Carrick on Shannon and Drumshanbo Campuses), under the auspices of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB). For more information, please go to www.leitrimcollege.ie Also, new free courses (part-time) are being provided by MSLETB in Computers, beginners, intermediate and advanced at Drumshanbo Enterprise Centre. Classes will commence on 1st September. Numbers are limited and registration will take place on August 25th. Please contact 0879469356 or 0876312708 for further information.
A Pop-Up Market selling certified organic produce from Knockvicar Organic Garden and Carigeen Farm, takes place every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. in the Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall F52 A497.
A Cuppa and a Chat - continues every Thursday at 11.30 a.m. in the barracks. All welcome.
Ardcarne Community Games: Huge congratulations to Roisin Cummins on competing in the Cairn National Finals in Carlow on Saturday last. Roisin competed in the Girls U16 100m Sprint. Roisin ran a fantastic heat finishing in 5th place to earn herself a well earned place in the Semi-Finals. Roisin took to the track for the Semi-Final and although ran a brilliant race Roisin was unlucky not to qualify for the Finals after a very tight Semi-Final. Condolences; Deepest condolences to the Keaney Family, Corrigeenroe on the sad passing of Margaret Keaney. May her soul rest in peace
Everything is falling into place for our Annual Open Day at Templetogher Heritage Area on Sunday week, September 7th. As 2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Williamstown Heritage Society, we will have a number of additional features in place for the occasion. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised when they see our new look Exhibition Room, our revamped kitchen, our much enhanced Memorial Garden and our reorganised Machinery Room. Perhaps the most special feature of all will be to see and hear the Mechanism of the Corn Mill back in full working order for the first time in years. The Open Day on September 7th runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the main ceremony taking place at 2.30 p.m.. There will be complimentary light refreshments available and ample parking space also. In addition to the above features, all visitors can feel free to explore the Miller’s Cottage, browse through the vast array of exhibits and photographs in the Exhibition Room and watch the continuous slideshow of heritage matters. We extend our sympathy to Louis and The Gunning family, Derryvode on the death of Louis’ nephew, David Walters, Tuam. You can check out all the Heritage Society’s activities on our Facebook page - facebook.com/heritagewilliamstown
In another of our Heritage projects, everything is coming together nicely with our preparations for the Launch of the Michael McGovern biography in Williamstown on Saturday, October 25. Excitement continues to build for the Launch, both in Ireland and in the US, with a number of people having confirmed their intention to travel from America over for the event.
