Local Notes: Community Games, GAA news and fun day
Carrick Rowing Club trustee Gabriel Cox and long-time visitor Norman Hamill from Coleraine, Co Derry, were on duty at the Regatta finish line. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
Come along to the Crossna Community Centre at Cleen Hall, F52 A497 for Heritage Week to see; 1. An Exhibition of old school photographs; 2. Browse the Folklore, collected circa 1935 from Woodfield, Bridgecartron and Cleen National Schools; 3. Browse the Ardcarne Messenger, a newsletter produced in the parish from 1958-1963. The Centre will be open on Sundays 17th August and 24th August from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and on Thursday, August 21st from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.. All welcome.
There will be a talk on Woodbrook House- The People and the Legacy- by Julian Vignoles in Ardcarne Church of Ireland on Saturday 16th August at 8.30 p.m.. Admission free, all welcome.
Well done to the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and the many people that supported the Cootehall Village Fun Day on Saturday. It was a magnificent day helped in great part by the glorious weather, the ideal riverside setting and the parks wonderful amenities not to mention the many activities arranged to keep the young ones busy. It was topped off by a very successful evening of great music by Shaun O’Dowd in Henrys bar. More information next week including the winners of the Dog Show and the raffle prizes.
Corrigeenroe Defibrillator Group are holding a Quiz night on Friday 22nd August at 8.30 p.m.. Raffle on the night. A table of four is €40. All donations greatly appreciated. Please contact Aideen on 0872996841 for more information or if you would like to donate but cannot make it on the night.
A Pop-Up Market- selling certified organic produce from Knockvicar Organic Garden and Carigeen Farm, takes place every Thursday from 3-7pm in the Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall F52 A497.
Cuppa A Cuppa and a Chat - continues every Thursday @ 11.30 a.m. in the barracks. All welcome.
Men; Our Joe Simon Home Garden and Build sponsored men’s team play Creggs away in Round 2 of the Intermediate Championship this Saturday with throw in at 6pm. All support welcome. LGFA; The Junior Ladies 1st round Championship game scheduled for Sunday morning was cancelled. Their 2nd round game v Shannon Gaels is provisionally fixed for Friday August 22nd. Well done to the Under 14 Girls who enjoyed another productive week with the Division 2 team displaying admirable accuracy in a 2-19 to 1-12 victory over Kilbride, while the Division 4 side had a titanic tussle with neighbours Boyle, just edging the contest on a 5-5 to 3-6 scoreline. The Under 16 Girls take centre stage on Tuesday 12th when they play Strokestown at 7pm in Ballyfarnon with a semi-final berth up for grabs. A similar prize awaits the Under 19 Ladies if they can get the better of their 2024 U19 County Final conquerors St Ciaran's in this year's Division 3 Quarter-final, fixed for 7 p.m. on Thursday 14th in Mulhern Park, Fuerty. Best of luck to all our teams. Your support is welcome and appreciated. U-8 Girls Blitz: U-8 Girls Blitzwelcoming teams from St Croan’s and Shannon Gaels. The girls played with great spirit across all games, and it was brilliant to see so many smiling faces enjoying the sport. A big thank you to all players, coaches, parents, and supporters who made the afternoon such a success, with a special word of thanks to our newest Go Games Referee, Maura Carty, who did an excellent job on her debut with the whistle. Roscommon LGFA PDP; Congratulations to all the girls who have, over the last number of weeks/months, participated in the Under 13 Player Development Programme with Roscommon LGFA. It has been a hugely enjoyable and beneficial experience for the girls who have taken part in a number of training sessions and blitz days. Huge thanks to all the coaches involved including those from our own club.
We were extremely well represented by 5 exceptionally talented athletes at the Cairn Provincial Athletic Finals on Saturday. The Finals were held in Athlone. Eleanor Reilly and Nikita Masyutin ran in the U14 800m Finals. Thomas Sharkey ran in the U12 600m Final. Robyn McGarry ran in the U14 200m semi-final and after a fantastic run she reached the final of her event. Unfortunately, it was a very strong line up and while Robyn gave it her all it wasn't to be her day. Both races she ran were very fast paced. Saoirse Cox competed in the U12 100m and after coming 2nd in her semi-final, it was onto the final for her too. Again, Saoirse was in a line-up of the best 8 on the day. Saoirse ran exceptionally well in her final too and so unfortunate. It was a race where anyone would have hated being a judge where it was decided by the finest of margins. On behalf of Agnes and Michelle we want to congratulate this group of athletes. They gave everything to their training sessions and competed with the fantastic sportsmanship. We are very proud of you all. We would like to wish Roisin Cummins the very best of luck as she represents Ardcarne and Roscommon at the Cairn National Finals in Carlow on Saturday 23rd August. Roisin will run in the U16 100m.
A number of fund-raising events will take place in the Parish of Knockcroghery, St. Johns Rahara to raise funds for Fr. Pat Brennan’s Brazilian Mission Fund. Fr. Pat is home for a break with his family from the missions. A coffee morning and cake sale will take place in St. John’s Community Center, Lecarrow on Sunday morning, August after 11 a.m. mass. All are welcome and your support is greatly appreciated. The organizing committee would gratefully accept donations of cakes, tarts etc. and can be dropped into the community center from 10 a.m. on Sunday morning on August the 17th. It promises to be a very sociable occasion.
Following on Friday evening, August 29th, a monster fun raising bingo will take place in St. John’s Community Center, starting time 8.30 p.m. sharp. Book will be on sale prior to the date. There will half books at €5.00, full books at €10.00, double books at €15, flyers €2 or three flyers for €5. Don’t miss this special bingo. Complementary refreshments served on the night.
Presentation night on Saturday, September 6th in the Community Centre, beginning with Mass at 8 p.m. followed by refreshments, raffle and finally presentation of monies and donations to Fr. Pat. Your support is greatly appreciated. Everybody is welcome to this special occasion. Please support this cause.
Mrs Thelma O’Donnell, Kellybrook, Knockcroghery has been bereaved by the death of her brother, Thomas Gilleran, Hillside House, The Walk, Roscommon, who passed away peacefully on July 28th at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe surrounded by his loving family. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Maire, sons, Shane, David, and Tommy, daughters-in-law Jenny, Rachel and Clare, his adored grandchildren, Luke, Erin and Daithí, sisters Thelma O’Donnell, Caroline Gilleran, Anne Harrington and Josephine Muhyeddeen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Luke and his brother Peter.
Thomas reposed at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon with removal from his home on Thursday morning, arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon for his funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon. May he rest in peace. Sympathy is extended to his wife Maire and family and also Thelma O’Donnell and extended family members.
