Local Notes: Dance School, Fantasy Football, Culture Night
The Gormley brothers from Elphin at Elphin Agricultural Show.Pic: Breda Durr
Chair yoga and relaxation classes resume in Frenchpark Hall on Friday, September 18th, 11 a.m.-12noon. Suitable for all levels. No experience needed. Enquiries welcome. Please contact Suzie on 083-8234259.
Classes with Mildred Beirne, will resume on Wednesdays, beginning on September 9th (tomorrow), in Frenchpark Hall at 7.30 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced.
Bróga Bríomhar Dance School will take place in Tibohine Community Centre on Mondays from 3.45 p.m. to 4.15 p.m.. Registrations are now open for our new Sean Nós Dancing term. Whether you’re taking your very first dance steps or looking to continue your journey, classes are full of fun, friendship, confidence, culture and dancing. Classes are available for children aged four years and over. Adult members are also very welcome. Register today by calling 086-2584465.
The death occurred peacefully of Mrs Ann O’Gara, Shannon, County Clare and late of Augherine, Fairymount on Tuesday, September 1st last at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ennis. Affectionately known as Nan, she was predeceased by her husband, Philip some time ago. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Marian, Catherine, and Evelyn; sons, Thomas, and Philip; sons-in-law, Richard, Eddie, and Pat; grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Mick, sister, Evelyn (Fairymount), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends. Following Requiem Mass in Mary Immaculate Church, Shannon on Saturday, September 5th last, cremation took place in Shannon Crematorium.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mrs Irene Cryan, Cootehall and Youghal, County Cork; Mrs Tracy Crotty, Shanbally, Cork and Ballaghaderreen; Mrs Patricia Streckfuss California, USA (cousin of Frank Nolan, Mount Druid, Ballinagare) and Mr Richard O'Sullivan, Twickenham, London. May they rest in peace CHURCH NEWS Fr. Larry Ebuk will be back to celebrate Mass on Saturday, September 19th next. If there is an emergency, please contact Fr. John McManus at the presbytery in Castlerea on (094) 9620040. Masses will be held in Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday (12th) and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, September 13th. There will be no Masses in Tibohine and Frenchpark next weekend.
Thank you to everyone who kindly contributed towards the recent church gate collection held at Frenchpark Church, in aid of Concern. Total amount collected was €196.35. Many thanks also to those who took up the collections.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, September 5th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 8, 22, 23 and 29. The next draw (jackpot €4,300) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, September 12th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Scrabble takes place every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Crafty Notions group for any type of needle-work every Friday at 10 a.m.. Toddler Time and Storytime events continue every Saturday at 11 a.m. (except on Bank Holidays). Many other events are also taking place. Please call (090) 6632537 for further information.
Details: Luton, 184; Livingston, 164; ET, 160; The Rovers, 152; Meadowbank, 135; QPR, 131; Rossies, 116; The Gaels, 107; Cambridge, 101; Westlife, 100.
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ulsk’s Lions were in action in their final encounter against Four Roads, at the weekend and the girls produced a fantastic display of camogie, skill, determination and teamwork. There were many players to acknowledge for their exploits, not least goalkeeper Erin Feeney who pulled off some wonderful saves while the Tulsk defence of Aimeé Rose Feeney, Jessie Flynn, Darcy O’Doherty and Helena Cregg stood strong throughout. In midfield, Eloise Mannion, Katie Greene and Zara Noone battled for every ball and showed incredible work rate throughout. Meanwhile in attack, Jayne Catherine Tighe, Jessica Feeley, Kara Feeley, Grace Glavin and Katie Dolan, worked incredibly hard throughout. At half-time, Tulsk held a 2-1 to 1-0 lead. After an incredible battle, there was nothing to separate the two sides, so the two teams must do it all over again at a date and time to be confirmed.
Well done to Tulsk representative who travelled to Carlow last weekend to compete in the Model Making Competition. Well done to Sean who puts his skills, creativity and hard work to the test in very exalted company.
Tulsk’s Intermediate football team have advanced to the quarter-finals of this year’s competition. The club’s Junior B team enjoyed a 2-12 to 0-9 victory over St. Brigid’s in their championship encounter at the weekend. The Tulsk team that lined out was – P. Beirne, B. Thompson, D. Flynn, J. Moylan, J.B. Moylan (0-1), J. Kilkenny, F. Moylan, E. O’Connor, I. Jones (0-2), S. Crann (0-6), R. Kelly (1-1), C. Neary, T. Jordan, S. Murray (0-1) and A. Lyons (1-1). The side will now face Shannon Gaels in their next encounter this Saturday in Croghan.
The sympathies of the entire local community are extended to the Cryan family on the passing of Irene Cryan (née Barry_, late of Cootehall, Boyle and formerly Youghal, County Cork. The deceased was wife of Michael Cryan who along with his siblings played football for Tulsk at many grades and is a member of a highly regarded and well respected family. Many people from the wider Tulsk area travelled to Cootehall to extend their sympathies to the Cryan family on their sad and untimely loss. Pre-deceased by her parents David and Mary Barry, her brother Martin and sisters Una and Eithne, the deceased is survived by her husband Michael; children, Conor, Sinéad and Aoife; brothers and sisters, Marian, Ann, Noel, Donie, Kevin, Paul, Orla and Michael; mother-in- law Norrie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of extended family friends and neighbours. The deceased reposed at her home before being removal to St. Michael's Church for Mass of Christian Burial followed by interment afterwards in Kileenan Cemetery. A minute’s silence was observed before Tulsk’s Junior ‘B’ championship encounter at the weekend as a mark of respect towards the deceased.
This year’s Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 18th with a series of events taking place across the county. As part of the celebrations, musician and poet Declan Flanagan will perform in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Declan will perform a night of poetry, singing and original music in Irish and in English with light refreshments served following the performance. This is a free event and are warmly invited to attend which should be a special occasion.
The ever popular Who Shot Queen Medb talk by Mike McCarthy of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre will be performed on Friday, September 25th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The Factory Performance Space, Lower Quay Street, Sligo, F91 H327. Journey back in time to the prehistoric Iron Age to share in an evening of storytelling recounting some of the oldest tales in Irish mythology. Mike has previously given this talk in a number of venues, including the Roscommon Arts Centre, where it has received very favourable reviews.
Evening pilates classes take place in Tulsk on Mondays at 7 p.m.. Please book in advance via WhatsApp 085 731 7619. Classes are suitable for everyone.
Local couples celebrating their silver, ruby, golden, diamond or platinum wedding anniversaries are invited to attend one of two jubilee masses on either Sunday, October 4th at 2.30 p.m. in Ballaghaderreen Catherdal or on Sunday, October 11th at 2.30pm in Kiltoom Church. If interested in participating, couples are encouraged to register on www.achonryelphin.ie.
As many residents will already be aware, the parish of Tulsk, for church administration, has now been amalgamated with the parish of Ballintubber/Ballymoe. Going forward, until new priests arrive, calls in the event of an emergency should be made to 087 400 4008. Please note this number is for emergencies only. For the booking of anniversary Masses, please contact the Tulsk Parish Office and leave a message.
