Local Notes: Dragonboat paddling, Parkrun and special Mass of Healing
Carrick Usna Bridge Club held a charity drive bridge game in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon and donated the proceeds to North West Hospice and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Picture shows back row: Marian Cox, Dolores O'Flynn, Phil Carney, Michelle Gilbane, Kathleen O'Dowd, Harry O'Flynn, Bridie Mc Weeney (secretary), and Mary Egan. Front row: Patricia Chandler (North West Hospice), Dr. Geraldine Scollan-Greene (treasurer), Máirín Heron (president), and Kathy Grogan (Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation). Pic: Noreen Gaffney
An Age Friendly Ireland information event will take place in the Kilbride Community Centre on May 29th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A wide range of Information stands will be available for viewing from 10.30 a.m.. Special guests on the day include Cathaoirleach Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice and Paddy Joe Burke, Roscommon’s Age Friendly Ambassador. Representatives from Cathriona Hodgins, Nutrition, the Marie Keating Foundation and Roscommon Sports Partnership will be present. There will also be health checks supported by Vision Express and Croí, the heart and stroke charity on the day. Entry is free to the event and a light lunch will be served.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on May 13th: Numbers drawn -2, 5, 8 and 15. Two Lucky Dip winners – Marie Cauneen, Lacken, and Thomas Shanagher, Doonard. Next draw is on this Tuesday, May 27th at the SCDA office. Thank you for your continued support.
Mass at Kiltrustan Church is on Sunday, June 1st at 10 a.m..
The Elphin and Achonry pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 15th. For details, including bus travel, please visit elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg.
Application forms and full details for the Assisted Pilgrim Section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are available from Fr. Ray Milton, PP, Pilgrimage Director, phone (090) 6661115. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday, June 16th. All other enquiries in relation to the pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at (01) 2410800 or by e-mail to info@joewalshtours.ie.
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Homeshare Roscommon is recruiting host carers. For further information on what is involved, please e-mail Homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or telephone Caroline on (090) 6628500 or (087) 2126607.
The Roscommon GAA social initiative annual outing takes place on Saturday, July 19th to Westport and Achill. Cost €85. Contact Kathleen Dixon at (087) 4122348 for further details.
Event 222 was held last Saturday and organisers were delighted with the turnout. With the end of the tropical weather all were very lucky to get through the event before the promised rain came tumbling down. There were lots of parkrun tourists, and some first timers, who promised to return to our lovely venue. Organisers welcomed Linda and Claire from Knockcroghery; Tighearnan and Rebecca, Knocknacarra parkrun; Tori, and Tom from Carlisle, UK; Fiona and Rob from Dublin; Lukaswk and Shelby from Longford and Michelle McNeela from Roscommon Harriers. Congratulations to the new run director, Dylan Breen who did an amazing job setting up, and checking the course with the help of Emily Murray. He organised his team of volunteers like a pro. Strokestown parkrun is so lucky to have young people coming on board to help the event get stronger and keep it going for many more years to come. Big thanks as always to the regular volunteers and participants who are the backbone of this wonderful event. While parkrun is for runners & walkers, it is also made up of volunteers. You may not wish to run or walk but would like to join as a volunteer? Contact Strokestown parkrun via its Facebook page. parkrun is a Free 5Km Timed Event, takes place every Saturday Morning @ 9.30 in the grounds of Strokestown Park House To register www.parkrun.ie/register
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on May 24th, the numbers drawn were: 7, 22, 23, 28 Bonus Number 13. There was no jackpot winner. There were five Match 3 number winners of €40 each, Ben Gilna, Tom Sherwin, Ollie Reynolds, Raymond Gearty, Senan Dooner. Next week's jackpot €5,500 for four correct numbers, €9,500 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, May 31st.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 1. Winners Maritna Tully and John G Diffley, €50 each.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were:1st, Pat Mullooly; 2nd, Tommy Flynn; raffle, Tommy Flynn. New players welcome.
Bingo takes place every Saturday in Kilglass Gaels Centre. Jackpot €4,300 on 43 calls.
The death occurred at Roscommon University Hospital on Monday, May 19th, of Ms Bridgie McDermott, Lodge, Drumlion, Carrick-on-Shannon. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sister Annie (Brennan, Carrowreagh), niece Caroline (Austin), relatives, neighbours and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Rose; sister, Margaret and brother-in-law, Finan. Bridgie was a proud recipient of the Bene Merenti Medal, awarded by Pope Francis in 2019, in recognition of her 40 years of faithful service as Sacristan in Drumlion Church. Following reposal at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin on Wednesday, May 21st, removal took place to St. Michael's Church, Drumlion. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday followed by interment in Aughrim cemetery.
Shannon Gaels GAA Club will hold a church gate collection at Drumlion Church on Saturday, May 31st and at Croghan Church and Patrician Hall on Sunday, June 1st. All support much appreciated.
Sunflower Days in aid of the North West Hospice will take on June 5th/6th. Anyone wishing to volunteer on the days are asked to contact North West Hospice at 071-9170523.
The Old Creamery Community Café, Croghan is open on Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. All welcome to visit and sample coffees, teas, home baked brown bread, cakes, apple tarts, scones, soup, sandwiches, etc..
The Rosary will be recited at Cortober Grotto on Mondays at 7 p.m. during the month of May. All welcome.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday at 8 p.m.. All welcome.
A Mass of Healing will take place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Friday, June 13th at 7.30 p.m.. All are welcome to attend.
There are vacancies for four general operatives on the Cavetown CE Scheme. Duties will include the upkeep of all amenity areas, grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, litter and weed control, upkeep of flowerbeds and shrubs and landscaping. General maintenance will include repairs to fencing and stone walls, painting and decorating. Contact Tony O’Donnell – scheme supervisor, Cavetown CE Scheme on 087 775 0556.
A new Dragonboat paddling club/activity is based in Carrick-on- Shannon. Discover Carrick-on-Shannon on the river, Leitrim Village on the canal, Drumshanbo on the lake. Phone or text 085 8583530.
