Local Notes: Easter Parade Launch, Bridge Results, Bingo
Ellen Murray and Caoimhe White, pictured at a night of song by candlelight with Roscommon Men’s Choir at Castlecoote Church. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
The Roscommon Town Easter Parade launch takes place in Down The Hatch Bar, Roscommon at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th. All are welcome to come along at attend the launch.
The village of Castlecoote was left in shock and sadness as a dear friend and neighbour Kieran Connell passed away on Thursday, February 19th. Kieran was such a support to his community through hurling, football, Tidy Towns, Parish Pastoral Council and long-time member and past chair and instrumental in the development and ongoing running of Castlecoote Community Centre. He was also a good friend and neighbour. He wasn’t shy to put on the kettle when you called and would always have time for a chat. Kieran will be remembered with great fondness as a true gentleman, kind, supportive, knowledgeable and someone who was always cool and calm and never got excited. Sincere condolences to his dear wife, Ann who was always by his side and helping out with everything Kieran was involved in, his son, David, his daughter, Fiona, his daughter-in-law, Veronia, son-in-law, Basil, his grandchildren Molly, Tadhg, Kate and Ciara, relatives and friends.
The monthly Roscommon ICA Guild meetings have a change of venue. All future meetings will be held in Vita House Abbey Street, Roscommon. The March meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7.30 p.m. in the upstairs room in Vita House.
The AGM of the County Roscommon Cemeteries and Graveyards Committee will be held in Derrane Resource Centre, Derrane, Roscommon on Thursday, March 5th at 8 p.m. sharp. All cemetery and graveyard committees are invited to attend.
A nine-day Lenten Novena will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on the theme of “Take Heart, Take Courage.” This nine-day Novena, which will run from Friday, March 6th – Saturday, March 14th at 7 p.m. each evening, invites everyone to draw courage from Christ, who walks with us in every moment.
Full details of speakers are on the Roscommon/Kilteevan Facebook page, the website www.roscommonkilteevanparish.ie and in the porch of the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Everyone is welcome.
Results from the Bridge Clubs: Roscommon Bridge Club – 1st, Judy Adamson & Larry Shine; 2nd, Mary Farrell & Veronica McManus; gross, Phil & Seamus Cooney.
Happy '71 Bridge Club: 1st, Mary McDermott & Ann Kilduff; 2nd, Judy Adamson & Veronica McManus; gross, Tresina Murphy & Larry Shine.
St. Coman's Bridge Club. (Teresa Doyle Memorial): 1st, Ann Shine & Mary Naughton; 2nd, Maureen Fallon & Geraldine Hoban; gross, Maria Hickey & Gertie Spillane.
February 25th: 1st, Ann Shine & Mary Naughton; 2nd, Evelyn Curley & Susan Farrell; gross, Josephine Devaney & John O'Gara.
Ballymurry Bridge Club: Section A - 1st, Michael McSharry & Tony McManus; 2nd, Marian Byrne & Paula Whyte; gross, Evelyn Curley & Judy Adamson. Section B – 1st, Mary Law & Susan Farrell; 2nd, Honor Lynn & Geraldine Relihan; gross, Gertie Spillane & Josephine Devaney.
The Roscommon branch of MS Ireland will hold its AGM this evening, Tuesday, March 3rd at 7 p.m. in Durkins, The Square, Ballaghaderreen. The local branch of the national organisation provides support and friendship to people with MS and their families living in the county. Prior to the AGM an information evening with MABS will be held. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Teresa Cahill on 086 8256845.
The community of Knockcroghery, St. John’s and Rahara has lost another of its senior citizens with the recent passing of Mrs Maureen Beirne of Corbooley, Knockcroghery. She was in her 96th year. She enjoyed a long healthy and fulfilled life. She was formerly Maureen Beattie of Ballagh, Rahara and was the second eldest of a family of two boys and four girls born to her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Beattie. Maureen met her future husband Pake Beirne from New Ballagh, Rahara and married in February 1954. They made their home in Corbooley, Knockcroghery where they raised a family of five, three boys and two girls. Maureen was a devout Catholic, Mass sacraments and prayer were very important to her, and she made many visits to Knock Shrine over the years. She also treasured and looked forward to Fr. Ray’s visits. She possessed a kind and caring disposition and was devoted to her immediate and extended family, and they in turn gave her every care and attention which helped her to have a long and healthy life. What stood to Maureen all through her life was her ability to be content. She was a great worker and used her many home skills and took care of her family. She had a good relationship with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was her strong faith that helped her to accept her many losses over the years, her husband Pake in 1993, granddaughter Sinead, daughter-in-law, Irene, her brothers Mattie and Edward John Beattie, her two sisters, Mrs Peggy Byrne and Bridie Keane, Roscommon and also her parents Michael and Elizabeth. Maureen will be long remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is now sadly missed by her sons, Paddy, Michael and John; her two daughters, Mary and Margaret; her 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her sister Mrs Kathleen Tully. Concelebrated Mass in St. Patrick’s Church was followed by burial afterward in Gailey Cemetery. The celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Ray Milton PP of Knockcroghery and Fr Michael Donnelly, Rahara with Deacon Willie Gacquin.
Sympathy is extended to Ann Connolly, Peake, Ballymacurley and her family on the death of her mother, Elizabeth (Lil) McLoughlin, Glin, County Limerick. May she rest in peace.
Bingo continues in the Ballinaheglish Community Centre on Fridays at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot will be €550 on 48 calls or less. Please support.
The winners of the Progressive 25 drive in Clooneycolgan on Thursday night last were as follows: 1st, Bernie Brennan; 2nd, Christy McDermott; 3rd, Con Kehir and Denis Healy; table prize, Rose Curley. Next game is Thursday next at 8.30 p.m..
