Local Notes: Footballers retain championship status

FRENCHPARK

FEATURING IN CORONATION STREET

Pat Grady, Manchester and formerly Clegernagh, Frenchpark will be appearing as the digger driver in Coronation Street on this Wednesday evening’s episode, on September 20th.

HOSPICE COFFEE FUNDRAISERS

A Coffee Morning/Evening will be held, in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice, on this Thursday, September from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Fairymount Hall. Everyone is welcome. 

Please help support this most worthy cause. Also, Caroline and James Feeley, Mantua (eircode F45E337) will be hosting one in their home from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on the same day.

GAELIC GAMES

Western Gaels Ladies defeated Castlerea St. Kevin’s in the fifth round of the County Intermediate football championship on Sunday last in Frenchpark. 

The home side led by 1-4 to 0-2 at the interval with Martina Freyne raising the green flag. On the resumption, the Gaels extended their lead, thanks to goals from Elaine Murren and Ciara Timon, before winning on a final scoreline of 3-8 to 1-5. 

Team: S. Lavin, L. Bruen, S. Dowd, S. Bruen, D. Lavin, K. Beirne, Lorna Flynn, S. Timon, C. Timon (1-0), E. Murren (1-0), C. Sampey (0-2, 1f), L. Lavin, N. Cafferky, M. Freyne (1-6, 5f), E. Lavin. Subs: H. Cogan, E. Murray, E. O’Connor, D. Madden.

GOLF HOSPICE FUNDRAISER

In memory of the late Michael Moran of Kilmaryal, Elphin, who sadly passed away in January of this year, a golf tournament is being held in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club on this Saturday, September 23rd. All proceeds are in aid of the Roscommon/Mayo Hospice, a charity that is very dear to Michael’s family. Your support would be most appreciated and all donations gratefully received.

MARRIED

Congratulations to Daryl McCarthy and Karen Kinder who recently got married at the Sacred Heart Church in Ballinagare. The newly-weds are wished a long and happy married life together.

BEREAVEMENTS

Pray for the repose of the souls of Mr Mark Moylan, Main Street, Ballinlough; Mr Hugh Gaynor, Horseleap, Moate, County Westmeath; Mrs Eileen Duffy, Banada, Ballaghaderreen and Miss Pauline Kenny, Dublin and formerly of Emlagh, Castlerea. May they rest in peace.

CHURCH NEWS

There will be no Autumn collection taking place this year due to the fact many repairs are needed in all our churches. A donation towards these repairs would be greatly appreciated. Masses will be held in Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (21st), in Ballinagare at 7 p.m. and in Fairymount at 8 p.m. on Friday (22nd), in Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. and in Tibohine at 7pm on Saturday (23rd), in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday (24th).

CEMETERY MASS COLLECTIONS

The following are the sum totals from the 2023 Cemetery Masses: Tibohine Old Cemetery- €430; Tibohine New Cemetery €585; Fairymount Cemeteries €1966; Drummin €955; Kilcorkey €250 and Cloonshanville Cemetery €786. The local clergy would like to express its sincere thanks to all the collectors and donors involved.

LOTTO

Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, September 16th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 3 and 5. The next draw (jackpot €9,400) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on Saturday, September 23rd next. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets. Good luck to Western Gaels against Strokestown in the Senior Football Championship Relegation Play-off on Sunday next in Elphin.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Kilmovee Meals on Wheels Are looking for volunteers to help deliver meals on wheels to people in the Fairymount, Tibohine and Frenchpark areas. If you have a few hours to spare per week and would like to volunteer, please phone Kilmovee Community Centre on (094) 9649484 for further details.

FRENCHPARK & DISTRICTS

F&D are looking for someone that would be interested in starting up a Baby & Toddler Group. Please contact Frenchpark & Districts Childcare on (094) 9870111/stephen.donohue@fdcl.ie for further information. There are currently a number of full–time and part-time posts available.

LINE DANCING

Line dancing classes with Mildred Beirne will take place in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. (7.30 p.m. for beginners or anyone who wants to learn a few steps before the main class begins).

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Details: Meadowbank, 272; Rovers, 259; Gunners, 234; Cambridge, 228; Westlife, 198; Blues, 190; ET, 184; QPR, 134; Luke, 126; Kennedy Airport, 119.

COFFEE MORNING

Caroline and James Feeley are hosting a coffee morning at their home in Mantua, in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on Thursday, September 21st from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. All are very welcome.

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LOUGHGLYNN/LISACUL/GORTHAGANNY

COFFEE MORNING

The Woodlands Evergreen Club is hosting a coffee morning in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on Wednesday, September 20th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.. in Loughglynn Community Centre. All welcome. Please support this worthy cause.

HALLOWEEN DISCO

A Halloween children’s disco will be held in Loughglynn Community Centre on Monday, October 30th from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.. All funds raised are going towards the Loughglynn Playground Fund.

TULSK

FOOTBALLERS PRESERVE CHAMPIONSHIP STATUS

Well done to Tulsk’s junior footballers who preserved their Junior ‘A’ championship status with a fine 2-10 to 1-7 victory over St. Dominic’s at the weekend. After winning the ‘B’ crown last year, the side’s first year in more elevated company did prove challenging. 

However, the team produced when it mattered to preserve their status for another year, emulating the senior team from a few week’s previous. Well done to all the players, their management and mentors on a fine success. 

Tulsk team: - P. Beirne, D. Flynn, J. Murray, E. Farrell, A. Usher, F. Moylan (1-1), S. Lennon, T. Murray, E. Carlos (0-1), J. Egan (0-1), E. O’Connor, S. Crann (0-2), C. Moylan (1-0), L. Galvin (0-5), J. Conlon. Sub used: F. Rogers.

FRENCH REMEMBERED

An illustrated talk on the life of Percy French’s art will take place in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Wednesday, September 20th at 7.30 p.m.. Philip Sheppard, a leading authority on French’s work, will give the talk, which will also feature an antique cabinet, which was owned by the acclaimed songwriter and sage, which will be on display. Coincidentally, later on Wednesday evening TG4 will be screening a repeat of a documentary on the life of Percy French, entitled ‘Siúlach Scéalach’ which will be broadcast from 9.30 p.m.

HOSPICE COFFEE EVENT

A Coffee/Tea Evening in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice will be held in the Macra Hall, Tulsk on this Thursday evening, September 21st at 8 p.m.. Local residents are invited to come along for a cuppa and support this most worthy of initiatives.

HISTORY SOCIETY

Tulsk History Society’s tenth newsletter is now available online and features a range of interesting and informative articles. Among the features are a tribute to the Sean Rafter, an article on Tulsk natives who emigrated to the USA in the 1800’s and even a digital reprint of the parish’s original newspaper, as edited by Percy French, entitled ‘The Tulsk Morning Howl’. Visit the Tulsk History website for more.

FLEADH COLLECTION

Roscommon has been allocated the hosting of the Connacht Fleadh 2024. Strokestown will be hosting the event. As part of a Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann fundraising drive for the event a church gate collection will be held in your area on the weekend of September 23rd and 24th. All donations will be very much appreciated.

PARISH OFFICE

Tulsk Parish Office is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the booking of anniversary Masses and other related engagements. The office will no longer be open on Mondays. Outside of these hours, please leave your name, message and number and your call will be returned the next day. Alternatively, you can email tulskparish@gmail.com. Please do not phone the parish mobile number as this is for emergencies only.

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