Local Notes: Frank the Hereford, Elphin mural and Irish language classes

Frank, the Hereford, was sold last week at Elphin Co-Operative Livestock Mart. Frank was kindly donated by Eugene Halligan as part of a charity fundraising scheme organised by Irish Hereford Prime, the Irish Hereford Breed Society and Next Gen Herefords. All proceeds from the sale of Frank will go directly to Elphin Day Centre. Thanks to Sinead and Michael Conroy for rearing him. A special word of thanks to Padraig McGrath for kindly donating meal for Frank. Thanks to Dawn Meatsfor purchasing him for €2,000.

ELPHIN MURAL

Young people in Elphin have worked together to design and paint a fabulous mural on the mart wall. The wall brings some colour and community character to the area. A huge thank you to the Galway Roscommon Local Creative Youth Partnership and artist, Emily Beninghove, who facilitated and supported this creative project with the young people and thanks to Colour our Communities for their support funding and providing the paint for this great work. Well done to the budding young artists.

ROUNDERS

Elphin GAA is excited to announce a meeting on Thursday, September 21st at 8.30 p.m. in the club rooms. The club is gauging interest in forming a Rounders Club. It is open to all individuals who are interested in participating in or supporting the club.

COMMUNITY CENTRE CLG

The AGM OF Elphin Community Centre CLG will be held on Thursday, October 5th at 8.30 p.m.. The committee looks forward to welcoming new members.

CE SCHEME VACANCIES

Aughrim Kilmore Development Association has three vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme, two general operatives for Elphin Tidy Towns and one general operative for Kilmore. Community Employment Eligibility applies to these positions. Please forward CV to Trevor Hunt, CE Supervisor Community Centre Office, Dangan, Kilmore, Carrick on Shannon.

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.

LATE MRS MADGE CAULFIELD

The death occurred, peacefully, on Wednesday, August 23rd, at Basildon Hospital. of Mrs Madge Caulfield (nee Diamond) late of Elphin. Sadly missed by her husband, JT Caulfield and children, Helen Paul and Christopher. Predeceased by her brother Patsy and sisters Angela and Marie. Sadly missed by her brother, Paul and sisters-in-law Bridie and Lily. Also mourned by her grandchildren, Christine Jack and Misha, great grandson Arthur, nieces and nephews as well as many neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

COFFEE MORNING FOR HOSPICE

A coffee morning in aid of North West Hospice will be hosted by Joan and Martin Sharkey on Thursday, September 21st from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Please support this great cause.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES

Coircal Chruachàin, a local Irish conversation group, is running Irish classes in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk. The course is aimed at people who did Irish in school but have forgotten most of it. The tutor is Tomàs O’Moràn. Further enquiries to 087 7832939. The next Coircal Chruachàin meet up is on September 21st in the Tàin Cafe, at 2.30 p.m..

ZUMBA CLASSES

The next six week session of Zumba classes start in Elphin Community Hall on this Tuesday, September 19th at 7 p.m.. Contact 0852153148 for further details.

BINGO

Elphin bingo every Monday night starting 8.30 pm in Elphin Community Centre.

ELPHIN NOTES

Remember, if you have any local news or items you wish to highlight please email parnell.deirdre@gmail.com. If you have anything you want posted on the local Facebook page Elphin-Our Town, please send an email to same address.

AUGHRIM/KILMORE

HOSPICE COFFEE EVENING

The annual Hospice Coffee Evening will be held on Thursday, September 21st In the Community Centre Dangan from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Your support would be very much appreciated for this very worthy cause.

CE SCHEME VACANCIES

Aughrim Kilmore Development Association has three vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme, two general operatives for Elphin Tidy Towns and one general operative for Kilmore. Community Employment Eligibility applies to these positions. Please forward CV to Trevor Hunt, CE Supervisor Community Centre Office, Dangan, Kilmore, Carrick on Shannon.

EVENING OF MUSIC AND SONG

Friday, September 22nd is National Culture Night and Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group is pleased to present a wonderful evening of music featuring the well-known Leitrim Male Choir and Ensemble 32 instrumental group, plus two soloists. The free event (no tickets required) begins at 7.30 p.m. sharp (doors open at 7) at St George’s Heritage Centre (Church Lane). Funding Sponsors of Culture Night in Leitrim are The Arts Council and Leitrim County Council. For further information, 071 962 1757.

CORTOBER RESIDENTS MEETING

A meeting of Cortober Residents Association will be held on this Tuesday, September 19th in the Patrician Hall, at 9 p.m.. New members welcome.

HOSPICE COFFEE MORNINGS

Coffee Mornings in aid the Hospice, will be held as follows on Thursday, September 21st - John and Liz Nugent, Eastersnow, Croghan from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.; The Four Provinces, Rathallen, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Joan and Martin Sharkey, Boheroe, from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m..

HEALTHY CLUB EVENT

Shannon Gaels GAA Club will host a Healthy Club Event, for all the community, including 5k Run/Walk and health check, on Sunday, September 24th in Croghan Village - 12-2 p.m.: Registration for run/walk and free health check for everyone over 16 years, 2.30 p.m. Fun/Run walk: 3-5 p.m. Barbecue, fun games, stalls, raffle. Cookery demonstration by Chef Sham, 5k entry: Adult €10, Children €5, Family €20. All welcome to what promises to be a very enjoyable day.

CHAIR EXERCISES IN PATRICIAN HALL

Gentle chair exercises to music will commence at the Patrician Hall, Cortober, on Tuesday, September 26th at 11 a.m.. Exercises for one hour each week, running for five weeks. Tea/coffee afterwards. Further information contact Chris at 086-3707470.

BINGO

Bingo takes place on Sunday night in the Patrician Hall, Cortober at 8 p.m.. €2,000 in prizemoney.