Local Notes: Fundraising concert for Clooneyquin NS, Irish language tour and quiz night
Hazel Hunt and Sinead Vincent, Frenchpark pictured at the recent Roscommon Credit Union schools’ quiz in Kilbride Community Centre. Pic: Liam Reynolds
The death occurred peacefully of Mr Henry Crean, Moyne, Fairymount on Tuesday, February 18th last at The Roscommon Hospice. In his eightieth year, he was pre-deceased by his father, Andrew, mother, Cassie and his sister, Phil (Finn) in 2024. Henry is survived by his loving family, his wife, Catherine; sons, Henry, James and Declan and daughter, Jacqueline (Lally); son-in-law, Patrick; Henry’s partner, Kerri Ann; grandchildren, sister, Maureen (Cafferky); brothers-in-law, Tommy and Gerald; sister-in-law, Brenda, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. His remains were removed from The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Fairymount on Thursday evening last. Following Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by the local clergy on Friday, February 21st last the funeral proceeded to Fairymount Old Cemetery.
The peaceful death took place of Miss Nora Finnerty, Manchester and formerly of Castlecole, Ballinagare on Sunday, February 2nd last. In her 100th year, Nora will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her many nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Her remains will be removed from the Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballinagare on this Wednesday evening (tomorrow) at 6.30 p.m. arriving for 7 p.m.. Following Requiem Mass on Thursday, February 27th at 11am, Nora will be laid rest in Tibohine New Cemetery.
Mr Michael Earley, The Fairgreen, Frenchpark and Granard, County Longford passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21st last at Oakwood Nursing Home in Ballaghaderreen. In his 8t7th year, Michael was predeceased by his brothers, James and Tommy. He is deeply regretted by his loving family, his wife, Celia; daughters Mary, Karen, Eileen and Christine; son, Sean; brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. His remains were removed from the Sharkey Funeral Home to St. Beithin’s Church, Tibohine on Monday, February 24th last, followed by committal service at the Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mr Thomas Flannery, Southpark, Castlerea; Mr Paddy Callanan, Kilcolman Estate, Ballaghaderreen and Mr Chris Cox, Watford, England. May they rest in peace.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, February 22nd last. There was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 28 and 29. The next draw (jackpot €8,200) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on Saturday, March 1st next. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
The Parent, Baby & Toddler Group will take place in the Frenchpark & District Childcare Centre every Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 11am.
The Cornerstone Frenchpark is holding classes to help with the basics of using a Smartphone. These classes run every Wednesday at 10 a.m.. To sign up call into The Cornerstone between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m..
Fairymount NS will commence accepting applications for admission to Junior Infants for the 2025/2026 school year on Monday, March 3rd next. A copy of the school’s admission policy and application form for admission will be available on request by emailing info@fairymountns.ie or by writing to The Principal, Fairymount NS, Fairymount, Castlerea. The closing date for applications for admission will be Friday, May 2nd next.
Tibohine National School is now open for enrolment for September 2025. Please send e-mail to tibohinens@gmail.comor send a message to 086-0134780 for further information.
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The creative co-op is having a meetup in the Macra Hall, Tulsk at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 2nd. All creative individuals who create art in any discipline, i.e. art, music, writing etc are welcome to attend. This is an informal meetup to share a coffee and connect with like-minded people. Phone 087 7832939 for information.
Clooneyquinn National School’s gala fundraising Concert takes place on Saturday, March 29th. The concert features a great line-up of performers including the Roscommon Men’s Choir, the local Donoghue Brothers and special guests, Cathy Jordan and Sean Regan and of course the children of Clooneyquin National School will also be performing. This is a night not to be missed. Tickets, priced €20, are available from the school, from parents and through the school’s Facebook page. Don’t miss this special musical occasion.
The Scor Sinsir county finals will take place in Kilmurry Hall on Saturday, March 8th. Competitions include Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Ballad Group, Question Time, Novelty Act, Instrumental Music and Set Dancing. Anyone who wishes to compete is asked to contact Micheal Conroy on 087 7711515.
Tulsk National School is now taking enrolments for the 2025/26 school year. Parents and guardians who wish to enrol their child in the school can email tulsknationalschool@gmail.com to request an enrolment pack or contact the school on 087-40066702 for further information. An open evening will be held in the school on Thursday, March 13th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for prospective students and their families.
To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, an Irish language tour will take place to both Rathbeg, a Bronze Age burial mound, and Rathndarve, the place where the Táin Bó Cuailnge concludes. This is a free event, but please reserve your place in advance. To book, please email info@rathcroghan.ie or phone 071 9639268. Turas treoraithe as Gaeilge ar an Suíomh Ríoga, Cruachan Aí / Ráth Cruachan, an Príomhchathair Ríoga réamhstairiúil chúige Chonnacht. I mbliana, beidh muid ag tabhairt cuairt ar ‘Ráth Beag’, carn adhlachta ón Chré-Umhaois agus Ráth na dTarbh, an áit ina chríochnaíonn an Táin Bó Cuailnge, ag caint ar sheandálaíocht, stair agus miotaseolaíocht an tírdhreacha. Sóláistí ina dhiaidh sin. Tá an turas seo saor in aisce, ach le do thoil, cuir ticéad in áirithe roimh ré.
The Kilmurry Hall monthly dance will take place on Sunday, March 2nd. Music by Glen Flynn. Dancing form 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Admission is €10 and all are welcome to attend.
A pitch co-ordinator is needed for this year for Tulsk GAA as well as a physio/first aid for the club's adult teams. If you are interested in helping with either of these roles, contact the club secretary Olivia on 086 8797647 for further details.
Registration for membership of Tulsk GAA Club is now being collected. Fees are €80 for adult players, €60 for non-players and Scór participants, €50 for students with ID and children under 18 years of age and €160 for a family of two adults and all players under eighteen in that family. Registration can be made online at www.foireann.ie or by contacting club Registrar Sarah Conry on 087-2998156 for further assistance.
Tulsk pitch is presently closed. For future training sessions, please contact club secretary Olivia on 086 8797647 or email secretary.tulsk.roscommon@gaa.ie. Thank you to all team managers all for their co-operation.
Well done to Tulsk’s Shona Hanly who represented Roscommon in their victory over Tyrone in the side’s Very National Leagues 3A fixture. The side had one point to spare of their hosts at the weekend.
Clooneyquinn National School will have a large orange plastic bottle recycling placed at the gate between the school and Killina Church on Saturday evenings. The school welcomes all donations to the recycling funding initiative from anyone attending Mass who may like to use the facility – thank you.
The March meeting of the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society (CRHAS) will take place in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk, on Tuesday, March 11th where a talk will be given on the life of the acclaimed Sharkey sisters, who were leading figures in the struggle for Irish freedom during the War of Independence. All members are invited to attend – new members are always welcome.
The North and West Intermediate Championship fixture between Kilmore and Tulsk fixed for last Saturday in Kilmore was postponed as both teams pitches were unplayable IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES Irish Language Classes for adults continue in Cruachan Ai (F45HH51) Tulsk on Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners welcome. For further information please contact Deirdre at 087 3807773 (evenings) Bígí linn!
Tulsk History Society hosts its annual Quiz Night on Saturday, March 15th in O’Connor’s Bar, Tulsk. The event is one of the social highlights of the year and is not to be missed!
