Local Notes: Golf Lessons, North West Stop Donation, Mo Chairde
Artist Therese Tierney with organisers Anna D and Phil Atkinson and Shelley Corcoran at a HeARTlands Exhibition at King House in Boyle.
The Boyle committee of Darkness Into Light is appealing to the public to support the 5k walk in aid of Pieta. The walk gets underway in Boyle on Saturday, May 9th at 4.15 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Hall.
Rosary Rally takes place at the Marian Shrine, Boyle, on Saturday, May 16th at 4 p.m.. All welcome.
Last Friday’s winners of the Boyle Celtic 50/50 draw were Oisin and Elaine Ruane, who won €1646. Tickets are on sale now for next Friday’s draw from all the usual outlets and online.
Laura Kennedy who was the lucky winner of Boyle GAA’s most recent 50/50 prize draw for €2,735 & Gerry Kielty was the winner of two Connacht Final tickets along with €150 cash prize. The next draw will take place on May 9th in Dodd’s Bar.
For the next few Wednesdays the 8th and 9th holes will be closed from5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.. to facilitate adult golf lessons. These holes will also be closed for the next few Saturdays from 10.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m. for junior programme. These holes are closed for the safety of the people participating in the lessons.
Gary Lydon, the actor best known for his collaborations with playwright Billy Roche and with directors such as Martin McDonagh and Steven Spielberg, died suddenly at the age of 61 last weekend.
Despite starring alongside household names, the bright lights never held much appeal, and he preferred the quietness of rural North Roscommon, where he lived for some time.
He born in London in 1961 to Irish parents but moved as a child to Wexford town. He worked extensively in theatre, television and cinema, but he will be best known to Irish audiences for roles in medical drama The Clinic, and crime drama Love/Hate and his more recent screen roles included playing a garda in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin.
News his sudden passing has come as a great shock in North Roscommon. Old friends and acquaintances have recalled a quiet and unassuming man, who lit up the stage.
St. Michael’s GAA has expressed its sympathy to the Doherty and O'Brien families. Gary trained and played with St Michael's, reminiscent of his role as captain of an Intermediate Championship winning team in On Home Ground (on RTÉ), although his busy schedule curtailed his playing opportunities. In subsequent years, he was a regular presence on the sideline supporting the club especially when his son James was playing. May he rest in peace.
The next guided tour of John McGahern’s places of interest takes place on Saturday, June 6th. Meet up at the McGahern Barracks Museum in Cootehall (F52YD92) at 10 a.m. with the tour starting at 10.30 and visiting places of interest from McGahern’s writings including Fenagh, Ballinamore, Aughawillan and Keshcarrigan. The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours and is accompanied and narrated by local historian and creative director of the museum, Tom Inglis. Book on line at https://www.mcgahernbarracks.ie/book-store UPCOMING CONCERT “Melodies and Memories” concert in Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall on Sunday, May 10th at 7.30 p.m.. It promises to be a wonderful evening with a variety of spoken pieces by local authors and music by Liam Purcell and friends. Admission will be by ticket only so please get your tickets from local outlets, from Patricia @086 8500709 or May @086 8301259.
A heartfelt thank you to the people of Cootehall for the incredible support in purchasing the annual calendar. The generosity truly makes a difference. Thanks to the contributions, a donation of €1000 has been presented to North West STOP, supporting their ongoing vital work in counselling services and suicide awareness campaigns within the community. This achievement reflects the strong spirit and kindness that Cootehall is known for. Clare Noone and Frances Dowd made the presentation on behalf of the Cootehall Community Enhancement Committee. Once again, a massive thank you to everyone who purchased a calendar — the support is deeply appreciated.
Mo Chairde is hosting a 25 Card Drive fundraising event on Tuesday, May 5th at 8.30 p.m. in the Mo Chairde Day Centre, St Ronan’s Hall, Keadue. Draw for raffle prizes on the night. All proceeds go to supporting the Meals on Wheels and Day Centre Services. Contact 07196 47777 or 0861749816 for further information.
