Local Notes: Irish Classes, Epilepsy Awareness Day, Progressive 25
Sadhbh Shally and Eleanor Gavigan, pictured at a fashion sale supporting Kilbride GAA at Kilbride Community Centre last weekend. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Despite the weather it was another spectacular day for the near 50 people who joined last Saturday’s parkrun in Strokestown. Top for the men’s heat, in a spectacular time, was Finlay Carthy romping home in first with a time of 18:10, followed hot on his heels by Arthur Donnelly in a close second at 18:16. Among the women Siobhán Nugent stormed home first with a superb time of 21:49 followed after by Breda Neary with a time of 27:16. Join in on Saturday at 09.30 a.m. at Strokestown Park.
The next of the Strokestown Parish Pastoral Council will be on Wednesday, March 4th in the Parochial House.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on February 17th. Numbers drawn – were 1, 8,13, 16. One Match Three winner - Tony Feeney, Carniska. Next draw is on Tuesday, March 3rd at the SCDA office. Thank you for your continued support.
There will be Stations of the Cross every Tuesday during Lent, at 3.30 p.m. in Kiltrustan Church.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person in the Strokestown area. ALONE is seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact volunteer@alone.ie or call 081 222024.
Irish language classes for adults continue in Cruachan Ai Centre, Tulsk (F45 HH51), every Wednesday, from 6.30 p.m., to 8 p.m., This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners welcome. This course is supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information contact Maire at (086) 6095402.
In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy. Four further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie. Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness day will take place on Thursday, March 26th.
Roscommon LEADER Partnership in collaboration with Wageningen University is seeking host families in rural Roscommon to accommodate research students from June 5th to 19th. For more information contact Anthony at (086) 9264868 or Sandra at (086) 0786882.
The death took place recently at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home, County Wicklow, of Mr Patrick Joseph (Pat) O'Hanlon, of ‘Hadley Rille’, Kimberley Road, Greystones, husband of the late Joan O'Hanon (nee Mannix). A native of Glaslough, County Monaghan, he joined the staff of the Northern Bank and served at many locations until his transfer to the Strokestown branch in the early 1960s where he remained until 1971. He quickly immersed himself in local activities and organisations. With Strokestown Dramatic Society he memorably performed in "Shadow of a Gunman" and "The Country Boy". He also assisted with the establishment of the Sliabh Bawn Handcrafts Co-Operative, the James O'Boyle Memorial Boys' Club and the local branch of the National Council for the Blind. He was a noted hill walker and was an early champion of the potential of Sliabh Bawn as a public recreation area. A lover of fast cars, he was interested in car rallying in his early days. Blessed with a fine singing voice, his party pieces included renditions of "The Patriot Game" and "Scarlet Ribbons". He was a member of Roscommon Golf Club. He engaged in word turning as a hobby and was adept at producing many interesting pieces including a doll's house and hobby horse amongst others. He and his family resided at Elphin Street and were highly regarded neighbours and renowned for their kindly deeds. News of his passing in his 94th year was heard of with deep regret among his former neighbours and friends in the town. He was predeceased by his siblings, Sally, Frank, Maura and Gene. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Holy Rosay Church, La Touche Road, Greystones, and the interment followed in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. He is survived by his children, Yvonne, Valerie, Sandra, Rory, Redmond and Joan; brother, Seamus; sister-in-law, Bee; grandchildren, Maggie, Hannah, Laura, Rachael, Daniel, Holly, Lily, Ciaran, Fionnan, Rebecca. Tighearnan, Ellen and Katie; great-grandchildren, Laila, Koda, Kyron and Ailbhe; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.. The family was further bereaved by the death of his grandson, Tighearnan McLoughlin Roche, Greystones on February 3rd last.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mr Dennis Miles of Vesnoy, Strokestown, whose death occurred recently at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. The Funeral Mass was concelebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, by Fr. Eamonn O'Connor, P.P., and Canon Ciaran Whitney (Strokestown). The interment followed in Scramogue Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Cecelia, step-father, Pat (P); siblings, Graham, Ian, Philip and Evelyn, nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Strokestown parish invites any parishioner who feels called to be a Eucharistic Minister or a Minister of the Word to contact the parish office.. Training will be arranged. Parishioners who may be interested in assisting with the ‘Come Follow Me’ programme are also invited to contact the parish office at strokestownparishoffice@gmail.com
Cookery classes with Marie return on Friday, March 6th for four weeks from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. at Roosky Community Centre, €7 per class. To book a place call or text 086 8534100.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on February 21st the numbers drawn were 7, 11, 16, 18, Bonus No 1. There was no jackpot winner. There were nine Match 3 number winners of €25 each J P Compton, Kevin Cooney, Kathleen McHugh Mullagh, Orla Kelly, Lorna McGann, Angela Tighe, Oliver Cox, Clive Doyle, GW & Gearoid Doyle. Next jackpot is €9,400 for four correct numbers, €13,400 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, February 28th.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, Bernard Gregg; joint 2nd, Michael Guckian, Pat Mullooly, and James Owens; raffle, Aidan Cassidy. New players welcome.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 42. Winners were John Leonard and Una Compton, €50 each.
The rescheduled AGM of Roosky Active Retirement takes place place on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11.30 a.m. in the Community Centre. All members requested to attend.
A bus day trip To Glendalough and Avoca will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, includes lunch. Call 083 8201967 or 087 654 7835 to book a seat. More details later.
