Local Notes: Memorial golf tournament and Palestine solidarity day
Ben Whyte with the Champion Suffolk of the Roscommon Agricultural Show.
The ‘Drive for Five’ is on for the annual Roscommon Special Olympics between Roscommon Special Olympics and Roscommon Gardai on Friday, September 7.30 p.m. in Roscommon Community Sports Park Lisnamult for the annual challenge. Without doubt, the sporting fixture of the year we are training really hard in anticipation of a hard competitive match and hopefully retaining our precious title. Free event please come and support your local Special Olympians and Local Gardai on the night.
The Stephen Hession memorial Open Brothers & Sisters Golf tournament will take place on Saturday August 30th. 4BBB Stapleford max handicap men 24, Max handicap ladies 36. 10e members 30e non-members.
A creative project for people who have experienced stillbirth and neonatal loss. All levels of singing experience welcome, no costs involved. Taster session in Roscommon town on Saturday 30th August, 1:30-3:45pm, then sessions Saturdays in September & October. Text Dee on 086 0750493 or email Lou on butterflychoir@gmail.com THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is organising a day trip to Lough Derg on Saturday 6th September 2025. Leaving the Sacred Heart Church car park at 6.30 am. For bookings, please contact Teresa 087 1206343 or Noreen on 086 3529916 (090 6625209).
Grow Mental Health Support Meeting, Regari Recovery College, Athlone Road, Roscommon. Every Thursday from 6pm-8pm Contact Antoinette Gallagher 086 1659277 or antoinettegallagher@grow.ie STEPS COURSE STEPS Course (Subject to funding) - free of charge to anyone in receipt of a social welfare payment. “Would you like to improve your personal relationships, raise your confidence and build up your self-esteem, help with setting and meeting goals, learn how to think positively? Then our STEPS course is for you! Starting in September/October in Castlerea. Registration is essential. Call 094 9621690 or email us on info@rwn.ie.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is calling for people to host a coffee morning, evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee morning for Hospice Thursday 25th September or on another date if suits you better. Please register for your free pack online at https://www.hospice.ie/coffee/ - email info@hospice.ie. or call 0949388666. Donations welcome online at www.hospice.ie. Please support.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Loughkey, Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. This month's event takes place on Wednesday, September 17th from 2 - 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. Please note there is no Café in August. If you would like to attend, please visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Teresa Keegan on 087 7061183 for more information.
Athlone and Midlands samaritans information meeting: Could you be a Samaritan volunteer? No experience or qualifications required as we will train, mentor and support you. If interested, please come to an information meeting at the Samaritan Centre, 3 Court Devenish, Athlone on Sunday 14th September at 11 a.m. or call John 087 7176189 or email Athlone.branchrecruitment@samaritans.org.
The Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign are having A Family Day for Palestine in Strokestown Park on Sunday 31st August, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Bring your own picnic, tea / coffee / ice-cream and Pete's Pizza available to buy. Children's entertainment, Story Telling, African Drumming Workshop, and more. Free Entry.
Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. – 7 p.m..
Monday: 2- 3 p.m. Tuesday:- Adorers urgently required for the following hours: 5 – 6 p.m.; Wednesday: day: 3 - 4 p.m.; Thursday: 2 – 3 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Thank you for your support. If you can help with the above hours, please contact Tom Beirne 086 3861954.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training/ support provided. Please apply via the website www.alone.ie or contact Oliwia on 0860135043 oliwia.kolska@alone.ie BRIDGE Summer bridge in hannons hotel on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. All bridge players’ welcome. All proceeds go to local charities.
A little self-care, shopping tips, reducing waste tips, minding our community and our planet. FREE Six weeks course, starting Mid End of September in Castlerea. Places limited. More info / book a place please contact RWN on 094 9621690, text on 086 8099154, email info@rwn.ie or PM on Facebook page.
Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a Jubilee Mass, along with their families and friends, Sunday 5th October at 2.30pm in Sligo Cathedral or Sunday 19th October at 2.30 p.m. in Strokestown Church. Bishop Kevin will celebrate both Masses. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Each couple will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, please register at www.elphindiocese.ie/jubileeofmarriages.
Roscommon Disability Support Group is hiring. We are looking for Home Care Support Workers and Personal Assistants for all areas of County Roscommon. To apply, email your CV with accompanying Cover Letter to recruitment@rsg.ie with the subject "HCSW Application" or "PA Application". For more information please call us on 090 66 25852 Ext. 150 or Ext. 500, or visit our website https://rsg.ie/jobs.html.
Free and confidential support service on all aspects of deafness and hearing loss in children and adults. First Thursday of each month, 10.30 a.m.- 1 p.m., HSE Primary care Centre, Golf Links Road, and Roscommon. Information, resources, assistive technologies, entitlements, minor repairs, batteries & more. Email: dave.browne@chime.ie. Text: 086 816 8073 / Call: 091 564 871
Roscommon Gaels bingo at the Hyde Centre each Sunday @ 8pm. Book & Jackpot €10. Roscommon Gaels look forward to welcoming you all back to The Hyde.
Do you need help with your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Come along to Roscommon Library on Thursday from 1pm - 3pm where you can get help and advice from a tutor from Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). For further information, phone Roscommon Library on 090 6637277 or email library@roscommoncoco.ie
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