Local Notes: New Road, Speech & Drama, Bake Sale
Senator Gareth Scahill, Blathin Carney, Kieran and Sean Moylan at the opening of the first phase of the Scramogue to Ballaghaderreen road project, the 7km Frenchpark by-pass. Fr. Donnelly blessed the road on Thursday last. Pic: Breda Durr
A number of religious services will take place in the community this week for Holy Week. Mass on Holy Thursday (April 2nd) will be held in Kilmurry Church at 8 p.m.. Meanwhile Good Friday ceremonies will take place in Tulsk at 3 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross in Killina Church at 7 p.m.. Mass in Tulsk Church will take place on Easter Saturday at 9 p.m. followed by Mass on Easter Sunday at the regular time of 11.30 a.m. and in Kilmurry Church at the earlier time of 10 a.m..
The final of the Gerry Galvin Pool Tournament takes place on Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday) at 9.30 p.m. in Dec’s Bar, Castleplunkett. In that decider, Callum Hanly will play Ryan Larkin. On the basis of matches to date, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter. Well done to the organisers of the tournament and all the participating players for their efforts to date.
A portion of the new N5 by-pass was officially opened last Thursday by Minister Darragh O’Brien. The new section gives a forestate of what the route will be like when complete. The new route will bypass the village and connect the current Ballaghaderreen bypass with the Ballyleague and Roosky junctions at Scramogue, outside Strokestown, a distance of approximately 33 kilometres.
Best wishes are extended to nine-year-old Aaron Payne who will be getting on his bike for charity this Easter. Aaron will be undertaking a 290km cycle, following the Grand and Royal Canals, accompanied by his father Ed, a highly successful elite endurance athlete for this charity fundraiser. The pair will start on Tuesday, April 7th from Shannon Harbour, County Offaly, and hope to be back in Tulsk by the following Sunday, April 12th. Aaron is raising money his local Tulsk National School and for Coman's Swimming Club, his local swimming club. He is already half way to his funding target of €700. The best wishes of the entire local community are extended to Aaron and his Dad Ed. On Friday, their exploits were celebrated on RTÉ 1 television’s The Afternoon Show by Marty Morrissey.
The AGM of the Chestnut Grove Residents Association will take place on this Tuesday, March 31st at 8 p.m. in the Macra Hall, Tulsk. All residents are warmly invited to attend. Contributions for the annual programme of grass cutting are now invited and can be paid in advance to committee members or on the night of the meeting.
Well done to the Ríoga School of Speech and Drama on their new project, Stages We Share, which is a creative arts project that brings speech, drama, storytelling, and live performance into nursing home settings—creating meaningful opportunities for older adults to express themselves, connect with others, and engage in the arts. This project celebrates voice, memory, imagination, and shared cultural heritage—creating warm, person-centred creative spaces where creativity is valued at every stage of life. Stages We Share by Ríoga School of Speech and Drama is supported by the Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-government initiative which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Classes take place every Friday in the Macra Hall, Tulsk.
Tulsk National School Parents Association will host a bake sale in the gym of Tulsk National School on this Sunday, Easter Sunday, following 11.30 a.m. Mass. The event is organised by the school’s Trocaire Lenten Ambassadors and all proceeds will go to their Rwandan Appeal Fund.
Tulsk Camogie Club is holding a church gate collection at Tulsk, Killina and Kilmurray Masses on Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Well done to Clodagh Hanly, John Moylan, Ciaran Nugent and Abby McHugh, who recently competed in the All-Ireland final of the Gael Linn Debating competition. The team represented the local community with great distinction and are to be highly commended for their efforts.
It promises to be a weekend to remember for Tulsk GAA club on the June Bank Holiday with the club officially opening its new training pitch and related facilities. To mark the occasion, a series of events will take place that weekend. The fun begins on Friday, May 30th with a welcome night, followed on the Saturday by a series of underage blitz’s from 11 a.m.. At 2 p.m. the pitch will be officially opened followed at 3 p.m. by a ‘Tulsk Legends’ game. Then at 8 p.m. there will be team reunion in the marquee with live music from 10 p.m.. On Bank Holiday Monday from twelve midday, there will be a ‘Brown Bull of Cooley Poo-Ley.’ FUNDRAISING CONCERT Congratulations to everyone associated with a special fundraising concert which took place last Sunday in Tulsk Macra Hall in support of Tulsk National School. The event featured musical performances by local children and young people attending the Blackstick Music School and Tulsk National School. Members of the local community are thanked for their support of this event.
The next meeting of the Society will take place on Tuesday, April 14th in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre from 8 p.m.. All members are invited to attend the meeting – new members are welcome.
Congratulations to the children attending Tulsk National School who received their confirmation recently. It was a proud day for the pupils, their parents and guardians and their teachers as the children were received by the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran. The pupils who were confirmed were – Alexis Clarke, James Feely, Jessie Flynn, Helen Greene, Gavin Hanly, Anna McGrath, Senan McMahon, Donal Mulrennan and Ava Usher.
Many worthy and justifiable tributes have been paid to the late RTÉ broadcaster, Michael Lyster. The deceased had strong connections with the Clooneyquin area where a number of close relatives resided. Many in the community will remember the late Tom and Joe King who were cousins of Michael’s late father Martin. Both gentlemen resided in Clooneyquin, where in more gentle times, they hosted a rambling house of considerable repute where the hospitality and conviviality extended to visitors was second to none. Their late brother John was also a regular visitor to the community as were the extended family. The late Michael Lyster was a constant in the lives of many watching big GAA matches over many years – may he rest in peace.
Many local farmers are in the throes of both the lambing and calving seasons. The success of this period has a very considerable bearing on local farmers livelihoods. As a result, residents are urged to pay particular attention in their care of their dogs. They should ensure their animals are secure and safe from upsetting other animals and should also ensure that when exercised, they are securely attached to a lead.
Castleplunkett Development Association will hold its AGM on Monday, April 13th at 8 p.m. in Flanagan’s Bar, Castleplunkett. All are warmly welcome to attend.
The monthly dance in Kilmurry Hall continues on Easter Sunday, April 5th with Hughie Turner and Sean Moran. Dancing from 8p.m. to 10p.m with doors open at 7.30p.m. Admission €10. Come along for a great night of dancing.
Wishing all local residents and visitors a very Happy Easter.
A coffee morning for Women's Aid will be held in Roosky Community Centre on Easter Sunday, April 5th after 11.30 a.m. Mass. Refreshments will be served. All donations are greatly appreciated for this worthy cause.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were 1st, Mary Dolan; 2nd, J P Farrell; raffle, John O’Beirne. New players welcome.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on March 28th the numbers drawn were: 8, 10, 13, 14, ,Bonus No 6. There was no jackpot winner: There was one Match 3 number winner of €200 Aisling & Darragh McGuire. Next week's jackpot is €9,900 for four correct numbers, €13,900 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, April 4th.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 5. Winners Nichola Diffley & Mickey Diffley €50 each.
A bus day trip to Glendalough and Avoca will be held on Wednesday, May 20th and will include lunch and walking tour of Glendalough. Call 083 8201967 or 087 654 7835 to book a seat. More details later.
Learn how to make your own hanging baskets, window boxes, pots and more. A workshop will run for four weeks starting on Thursday, May 7th from 1.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. at Roosky Community Centre. To book a place call 086 8534100.
