Local Notes: Paint Project, Mass Schedules and Fleadh Winner
Henry Gunn, winner of the 12-15 storytelling competition at the Connacht Fleadh 2026.
Roscommon Youth Service will run a community paint project in Elphin on July 28th and 31st, suitable for 10 to 13 years. Call or whatsapp Aoife on 0866036050 to register. Come and join in for two fun days of creating a fun art piece for the community.
Cemetery Mass will take place in Elphin New cemetery on Saturday, July 18th at 7.30 p.m..
The countdown has begun to Elphin Agricultural Show on August 29th. A horse racing fundraiser will be held in An Bothar Rua on Friday, July 17th at 9.30 p.m..
The Tidy Towns volunteers meet up at the Day Centre polytunnel every Saturday at 10.30 .m.. All welcome. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group. The group has been busy planting tomatoes, cucumbers, squash etc for the use of day centre the clients and staff. With the current hot spell it’s been full on for volunteers keeping the lovely containers fed and watered. Thank you to everyone who has helped.
Clothing collection will take place at Kiltrustan Sports Club the first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..
If anyone wishes to avail of the wonderful day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
The Tuesday traditional music sessions in the Tower Inn will be proceeded by a junior music session starting at 7.30 p.m. for the duration of the school holidays and all junior musicians will be made very welcome provided they are accompanied by a parent. The next singers’ night in the Tower Inn will be on August 2nd. All singers are welcome to attend.
Bingo every Monday starts at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. Thank you for your continued support.
Huge congratulations to Elphin ladies rounders team who beat St Clare’s of Cavan. Elphin ladies moved up to Intermediate level this year and have faced it with great effort and determination. The ladies' road to an All-Ireland semi-final looks bright.
AA meetings are held on Mondays at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
The mobile library visits Elphin every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..
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Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club's 50/50 draw was Paul Noone who won €940. All support for the draw is much appreciated. Tickets may be purchased on ClubSpot or at local businesses.
Croghan Organic Garden pop-up shop opens every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beside the Old Creamery Café. Fresh produce grown locally at the organic community gardens.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church on Sunday at 10 a.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober, Sunday at 12 noon; Drumlion Church, Tuesday to Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
The Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin invite applications from young people, aged 18 to 30 years, who wish to live at St. Joseph's Young Adult Community, an intentional faith community in Sligo town, while pursuing their regular work or study in Sligo. To apply, email: youth@achonryelphin.ie. Further information at: www.achonryelphin.ie.
The Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place in Newbridge College, County Kildare from August 13th to August 16th. Young people aged 16 to 35 are welcome to join the festival. This is a donation only event with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Festival includes inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music and prayer. To register or for further information, visit youth2000.ie.
