Local Notes: Pilates Course, Kilglass Gaels Lotto, Progressive 25
Matthew Beirne and Killian Cox, Strokestown, pictured at a Tractor, Truck & Vintage Run in Strokestown. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
The Annual General Meeting of the Strokestown branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann will take place at the Community Centre on Sunday, January 4th at 4 p.m.. All welcome.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on December 23rd - numbers drawn - 3, 4, 8, 9. There were two Lucky Dip winners - Declan Gill, Lacken, and John Murray, Castlenode. Next draw is on Tuesday, January 6th at the SCDA office. Jackpot is €800. Thank you for your continued support.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? 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 contact volunteer@alone.ie or call 081 222024.
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Homeshare Roscommon, is recruiting host carers. Training and support provided. Tax-exempt allowances paid. For further information e-mail homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or telephone Catherine on (087) 2126607.
A pilates course start at Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, on Monday, January 5th at 7 p.m.. This is suitable for all ages and abilities. Text Bonnie at 087 2238237 for more information.
Living Well is a free HSE programme of workshops for people with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness. anxiety, etc.. The next programme commences on Thursday, January 22nd at 10.30 a.m. at The Cube building, Roscommon Town. For further details contact (098) 41950.
The death took place recently at his home, Stracomer View, Bundoran, County Donegal, of Mr Desmond Gibbons. A native of Ballincurry, Kilrooskey, he was son of the late Mr Gerald Gibbons and of the late Mrs Pauline Gibbons. News of his sudden passing was heard of with deep regret among his relatives, neighbours and many good friends. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Ballagh, and the interment followed in Kilgefin Cemetery. He is survived by his siblings, Mary, Josephine, Eileen, Seamus, Gerry, Pauline and Michael, his close friends, Aidan, Brendan and Darragh, god-daughter, Codie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Roosky, of Mr Hubert (Bertie) Fallon of Cordrumman, Scramgoue, husband of the late Mrs Christine Fallon. He was a native of Ballyhubert, Scramogue. He had resided for many years in Bristol, UK. On retirement he returned to his native Scramogue. News of his passing aged 94 years was heard of with deep sadness among his relatives, neighbours and many friends. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mrs Ellen Young, Mrs Kate Keana and Mrs Mary Jane Cox, and by his brother, Mr Sonny Fallon. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anne's Church, Scramogue, and the interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his son, Colin; daughter, Mrs Jayne Doorley (Ardikillan); son-in-law, Tom; grandchildren, Mrs Louise Greene (Anthony), Mrs Chrisstine Casey (Stephen), and Frances Doorley (Gerry); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Keith, Jamie, Shauna, Aidan and Chloe, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grandnephews and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently at her home, 23 Henry Street, Roscommon, of Mrs Margaret Hoare (nee Kane), wife of the late Mr Michael (Mick) Hoare. A native of Bruse, Arva, County Cavan, she was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr Pat Kane and his wife, Mollie. Her family came to reside in Strokestown while she was a young girl. Over the years they immersed themselves in the social and sporting life of the town and area. Always hardworking and industrious, she was a popular member of the community where she had many friends. She never spared herself in making sure that her family has all the opportunities they could wish for in life. News of her passing was heard of with deep sorrow among her relatives, former neighbours and friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Michael, Mary, Annie and Pat and infant Catherine Kane, and by her half-brothers, John, Seamus, Peter and Francie Comiskey. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, and the interment followed in St. Coman's Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Kitty (Manorhamilton), Pat (Castlebar), Michael (Doonbeg), Marie (Mullingar), Paul, Teresa, Declan, Dervla, Shane and Sinead (Roscommon), children-in-law, Gerry Hickey, Bernie Morrissey, Kevin Kelly, Una Ni Chuinn, Anthony McCormack, Anne Hardiman, Noel Beattie, Sharon Mulryan and John Flanagan, 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death occurred peacefully on December 18th, in the loving care of her family and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, of Mrs Harriet Cox (nee Walshe), Church View House, Kilglass. Predeceased by her husband, Austin, parents, Peter & Siobhan Walshe, her brother John and her son-in-law Ross, she will be sadly missed by her family, son, Tom; daughters, Siobhain, Avril, Linda and Shirley; sisters, Helen and Joan; daughter-in-law, Carmel; sons-in-law, Adrian, Jerry and John, grandchildren, Billy, Andrew, Alexandra, Austin, Brad, Lucinda, Genevieve, Mark, Adrianna, James, William, and Charlotte; great-grandchildren, Theodore, Elliot, Victoria Harriet, Summer and Seanna, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Following Funeral Mass on Sunday, December 21st, burial took place in Kilglass Cemetery.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on December 27th, the numbers drawn were 2, 10, 16, 19, Bonus Number 15. There was no jackpot winner. There were seven Match 3 number winners of €30 each - Holly & Evan Cruse, Hanna Harte, Pauline Hanley, Eamon Hanley, Karen & John, Eunan McGarvey, Ann Vaughan. Next jackpot is €8,600 for four correct numbers, €12,600 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the Clubrooms on Saturday, January 3rd.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were James Owens; Joint 2nd, Mickey Treacy, Tommy Flynn, Michaael Guckian, Gerry Murray. All players received a prize. New players welcome.
