Local Notes: Pilgrim Walk, Memory Cafe and short breaks scheme
Eddie Davitt and his grandson Alfie Davitt from Tubbercurry had lambs to sell at Drumshanbo Mart. Pic. Gerry Faughnan
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on July 23rd - numbers drawn - 6, 8, 15, 18. There were two Match Three winners – Barry Campbell, Fourmilehouse, and Kym O'Sullivan, Cloonfree. Next draw is on Tuesday, August 6th at the SCDA Office. Thank you for your continued support.
As there will be only one priest serving in the parish on Sundays, August 11th and 18th Sunday Masses will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, at 9 a.m., and 11.30 a.m. only.
The Elphin Diocesan Morning Pilgrim Walk from Castlerea to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, August 18th. More information available at www.elphindiocese.ie/walk2knock.
The Elphin Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from August 30th to September 4th inclusive.
The traditional three-day pilgrimage season to Lough Derg will continue until August 15th. One day retreat on Sunday, August 25th. A bus will pick up passengers in Kenagh, Lanesborough, Ballyleague, Scramogue and Roosky. Booking essential. For further information and bookings contact Mary at (043) 3321969.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance holds its monthly cafe on Wednesday, September 18th from 2 p.m., to 4 p.m., at Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre, Boyle, and will include music, song, advice and a chat. Please contact Teresa Keegan at (087) 7061183 for more information JOURNAL Volume 15 of the journal published by County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society is now available for sale in local outlets, including "Dawn Til Dusk", Elphin Street, and at the National Famine Museum Bookshop, Strokestown Park. It features several articles and photographs of local interest.
A sum of money found in town. Please inquire at the Parish Office, Strokestown.
Mrs Susan Downs Kiernan, age 67, of Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, USA, passed away on Friday, May 24th last surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Mr Brendan Kiernan (formerly of Vesnoy, Strokestown). Born in Fitchburg on September 13th, 1956, Susan was the daughter of the late William and Beulah (Downs) Costello and stepdaughter of the late Gerry Veautour. Susan grew up in Fitchburg and was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and Monty Tech Dental Assistant Programme. She worked as a dental assistant in Plymouth, first for the office of Dr. Stephen Horn for 10 years and then for the office of Dr. Richard Karr for over 30 years. Susan was vibrant and fun-loving, with a terrific sense of humour that she often used to put patients at ease while in the dental chair. Susan and Brendan spent their time in Sagamore Beach and at their second home in Strokestown where she loved to relax and visit with family. She was the ultimate altruist, always putting others before herself, always kind and caring to her family and friends. Susan was generous with her loved ones to a fault, and among family, her gift giving was an art. She loved music, dancing, painting, and was extremely crafty. She also loved to shop - her shoe and handbag collection is one for the record books. News of her passing was heard of with deep regret among her relatives, neighbours and friends. The funeral took place in Plymouth. She is survived by her husband, son, Gabriel; daughter-in-law, Audrey (Plymouth); sister, Mrs Linda Fournier and her husband, Brian (Leominster); niece, Mrs Jenna Elliot (Lancaster); nephew, Jonathan Fournier (Springwater, New York); sisters-in-law, Mrs Carmel Gillooly (Mount Cashel, Roscommon) and Mrs Barbara Coll (Strokestown) and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ROSCOMMON SPCA) will be holding its annual church gate collections at the following churches over the weekend of August 17th & 18th:
Killina - St. Catherine's Church on Sunday, August 18th; Breedogue- St. Brigid's Church on Sunday, August 18th;
Tarmonbarry, Church of The Sacred Heart & St. Barry on both Saturday 17th and Sunday, August 18th.
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 are recruiting host carers. Training and support provided. Tax exempt Allowances paid. For further information email homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or phone Catherine on 090 6628500 / 087 2126607.
