Local Notes: Poetry festival, Career and Employment Expo and recent bereavements
Jayden Walsh (8), Tremane, pictured at the Memorial Drive for Mad Mick in Strokestown on Sunday. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Roscommon County Childcare Committee will host an information clinic in Strokestown Library on Friday, April 4th from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. A member of the team will be present to discuss the various childcare programmes available to parents and guardians in the locality. They will also be there to answer any childcare queries. Enquiries to Helen in Strokestown Library on 0906637227.
The next monthly meeting of Strokestown Town Team CLG will take place on Thursday, April 3rd at 8 p.m., in the Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on March 18th. Numbers drawn - 5,14, 15, 20. Two Match Three winners - Conor Beirne, Newtown and Shirley Rogers, Corskeagh. Next draw on Tuesday, April 1st at the SCDA Office. Thank you for your continued support.
A Service of Morning Prayer will take place at St. Coman's Church, Roscommon, on Sunday, April 6th at 11.30 a.m.. Lenten Service at St. Coman's Church, Roscommon, on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7.30 p.m..
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 Allowance paid. For further information e-mail Homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ieor telephone Catherine on (090) 6628500 or (087) 2126607.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or on (087) 4887314 for more details. Volunteers will be fully supported in their role by the Volunteer Co-Ordinator.
There will no social dancing at Scoil Mhuire Hall, Strokestown (F42 HW56) on Thursday, April 3rd.
Western Alzheimer's day care service provides person-centred care in a safe welcoming space, with meaningful activities that engage and uplift; with opportunities for social interaction with others in a supportive environment, and professional care tailored to individual needs. Services are located at the Cuan Mhuire Centre, Fourmilehouse. For further details contact (086) 1425707 or email yvonnecoughlan@westernalzheimers.ie.
The Strokestown International Poetry Festival will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th in memory of the late Merrily Harpur. The programme will commence on Friday, May 2nd with the opening reception and readings by Trish Bennett, Patrick Chapman, Noelle Lynskey, Katie Donovan, Mark Granier and Luke Morgan. The festival will feature international, national and local poets, musicians, publishers and Strokestown poetry prizewinners, recent award winners, the O'Shaughnessy and Katherine and Patrick Kavanagh Award winners, and bi-lingual and diverse writers.
The Roscommon Career and Employment Expo takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, on Wednesday, April 2nd from 11 a.m., Everyone welcome. Free bus available. Contact Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call (0906) 6094262 for details.
Mr Pat Beirne, Cloonakilla, Strokestown, has been bereaved by the death of his sister, Miss Mary Beirne, Windmill Road, Elphin, which took place at Fearna Manor Nursing Home, Castlerea, recently. She was daughter of the late Mr Joe Beirne and of the late Mrs Bridie Beirne (nee Duffy). She was predeceased by her infant brother, James, and by her nephew, Christopher. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Elphin, and the interment followed in the adjoining Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Pat, John and Stephen; sister-in-law, Ruth; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently at University Hospital, Galway, of Mrs Celia Walsh (nee Mannion), of Park, Rosscahill, County Galway, wife of Mr Martin Walsh. A native of Lavally, Strokestown, she was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr Tom Mannion and of the late Mrs Celia Mannion (nee Connolly). She was predeceased by her sisters, Bridie (Lyttle), Mary, Hannah (Lyons) and Patricia, and her brothers, Tom, Michael and Paddy. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Kilannin, and the interment followed in the adjoining Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, Martin's cousins, and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Lino print classes will take place at Roosky Community Centre from April 9th to May 14th. Tea/Coffee provided. No experience necessary. Step to step instruction. Materials provided. A fun way of creating an image. (Bring an apron or old shirt). For further information contact Louise on 086 8827360.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: Joint 1st, Oliver Compton, J P Farrell, Aidan Cassidy, Sean Flynn, Pat Mullooly; Joint 2nd, Denny McGuire, Margaret Cox, Bernard Brennan, Michael Guckian, Joe Murray; raffle, Pat O Neill. New players welcome. Games will start at 9 p.m. from April 8th.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on March 29th, the numbers drawn were: 10, 14, 15, 22, Bonus Number 24. There was no jackpot winner: There was one Match 3 number winner of €200, Mary Washington. Next jackpot €4,700 for four correct numbers, €8700 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in clubrooms on Saturday, April 5th.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 46. Winners, R.D.L.e. McDonagh & Paddy Kiernan, €50 each.
The death has occurred of Mrs Bernadette (Bernie)Taylor (nee Kiernan) Rooaun, Kilglass. Lovingly remembered by her family, her beloved husband, Paul; cherished children, Carl, Melanie, Alan, and Nathalie; adored grandchildren, Taylor, Daniel, Lorcan, Isabel, Nathan, Rachel, and Athaliah, sons-in-law, Chris and Minte; daughter-in-law, Sandra; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in- law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Following Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, March 21st at the Sacred Heart Church Kilglass burial took place in Kilglass Cemetery.
Women's Health Yoga Classes are coming to Roosky Community Centre. If you are interested in a class that will support bone health, pelvic floor, flexibility, balance, and strength as well as incorporating breath work and meditation then text with your interest on 087 2562 348.
