Local Notes: Rambling House, House Calls, Thanks for Ms. Ireland
Masking It: Trying out a new look at the World Circus Day events in Castlerea last weekend. Pic: Cian Flynn
A sincere word of thanks to everyone who supported Daffodil Day 2026, especially those who donated hundreds of beautiful daffodils, made private donations and bought daffodils, and also to the shops and outlets in Frenchpark, Tibohine, Fairymount and the surrounding areas who sold daffodils on Friday, March 20th last. Your support once again is very much appreciated. The sum of €700 has been forwarded to the Irish Cancer Society.
The Cornerstone is running its monthly Rambling House on Monday, April 27th at 11 a.m. with singer Jessie Dunne. Join in for some cup of tea, music and chit chat.
Roscommon branch of MS Ireland would like to express sincere gratitude to all who contributed so generously to the recent church gate collections. Amounts collected were Ballinagare, €127.87; Fairymount, €278.40; Frenchpark, €108.35 and Tibohine, €109.89. Many thanks also to those who took up the collections.
The death took place of Mrs Teresa Coyne, Castlerea Road, Frenchpark, and formerly of Caltra, Rahara on Tuesday, April 14th last at St. Attracta’s Residence, Charlestown. Teresa was predeceased by her siblings, Mary, Rita, Kathleen, Petie, Paddy and Larry. The late Mrs Coyne (née Fallon) is survived by her loving family, son, Martin; daughters, Mary, Kathleen, Josephine, Trina and Olive, their father Joe, grandchildren, sons-in-law, John, Lorcan, Declan and Dave, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Her remains were removed from her home to St. Asicus' Church, Frenchpark on Saturday, April 18th last for Requiem Mass, followed afterwards by interment in Cloonshanville Cemetery, Frenchpark.
The death occurred peacefully of Mr John Lavin, Cloonmagunaune, Frenchpark on Saturday, April 18th last at the Oakwood Nursing Home in Ballaghaderreen. In his 82nd year, John was predeceased by his father, John Thomas, mother, Margaret and his brother, Jimmy. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, Mary; sons, Peter and Billy; grandchildren, daughters-in-law, Vivienne and Sinéad; brother-in-law, Michael; extended family, neighbours and friends. His remains were removed from the Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark to St. Bridget’s Church Breedogue on Sunday evening last. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, April 20th last was followed by committal service in Sharkey’s Cremation Chapel, Loughglynn.
Mrs Evelyn Sharkey(née McDonagh), Woodstream, Castlerea, and formerly of Buckhill, Fairymount passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12th last peacefully at the Sonas Nursing Home in Cloverhill. In her 97th year, Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Pat and Bridget, her first husband, Thomas, sisters, Monica and Phyllis, brothers, Gerry and Paschal and her husband, Christy. She is deeply regretted by her daughters, Marian, Dolores Duffy and Evelyn, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. sisters, Joan and Gertie, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Her remains were removed to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Fairymount on Wednesday, April 15th last for Funeral Mass followed by burial in Fairymount Old Cemetery.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mrs Jennie O’Keefe, Chicago and formerly of Lissergool, Tibohine (sister of the late John Francis Sharkey and Aggie Flannery); Mrs Bridie Hogg, Mullingar and late of Frenchpark (sister of the late Des Lavin, Portahard); Mrs Bridget O'Dowd, Galway (sister of Connie Farrelly, Cartronbeg, Tibohine); Mrs Margaret Keaveny, Dublin and formerly of Corlis Ballinagare and Mrs Anne Neary, Knockroe, Castlerea. May they rest in peace.
Masses will be held at 7 p.m. in Tibohine on Tuesday (21st), Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (23rd), Ballinagare at 7 p.m. on Friday (24th), Tibohine at 7 p.m. and Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday (25th) and Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26th.
The Cornerstone is running a three-hour paediatric course at Frenchpark Hall on Wednesday, May 6th next at 10 a.m.. Places are limited. Please contact the centre directly to sign up and secure your spot on (094) 9870340.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, April 18th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 23 and 28. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Melissa Casserly, Ann Clarke, Tara Gaynor, Nancy Timon and Bernadette Ward. The next draw (jackpot €3,300) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, April 25th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Details: QPR, 2064; Luton, 1901; Rovers, 1897; Meadowbank, 1869; Cambridge, 1830; Westlife, 1778; Luke, 1773; The Gaels, 1640; Livingston, 1600; Gunners, 1549.
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Well done to the excellent figure dancers from Castleplunkett NS who performed their six hand reel very well in the Scór na bPáistí figure dancing competition last weekend in Elphin. The girls placed second overall and can be proud of how they represented the school and their families. Well done girls!.
Tulsk GAA Club extends its deepest sympathy to Tommy Beirne, Lisaphuca and family on the passing of Tommy's father-in-law, Pete Shiel recently. May he rest in peace.
Cortober residents are holding their spring clean-up on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. (weather permitting). Litter picks, bags and gloves can be collected at the Patrician Hall at 7 p.m.. All support from the community would be much appreciated. Refreshments afterwards in the Patrician Hall.
Fr. Alan P.P. will visit the sick and housebound in the parish on Thursday, April 30th at the usual times.
Congratulations to the children from Croghan and Ardcarne parishes who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Michael's Church, Croghan on Wednesday, April 15th.
Local researcher/historian Margaret Goff will give an illustrated presentation on the Peytons of Rockingham and Castle Cara, in St. George's Heritage and Visitor Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, April 29th at 8 p.m.. For further details phone 086-0675283.
The organisers of the recent collection, at Croghan and Drumlion churches, in aid of Roscommon branch of MS Ireland, wish to thank all who generously contributed the amount of €409.35. Thanks also to the collectors.
The winner of the Woodbrook NS first 50/50 draw was Ann Wynne, Rockingham who received €525.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
The Roscommon Career and Employment Expo takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse on this Wednesday, April 22nd from 11 a.m.. Meet local employers, businesses and education providers. All welcome. Free bus available, check Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call Claire on 086-6094262 for details.
The Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from August 28th to September 2nd. Application forms for this year's Assisted Pilgrims section are now available. Forms to be returned by end of May or first week in June. The selection committee will meet at the end of June to decide who is eligible to travel, 35 spaces available. To make application please contact Mary Clifford at 086-8164541 or Ann Marie Harte at 086-8965805.
Woodbrook NS fundraising social dance will take place in the Four Provinces, Rathallen on Friday, May 8th. Music by Andy Feery. Tickets €10, purchased on the door on the night. Doors open 8 p.m..
Best of luck to local players Darragh Heneghan, Robert Heneghan, Cathal Heneghan and Dylan Ruane in their Connacht senior semi-final against Mayo on Sunday in Hastings McHale Park, Castlebar. Darragh, Robert and Cathal are past pupils of Cloonfad NS and Dylan is a past pupil of Granlahan NS. The players are all members of Michael Glavey’s GAA Club as is Iain Daly who is part of the Roscommon management team.
There was great disappointment at the Roscommon Cup semi-final loss to Carrick Town by two goals to one. Andrew Glennon got the team off to the perfect start with an early headed goal from a Michael McGarry cross. However Carrick Town took the lead in the second half and despite exerting sustained pressure Cloonfad could not get the much sought after equaliser. Darragh Flynn had a penalty claim turned down and there were great efforts from Daithi Gannon and Jack Madden. This has been a great year for the club and more silverware opportunities await.
