Local Notes: Road closure, 10km race and Windmill Wheelers
Representatives from Elphin Community Games who took part in the Roscommon Community Games county talent final last Friday.
Congratulations to all of the Elphin Community Games children who took part in the Roscommon Community Games county talent final last Friday. Talent was on display in solo and group singing, recitation and group sketch. Thank you also to all of the managers, mentors, and coaches who helped prepare the children. All roads lead to the national finals in Carlow this September.
A massive thank you to Aine Wynne of Chatterland Playschool and Crèche who very generously sponsored the Northern Harps LGFA U-16 team’s ice cream celebrations week after they were done touring the townlands. A special mention also to Glancy’s for staying open until everyone received those ice-creams.
Bingo is held every Monday at 8.30 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
The Tuesday traditional music sessions in the Tower Inn, Elphin continue to provide a great night’s entertainment and visiting musicians or followers will be made very welcome any Tuesday after 8 p.m.. Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed the singing session at the weekend. Looking forward to welcoming you all back for the next one on June 1st, another Bank Holiday weekend.
Please note the following road closure on the N61 Tulsk to Boyle until August 25th - diversion will be via the N5 at Tulsk, as far as Frenchpark and onto the R361 Boyle Road. And via R369 in both directions at Shankill cross. This road closure is to facilitate the N5 road project.
Line dancing with Shannon takes place in An Bothar Rua every Wednesday at 8 p.m.. It’s great fun and everyone is welcome.
The mobile library is located at Main Street, Elphin every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..
Elphin Day Centre provides a wonderful local service. If anyone wishes to avail of the day centre services ring 0719635566 or 0876803675. Yoga continues every Monday and Tuesday.
The Sliabh Ban AC 10k road race takes place on Sunday, June 15th at 11 a.m. in Strokestown. Entry fee, €30. Chip timed, refreshments, and prizes.
The Windmill Classic will take place on Sunday, June 8th from Elphin Community Centre, €30 for CI members, €20 non-members. Hot food served afterwards. Updates and information on Facebook and Instagram pages. The 100k starts at 9 a.m., 50k starts 9.30 a.m.. Proceeds this year will go to the Elphin Windmill repair fund following damage caused by Storm Eowyn. Windmill Wheelers are inviting new members to get on their bikes and enjoy the pleasure of cycling. Contact the club for more information.
Roscommon SPCA will be holding its annual collection at the Church of The Holy Trinity, Mantua on Saturday, May 31st. Roscommon SPCA is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with all money donated going directly towards animal welfare in the county. If you would like to learn more about Roscommon SPCA please visit the website at www.roscommonspca.ie
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