Local Notes: Roscommon Fleadh, Bridge, Fun Bingo
Cast, crew and directors from Roscommon Community College, who won no less than six awards, including best directors, best actor, best supporting actor, best set and best stage crew at the All-Ireland Briery Gap Drama Finals in Macroom, County Cork. The play was an adaptation of ‘Eclipsed’ by Patricia Burke-Brogan set in the Magdalene laundry in the 1960s. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
The 54th Easter Parade takes place on Easter Sunday, April 5th at 12.30 p.m., commencing at Abbeytown and finishing in the Square. The theme for this year’s parade is “Roscommon Heritage Cheoil agus Craic” in conjunction with the Fleadh Cheoil which takes place over the Easter weekend. There will be music on the Square before the parade commencing at 11.30 a.m. and afterwards with the men’s choir and the launch of the Fleadh takes place.
The Roscommon Fleadh, hosted by CCÉ Bhaile Ros Comáin, takes place in Roscommon Town from April 3rd–6th. Events include a céilí with The Pipers Cross Céilí Band, an inclusive céilí with Rise the Dust, an U-18 Busking Competition, Tráth na gCeist, a historical walking tour, music workshops, a fantastic Session Trail featuring top-class musicians from Roscommon and beyond, and much more.
Easter envelopes are now available for distribution and can be collected in the sacristy of the Sacred Heart Church before or after all Masses or from the parish office during the week. Sincere thanks to all who help distribute envelopes.
Easter ceremonies at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon include: Holy Thursday –April 2nd: 7.30 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration until 9.30 p.m.; Good Friday – April 3rd(Day of Fast and Abstinence) - 12 noon – Stations of the Cross in St. Coman’s Cemetery, 3 p.m. – Solemn Ceremony of the Passion (followed by Confessions), 7.30 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in the church; Holy Saturday – April 4th, Confessions, 10–11 a.m. and 2–3 p.m., 8 p.m. – Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 5th, Masses at 9 a.m. and 11.30 a.m..
Men’s rosary starting at the Square, Roscommon on Saturday, April 4th at 12.30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month. Contact Thomas (085 285 1015).
Roscommon SPCA will be holding a church gate collection at the Sacred Heart Church on both Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th. Roscommon SPCA Charity is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with all money donated going directly towards animal welfare in the county.
Results from the Bridge Clubs: Happy '71 Bridge Club – 1st, June Halliday & Tommie Murphy; 2nd, Chris & John McGrath; gross, Tresina Murphy & Larry Shine. St. Coman's Bridge Club (Charity Night) – 1st, Angela Carney & Marion Dolan; 2nd, Ann Shine & Mary Naughton; gross, Maria Hickey & Gertie Spillane. Ballymurry Bridge Club (Spring Pairs Competition): 1st, Valere & Pat Finneran; 2nd, Mary Law & Susan Farrell; gross, Josephine Devaney & Gertie Spillane; 3rd, Patricia Callaghan & Maria Delaney.
Roscommon Harriers have launched their 5km Series for 2026. Again, this year it will be a four race series, held on consecutive Fridays starting on Friday, April 3rd (race starts 7.30 p.m. pick up numbers from 6.30 p.m.) and continues on April 10th, 17th, 24th. Entry can be for full race series (€30 + fees in total), and the race number you get for race 1 will be for the runner to keep and wear in race 2,3 & 4 or on an individual race basis €10 per race. Race headquarters and number pick up at Hannon’s Hotel.
Join Coman’s Swimming Club for a family fun afternoon of Easter Bingo at the Hyde Centre, Roscommon on Friday, April 3rd at 5 p.m.. As this is a child and family friendly event all bingo prizes are fun and not in cash.
Are you tearing your hair out trying to get children to bed...and stay in bed? Do you need help putting boundaries in place for your children? Come to a six-week programme where you can meet other parents going through the same thing. Get support, have a morning out and even make new friends while learning new ways of parenting with the aim of making your life easier. The programme will take place every Wednesday from April 15th to May 20th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the South Roscommon Family Resource Centre. For more information or reserve a place contact 0906628621 or 0894334135 or info@srfrc@vitahouse.org
