Local Notes: Social dancing night and new barbershop opens
A new and welcome business in Elphin opened its doors last week, Elphin Bridge Barbers. Wishing them well.
The 'first of its kind' community park and sensory garden was officially opened in Elphin last week during Heritage week. This is the culmination of seven years of diligent work by the Windmill Committee, CE Scheme workers and local volunteers. This is a wonderful community amenity and resource which is very popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Palace Neighbour Wood Park is situated opposite Elphin Windmill and features wildlife habitats and walking trails. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan cut the ribbon on the new amenity. The project has been seven years in the making and transforms a former field into a public walking space. Well done to Cllr Valerie Byrne and everyone involved.
We have great plans for the group and the town but need more help. An hour a week would be a wonderful gift and in that time a lot can get done. But if you only have 20 minutes or half an hour that would be a great help. No experience is needed. Everyone has different talents so feel free to slot in where suits yourself. We will post our meet ups on Elphin-our town facebook page. So just drop along, even to just say hello. If everyone does a little, nobody has to do a lot. The dates when volunteers are out and about the town will be posted on Elphin-Our Town and Elphin Tidy Towns pages.
Exciting times for Elphin. This week Bridge Barber opened its doors and we wish them all the very best. Mark has been very busy since opening and the whole street now looks great. Phone number 083 0976547 . Nicely situated opposite the Credit Union, Rustys Coffee and Townhouse B&B.
New Bus Route. Bus Éireann have added a new school bus route to Elphin Community College! 🎉 Starting this school year, Tulsk, Ballinagare and Frenchpark will now be serviced, making it easier than ever for students from these areas to get to and from school. We are delighted to see this improvement in local transport.
Elphin ladies rounders team will play their final on /Sunday August 31st at Meath Centre of Excellance at 2pm. Please come along and support.A CEILI IN MEMORY OF LATE PHILOMENA OWENS A ceili in memory of the late Phil Owens and to raise funds for North West Stop will take place in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo with music by Ceol na Mara on 23rd May 2026 at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.. Admission, €12.
Elphin Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm in Elphin Community Centre.
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The Junior Traditional Irish Music sessions have now returned to the Tower Inn for the duration of the school holidays, they are on Tuesday nights starting at 7pm. All Junior musicians will be made very welcome provided that they are accompanied by a parent. The regular Traditional Irish Music Sessions in the Tower Inn continue each Tuesday night at 8.30pm with a big welcome for all musicians and listeners. With the summer holidays here now it would be a great opportunity for visitors to come along and have an enjoyable night of culture and entertainment, tell your friends. The next Singers Night in the Tower Inn is on Sunday, August 31st at 8.30 p.m.. It will as usual prove to be a very enjoyable night. All genre of songs will be catered for and all singers and listeners will be made very welcome so bring a friend and come along to the Tower Inn and you will not be disappointed.
Elphin Music Programme, July 31st. Come join us for some musical fun. Creation of instruments, introduction to new instruments and drumming sessions. Music Generation Roscommon Are gonna provide a very fun filled day. Ages 10-12 years and 13-17 years, Call/Text/Whatsapp Aoife on 0866036050 to register.
AA meetings are held on Mondays at 8pm in Elphin Community Centre F45 K336. Access at rear of building.
In Elphin Every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 15.30 p.m.
Line Dancing with Shannon will take a break until 2nd September when the class will resume in An Bothar Rua every Wednesday at 8 p.m.. Its great fun and everyone is welcome, its also a great workout. Don't worry if you have never done it before, you will quickly catch up.
Adult set dancing classes are taking a break until September with Michael Gunn in An Bothar Rua. Watch for updates on dare. Beginners welcome. Contact Michael Gunn for information on 086 3122897.
Elphin Day Centre provide a wonderful local service. If anyone wishes to avail of the wonderful day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
If you have any local news or things you wish to highlight in the local notes in the Herald please email parnell.deirdre@gmail.com. he page is now connected to Instagram, just search for Elphin-Our Town. This will mostly be used for photographs new and old of our lovely town. Photographs always welcome. Please contact parnell.deirdre@gmail.com if you wish to have a photo of your
Croghan Community Projects Group will host a Social Dancing event in The Four Provinces, Rathallen on Sunday, August 31st. Music by Paul O'Connor. 8-10 p.m.. Admission €10. All support much appreciated.
Shannon Gaels Intermediate team will travel to Kilglass G.A.A. grounds to play Kilbride in the Roscommon G.A.A. Intermediate championship on Saturday, August 29th. Throw-in at 5.30 p.m..
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels G.A.A. club 50/50 draw was Sandra Surlis who won €1,105. Envelopes available in local businesses or play on the Shannon Gaels G.A.A. app. Thanks to everyone who supports the draw.
Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns annual Coffee Morning, in aid of North West Hospice, will take place at the Chamber office, Carrick (N41 PW31) on Sunday, August 31st from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.. All support much appreciated.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Drumlion Church on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m.; Croghan Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. and in Patrician Hall, Cortober at 12 noon.
Croghan Organic Garden will have a pop-up shop every Friday during the Summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beside Croghan Community Café. A selection of fresh organic vegetables will be on sale each week. Everyone welcome to drop by and purchase locally grown produce.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday night at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
