Local Notes: Special Olympics team take on fire service in bowling challenge
The Roscommon Special Olympics v Roscommon Fire Service annual bowling challenge was a great success.
To launch Daffodil Day fundraising in Roscommon Town a Coffee Morning will take place in JJ Harlows, Roscommon Town, on Friday, March 7th from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. Your support would be much appreciated.
The Roscommon Community Challenge Takes place on Friday, March 7th at 8 p.m. for a 5K or 8K event supporting the Roscommon Special Olympics Club and Roscommon Community Sports Park. Register for the event on Eventbrite (online only). Celebrate post-run with tea & coffee at the Sports Park. Contact info@rosactive.org or call 086 1721181 / 090 6630853 for details. If you would prefer to cycle, why not try the 70km on Saturday, March 8th. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1214677476029
Roscommon Local Enterprise Office is running business advice sessions free of charge to any Roscommon-based business in need of guidance or support. The next clinic takes place on March 6th Book your free 1:1 meeting now - https://www.localenterprise.ie/!MOS7C4
Swing by the Roscommon Arts Centre anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a drop-in collage workshop with artist Jessica Weber Patterson. Dive into the fun of collage-making by mixing text, images, paint, and various textured papers. All welcome to attend.
Winner of Ladies 7 hole re-entry competition for week February 4th to 10th was Pauline Leonard, 15 points (last 6). This weeks’ ladies competition is 9 hole re-entry playing holes 1 to 4, 7 to 9, 10 and 11. Men’s 13 hole competition played last Saturday and Sunday, results: 1st, JP O’Gara; 2nd, Conor Mullally; gross, Jack Sharkey. There will be another men’s competition this coming weekend. Olivia Costello represented Ireland at the Octagonal Ladies tournament in Spain. Ireland won two matches, lost one and halved the other. Well done to Olivia on her performances throughout the week. New members always welcome at Roscommon Golf Club. Call Paulie Hoare for details of reduced subscription rates for beginners etc. 086- 2986765.
Nations Futebol Club is more than just a team it’s a space for inclusion, diversity, and opportunity. What started as a small group of young players two years ago has grown into a squad of 30, thanks to the success of the Youth Diversity Soccer Programme. Jerseys were recently presented to the team, marking another milestone in their journey. In attendance were Aisling Dunne from Healthy Roscommon, Daire Feeley (ESF Officer), and Coach & RSP Tutor, Atila Tavares, all of whom play a key role in supporting this initiative. As the club prepares for an exciting new season, wishing all the very best on and off the field. Supported by the Healthy Ireland Fund.
Roscommon Special Olympics Team were lucky to come out winners by a very small winning margin of 25 points. Strikes, spares and not a gulley ball in sight such was the talent on display from both sides at the Roscommon Special Olympics v Roscommon Fire Service annual bowling challenge. Huge gratitude to the members of Roscommon Fire Services for taking part in this now annual event and for their presentation of the beautiful cup. Looking forward to next year already. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success. A special thank you to the wonderful TY students from CBS Roscommon and Mercy College Roscommon who are volunteering and also to Eoin and Amanda at Roscommon Leisure Zone.
Fr. Raul is leaving the parish this weekend and is not being replaced in the short term. There will be no 8 a.m. Mass during weekdays until another priest is appointed. The weekend Mass schedule will remain unchanged. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.
Closing date for entries to Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin competitions, is March 5th. Entry forms can be obtained by emailing morrispatricia07@gmail.com or by logging into Comhaltas Ros Comáin Facebook page. The Roscommon Fleadh will be held in Athlone on Easter Monday, April 21st.
Line dancing classes take place on Fridays at 11.15 a.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Quad Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town. Line dancing classes on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon. A special welcome to come and enjoy a class with a mixture of fun, dance and exercise. Beginners and Improvers very welcome. Further information from tutor Christopher Beirne 086 8474744.
Make sure to drop in to the Roscommon Library every Thursday from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. to help gain more knowledge on your IT skills. Please ensure to bring your own device. For further information, please feel free to contact the library on 0906637277.
Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? Volunteers provide a valuable contribution by connecting people to their local communities. Volunteers enrich the lives of the people we support, by bringing friendship and fun into their lives. Volunteers can do this by attending local social activities or sporting events together, go for a walk, swimming, or just sharing interests and chatting over a cup of coffee/tea. If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or 0874887314 for more details. Volunteers will be fully supported in their role by the volunteer coordinator.
Castle Crafters meet on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Quad Centre. For more information contact 087 9185054. All welcome.
Looking for the perfect venue to host your next match, training session, or community event? Roscommon Community Sports park has state-of-the-art sports facilities available for rent. Indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for clubs, teams, and groups. Affordable rates, flexible booking times. Whether it’s for football, fitness classes, or any other activity, book now to secure your slot. Contact t 090 662 6152.
Would you be willing to provide companionship or make friendly calls to an older person in your community? The commitment is one hour per week. ALONE is seeking volunteers. Full training and support provided. If interested, please sign up on https://alone.ie/volunteers/ for more information, contact Helena: Helena.madden@alone.ie / 086 0145829.
You may have heard of the One Town One Voice community choir before Christmas singing Christmas carols around Roscommon Town. This is a very informal singing group. The group meets Tuesday evening to sing, chat and have fun. If this sounds like something you would like to do, come along next Tuesday evening to the South Roscommon Family Resource Centre (F42N971) at 7 p.m.. There are no auditions, and you will not be asked to sing on your own (unless you want to of course!) Everybody welcome.
Winners of the 25 card drive from February 10th, David Gibbons; 2nd, Michael Sharkey; joint 3rd, Con Keigher and Noel Maguire; 4th, Shane Hoare; free game, John Beirne. Winners from February 17th, Leo Tully; joint 2nd, Mick McDonald & Joe McCormack; Joint 3rd, Peggy Moran, Vincent Pearse and Norman Doorley; 4th, Shane Hoard; free game, Joe McCormack.
Roscommon Bridge Club results: Club Pairs Competition – 1st, Tresina & Tommie Murphy; 2nd, Kitty Dowd & Phyllis O'Shaughnessy; gross, Mary & Terry O'Keeffe; 3rd, Chris & John McGrath; first session, Marie McSharry & Ann Flynn; second session, Ann Kilduff and Celia Ansboro.
Happy '71 Bridge Club: 1st, Margaret Gillen & Joan Donnellan; 2nd, Chris & John McGrath; gross, June Halliday & Tommie Murphy.
Ballymurry Bridge Club (Club Pairs Competition): 1st, Maria Delaney & Anne Mooney; 2n, Kate Walshe & Mary Doyle; gross, Kathleen Corcoran & Ann Shine; 3rd, Frances Keane & Margaret Mullen; first session, Kitty Blighe & Fiona Neilan; second session, James Walsh & Nuala Rogers.
Kilbride Bridge Club (North/South): 1st, Margaret Scott & Sheila Macken; 2nd, Myra Farrell & Eileen Dowling.
(East/West): 1st, Pauline Leonard & Margaret Mullen; 2nd, Jane Hunt & Annette Gaffney.
