Local Notes: Stations of the Cross, Irish Classes, Cookery Classes
The St. Patrick’s NS, Strokestown, team of Connor Geraghty, Charlie Mulvihill, Christopher McDonagh and Séadna Burke at the recent Cumann na mBunscol RosComáin sports quiz in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Pic: Gerard O'Loughlin
Roscommon LEADER Partnership in collaboration with Wageningen University is seeking host families in rural Roscommon to accommodate research students from June 5th to 19th June. For more information contact Anthony at (086) 9264868 or Sandra at (086) 0786882.
Pray for the repose of the soul of Mr Thomas (Tom) Cummins late of Lahausk, Strokestown and Tooting, London who died recently in Tooting, London. Tom was pre-deceased by his wife, Mai (nee Keaveney) of Clooncarrow, Kingsland. Tom is survived by his daughter, Adeline, London, his brother-in-law, Eugene Keaveney, Peggy and family Clooncarrow, Kingsland; his sister, Mary Madden, Micky and family, Beaumont, Dublin; his sister-in-law, Maura Cummins and family, Lahausk, Strokestown. The funeral will take place in London.
Stations of the Cross in Kiltrustan Church on Tuesday, February 24th at 3.30 p.m. and will continue each Tuesday during Lent.
Strokestown parish is inviting any parishioner who feels called to be a Eucharistic Minister or a Minister of the Word to contact the parish office. Training will be arranged. Any parishioner who may be interested in assisting with the ‘Come Follow Me’ programme is also invited to get in touch. The parish e-mail address is strokestownparishoffice@gmail.com
A meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will be on Wednesday, March 4th in the Parochial House.
Numbers drawn in the SCDA lotto were 1, 3, 5, 8. There were two Lucky Dip winners - Susan Compton, Clooncagh, and Kenny Silke, Church Street. Next draw is on Tuesday, February 17th at the SCDA office. Jackpot, €900 Thank you for your continued support.
Ashes will be available on Ash Wednesday, February 18th from the end of the 9.30 a.m., Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, until 7 p.m., ALONE Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE is seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information e-mail t volunteer@alone.ie or call 081 222024.
Irish language classes for adults continue in Cruachan Ai Centre, Tulsk (F45 HH51), every Wednesday, from 6.30 p.m., to 8 p.m., This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners welcome. This course is supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information please contact Maire at (086) 6095402.
In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy. For further information, visit www.epilepsy.ie. Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness day will take place on Thursday, March 26th.
The death took place recently at Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, of Mrs Pauline Compton (nee Fallon) of Newtown, Strokestown, wife of the late Mr Pat Compton. A native of Kilrooskey, she was daughter of the late Mr John James Fallon and of the late Mrs Mary Fallon. Her late husband carried on a successful building contracting business for many years. The business continues under the direction of her son, Kieran. A deeply religious person, she was a devoted wife and mother. She was held in the highest esteem among her neighbours and great friends. News of her passing in her 94th year was heard of with deep regret among her relatives, neighbours and loyal friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Jimmy, and sister Mary. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, and the interment followed in Strokestown Cemetery. She is survived by hers children, Joe, Kieran, Oliver and Patricia; daughters-in-law, Marie and Valerie; brother, Joe (UK); sister, Mrs Emma Flood (UK); sisters-in-law, Liz and Mary; grandchildren, Niall, Avril, James, Brian, Maria and Ciara; great-granddaughter, Eva, and her mother, Jenny; nieces, nephews, extended family and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The AGM of Roosky Active Retirement has been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11.30 a.m. in the Community Centre Roosky. All members requested to attend. Membership fee of €15 will be taken at the meeting.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on February 14th the numbers drawn were 3, 4, 16, 25, Bonus Number, 2. There was no jackpot winner. There was one Match 3 number winner of €200, Ben Reilly. Next week's jackpot is €9,300 for four correct numbers, €13,300 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, February 21st.
The next Ballinamuck Social Dancing & Community Gathering takes place on Sunday, February 22nd from 5 – 7 p.m. in the !98 Memorial Hall Ballinamuck Village (N39 Y7C1). Music by Paul O’Connor.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, John O’Beirne; joint 2nd, Tom Beirne, Bernard Gregg and Denny McGuire; raffle, Margaret Cox. New players welcome.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 36. Winners Ellie Ann King, and Jackie Cox, €50 each.
Cookery classes with Marie return on Friday, March 6th for four weeks from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. in Roosky Community Centre. To book a place call or text 086 8534100.
Adult drawing and watercolour classes start on Tuesday, February 24th, 10.30 a.m. – 12 noon at the Community Centre, Roosky. For more details and to book a place contact 086 8534100.
The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold its annual church gate collections at the following churches over the weekend of February 21st & 22nd: St. Anne's Church, Slatta on Saturday, February 21st: Church of The Sacred Heart, Kilglass on Sunday, February 22nd; and the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Roosky on Sunday, February 22nd. 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 visit the website at www.roscommonspca.ie
