Local Notes: Storm Eowyn, awards for Morris Meats and windmill damage
Sunrise over the Elphin area last Saturday. Pic: Emma Farrell
Huge thanks to Dessie Glancy who kept all supplied in Elphin with water, fuel and essentials despite having no power and to Elphin pharmacy for making sure everyone got their medication. Thanks also to Elphin Community Centre for opening its doors with John Lambert facilitating charging phones etc. and a welcome cup of tea and some social interaction after the long lonely nights. Thanks also to Ronan Gavigan and his wonderful staff in Morris Meats who were operating off a generator. Elphin was without power and network for several days and some are still affected as we write. It is hoped everyone will be back to normal soon. A list of tips for extreme weather events has been compiled by the followers of Elphin-Our Town facebook page and is pinned to the top of the page for future events.
Morris Meats, Elphin and Ronan Gavigan were awarded Best Striploin Steak in Connaught at the Irish Steak Challenge 2025. They were also awarded a Gold award for their ribeye steak and a silver award for their fillet steak. To receive an award in every category entered was the icing on the cake. These awards are a true testament to commitment for quality. Morris Meats pride themselves on locally sourced produce. “The fact that we can slaughter in our own abattoir adds to our ability to control traceability and quality and is no doubt paying off. Thank you to all involved at the event in the Curragh Racecourse last Sunday and of course a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers. Your support is very much appreciated and we will continue to ensure that we are providing quality meat for you and your families,” said Ronan Gavigan.
Ronan Gavigan of Morris Meats, Elphin and his daughter Eleanor helped cheer up Elphin folks following Storm Eowyn with an impromptu barbecue offering steak sandwiches and chicken burgers and very delicious they were too.
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The Irish Life Every Step Counts Challenge is underway. Elphin GAA Healthy Club is also organising the Healthy Club Walk / step challenge, running until February 12th with walks every Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m.. Please meet at old dressing room to sign. The walk will be approximately 5km or whatever you feel comfortable with.
Elphin GAA Club’s dinner dance will be held on Saturday, February 8th at 8 p.m.. in the Percy French Hotel. Music by Heebie Jeebies. Medal presentations on the night. Tickets on sale in An Bothar Rua or contact Martin Travers 086 3752962.
Elphin GAA junior team took part in the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals on January 25th in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan in the Nuachleas (Novelty) competition as Connacht champions. While on this occasion Ulster took home the title, the wonderful young Elphin team performed amazingly in an excellent competition. Their comic piece highly entertained the audience. Great support travelled from Elphin. Huge well done and thanks to all. No doubt they will be back in 2025.
Irish language classes for adults continue in Cruachan Ai (F45HH51). Tulsk on Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners welcome. For further information please contact Deirdre at 087 3807773 (evenings) Bígí linn.
Thank you to everyone who attended the monthly singers session in The Tower on the Bank Holiday Sunday. Despite losing lots of roof tiles Sean and Kathleen hosted the usual Tuesday night session following the storm and it was a welcome relief from the stress endured during this weather event to just come in, have a tune and a chat. The Tower Bar sessions are again in full swing. Everyone welcome. The sessions take place at 8.30 p.m. each Tuesday.
Bingo in Elphin Community Centre every Monday at 8.30 p.m.. Jackpot 800 euro on 45 calls. Thank you to everyone who supports the weekly bingo.
Elphin Windmill was severely damaged in the recent storm. Wishing the committee all the best and hoping it will be back up and running very soon.
A huge well done to the staff and committee of Elphin Day Centre who, despite the terrible weather last week managed to get meals out to anyone who needed them. It really is a wonderful local service. If anyone wishes to avail of the day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
If you have any local news or items you wish to highlight in the local notes in the Herald please email parnell.deirdre@gmail.com. The Elphin -Our Town Facebook page is now connected to Instagram, just search for Elphin-Our Town. This will mostly be used for photographs new and old. Photographs always welcome.
