Local Notes: Trad Night Success, Golf Lotto, Ballintubber Cemetery Mass
Pictured at Roscommon Racecourse last week were Pat Heneghan, chairperson of Roscommon LGFA; Caroline Kennedy and John Kennedy, who is a coach with the Roscommon U-16 LGFA team. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
The monthly trad night in Mulvihill’s on Sunday June 28th was a great success with Terry McGowan and his 19 top class musicians providing great entertainment for the large crowd present. They also sang some great verses of old-time songs. Members of the audience also rendered a song or two, including Francis Murray, Fr. John McManus, Margaret White, Danny Burke and Junior McLoughlin. A most enjoyable night was had by all. At the Friday Night Club in Mulvihill’s on Friday, June 25th, two birthdays took place, Miriam Gannon and a belated birthday for Tom Byron. There were some great stories with Tom Byron telling all about all the half-crowns he got when he made his First Holy Communion. There was plenty of food on the night provided by Bridie Malone, Mary Gannon, Ena Conry, Celia Mulligan and Martina Callaghan. Miriam thanked Mulvihill’s and all who provided refreshments. A great night was had by family and friends. Here’s wishing Miriam and Tom many more happy birthdays in the years ahead.
The Castlerea St. Kevin’s Minor Club extends congratulations to Nicole Burke, Madeline Henry, Ruth Lafferty and Isabelle McGowan who finished third in the Community Games U-12 girls’ relay finals, and Michael Greene and Ahmad Oasmen who finished 3rd in the U-12 boys relay finals held in Ballyleague.
The Castlerea Lourdes Deanery Committee will be out and about in the coming weeks selling tickets for the annual draw in aid of the Elphin Diocesan Assisted Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which helps defray the cost of bringing assisted pilgrims to Lourdes. It costs €900 to bring an assisted pilgrim to Lourdes. The tickets are €5 each or 3 for €10. Your support would be greatly appreciated. The draw will take place in Mulvihill’s Lounge, Castlerea, on Saturday, August 15th.
The death occurred of Mr Paddy Kelly, Rampark, Castlerea and formerly of Churchboro, Ballinlough, peacefully at home, on June 22nd, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Pat and Winifred, his brother, Seán, and his sister, Sheila Gallagher. Deceased was a kind, gentle, jolly and witty person and a good neighbour. He was a man of the land and as a young lad he travelled to fairs with his father buying and selling cattle. He was one of the founder members of Castlerea Mart, which celebrates its 50thanniversary this year. He held the positions of chairman and secretary of the mart during that time. He was also a man of great faith. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Josie; sons, Aidan (Paula), Padraig, Mick and Greg (Lisa); daughters, Aoife (Aidan), Deirdre (Shane) and Síle (Ciarán); cherished grandchildren, James, Ella, Tom, Aoibh, Saoirse, Ailbhe, Dara, Maeve, Tadhg and Síofra; brothers, Fr. Mícheál and Greg; sisters, Greta Earley, Fred Kelly-Henry and Phil Townley; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends. His remains were removed from Gaynor’s Funeral Home to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea and following Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by Fr. John McManus with co-celebrants Fr. Kevin Reynolds and Fr. Eugene McLoughlin, Roscommon, burial took place in Teamhair Cemetery, Ballinlough. The ceremony was enhanced by the music and singing of Jacqueline Kenny and by his grandchildren Aoibh and Saoirse who played the violin. Before the final blessing his sons Greg read a poem and Aidan read the eulogy. Members of the Castlerea Mart Committee provided a guard of honour at his removal. Mart manager Brendan Egan, his staff and customers observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect at Thursday’s mart. May Paddy’s gentle sou Rest in Peace.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Homerton Hospital, London on June 9th, surrounded by his loving family, of Mr Tom Egan, Islington, London and formerly Cloonchambers, Castlerea. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, brothers Jack and Finbar, sisters Kitty and Bridie. Deceased was a very kind, gentle and jolly person. He was a handy footballer in his youth and played with Tarmon and Castlerea. He won a county junior football championship with Castlerea in 1957 and was a member of the senior team beaten in the 1958 county championship final. He won an O’Rourke Cup senior league in May 1959 and shortly after that game he left for London. He was a carpenter by trade. Over the years he made many friends in London, none more so than Michael Finneran and his wife Rose who were always very kind to him and brought the Roscommon Herald to him in later years every week. He was a regular visitor to Castlerea to see his sister and her husband in Ballintubber. He loved to meet the late Tommy Bruen, Larry Brennan and Danny Burke who played with him on the 1957 team. Indeed, Larry and Danny are the only two of that team now alive. He also loved to meet his relations and some of his school pals who are still alive with one special pal, Mickey Mulligan, and he loved the pint in Mulvihill’s. He was a great family man and adored his grandson Michael who is also a carpenter. He was a man of great faith and had a great devotion to Our Lady of Knock and Our Lady of Lourdes. He is survived by his sister, Nuala (Nally, Ballintubber). Tom was a wonderful father to John, Anne and Carmel. He was an amazing grandfather and adored by his grandson Michael. He will be greatly missed by his children, grandson, son-in-law Steve, sister and brother-in-law Pat, niece and nephew Bernie and John. He will be also sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and wide circle of dear friends. His funeral Mass took place in St. Joan of Arc Church, Highbury Park, on Tuesday, June 30th with burial afterwards in Islington and Saint Pancras Cemetery. May Tom’s gentle soul rest in peace.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, May 25th at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, of Linda Muller (née O'Toole), Ardnamullagh, Ballintubber. Predeceased by her father Jimmy and mother Marjorie. Deceased was a very kind and gentle person and a great neighbour. She will be sadly missed by her loving children, Aidan and Ciara; grandchildren, Cleona, Emmie and Àron; sister, Mandy and brother, Frankie; brother-in-law, Denis and sister-in-law Helen; nieces and nephews, relatives, her extensive circle of friends from England, Ireland, France, Spain and beyond. Her funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jullian Lupot in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber, on Sunday, May 30th followed by private cremation on Monday, June 1st. The ceremony was enhanced by the music and singing of Joe Healey and Frankie O’Toole. The eulogy on Linda’s life was read by her son Aidan and brother Frankie. May Linda’s gentle soul rest in peace.
The winning bonus ball number in Castlerea Golf Club’s Lotto for July 1st was number 12. Winners of this week’s lotto were Tom O’Connor, Mamie Creighton, Gerry O’Gara, Greg Kelly, and Emmet Patten. Each receive €100.
Ballintubber Cemetery Mass will be on Sunday, July 19th at 11.30 a.m.. Cleanups will take place on, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.30p.m./ 7 p.m.. There are many graves that still need taking care of, therefore organisers are asking families to please attend to them. The volunteers are edging green areas, scraping and sweeping paths, grass cutting, strimming, removing weeds and attending to the flowerpots. They are also attending to graves with no family members to do so. Please make an effort to attend the cleanups so that the cemetery where your loved ones are buried will be in pristine condition for the annual Mass.
The Relics of St Thérèse and her parents, St Louis and St Zelie Martin, will visit the Carmelite Friary Church, Moate on Sunday, July 12th to celebrate St Louis & St Zelie's Feast Day. Veneration will take place after 9 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon Mass. There will be an exhibition on the life of St Thérèse and the Martin family and some of the 2001 exhibition in the Pastoral Centre (beside the church). This year is the 25 anniversary of the 2001 visit of the relics of St Thérèse to Ireland. The relics and exhibition will leave at 4 p.m..
