Local Notes: Trien Players, Card Games, Band Heading to USA
Members of the Trien Players who will stage ‘For Love & Money’ a three act comedy by Jimmy Keary at the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Thursday, February 26th, Friday 27th and Sunday, March 1st. Back row: John Raftery, Colin McColl, Julie Malone, Erica Ryan, Peter McNeill, and Tommy Finneran. Front row: Claire Devine, Caoilin Flynn, Ellie Mulrennan, and Michelle Flannery. Pic: Liam Reynolds
Castlerea Musical Society held a community meeting last week to look ahead and discuss how the society could continue to grow and thrive in the years to come. “We were delighted with the fantastic turnout and the many positive ideas and suggestions shared on the night. The committee was truly encouraged by the strong show of support from our community, and we’re excited to move forward with planning for 2027 and beyond. In the meantime, be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels and local press for news of upcoming events and gatherings — we have lots to look forward to together. A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. Here’s to the continued success of Castlerea Musical Society and the wonderful community behind it,” said a spokesperson.
Trien Players present their 3 Act Comedy For Love and Money on Thursday, February 26th, Friday 27th and Sunday, March 1"in the Trinity Arts Centre at 8.30 p.m.. Tickets on the door each night.
There will be U-13 boys’ basketball trials on Wednesday at the Hub at 3.45 p.m. Born after 1/8/2013.
The Castlerea senior men's basketball team play league leaders, Atlantic Eagles on Saturday night at the Hub at 7.00 p.m.
Good luck to Castlerea Community School senior boys’ basketball team in the All-Ireland final on Thursday. Best of luck also to past pupil and founder of Castlerea senior men's team, Michael O’Flanagan, in their all Ireland final. He is the coach of Galway Community College in the senior C boys final.
The AGM of Castlerea ICA Guild will be held in D’Gaff on Monday, March 2nd at 8 p.m.. Looking forward to seeing all members there on the night.
The winning bonus ball number in Castlerea Golf Club’s lotto for February 18th was 42. Winners of this week’s lotto were John Caulfield, Tony Brophy, Tom and Tina, Bernie Ryan, Brendan Cox. Each receive €100.
Seeking Safety is a free coping skills programme for women affected by trauma, mental health, and/or addiction. Learn new ways to cope safely with your own triggers, impulses and symptoms and gain a more compassionate understanding of yourself and take back your power from the impacts of trauma. mental health and/or addiction. The programme is funded by the HSE and is being delivered in Castlerea and Boyle with a new group starting in Roscommon Town. For more information, contact Lorraine in complete confidence on 09496 21690/lcampbell@rwn.ie
Castlerea Community Employment Scheme has vacancies for an office administrator in the scheme office and general operatives for a range of maintenance and repair duties. Work is for 19.5 hours per week. Applicants must be in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment for at least a year. To apply, first check eligibility with your local social welfare office and then call or text 085 1628523 or email castlereaces@gmail.com
Subscription renewal of €20 for the Cloonbonniffe 200 Club Draw is due. Promoters will be contacting members to collect subscriptions. Draws for the months of January, February & March will take place in March and thereafter once a month. Results will be published in the Parish Newsletter. Thank you for your ongoing support. New members welcome.
Card game in Cloonbonniffe NS on Tuesdays at 8 p.m.. Please support.
Application forms for pupils wishing to enrol in Threen NS for September 2026 are now available from Regina, school secretary. Call (094) 9621330 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9 a.m. - 1p.m. or email thrnns56@gmail.com
Trien 300 Club Draw is due for renewal, renewal, €20 for the year. Promoters will be contacting members in the coming days. Thanks to everyone for their ongoing support.
The Castlerea Brass and Reed Band will travelling to the USA for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The group will depart on Thursday, Mach 12th and return on Wednesday, March 18th. They will be based at the Robert Trent Hotel in Newark and while there they will take part in a number of parades including the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They will also attend the Roscommon Society’s dance in New York on Saturday, March 14th. On Sunday, March 15th long standing band member and present chairman of the band Mr Sean Mannion will be Grand Marshall at the Newark Parade. This is a great honour for Sean, his family and the band. Between band members and supporters a group of 32 will make the trip. In order to get new members for the band they have been running a school of music in the Hub, Castlerea on Mondays under musical director Niamh Flanagan, Martin Jones and Seamus Ward and after the first eight week course it has provided 4 new members for the band. The second course has just started in the Hub with 16 attending. Hopefully some more new members will emerge. The band has been in existence since 1890 except for a few blips along the way due to numbers. The band would like to thank Pat and Betty Garvey, and Frank and Helen O’Toole, Roscommon County Council, and Michael Creighton Aluminium Castlerea, for the sponsorship towards the band’s trip to the USA. IF anyone would like to donate sponsorship to the band, please contact PRO Danny Burke 087 0988559 or any band member. The band would like to extend sympathy to all families who have suffered bereavements in the past number of months.
The AGM of the Roscommon branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd in Durkin’s, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, starting at 7 p.m. with a Guest Speaker from MABS. Refreshments will be served on the night. All are welcome.
Kilcroan Cemetery Committee recently received LEADER grant aid, through Galway Rural Development (GRD), towards the digital mapping of the historic Kilcroan Cemetery. GRD has warmly praised the committee’s efforts to preserve the historical significance and the archaeological, architectural, and cultural heritage value of the cemetery.
