Local Notes: Wedding bells, comedy evening and GAA presentation
The Saddlers Inn annual Tractor and Truck Drive in memory of Michael Creighton took place on New Year's Day. All proceeds will go towards Croí and the National Breast Cancer Research Unit. Donations are open for another week and can be made to ‘The Saddlers Inn Tractor & Truck Drive 2026’ on iDonate. Pictured at centre about to leave Carrick on the return leg to Boyle are organisers Sean and Rachel Flanagan with James Lavin, Ian Kerrane, Colm McGrath and John Keville. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
Boyle GAA Club has the chance to win €2,500 as part of the Irish Life Healthy Steps Challenge. Check out the Boyle GAA App for full details. Every step counts.
The numbers drawn in the online lotto draw this week were 8,12,13 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. There were two Match 3 winners – Anne Conboy and Louise Kennedy. The jackpot for next week now stands at €8,800 and can be played via the Boyle GAA Club App or in various outlets locally.
The death took place peacefully on January 3rd with her family by her side of Mrs Teresa Carney, (née Durr), Behy, Boyle. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas, she is sadly missed and remembered with love by her son, Tommy; daughters, Mary and Margaret; her sister, Margaret; grandchildren, Jack and Rose; sons-in-law, Seamus and Tom; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle on Thursday, January 8th, arriving for prayers at 7 p.m.. As per Teresa’s wish, her funeral Mass will take place, privately on Friday.
The death occurred on Friday last, peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, in his 93rd year following a life well lived, of Mr Seamus Camplisson, Abbey Haven Care Centre, Boyle and late of Ballinafad and Belfast. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife of 64 years, Pat; daughters, Jacqueline and Siobhan and his son Ciaran’ his adored grandchildren, Eilish, Ewan, Cian and James; sisters, May, Kathleen and Bernie; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and wide circle of friends. Following Mass of the resurrection on Monday in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle Seamus was laid to rest in Killursa Cemetery, Headford.
Marie Kennedy was the winner of this week’s Boyle Celtic 50/50 draw. This week’s jackpot was €2,880. The winners of the hamper were Martina and Padraig. The next draw will take place this Friday in the Moylurg.
Congratulations to Enda Smith and Jean Flanagan who recently celebrated their wedding. The Boyle and Roscommon footballer wedded his Loughglynn fiancé on New Year’s Day and celebrated with family and friends.
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully last week of Mr Joe McDermott, Ardagh, Boyle. Pre-deceased by his father John, mother Lena and brother Oliver (Ollie). Survived and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife, Betty; daughters, Pamela, Fiona, Chloe and son Jonathan; his adored grandchildren, Fionn, Lena and Éanna; brothers P.J. (Westport), Dermot (Boyle) and sisters Mary (Kilkelly) and Ann (Ballinameen); mother-in-law, Teresa Coen, son-in-law, Derek and daughter-in-law Catherine, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and wide circle of friends. Following Mass of the Resurrection in St. Joseph’s Parish Church, Boyle, on Thursday, he was laid to rest in Assylinn Cemetery.
Best wishes and good luck to Alo O'Dowd and Leo Marron who leave for Kenya on January 6th, as part of The Ray of Sunshine Foundation group, which assists in construction projects for children and their families in Kenya.
The death occurred on Wednesday, December 24th, suddenly, at Sligo University Hospital, of Ms Patricia (Patsy) Moran, Cortober Hill, Carrick-on-Shannon and formerly of Leitrim Village. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mai, Patsy will be sadly missed by her brothers, Noel and Cyril; sister-in-law, Bernadette; niece, Nicola; nephew, Thomas; niece-in-law, grandnephew, grandniece, her neighbours and friends. Following reposal at the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Monday, December 29th, Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, December 30th in St. Michael's Church, Drumlion followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carrick-on-Shannon.
A meeting of Croghan Parish Pastoral Council will be held in Drumlion Parochial House on Tuesday, January 13th at 7.30 p.m..
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club’s 50/50 draw was Navisha Ramjutton who won €1,600. Envelopes available in local businesses or play on the Shannon Gaels GAA app. Thanks to everyone who supports the draw.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church this Tuesday at 10 a.m., Sunday at 10 a.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober on Tuesday 12 noon, Sunday at 12 noon; Drumlion Church Tuesday at 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
Cavetown CE Scheme has vacancies for general operatives. Duties will include the upkeep of all amenity areas, grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, litter and weed control, upkeep of flowerbeds and shrubs and landscaping. General maintenance will include repairs to fencing and stone walls, painting and decorating. Contact Tony O’Donnell – scheme supervisor Cavetown CE Scheme 087 775 0556.
Keadue Tidy Towns committee wishes to thank all those who supported the Christmas fundraising raffle. A special thanks to those who sold tickets, Roddy's Harp & Shamrock, Mo Chairde and all the volunteers. The following were winners: hamper, Artem Levchenjo, Ukraine, and Keadue; meal for two in the Radisson Sligo, Orla McMorrow, Keadue; bottle of Jameson whiskey, Darren O'Neill, Mo Chairde.
Skreen/Dromad Drama Group will stage the hilarious three act comedy "One Wife Too Many" by Jimmy Keary in the O'Carolan Centre, St Ronan's Hall, Keadue on Saturday, January 10th. Doors open at 7.30 p.m..
Strength &Conditioning Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 7th in St Ronan's Hall, Keadue at 8 p.m. and will continue every Wednesday.New members welcome
Pilates will resume on Thursday January 8th in St Ronan's Hall, Keadue at 8 p.m. and will continue evert Thursday. New members welcome.
St Michael’s GAA, LGFA and St Ronan’s GAA invite you to a special celebration night honouring the Junior B LGFA Champions 2025 – the club’s first-ever adult ladies title - on Saturday, January 10th. Doors open 7 p.m.. The evening includes a three-course dinner, medal presentation, and entertainment. Tickets €55 - contact Jenny (087 681 1655) or Dawn (087 790 7886) Revolut accepted. All are welcome to celebrate this historic achievement in ladies football.
Applications for admission for Cootehall NS for the school year 2026-27 are now open. Contact the school office for a copy of the enrolment form.
Have you bags of unwanted clothes sitting at home, waiting to drop them to a clothes recycling bank? Drumboylan NS is hosting a clothes collection as a fundraiser for the school on Tuesday, January 27th. If you have any unwanted clothes/shoes/bags/belts, please support the collection by donating. Items that are not accepted include duvets, blankets, pillows and crested uniforms. Bags can be dropped off during school hours or on the morning of the collection before 9.30 a.m.. Thank you for your support.
Fáilte and a warm welcome awaits at the Cuppa Mornings in Cleen Hall, Crossna Community Centre every Tuesday from 11 a.m.. Drop in and enjoy the chat and a decent coffee or teas with seasonal foodie delights. Text 0862839475 for information.
