Local Notes:Windmill Wheelers, Keep Fit Classes, Summer Camp
The recent Windmill Wheelers Classic was a huge success. Well done to all who took part this year.
The death occurred on June 10th, peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, in the presence of her devoted family and in the loving care of the nurses and staff at University Hospital Galway, of Mrs Bernie Murray (née Dayton), Clooneyquinn, Elphin. Predeceased by her husband Dermot; sisters Marion and Kathleen; brother P.J.; and parents Brian and Mary. Bernie will be sadly missed beyond words by her children, Declan, Olivia and Andrea (John); grandchildren, Diarmuid, Áine, Dáithí, Éabha and Séan; sisters, Pauline and Margaret; niece, Joan; together with her extended family, close friends and neighbours. Following Funeral Mass on Saturday in St. Catherine’s Church, Killina, Bernie was laid to rest in Tulsk Cemetery.
Thank you to everyone who helped out in any way with the Windmill Wheelers Cycle and to the 140 cyclists who made it a great day for everyone. The Windmill Wheelers CC fundraising page is still open.
Roscommon SPCA wishes to express sincere thanks for the generous donations received at the recent gate collection at The Holy Trinity Church, Mantua, with all money going directly to animal welfare in the county.
Huge thanks to JJ, Aughrim Kilmore Scheme supervisor, who, together with the CE Scheme workers and with huge help from Ronan Glancy, organised the moving and placing of the lovely planters in town. It’s not an easy job. Thanks to Elphin Tidy Towns for planting and nurturing them. Nice to see colour in the town. Thanks to the lads on the CE Scheme for all they do; the group would be lost without them. Volunteers meet up at the day centre polytunnel every Saturday at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group. Everyone has been busy planting tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, etc., in the day centre polytunnel for the use of the clients and staff.
Elphin Tidy Towns community clean-up will take place this Saturday 10 a.m to 12 noon. Meet at the Church Car park. Please spread the word and support.
Join Elphin Comhaltas for a fantastic night of traditional music, song and craic at the June monthly session in the Central Bar (Cathal Murray’s), Elphin, on Saturday, June 20th. Junior session, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a special warm-up for all our young musicians and singers ahead of the Connacht Fleadh this July. The main session is at 9 p.m. All traditional musicians and singers are welcome. Come along for a great night of tunes, songs, friendship and community.
Kiltrustan Sports Club holds a clothing collection on the first Saturday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim annual church gate collection will be held at all churches in the parish on June 20th and 21st. Please support.
Keep fit classes with activator poles continue in Elphin Community Centre on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Come along and get fit for summer. A warm welcome is promised.
Pop-up Gaeltachts will be held at Dangan NS from June 29th to July 3rd, and at Croghan NS from July 13th to 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact 0876971361 or 0876105645 for further details.
If anyone wishes to avail of the day centre services, please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
The Tower Inn will once again host junior trád music sessions on Tuesdays, starting at 7.30 p.m. The junior trád sessions will run for the duration of the school holidays, and all junior musicians will be made very welcome, provided they are accompanied by a parent.
The trád music sessions in the Tower Inn continue every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. and have been proving to be a great source of both entertainment and active participation for local and visiting musicians and listeners.
The next in the series of Tower Inn singers’ nights is on Sunday, June 28th, starting at 8.30 p.m. All genres of songs and singing are catered for.
AA meetings are held on Mondays at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
A new mother, baby and toddler group meets at Elphin Community Centre from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. every second Wednesday during term time. For information, contact Helena on 0879759076 or Niamh on 0892260223.
Bingo every Monday starts at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. Thank you for your continued support.
SOS Elphin is available to everyone in the local parishes, villages and towns. It is a free, confidential and anonymous service. Contact The Health Centre, Chapel Street, Elphin, for full details.
Adult set dancing classes continue every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. in An Bothar Rua. Dancers of all levels are welcome - from beginners to advanced dancers. Dancing for the craic, not competition. Contact Michael Gunn for information on 086 3122897.
Line dancing classes in An Bothar Rua take place every Wednesday. Absolute beginners, 7.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.; beginner/novice, 8.15 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. All welcome.
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A clean-up of Drumlion cemetery will take place every Wednesday evening during the month of June. Much support as possible required to keep cemetery maintained. All welcome.
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels G.A.A. club's 50/50 draw was Eabha Devaney who won €655. All support for the draw is much appreciated. Tickets may be purchased on ClubSpot or at local businesses.
Croghan Organic Garden Pop-Up Shop open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beside the Old Creamery Café. Fresh produce grown locally at the organic community gardens.
Shannon Gaels G.A.A. club Summer Camp will take place from June 29th to July 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The camp for children aged four years to 12 years, will be held in the Showgrounds, Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon. One child €75, 2 children €140, three children €200, four children €250. For bookings please contact Tracey at 089-4716242.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church on Sunday at 10 a.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober, Sunday at 12 noon; Drumlion Church, Wednesday to Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday night at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
A Church gate collection for the assisted pilgrims trip to Lourdes will take place at all churches in the Boyle deanery on Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. All support much appreciated.
A Mass for Healing will be celebrated in St. Michael's Church, Croghan on Friday, June 26th at 7.30 p.m.. All welcome to attend.
For generations, Cox’s Cross Carnival and the famous All-Ireland bonfire attracted thousands of visitors from across Roscommon, Leitrim, and the surrounding counties. From the 1940s through to the 1970s, this annual celebration became one of the most anticipated social events in the region.
Bonfire Night and the Carnival at Cox’s Cross soon gained a reputation throughout the country, developing into a vibrant hub of activity and entertainment. People travelled from near and far to enjoy evenings filled with music, dancing, and singing, featuring some of Ireland’s top showbands and performers. Over the years, many lasting friendships and love stories began at Cox’s Cross. At the heart of this remarkable event were Phyllis Glancy O’Dowd and her husband John, who lived at Cox’s Cross. Deeply committed to community life, they worked tirelessly alongside a dedicated local committee to ensure the continued success of the bonfire and carnival, creating memories that have endured for decades.
This week, Aughrim- Kilmore Development Association invite the public to join in as it celebrates and remembers the people who made these special occasions possible. A commemorative evening will take place at Cox’s Cross on Saturday, June 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The event will feature a variety of local musical talent, along with activities for children, making it a free and enjoyable family evening for all ages. The celebrations will continue from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Dangan Community Centre, where special guest, Shaun O’Dowd, who spent his younger years living at Cox’s Cross, will provide an evening of entertainment and nostalgia. Everyone aged 18 and over is welcome to attend this part of the evening. Tickets are €10 each and are available now from Gerry Tiernan and Trevor Hunt 086 8393800/087 9652581. Come along and help celebrate the rich heritage, cherished memories, and community spirit of Cox’s Cross.
