Latest News: Amenity Grants, Pop Up Gaeltacht, House Calls
Local boy Tommy Brady who helps out with the social media at Elphin Mart and he was keeping a close eye on the lots on offer there. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
An exhibition and sale of paintings by Lily Walshe, in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, will be held in Creeve Community Centre F45HD89, opening on Saturday, June 13th at 7.30 p.m. with a cheese and wine reception. Raffle on the night. Donations welcome. Please support this worthy cause.
The death took place peacefully on May 1st, surrounded by her loving family, of Mrs Nancy Morahan (nee O’ Connell) of Corgarve, Elphin and Roslindale, Boston, USA. She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Joseph M Morahan, her daughter, Ann Marie Firtpatrick and her husband John; her sons, Joseph and his wife Kimberly, Thomas and his wife Andrea, Brian and his wife Janine; daughter-in-law Maura Morahan, her 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Celine and her nieces and nephews. She was pre deceased by her son John, her parents Patrick and Maud, her sister Maura and her brother, Patsy. Following Mass of the Resurrection in Holy Name Parish Church, West Roxbury, Nancy was laid to rest in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. May she rest in everlasting peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal.
A total of 58 community groups and voluntary organisations in the county have been awarded funding of €75,000 under the Tidy Towns and Amenity Grants scheme. This is for small amenity projects and village-enhancement works. Cllr Valerie Byrne, from Elphin says the money is valuable to the communities and the work done by volunteer groups is invaluable to the county.
A church gate collection in aid of Elphin Community Games will take place on Sunday, June 14th at St. Patrick's Church, Elphin. Please give generously to raise money for Elphin Community Games.
Tidy Towns volunteers meet up at the Day Centre’s polytunnel every Saturday at 10.30 a.m.. All welcome, even if you can only come now and again for half hour, every little counts. More volunteers are needed to keep the momentum going. The first tiered planters have been placed on Main Street with thanks to those on the CE Scheme. The rest will be placed in a week or two. Thanks to Cllr Valerie Byrne for her hard work in getting funding for the group from Roscommon County Council Amenity Grant Scheme. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group.
The June monthly CCE music session will be held in the Central Bar (Cathal Murray’s), Elphin on Saturday, June 20th. Junior session, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. - the last hurrah before the Fleadh. This is a special warm-up for all the young musicians and singers ahead of the Connacht Fleadh this July. Main session, 9 p.m.. All traditional musicians and singers welcome. Come along for a great night of tunes, songs, friendship and community.
A clothing collection will take place the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in aid of Kiltrustan Sports Club.
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 promised.
Pop up Gaeltachts will be held at Dangan NS from June 29th to July 3rd and Croghan NS from July 13th to 17th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Contact 0876971361/0876105645 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 or visiting musicians and listeners.
The next in the series of the Tower Inn singers’ nights is on Sunday, June 28th starting at 8.30 p.m.. All genre of songs and singing catered for.
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.
Adult set dancing classes continue every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. in An Bothar Rua. Dancers of all levels 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 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 meeting of Croghan Parish Pastoral Council will take place in Drumlion Parochial House on this Tuesday, June 9th at 7.30 p.m..
Fr. Alan P.P. will visit the sick and housebound in the parish on Thursday and Friday, June 11th and 12th, at the usual times.
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club's 50/50 draw was Olivia Reilly (Gowel) who won €2,170. 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.
The death occurred on Thursday, June 4th of Mr Joseph Linnane, Enagh, Croghan. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Mary-Ann and his sister Marina. He is survived by his brother-in-law Seamus McCarte, friends and neighbours. Reposal took place in Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle on Saturday, June 6th followed by removal to St. Michael's Church, Croghan. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Sunday with interment afterwards in Eastersnow Cemetery.
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 Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
All children aged four to six years, are welcome to join the fun at Shannon Gaels GAA Nursery, every Saturday at 10 a.m.. Further information from Tracy at 089-4716242 or Martin at 087-7531294.
