Local News: Fleadh, Rural Men's Group, Irish Language Classes
Emma Corcoran and Siobhán McGourty, Knockcroghery, pictured at a bumper hospice quiz night in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon in memory of Michelle Creaven. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
An open evening will take place at Glanduff NS on Thursday, February 26th from 6 to 7p.m.. Parents are invited to come to meet the staff and see the school. Enrolment forms will be available on the evening.
The Roscommon Underwater Search and Recovery Unit thank all for the generous support of its recent church gate collection. A total of €141.80 was raised in Knockcroghery, €278.21 in Rahara and St. John’s, €372.71.
An open evening will take place at Lecarrow Community NS on this Wednesday, February 11th from 6.30 p.m to 7.30p.m. Parents and families are invited to come and meet the staff. Enrolment forms will be available on the evening. All are welcome.
Join Aoife Duignan & Friends for a night of live music and storytelling on Saturday, February 14th in O’Carolan Centre, St. Ronan’s hall Keadue. Show starts at 8 p.m., cost €20.
There was no winner of the St. Ronan’s GAA lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn were 4,19,20 and 24. Consolation prizes were won by: Breege Simon, Boyle, €70; Emmett O Rourke, Jamestown, €30; and €20 each, Ethan Regan, Keadue; David Duignan, Arigna; Mickey Joe McLoughlin, Arigna. Jackpot next week will be €16,300. The draw will be held on Sunday evening. Enter the lotto online at stronansgaa.com. Tickets can also be purchased on Revolut.
Fleadh Ceoil Roscomáin takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, April 3rd - 6th in Roscommon Town. Fleadh competition entries to be with the Keadue branch by Sunday, February 18th. Late entries will not be accepted. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.comhaltas.ie. Membership fees, if not already paid, should be included with competition entries.
The Yeats Ridge Forest Rally will be taking place in the Keadue area on February 15th. The event will be held on Coillte property and increased activity and traffic may be noticeable in the area on that day.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is hosting a grant information event for homeowners on home energy grants, warmer home's scheme, solar PV this evening Tuesday, February 10th at 7 p.m. in St Ronan's Hall, Keadue.
A diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 30th until June 4th, led by Bishop Paul Connell. Flights from Knock Airport, fares beginning from €989. for more details contact JWT Pilgrimage Travel website or 01 2410800.
The Annual General Meeting of the Ardcarne Parish Graveyard’s Committee will be held in the John McGahern Barracks Museum, Cootehall on Wednesday, February 18th at 8.30 p.m. sharp. New members especially welcome.
The Rural Men’s Group meets every Thursday at 12 noon in St. Ronan’s Hall, Keadue. New members are always welcome to join for a three-course meal, great company, social interaction, and a range of activities and outings throughout the year. For more details or to join, contact Caroline on 086 0756736.
Applications for admission for the Cootehall NS school year 2026-27 are now open. Contact the school office for a copy of the enrolment form.
Drumboylan NS is now accepting applications for enrolment to Junior Infants for September 2026. Afterschool service and bus service available. For an enrolment form or any other information contact the office by phone: 071 96 21724 or by email: drumboylanns@gmail.com.
St. Michael’s GAA will host a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible people who make the club what it is at Drumhierny Hideaway & Lodge on Saturday, February 28th. Doors open at 7 p.m.. Awards ceremony will include 2024 & 2025 Junior Player of the Year, 2024 & 2025 Intermediate Player of the Year, 2024 & 2025 Club Person of the Year, and a brand-new Hall of Fame Award honouring outstanding service.
The sympathies of local residents are extended to the family and friends of the late Mr Anthony (Tony) Hamill, late of Bunowen, Ballyconneely, County Galway and formerly of Tomona, Tulsk. The deceased passed away peacefully in the care of staff at Galway University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The deceased was a highly respected and pleasant individual, whose unassuming and gentle nature meant he had a pleasant word for everyone he met. Predeceased by his wife, Bernie, parents, Martin and Kate, his brothers, Tom and Larry, sisters, Margaret, Mary, Julia, and Annie, and his daughter-in-law, Catherine. He is survived by his daughter, Carol; son, Tony; son-in-law, Terence; grandchildren, Rebecca, Sean, Murrough, Aideen, Grainne, and Deirdre; great-grandson, Tony, extended family, and a large circle of friends. The deceased reposed at the Chapel of Rest, Ballyconneely last evening (Monday). Funeral Mass takes place this morning (Tuesday) at 10.30 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Family, Ballyconneely, followed by burial in Tulsk Cemetery, arriving at approximately 3.30pm.
The next meeting of the Society will be its AGM this evening (Tuesday, February 10th) in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre from 8 p.m.. At this meeting, there will the traditional talk from the society’s secretary, Albert Siggins who will give a short lecture on the Wigglesworth’s of Churchpark, Roscommon. The family patriarch, Joseph was a Lieutenant in the 49th Regt which served against the American colonists in the 1770’s. All members are invited to attend the meeting – new members are welcome.
Tulsk GAA Club will host one-to-one child safeguarding training on Tuesday, February 17th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Tulsk Macra Hall. For further information and to register, contact Tulsk GAA Club’s child safeguarding officer Felicia on 086-083 1264.
‘Maiden, Mother, Saint’ is an art exhibition about one of our national saints, St. Brigid, which has been created by Frenchpark based artist Natalie Folan. The exhibition will remain on display for the month of February at Rathcroghan Visitors Centre during normal opening hours. The exhibition was recently launched to coincide with celebrations marking St. Brigid’s Weekend.
Expressions of interest are now being taken for draughts classes in Tulsk. If sufficient numbers express an interest, classes will be held in Tulsk Macra Hall on Mondays from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.. For further information, contact Felicia on 086-083 1264.
The staff and pupils of Tulsk NS are taking part in the WEEE Ireland Schools’ Battery Recycling Challenge. They need your help with collecting used batteries, so that they can be in with a chance of winning a €2,000 sports equipment voucher for the school. Please contact the school to arrange to drop off any batteries or message the school’s Facebook page and the organisers of this initiative will be in contact..
Tulsk History Society holds its first meeting of the year on this Wednesday at 8 p.m.. The Society’s annual quiz will be held in O’Connor’s on Saturday, March 14th. With the recent survey of Killina Cemetery being prepared for uploading to the Society’s website (Tulskhs.com), six of the parish’s seven cemeteries have now been completed. Plans for the survey of Rathmoyle Cemetery and a project for this year’s Heritage Week are on the agenda. Anybody wishing to join the Society should email historytulsk@gmail.com.
A clothes collection in aid of Tulsk GAA, St. Mary’s Ladies Football and Tulsk camogie clubs will take place on Tuesday, February 25th at 9.30 a.m. at the Tulsk GAA Club’s dressing rooms (car-park side). For details, contact Lizz on 087-6805749.
Tulsk National School is hosting an Open Evening on Thursday, February 26th in the school building from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ahead of new enrolments for the next school year. For further details, contact tulsknationalschool@gmail.com or phone 087-4006702.
Irish language classes for adults will continue in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk, (Eircode F45 HH51), on Wednesday, February 10th from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners are welcome. This course is being supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information please contact Maire, 086 6095402.
