Local Notes: Calling all budding actors, tennis lessons and hotel break
Corina O’Healy with Liam and Billy Higgins, Ballyleague, pictured at a ‘Steps to Wellness’ event organised by the Shamrock Squad and held at Strokestown Park last weekend. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
The rescheduled Kiltrustan Sports Day will be held on Sunday, July 6th. Gates open at 12.30 p.m. and first race gets under way at 1 p.m.. There will be lots of fun for all the family.
A one day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will be held on Sunday, August 24th. The bus leaves Lanesboro at 7 a.m. It travels via Scramogue, Roosky, Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle. Enquiries to Mary at 043 3321969.
The results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on June 24th - numbers drawn - 7, 10, 15, 22. Two "Match Three" sinners- Barry Campbell, Fourmilehouse, and Sabhdh Feeley, Carrick-on-Shannon. Next draw is on Tuesday, July 8th at the SCDA office. Thank you for your continued support.
Mass at Carnaska Church on Sunday, July 6th is at 10 a.m.,
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Homeshare Roscommon are recruiting host carers. For further information on what is involved, please e-mail Homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or telephone Caroline on (090) 6628500 or (087) 2126607.
Application forms and full details for the Assisted Pilgrim Section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are available from Fr. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John's, Lecarrow, phone - (090) 6661115. Nominations for the Youth section are being sought from parishes for young people aged 17 to 20 to participate in the pilgrimage. The young people must be nominated through their priest/chaplain. Forms are available from the local Parish Office. All other enquiries in relation to the pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at (01) 2410800 or by e-mail to info@joewalshtours.ie.
Join the National Grandparents' Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday, July 27th celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The day includes the Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30 p.m., and Mass at 3 p.m., and Rosary procession, weather permitting.
Calling all budding actors in Strokestown and surrounding communities. Are you passionate about theatre? Do you enjoy acting, improvisation, or simply being creative? The Strokestown Community Drama Group is looking for new members to join a friendly and enthusiastic group. Come along to the next meeting on Wednesday, July 3rd at 8 p.m., at the SCDA Office, Bawn Street and see what it’s are all about.
Mrs Valarie Beirne, Farnbeg, Strokestown, and Mrs Virginia McEnroe, Curry, Strokestown, have been bereaved by the sudden death of their father, Mr Robert Kells of Gurth, Ballinasloe, which took place at his residence recently. He was a native of Derrlylane, Killeshandra, County Cavan. The Funeral Service took place at Derrylane Parish Church and the interment followed in the adjoining churchyard. He is survived by his partner, Mary Tumulty; daughters, Valarie and Virginia; son, Karl; sons-in-law, Tony and Joe; Karl's partner, Tania; grandchildren, Aine, Patrick, James, Hannah, Anthony and Matthew; brother, Basil; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, the Tumulty family and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Tennis lessons available this summer in Kiltrustan and on into the autumn. Lessons are available for children of school going age right up to teenagers for the first two weeks of August. The lessons will have small groupings, ideal for beginners and improvers. If enough interest is available, Saturday lessons will continue on into the Autumn. Building on from the successful tennis tournaments held during Covid, adult lessons are being considered if there is enough interest in building up the skills and fitness in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Contact Sean at +353876085654 for more information or to register your interest.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice sincerely thank all the Hospice support groups and local volunteers who gave their time to help with National Sunflower days for Hospice on June 6th & 7th and helped to raise funds for local hospice palliative care services. Thanks to all who gave so generously to the cause. The Hospice is most grateful to local stores across the two counties who facilitated the volunteers on both days. All funds raised locally stay local and will provide a service free of charge to all who need it.
A one day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will be held on Sunday, August 24th. The bus leaves Lanesboro at 7 a.m. It travels via Scramogue, Roosky, Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle. Enquiries to Mary at 043 3321969.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were joint 1st, JP Farrell & Bernard Cregg; joint 2nd, Eileen Diamond, Tommy Flynn and John Compton; raffle, Joe Murray. New players welcome.
Chair yoga classes continue for the summer months at 12 midday in Roosky Community Centre. Women's Health Classes on the mat continue on the mat at 7 p.m.. These are gently slow paced classes suitable for all ages. A new class commences on Thursday, July 3rd at 8.15 p.m.. This is a stronger practice suitable for women and men and is focused on building strength and improving your fitness level. Text Kate on 097 256 2348 to enquire about any of these classes.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 1. Winners, Richie Dooner & Lena Nugent €50 each.
Roosky Active Retirement is organising a three night hotel break to County Donegal from September 29 September - October 2nd staying at the Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny. The break includes bed and breakfast and dinner, day tours and excursions by coach. Cost, €350 pps, single supplement €30 extra per night. Deposit of €50 to be paid by July 18th. For more details and to book a place call 086 8534100.
The family of the late Mr Michael Patrick Nugent, Hall Green, Birmingham and formerly of Slatta, Roosky, who passed away peacefully on May 29th, wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who offered support during their recent bereavement. The family is deeply grateful to everyone who sent Mass cards, flowers, messages of sympathy, and to those who offered prayers and kind words. Thank you to all who attended the funeral in person or joined online — your presence, whether near or far, brought great comfort to the family. A special word of thanks to extended family, friends, neighbours, and community for their compassion and support during this time. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, the Nugent family ask that this notice of thanks be accepted as a sincere expression of their appreciation.
