Local Notes: Day Centre Trip, Tower Bar Sessions, Parish Masses
The Elphin-Ballinameen U-8 team were delighted to welcome Aaron Brady and the Nestor Cup to training.
Elphin Agricultural Show will be held on August 29th.
The day centre’s next outing is on Thursday, August 13th to Carrick-on-Shannon. The group will be taking a private trip on Moon River followed by lunch in Cryan’s. Spaces available. If anyone wishes to avail of the day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
The Elphin-Ballinameen U-8 team were delighted to welcome Aaron Brady and the Nestor Cup to training recently. Aaron passed on important GAA skills including cup raising tips to the "future champions" before presenting them with their new gear, which was kindly sponsored by Anua Gaffney Environmental and Hanly Quarries. A sincere thank you to Declan and Liz Gaffney of Anua Gaffney Environmental and to Enda and Sinead Hanly of Hanly Quarries for their very generous sponsorship of the team. They club is very lucky to be part of such a generous community across the two GAA clubs, whether through time, support, or funding.
Huge thanks to Elphin, Creeve and the wider community for their wonderful support of recent church gate collections, which realised €525.85 and lots of lovely comments about the work in the town. Volunteers meet at the day centre polytunnel every Saturday at 10.30 a.m.. All welcome. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group. New volunteers always welcome.
Route 468 (Strokestown to Carrick via Elphin) is now run by TFI Local Link. Passengers can continue to travel with confidence, with no changes to the existing schedule. Route 468 will continue to provide two return trips every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, connecting communities for shopping, appointments, social activities, education and more.
Clothing collection will take place the first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..
The Tuesday traditional music sessions in the Tower Inn will be proceeded by a junior music session starting at 7.30 p.m. for the duration of the school holidays. All junior musicians will be made very welcome provided they are accompanied by a parent.
The next singers’ night in the Tower Inn will be on Sunday, August 30th. All singers are welcome to attend as all genre of singing is catered for. The night always provides enjoyable entertainment so come along and bring a friend.
Bingo every Monday starts at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. Thank you for your continued support.
AA meetings are held on Mondays at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
This SOS Elphin service 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. Always remember you are not alone - reach out.
The mobile library visits Elphin every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m...
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Masses will be celebrated in Killapogue and Eastersnow cemeteries on this Friday, August 7th at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively and in Drumlion Cemetery on Sunday, August 9th at 3 p.m..
Cavetown Residents CE Scheme has vacancies for environmental workers in several locations under the Croghan based scheme, including an administrative assistant, preferably with agricultural experience. The contract is for a minimum of one year and eligibility dependent on DSP approval. Please contact Scheme Supervisor on 071-9668188 or 087-7750556.
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club's 50/50 draw was Aideen McNiff who won €1,365. All support for the draw is much appreciated. Tickets may be purchased on ClubSpot or at local businesses.
Croghan Organic Garden Pop-Up Shop opens 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 annual collection for the upkeep of Drumlion Cemetery will be held on Sunday, August 9th at 3 p.m. Mass in the cemetery. Thanks to all who contribute in any way to the maintenance and enhancement of the cemetery. The cemetery secured first place in the Roscommon County Council awards in 2016, 2018 and 2023.
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.
Congratulations to the Roscommon ladies intermediate footballers who were crowned All-Ireland champions on Sunday in Croke Park, following their fantastic display against Fermanagh, winning on a scoreline of 2-12 0-6.
