Local Notes: Dreams come true for Roscommon brothers, Fleadh Cheoil, Community Challenge 2025 and youth mass
Conor Concannon from Roscommon Town with the match day programme containing his winning picture for the Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers game at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Two Roscommon brothers had their dreams come true on Sunday afternoon when they carried the team flags for the Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers game at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Conor and Lorcan Concannon, sons of Sinead and Brian Concannon, Roscommon Town, are both pupils at Coman’s Wood National School.
Conor won the chance to carry the flags when he took part in a colouring competition while undergoing a heart check at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
While at the hospital Conor took part in the Barretstown organised competition and his winning picture was printed on the match day programme. Conor won the VIP tickets and the chance to carry the flags, which he shared with his brother.
Representatives of the youth of Roscommon Parish and the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon Town, and Fr. Kevin Fallon will take the lead in celebrating this Sunday’s (February 23rd) televised Mass on RTÉ1. The live broadcast begins at 11 a.m. on RTÉ 1 TV and RTÉ Radio 1 Extra / LW252.
The closing date for entries to Fleadh Cheoil Ros Comáin competitions, is March 5th. Entry forms can be obtained by emailing morrispatricia07@gmail.com or by logging into Comhaltas Ros Comáin Facebook page. The Roscommon Fleadh will be held in Athlone on Easter Monday, April 21st.
Results from the Bridge Clubs: Roscommon Bridge Club - (Club Pairs - Session 1) - 1st, Mary & Terry O'Keeffe; 2nd, Tresina & Tommie Murphy; 3rd, Marie McSharry & Ann Flynn.
Happy '71 Bridge Club: 1st, Tresina Murphy & Larry Shine; 2nd, Mary & Pearse Mellett; gross, Joan Donnellan & Margaret Gillen.
St. Coman's Bridge Club: 1st, Mary McDermott & Anne Kilduff; 2nd, Geraldine Hoban & Maureen Fallon; gross, Kitty Dowd & Celia Ansboro.
Ballymurry Bridge Club (Club Pairs - Session 1) - 1st, Maria Delaney & Anne Mooney; 2nd, Kitty Blighe & Fiona Neilan; 3rd, Gertie Spillane & Josephine Devaney.
Roscommon minor ladies are hosting a Table Quiz in the Hyde Centre Roscommon on Saturday, February 22nd, kicking off at 8 p.m., €10 per person, tables of 4/6. Lots of spot prizes and fun on the night. All proceeds will go to the 2025 minor team training fund. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Make sure to drop in to Roscommon Library every Thursday from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. to help gain more knowledge on your IT skills. Please ensure to bring your own device. For further information contact the library on 0906637277.
Line dancing lasses continue on Fridays at 11.15 a.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Quad Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town. Line dancing classes on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse. A special welcome to come and enjoy a class with a mixture of fun, dance and exercise. Beginners and improvers very welcome. Further information from tutor Christopher Beirne 086 8474744.
Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? Volunteers provide a valuable contribution by connecting people to their local communities. Volunteers enrich the lives of the people we support, by bringing friendship and fun into their lives. Volunteers can do this by attending local social activities or sporting events together, go for a walk, swimming, or just sharing interests and chatting over a cup of coffee/tea. If you are interested in volunteering with the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or 0874887314 for more details. Volunteers will be fully supported in their role by the volunteer coordinator.
Chair yoga classes take place in Hannon’s Hotel on Wednesdays. Enhance well-being and improve mobility and balance through gentle chair based yoga movements. Booking required. For further information contact Marese 087 2075852 or email Marese.Cregg@gmail.com.
Castle crafters meet on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Quad Centre. For more information contact 087 9185054. All welcome.
Training for the Roscommon Community Challenge on Friday, March 7th at 8 p.m. is underway. This event supports Roscommon Special Olympics and Roscommon Community Sports Park. Training sessions every Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Lisnamult.
The winners of the Progressive 25 drive in Clooneycolgan on Thursday night last were as follows: 1st, Norman Doorly; 2nd, Anthony Hannon; 3rd, Brendan McDermott; table prize, Mary Keegan. Next game is on Thursday at 8.30 p.m.
The death occurred on February 11th of Mr Paddy Joe (P.J.) Freehily, Highlake, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon. P.J. died peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice. He will be very sadly missed by his brother, Martin, his cousins, extended family, neighbours and good friends. His remains were removed from Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Friday evening to St Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish. Following Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, burial took place afterwards in Oran Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
