Local Notes: Elphin Windmill, Information Event, Fresh Organic Vegetables
Well done to all our participants in the recent All-Ireland finals in Carlow, Congratulations to our U-15 Girls & U-13 Boys Rounders’s teams who brought home bronze medals
A little reminder that our Elphin CCÉ Music Class & Membership Registration Event for 2026/2027 will take place next month. Whether you're returning for another year or thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to Elphin CCÉ. Our 2026/27 programme includes classes in tin whistle, fiddle, concertina, flute, singing and dancing, with options for beginners, intermediate and more advanced learners.Full registration and class details coming soon.
Keep an eye on our social media page over the coming weeks for the date, time, venue and everything you need to know. New members are always welcome — young and not-so-young!
Sponsor a seat: for a contribution of €150 your family name or that of a loved one will be prominently displayed on a seat in our new stand. All funds are going to the current infrastructure works at Orchard Park. Contact Aidan Brady 0879188293 or a member of the organising committee.
If anyone wishes to avail of the wonderful day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
Revised opening and closing times. Monday-Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for August and September. Please note that these times may change. Ring 089 6524966 for further information. Group tours outside these times can be accommodated.
Junior and Senior music sessions: the Tuesday traditional music sessions in the Tower Inn will be proceeded by a Junior music session starting at 7.30pm for the duration of the school holiday and all Junior musicians will be made very welcome provided they are accompanied by a parent. Our Tuesday sessions are really very enjoyable with new people joining and we were delighted to welcome two musicians from Offaly last Tuesday night.
Thank you to everyone who joined our monthly singers session last Sunday. All singers are welcome to attend as all Genre of singing is catered for and for non singers the night always provides a very good nights enjoyable entertainment so come along and bring a friend. Watch this space for date of next session.
We meet at Day Centre polytunnel every Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. All welcome. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group. We would love to have some new volunteers. If you are new to Elphin it is a great way to meet people. Volunteers can do as much or as little as they like. We do an hour on Saturday but also during the summer we are out and about during the week.
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 8pm in Elphin Community Centre F45 K336. Access at rear of building.
This service is available to everyone in our local parishes, villages and towns. It is a free, confidential and anonymous service . Contact The Health Centre, Chapel St., Elphin , Co. Roscommon for full details . Always remember You are not Alone - reach out.
Despite the lack of sunshine earlier in the day it was a superb day at Elphin Agricultural Show in Elphin Mart. The cattle on show were spectacular. They were all out in force and many more. Head over to the Show website for results. Turf, cakes, ducks. Coffee van, chip vans, burger vans, no one went hungry. Plenty of activities for the kids. It was a day for meeting people, neighbours, old friends, new friends, a great community event. Well done to all the committee and well done for delivering a great day.
CROGHAN/DRUMLION/CORTOBER
The organisers of the recent fundraising dance in the Four Provinces, Rathallen, wish to thank everyone for their support. Your generosity will support the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (V.L.M.) with their projects in Masanga, Tanzania.
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, Tuesday to Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
Leitrim College of Further Education and Training will host an information event on Wednesday, September 2nd from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. Explore a wide range of courses, meet experienced staff and discover the opportunities available. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
Fr. Alan P.P. will visit the sick and housebound in the parish on Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, at the usual times.
Active Age Fitness Classes take place in Croghan Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.30 a.m.. For bookings please call/text Siofra at 086-1929282. (Croghan Café open Thursday for coffee and chat).
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, and for a Café Worker preferably with experience but all necessary training will be provided. 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.
SHANNON GAELS 50/50 DRAW Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels G.A.A. club's 50/50 draw was Cara Tobin who won €1,650. 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.
Mass will be celebrated in Ardcarne graveyard on Sunday, September 6th at 12 noon. There will be a collection at the gate towards the cost of lighting Ardcarne Church and graveyard.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday night at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
Couples celebrating their Silver, Ruby, Golden, Diamond, Platinum or other wedding anniversaries are invited to attend one of two jubilee Masses, along with their families and friends, on either Sunday, October 4th at 2.30 p.m. in Ballaghaderreen Cathedral or Sunday, October 11th at 2.30 p.m. in Kiltoom Church. Bishop Kevin will celebrate both Masses. Light refreshments will be served afterwards for all in attendance. As each couple celebrating an anniversary will receive a certificate from Bishop Kevin, they are asked to register their details at www.achonryelphin.ie.
