Local Notes: Employment Opportunities, SPCA, Bingo
Michael and Mary McGowan from Kilmore exhibit their Charolais bull Corralara Valiant, which sold for €7,000 at a Midland & western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd pedigree sale in Carrick-on-Shannon. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
Are you looking for a job or thinking of a career change? The Roscommon Career and Employment Expo takes place at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse on Wednesday, April 22nd from 11 a.m.. Meet local employers, businesses, and education providers all in the one place. Whether you are job hunting, looking to upskill or exploring new opportunities, this event is for you. Everyone is welcome. Free bus available. Check Roscommon LEADER Partnership on Facebook or call Claire at (086) 6094262 for details
Results of the SCDA fortnightly draw held on March 31st- Numbers drawn - 8 10,16, 18. One Match Three winner - Ronan Shiel, Carniska. Next draw is on Tuesday, April 14th at the SCDA office, jackpot, €1,050. Thank you for your continued support.
Sunday Mass at Kiltrustan Church on Sunday, April 19th is at 10 a.m..
Enrolment forms for September, 2026 for Clooncagh NS are now available, phone (071) 96333253 or (085) 8819245 or e mail cllonaghschool@gmail.com for further information.
Roscommon SPCA says a sincere thanks to everyone for the very generous donations received to the collection held on March 28th last. Every penny goes directly to animal welfare. As a non-profit charity run entirely by volunteers, the kindness and support helps them continue in their work to rescue, care for and protect animals in the county. Amount collected was €949.74.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person in the Strokestown area. ALONE is seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and > support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website or for further information contact ALONE on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222024. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about this service ALONE can offer you, call 081 8222024.
The death took place recently in Maryland, USA, of Mr Edward Joseph (Joe) McLoughlin, a native of Corraslira, Strokestown. He was the only son of the late Mr Joe McLoughlin and of the late Mrs Kate McLoughlin (nee Kennedy). He grew up on the family farm. He joined An Garda Siochana and following his retirement from the force he emigrated to the USA in 1990. There he worked in the real estate business. He was a longstanding member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Teamsters. He had a deep love of Irish music, history and culture. He will be forever remembered for his quiet strength, enduring faith, his generosity of spirit and kindness to all who knew him. News of his sudden passing was heard of with deep regret among his relatives, former neighbours and friends in the locality . He was predeceased by his sister, Catherine (USA). The Funeral Mass was concelebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, by Fr. Eamonn O'Connor, P.P., and Canon Ciaran Whitney (Strokestown), and the interment of his ashes followed in the family plot at Strokestown Cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Mrs Maura Lundon (Multyfarnham, County Westmeath), brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place on Easter Sunday at University Hospital, Galway, of Mr Francis Collins, of Ballybeg, Strokestown, aged 71 years. He was the third son of the late Mr Frank Collins and of the late Mrs Sheila Collins (nee Gibbons), Merchants, Ballybeg. He was educated at Carniska National School and Scoil Mhuire Secondary School, Strokestown. Destined to take over the family business, he served his apprenticeship to the bar trade in Dublin, before returning home and eventually following in the footsteps of the business first established by his grandfather, the late Luke Gibbons. He successfully carried on the business for many years. He continued to farm at Ballybeg. Of an outgoing and sociable disposition, he loved music and singing and he was never without his radio and ear plugs as he carried out his daily tasks on his David Brown tractor. He was noted for his sense of humour. News of his passing following a short illness was heard of with deep shock and sorrow among his relatives, neighbours and many good friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his infant sister, Fidelma, parents-in-law, Jimmie and Doodle Smyth (Ballintubber) and by his brother-in-law, Ray. The Funeral Mass was concelebrated at St. Mary's Church, Carniska, by Fr. Eamonn O'Connor, P.P., Fr. Vincent Atueyi and Canon Ciaran Whitney (Strokestown), and the interment followed in Strokestown Cemetery. A Guard of Honour accompanied the cortege from the bridge below the town to the cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ita (nee Smyth); children, Ellen (Fallon) Yvonne (Gilleran), Seamus and Christine; grandchildren, Keelan, Rian, Aoibhe, Ruadhan, Fiadh and Keeva; sons-in-law, Damien and Sean; daughter-in-law, Ellen; brothers, Sean (Strokestown), Hugh (Ballinasloe) Clement (Kilrooskey) and Vincent (Beechwood); sisters, Mrs Mary Boylan (Celbridge) and Mrs Dympna Hurley (Glinsk); nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
HONDA 50 RUN The Roosky Honda 50 Run in aid of Sick Children's Fund takes place on Sunday, April 19th. Run begins at Kilglass GAA pitch. Registration starts at 10.30 a.m.. Run departs at 12.30 p.m.. Registration fee, €20. Refreshments before and after the run.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on April 11th the numbers drawn were 4, 9, 10, 11, bonus number 8. There was no jackpot winner. There were four Match 3 number winners of €50 each, Michael Diffley, Declan Kavanagh, Oliver Cox, Johnny Reynolds. Next jackpot is €9100 for four correct numbers, €13,100 for four correct numbers plus bonus number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, April 18th.
Drumreilly Community Camino is having its Camino walk on Saturday, May 2nd with three routes to cater for everyone's needs - a 35.5 km, a 21.5 km and a 10.5 km route. Registration from 6 a.m. and from 9 a.m. for the 10.5 km route. Check out drumreillycamino.ie for tickets. T shirt, medal, and delicious hot meal for each walker and promises to be a brilliant weekend..
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were Joint 1st ,J P Farrell & Charlie Reynolds; 2nd, Pat Mullooly; raffle, John O’Beirne. New players welcome.
Bingo every Saturday at 8.30 p.m. in Kilglass Gaels Centre.
