Local Notes: Faith and Fun Club, Shooting Stars, Wedding Bells
Michael Mullarkey, who celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends at the Ballyhaunis Golf Club recently.
The death occurred at Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, January 24th, of Baby Sadie Elizabeth Beirne, Croghan, Boyle / Carrick-on-Shannon. She will be forever lovingly remembered by her heartbroken parents, Christina and Donal; her grandparents, Patricia and Paul Beirne and Joan and Danny McNulty; uncles, Jonathan and Dáire; aunts, Ciara and Maeve; great-grandmothers, extended family and friends. Mass of the Angels was celebrated in memory of Sadie on Wednesday, January 28th in St. Michael's Church, Croghan, followed by interment in Killapogue Cemetery.
Croghan National School is now accepting enrolments for the 2026/27 school year. For enrolment pack please contact the school on 071-9668366 or email croghanns2@gmail.com
"Come Follow Me Faith and Fun Club" will meet on Saturday, January 24th at 3 p.m. in the Patrician Hall, Cortober.
The Old Creamery Community Café, Croghan is open on Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Saturdays 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. All welcome to visit.
Life in the Spirit Seminars will take place in Ballinameen Community Centre on each Thursday from February 5th to Thursday, March 19th at 8 p.m.. Speakers will include Fr. Luke Ohiemi, Fr. Vincent Sherlock, Deacon Frank McGuinness, Conor Ward, Marie Beirne, Eileen King and John Pridmore. Mass in Ballinameen Church at 7 p.m.. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
A fundraising night in support of a new Sunflower Children's Hospice will take place in the Four Provinces Lounge on Friday, February 13th, commencing 9 p.m.. Music by Effie Neill and Barry Doyle's Band and Paul O'Connor. Admission is optional and all proceeds will be donated to the new Sunflower Children's Hospice. Further information from Seamus Butler 086-3773532 or Mary Foye 087-9748824. All support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
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, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m.. Blessing of Throats will take place at weekend Masses.
Shannon Gaels GAA Club's Shooting Stars for U-6 boys and girls, meet on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at Carrick-on-Shannon Sports Complex. Further information from Martin 087-7531294 or Tracy 089-4716242.
Cavetown CE Scheme has vacancies for environmental workers, an office administrator and cleaner. General operatives duties will include the upkeep of all amenity areas, grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, litter and weed control, upkeep of flowerbeds and shrubs and landscaping. General maintenance will include repairs to fencing and stone walls, painting and decorating. Contact Tony O’Donnell – scheme supervisor Cavetown CE Scheme 087 775 0556.
Whether grannies and grandads are next door or further away, the moments they spend with their grandchildren and love they give abundantly, is such a special and important influence. Castleplunkett NS, was so glad to welcome the grannies, nannies, grandads and papas to a special Grandparents’ Day celebration to thank them for the role they play in their grandchildren’s’ lives. All remembered deceased grandparents, especially those who joined at the last celebration and have since passed away. They are deeply missed, but their love continues. Thank you to the family and friends and fabulous children in the school for making the occasion so special.
Enrolment packs for September 2026 for Castleplunkett NS are available in the school from today or can be downloaded from the website castleplunkettns.com/enrolment. The school community looks forward to welcoming new entrants. Contact the school by email for more information on castleplunkettns1@gmail.com or phone 0949651260. An open afternoon will be held at the school on this Wednesday, February 4th from 3.30-5.30 p.m.. New entrants and their families are invited to visit to see the facilities and meet some of the staff.
Well done to Cloonfad Utd A team who had another good win, defeating CP Ajax five one. Michael McGarry scored for the fifth consecutive game and there were also goals from Jason Rheinhardt, Matthew Freyne. Jack Madden and an own goal. Th B team lost their game.
Local Roscommon players Dylan Ruane, Darragh Heneghan and Robert Heneghan were on the Roscommon team that defeated Monaghan in the division one league on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park. Cathal Heneghan made an appearance from the bench. Dylan and Darragh scored two points each. Well done lads.
Fr Anthaiah Pudota together with the pastoral council members of Williamstown and Glenamaddy churches are pleased to announce that a first class relic of St. Carlo Acutis, who was recently canonised in Rome, will be on display in both churches the weekend of February 7t -8th. This will be an opportunity for all parishioners to come along and venerate the relics. Indeed it is hoped neighbouring parishes will also come along, everyone is most welcome. Timetable as follows: Saturday, February 7th the relics will be present in St Patrick’s Church Glenamaddy for 7 p.m. Mass, followed by veneration, public prayer and Eucharistic Adoration until 10 p.m.. On Sunday the relics will be present in St Therese’s Church Williamstown for 10.30 Mass, followed by veneration, public prayer and Eucharistic Adoration until 1 p.m.. It is especially hoped children and young people will attend as St Carlo Acutis died at the age of 15 from cancer and is a modern role model for youth. A small prayer souvenir of St Carlo will be available for everyone to take home, encouraging continued prayer and devotion.
Members are currently in the process of planning projects for the year, including both online and physical developments. All of this involves the continuation of ongoing projects as well as the commencement of new ones. Sympathy to Marion and the Smyth family, Carraroe on the death of Marion’s mother, Muriel Sweeney, Castlerea.
As Jessie Buckley from Killarney has received one of the Academy Award Nominations for Best Actress for her role in the film “Hamnet”, hopes are high in the locality that she can add to recent successes by capturing the biggest prize of all, the Oscar. Jessie’s great grandfather was Dr Jack Comer from Pollaneyster, Williamstown.
Glenamaddy Players are getting ready to bring their production of Chapatti to the stage before embarking on the festival circuit. This production is directed by Coman Keaveny and will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy on Friday, February 6th; Saturday, February 7th and Friday, February 27th at 8.00 p.m. nightly. Glenamaddy Players have been in existence for over 50 years, and, with a team of talented actors and a skilled and dedicated crew, they have had huge success. Please note this play contains or references sensitive issues. Booking through Eventbrite.
Tír na nÓg Childcare, Clonberne, is recruiting for full time early years educators to join the team. Relevant childcare qualification is essential. Contact Noreena or Niamh on 087 6020789 or e-mail CV to tirnanogclonberne@gmail.com 100 YEARS YOUNG Congratulations to Mary Devaney, Ballyedmond and Greenpark Nursing Home on celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday, January 31st. Wishing the best of luck in the times ahead.
Congratulations to Caroline McDonald, Glenamaddy and John Mulligan, Glenamaddy who were married in St Joseph’s Church, Kilkerrin on Saturday, January 31st. Wishing them a lifetime of health and happiness.
Sincere thanks to everyone who attended the meeting in Kilkerrin Church regarding cleaning the interior walls and to all who have put their names forward who could not attend on the night. There was a good response and great enthusiasm towards this project. However, more volunteers are needed, so if you can spare a few hours to help out, please contact MJ 086 275669, Declan 086 8229187, Mary 086 0210189 or Tina 087 1255416. Keep the community spirit alive working side by side. Míle Buíochas.
Application forms for enrolment for Clonberne NS for 2026-2027 are available now from school office, emailing office@clonbernens.com and may be downloaded from the website www.clonberne-national-school.weebly.com. Closing date for enrolments is Friday, February 13th.
