Local notes: Fun run, road closure, and NS reading and raising
Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped out on the Tidy Towns clean-up day in Elphin.
Daffodil Day will take place in Elphin on Friday, March 20th. The Daffodil Day committee will set up a stall outside Eternal on Main Street, Elphin. Every donation helps make a difference.
The death has occurred of Moyra Banks, late of Cloonshannagh and Isle of Man. Mass will be offered for the repose of Moyra's soul on Sunday March 22nd at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Kiltrustan. May Moyra rest in peace.
The death occurred on March 10th, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, of Mrs Margaret Feely (née Towey), Eden and Kinclare, Elphin, and late of Monasteraden. Predeceased by her parents, John and Bridget, brother, Peter and sisters, Maureen, Phyllis and Teresa. Margaret will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband, Colm; daughters, Geraldine, Helen and Michele; much loved grandchildren, Michael, Sean, Abi, Angelina, Amelie, Noah, Jonah and Lily; sons-in-law, Brendan, John and Adrian; sisters-in-law, Carmel and Mary Joe, nephews John, Pat and Peter, relatives, neighbours and friends. Following Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin on Friday Margaret was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
A mother, baby & toddler group will start on Wednesday, April 15th, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. The group will meet every second Wednesday during term time. For information contact Helena on 0879759076 or Niamh on 0892260223.
Elphin Day Centre has a new meals on wheels van on the road. Thanks to Clar funding there are now two vans covering a greater area. If anyone wishes to avail of the wonderful day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
The Tuesday night traditional music sessions in The Tower Inn Elphin continue with a big welcome for all musicians and listeners. Some of the regular musicians did a road trip to Roscommon Town last week for a monthly session in "Feast" and were given a very warm welcome by members of Roscommon Comhaltas and friends.
The committee of Elphin Tidy Towns would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who came out to help with the big clean up. The hard working volunteers collected 12 bags of rubbish on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. The group meets every Saturday at 10.30 a.m. at the day centre polytunnel. All welcome, even if you can only come now and again for half hour, every little counts.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the fun walk/run in aid of Dwon Syndrome Roscommon. There is always a great turnout and the committee is very grateful for the big entry and for donations received. Well done to the organising committee.
The road closure on the Blackstick Road L1412 has been extended until April 24th to facilitate the N5 project. Diversions will continue as previously via N5 heading west towards Tulsk, turn north on N61 towards Shankill, turn east on R369 into Elphin.
Elphin GAA is hosting the ICGG coaching course at the Elphin Community Centre. This course is a mandatory requirement for all new coaches entering the Gaelic Games Coach Pathway. Whether you're looking to give back to your local club or develop your skills, this is where it all begins. To secure your spot or for more information contact Vincent Burke 086 7966352.
A paint and prosecco ladies night will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 7.30 p.m. in An Bothar Rua, €40 per person. Text Helena 087 9759076 or Niamh 089 2260223 to book your place.
Bingo every Monday starts at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. Thank you for your continued support.
Abbeycartron NS needs your help to maintain its sensory garden and help with school excursions and is now undertaking a Read and Raise initiative. Students are going to read as much as they can in return for donations to help them along the way. Check out the sponsorship link on Abbeycartron NS Facebook page. In return sponsors will get a digital ad for their business, which will be automatically placed on all parents, children and teacher’s profile pages on the Read and Raise website and on all student and school donation pages for all to see.
AA meetings are held on Mondays at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre F45 K336. Access at rear of building.
Windmill Wheelers are undertaking a couch to 50 km or 25k in eight weeks programme starting in April. After the eight weeks cyclists will take part in the Windmill Classic on Sunday, June 7th. Full training and advice given by members. This is open to complete beginners and returning cyclists. Now is your chance to get fit and enjoy all the benefits of cycling.
The mobile library visits Elphin every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..
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Croghan-Drumlion-Cortober Community Games talent competition will take place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Wednesday, March 25th. Registration at 5.15 p.m., competition starts at 5.30 p.m.. Categories include Comedy/Drama (U-13, U-16), Recitation (U-13, U-16), Culture Corner (U-15), Singing - Solo/Group (U-13, U-16), Choir (U-13, U-16), Music - Solo/Group (U-13, U-16), Solo Dance - Modern and Disco U-13, U-16), Group Dance - Modern and Disco (U-13, U-16), Solo Dance - Modern and Disco / Irish Contemporary (U-13, U-16). If your child enjoys singing, dancing, acting, music or performing, this evening provides an opportunity to get on stage, have fun and build confidence. For full information for all categories at www.cairncommunitygames.ie/events.
Croghan Community Choir meets every Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. in Croghan Community Centre. The choir sings a variety of songs for the joy of singing. New members are always welcome, no auditions, just come along. For more contact Eimear Browne on 087-9557036.
The death occurred on Saturday, March 7th at the Plunkett Home, Boyle, of Mrs Veronica Dowd, Carrick Road, Boyle. Veronica will be sadly missed by her husband, Paddy (formerly of Croghan); her daughters, Lorraine, Martina and Louise; grandchildren, step-grandchildren, sons-in-law, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary, sisters, Philomena and Sheila, brothers, Eamonn, Jimmy and Austin. Reposal took place at Mahon and O'Dowd Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 10th. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Michael's Church, Croghan on Wednesday, March 11th followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Carrick-on-Shannon Community School defeated St. Paul's, Oughterard 24-22 in the Connacht Schools’ Rugby Development Cup Final in Galway last week. Congratulations to all involved in this historic achievement including Shannon Gaels footballers, Conor Kelly, Diarmuid Creighton, Luke Charles and John Boyd.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church, this Tuesday 10 a.m., Sunday at 10 a.m.; Drumlion Church, Wednesday to Friday at 10 a.m., (Eucharistic Adoration after Mass on Thursday), Saturday 7 p.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober, this Tuesday at 12 noon, Sunday, 12 noon. Final First Communion and Confirmation Preparation Mass on Saturday in Drumlion at 7 p.m. and in Croghan on Sunday at 10 a.m..
Learn Irish at Cryan's Teach Ceol in Carrick-on-Shannon on Mondays at 8 p.m.. See carrickpopupgaeltacht@gmail.com.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on March 14th the numbers drawn were 4, 16, 21, 24, bonus number 9. There was no jackpot winner: There was one match 3 winner of €200 Eoin Lennon, Next jackpot is €9,700 for four correct numbers, €13,700 for four correct numbers plus bonus number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, March 21st.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesday s at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were joint 1st, Oliver Compton & John O'Beirne; 2nd, Eileen Diamond; raffle, Philip Tighe. Next game is Tuesday, March 24th. New players welcome.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 14. Winners Paul Bannon & Dee Tully, €50 each.
Bingo every Saturday night at 8.30 p.m. at the Kilglass Gaels Centre.
