Local Notes: Fundraising Event, Roscommon Stars, Holy Communion,
A cheque for €1,300 was recently presented to Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo Roscommon Hospice by members of Ballymoe FC, who raised €2,600 from the annual fundraising run/walk in Ballymoe on St. Stephen’s Day. Proceeds were divided between Ballymoe FC and Hospice. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the event Pictured left to right: Kevin Morgan, Pat Flynn, Martina Jennings, Tommy Shaughnessy, Kathleen Hegarty.
Roscommon SPCA will hold its annual church gate collection at St. Bride's Church, Ballintubber on both Saturday 16th and Sunday, May 17th. Roscommon SPCA is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with all money donated going directly towards animal welfare in the county. All support appreciated.
It has been a wonderful few days for the Roscommon football stars from Cloonfad. On Monday Niall Heneghan starred on the Roscommon U-20 team that defeated Galway in the Connacht final. He scored two points and picked up the Man of the Match award. On Sunday his brother Darragh scored 2-2 against Galway in the senior final and was named Man of the Match. Cousin Robert scored the first goal and set the Rossies on the way to victory. Cathal Heneghan is also part of the extended panel. Granlahan man and fellow Michael Glavey’s player Dylan Ruane also had a fine game. There were great scenes of celebration afterwards as the Roscommon supporters celebrated the Nestor Cup coming back to Roscommon.
Well done to Michael Glavey’s ladies team who defeated Northern Harps to win the Division 3 league title on Sunday. The score was 2-13 to 0-7.
Hard luck to Cloonfad United’s A team who were defeated 4-2 by Ballymote Celtic in the Connacht Shield final on Saturday last in Castlebar. A large crowd turned up to support the players who put in a great effort. The Cloonfad goals were scored by Jack Madden and Darragh Flynn. The B team had better luck on Sunday in defeating Roscommon Utd 2-0 with goals from Bernie McDonagh and Carlos Kirrane.
Congratulations to the Second Class children from Castleplunkett NS who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 9th. The children and their families and teachers enjoyed a lovely party in Kilmurry Hall after the ceremony.
The monthly dance in Kilmurry Hall continues on Sunday, June 7th with Brendan Jermyn. Dancing from 8p.m. to 10p.m with doors open at 7.30p.m. Admission €10. Come along for a great night of dancing.
The great run of success enjoyed recently by members of Williamstown Handball Club is continuing. There is now another positive story to report from the 13 & U Doubles 60x30 National Championships where Grace Connaughton and Caitlin Smyth finished runners up to a very strong Kilkenny GAA Handball team. This is the first time these girls have played competitively in the 60x30 event, so this result is something of which they can be very proud. Also competing from the club was Emily Connaughton with Sarah Hoban from Cumann Liathróid Láimhe Micheál Breathnach. Both girls played brilliantly and reached the semi-finals of their competition.
One of the main projects for this year is producing an online StoryMap of the locality. This is a joint project between the Heritage Society and Williamstown Tidy Towns. This project is already underway and much of the funding towards it has been received via grant aid from both Galway County Council and West Midlands Credit Union, all of which is greatly appreciated. Sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Bill Duignan, Kilsallagh, Ballymoe; also to the family, relatives and friends of the late Teresa Dowd, Blackrock, County Dublin (formerly Kilmore, Williamstown).
Clean up and grass cutting dates for the Arigna Cemetery, 7-8 p.m., are May 14th and 28th; June 11th and 25th; July 9th and 23rd. Please come along and give an hour of your time.
Keadue Tidy Towns run a weekly bonus number competition linked to the Saturday night Lotto. Entries cost €2, with a €45 prize, and tickets were available in the Harp and Shamrock and O’Donnell’s. Winners recorded between January and April were: Jan 24th - Monica Flynn (No. 36); Jan 31st - Martin Roddy (No. 13) ; February 7th - Ann Marie McManus (No. 39); February 14 - Peter Haran and Margaret Grimes (No. 4) ; February 28 - Liam Bruen (No. 20/31 listed) ; March 7 th - Colin McCabe (No. 15) ;March 14th- Pat Bruen (No. 17); March 21st - No winner (No. 40) ;March 28 - Cameron Burnside (No. 11); April 4th - Liam Bruen (No. 20); April 11 th- Ann Roddy and Margaret McNiff (No. 21); April 18th- Paraic Noone (No. 24); April 25th - PJ O'Donnell (No. 37).
There was no winner of the recent St. Ronan’s lotto jackpot. Numbers were 2,15,16 and 29. The consolation prizes of 5 x €100 were won by Mary Quinn Keadue; Eileen & Albert Noone, Aughoo; Sean & Mary Wynne, Arigna; Darren Healy, Ballyfarnon; Alfie Cooney, Ballyfarnon. Next jackpot will be €17,700. The draw will be on Sunday evening. Enter online at stronansgaa.com or on Revolut.
A fundraising evening in support of 9-year-old Rosemary Kelly, daughter of John & Aishling who is living with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS), will take place on Thursday, May 21st at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway (N41TP6), with doors opening at 6 p.m. and music starting at 7 p.m.. Enjoy performances from the McGovern family, Ensemble 32, Eleanor Shanley, Charlie McGettigan, and Leitrim Male Voice Choir. This is a non-ticketed event—donations are welcome at the door or via QR code, all proceeds going directly to support Rosemary.
