Local Notes: Group AGMs, Drama Show, Trad for Trócaire
The Tower trad group and friends at a recent Trad for Trocaire session.
Elphin Community College will hold a information evening for parents on this Wednesday, November 4th from 6 to 8 p.m.. All welcome.
Timmy's Christmas League in An Bothar Rua started on Wednesday, October 21st and will run every Wednesday for 10 weeks. Everyone welcome.
Elphin Community Arts and Drama group has announced that this year's show, "Rock N Back the Clock" will be based around a central theme of four generations debating which decade was the best from 1920s to 1990s, featuring classic songs, dancing and cultural moments with a few sketches for a bit of humour. It will be staged on Saturday, November14th at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. This is a ticket only event and tickets much be purchased in advance of the show as no tickets will be available on the door. Tickets can be purchased in Eternal Emporium, Glancy’s Supermarkets, Elphin Pharmacy and Morris Meats. In addition there will be a raffle on the night. Cash only.
The AGM of Elphin Tidy Towns will take place on this Wednesday, November 4th at 7.30 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre. Everyone welcome. Please support. Thanks also to everyone who sponsors the work of the group. The group needs volunteers and cannot continue without help. If you live in Elphin or surrounding area and like to see a nice display of planters in the town please consider helping out by volunteering for an hour a week. If you are new to Elphin it is a great way to meet people.
The death occurred on October 28th of Mr Michael Cryan, Ballard, Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Bealragh, Elphin, and London. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife, Maureen; sons Michael and Noel; daughters-in-law Shelly and Jo; grandchildren, Chloe, Isabelle, Samuel and Joshua; surviving siblings, Esther and Lizzie; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends. Funeral took place in Clare.
The sudden death occurred on October 26th of Mrs Grazyna Sempka (Lenarczyk), Windmill Road, Elphin, and formerly of Laskarzew, Poland. Devoted and much loved wife of Robert, and a cherished mother to Patryk, Natalia and Mikolaj. Grazyna will be missed forever by her heartbroken husband and family, son in-law, Kamil, her adored grandchildren, her sisters, Krystyna, Ewa, Barbara and Theresa, brother Jacek, also by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, the extended Sempka and Lenarczyk families, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
The death occurred om October 24th, peacefully, of Mrs Mary Imelda Nolan (née Dolan), Carrantogher, Elphin. Imelda will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters, Liam, Marie, Regina, John, Norma, Noelle and Brian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, Maeve, Marian and Ursula, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cherished grandchildren, Brian, Rosie, Graham, Ciara, Alan, Diarmuid, Nicole, Finn, Luca, Emily and Ciarán, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Brian, parents Mary Agnes and John, brothers Sonny and Gus and sisters Kathleen, Lucy and Pauline.
The death occurred on October 20th, peacefully, with her family by her side, in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, of Mrs Mary Comiskey-Garvey (nee Furey), Cloonmore, Tarmonbarry, and formerly of Kildalogue Heights, Strokestown. Predeceased by her first husband, Francie Comiskey, parents, Molly and John and brothers Michael and Sean. Mary will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Seamus; daughters, Anne Marie and Sharon; son, John; cherished grandchildren, Dean, Jayden, Callum, Corey, Oísin and April; extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace BALLINAMEEN AND ELPHIN WOMENS SHED A membership collection, information and planning evening for Ballinameen and Elphin Women’s Shed will be held tonight, Tuesday, November 3rd, 7-9 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
A massive thank you to everyone who supported the ‘Big’ Bingo. This support and generosity are greatly appreciated. A special thank you also goes to everyone who gave up their time, voluntarily to help out. Organisers are so grateful for your time, effort and support in making it such a success.
Despite a Bank Holiday weekend of storms all was sunny in The Tower where the tunes and songs flowed for Trad for Trocaire. On Saturday there was a lovely junior session with members of the Kelly family. Sunday night was the Tower's monthly singing session. The weather kept several regulars away but it turned out to be a lovely night with plenty of songs. Tuesday was the Tower’s yearly Trad for Trocaire session. What a great night of non-stop tunes for a wonderful cause. The regular musicians were delighted and honoured to be joined by a young Tyrone fiddle player, Mattie Kane. Remember that name, he is an amazing young musician. He was accompanied by his parents. Thank you to the wonderful hosts Kathleen and Sean for keeping traditional music alive in Elphin.
Keep fit classes with activator poles, continue in Elphin Community Centre on Thursdays 8 p.m.. Get fit for Christmas.
The county final of Scór na nÓg will be held on Sunday, November 8th in Elphin Community Centre. Quiz at 2.30 p.m., stage events at 4 p.m.. Queries to 085 1074707.
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Croghan Parish will host a Mission, led by Fr. Laurence Gallagher, Redemptorist, from November 7th to 10th. Theme of the Mission: "Fanning the Flame of Faith". Mission Ceremonies as follows: Saturday, November 7th at 7 p.m.: Vigil Mass in St. Michael's Church, Drumlion; Sunday, November 8th at 10 a.m.: Mass in St. Michael's Church, Croghan, followed by tree planting and unveiling of plaque to Blessed Fulton Sheen; 12 noon Mass in Patrician Hall, Cortober, with Cortober Children's Choir, followed by Camino walk to the statue of St. Éidin in Linear Park, Carrick-on-Shannon with refreshments afterwards in Linear Park; 7 p.m.: Opening Service of Mission with renewal of Baptisimal promises, in Croghan Church; Monday, November 9th at 10 a.m.: Mass in Drumlion Church; 11.30 a.m.: Woodbrook National School Mass involving pupils of Woodbrook N.S.; 7 p.m.: Healing Mission Service and anointing of the sick in Croghan Church; Tuesday, November 10th: 10 a.m., Mass in Patrician Hall, Cortober, light refreshments afterwards; 11.30 a.m.: Mass involving the pupils of Croghan National School in Croghan Church; 7 p.m.: Closing Mission Service with sacrament of reconciliation in Croghan Church. Light refreshments afterwards in the Old Creamery Cafe, all welcome.
The death occurred on Monday, October 19th, of Mr Adrian Joseph Lenehan, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh and formerly of Lochganna, Cavetown, Croghan. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and May, his wife Kathleen and his brothers Frank and Michael. Adrian is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Ian, Paul and Francis; daughters-in-law, Heather, Gladys and Carmen; grandchildren; sister, Imelda; sister-in-law, Anne; brother-in-law, Peter; extended family and friends. Funeral Service took place in Enniskillen on Thursday, October 22nd followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
The annual general meeting of Shannon Gaels GAA Minor Board will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at 9 p.m. in Croghan National School. The annual general meeting of the Ladies Club will take place on Friday, November 6th at 8 p.m. in Croghan Community Centre. All members, parents and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Best wishes and good luck to Adam Meghan, Croghan, who will represent Ireland in the IFMA Youth World Championships in Olympia, Greece, competing in U-16 - 45kg. The championships take place from November 6th to 16th. Adam is a member of Carrick-on-Shannon Muay-Thai club and holds an European Amateur champion and Irish IMO champion titles.
The death occurred on Monday, October 26th of Maeve Prunty (née O'Dowd), Castlegal, Colga P.O., Sligo and formerly of Rinn, Carrick-on-Shannon. She was predeceased by her parents Martin and Linda O'Dowd, brother Pat O'Dowd and sister Frances Bennett. Maeve will be sadly missed by her sons, Thomas (Catherine), Padraig (Sorcha) and John (Orla); daughters, Linda Power (John) and Frances Keady (Ronan); grandchildren; brothers, Ivan (Toorymartin, Carrick-on-Shannon) and Conor (Birmingham); her sister Phyllis (Clondalkin); nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, October 29th in St. Colmcille's Church, Rathcorrmac, Sligo followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.
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..
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
November cemetery prayers will take place (weather permitting) on Sunday, November 8th in Caldra at 2.15 p.m. and in Elphin at 3.15 p.m..
The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Roscommon SPCA) will hold its annual church gate collection at St. Michael’s Church, Croghan on Sunday, November 8th. Organisers would be so grateful for your kind support as every donation, big or small, helps the SPCA to continue rescuing, caring for and providing vital veterinary treatment for animals in need. All donations collected on the day go directly to animal welfare in County Roscommon.
The annual Mass for present and deceased Eircom staff members will take place on Saturday, November 14th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon. The Mass will be followed by a brief meeting in the Bush Hotel. All are welcome to attend.
