Local Notes: Hospice Fundraiser, Sports Day and Rambling House
Pictured is Michael Gilligan making a presentation of €300 euro to Susan Gaynor (Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation). This represents 20% of all donations via idonate to the Fairymount Memorial Garden. Michael thanks all who have donated thus far. Pic: Liam Reynolds
Great work is being done around the village this year in preparation for the Tidy Towns adjudicators. It would be greatly appreciated if residents could sweep and clean outside their own houses. The group acquired four new planters kindly donated by the prison services in Castlerea which are situated on Society Street at the junction and also at the recently restored pollinator area. A special thanks to Theresa and her team in Castlerea who do great work in helping community volunteers whenever possible. Frenchpark Tidy Towns is always looking for new members and volunteers to either work in groups or maybe on their own as some people like to. Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated.
The Cornerstone is running its monthly Rambling House on Monday, July 20th at 11 a.m. with live music with Mary Finnerty. Join in for some cup of tea, music and chit chat.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, July 11th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 18, 22, 30 and 35. The next draw (jackpot €3,500) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, July 18th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Fr. Micheál Donnelly wishes to express his sincere thanks and gratitude for all the kindness and thoughtfulness that has been shown to him in recent weeks. The people of Tibohine, Fairymount, Frenchpark & Ballinagare will always remain close to his heart and in his prayers.
The peaceful death took place of Mrs Teresa Cullinan (née Hallis), Knockroe, Ballinagare on Saturday, July 11th last at Roscommon Hospice. Teresa (88) was predeceased by her husband, Bartley in 2016, infant son John, parents Edward and Winifred, sisters Delia (Duffy) and Annie (Cawley). She is survived by her loving family sons, Bartley, Michael and Barry, daughters, Jacinta (Fitzpatrick), and Fiona (Noonan), grandchildren, sisters, Maureen (Cremin) and Patricia (Cunningham), sons-in-law, Ciarán and Shane, daughters-in-law Laura, Raphael and Tynagh, sister-in-law Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Her remains will be removed from her home to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballinagare for Mass of the Resurrection on this Tuesday (today) at 12noon, followed afterwards by interment in Drummin Cemetery.
The death occurred peacefully, at her home after a long illness, of Mrs Barbara Regan, Hawthorne Drive, Roscommon Town and formerly of Aughurine, Fairymount on Tuesday, July 7th last. Affectionately recognised as Babs, the late Mrs Regan (née O’Gara) was predeceased by her father Davey in 2022 and her nephew Stephen in 2018. Barbara (58) will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, her husband, John, daughters, Aoife and Mary, mother, Mary, sister, Maureen, brothers, Seamus, Dave, Michael and Pat, niece, Ciara, nephew, Andy, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends and clients whose lives she touched with her warmth and kindness. Her remains were removed from her home at Hawthorne Drive in Roscommon to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Fairymount on Friday, July 10th last for Mass of the Resurrection, followed by private committal service in Sharkey’s Cremation Chapel, Loughglynn.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mr Michael Corcoran, UK (son of Patricia Corcoran, Raheela, Frenchpark), Mr Kevin Ryan, Birmingham, UK (brother of Patsy Ryan, Tibohine), Mrs Mary Walshe, Knockroe, Castlerea; Mr Jim Frain, London & Ballaghaderreen and Ms. Bonnie Tyler, Wales & Portugal. May they rest in peace CHURCH NEWS Masses will be held in Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (14th), Fairymount at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (15th), Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (16th), Ballinagare at 7 p.m. on Friday (17th), Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Saturday (18th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 19th.
Masses will take place at Drummin Cemetery in Ballinagare on this Saturday, July 18th at 8 p.m.; Fairymount New Cemetery on Sunday, July 19th at 11.30 a.m.; Tibohine New Cemetery on Saturday, July 25th at 7pm; Tibohine Old Cemetery Saturday, August 1st at 7 p.m.; Fairymount Old Cemetery on Sunday, August 2nd at 11. 30 a.m. and Kilcorkey Cemetery on Friday, August 7th at 7 p.m..
Classes for beginners will take place at The Cornerstone in Frenchpark, starting on Tuesday, July 21st next from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Four-week course - €40. Places are limited. To book phone (094) 9870340.
A family sports day will take place at Tibohine Community Centre on Sunday, August 23rd next from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Further details will be available at a later date.
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The congratulations of the entire local community are extended to Niamh Feeney and Rachel Brady who are both part of the Roscommon panel who have reached the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Final following a four-point victory over Westmeath in Breffni Park, Cavan at the weekend. The team recorded a 2-14 to 2-10 victory and have transformed a season that looked potentially over following a defeat to Leitrim earlier in their campaign. For Niamh, this will be her fourth All-Ireland decider following final appearances in 2022, 2019 and 2018. To get to a national decider is an exceptional achievement for the ladies who are wished every success and good fortune ahead of the final.
The sympathies of the local community are extended to the family and friends of the late Margaret Hunt, (née Filan), late of Milltown, Castleplunkett, whose death has occurred. Formerly a resident of Mulligallon, Castleplunkett, the deceased passed away in the care of staff at University College Hospital Roscommon, surrounded by her loving family. The late Margaret is predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Margaret and Jack, sister Lily (O’Grady), brothers Luke, Peter and recently deceased Tom, brother-in-law Matt, and sister-in-law Mae. The deceased is survived by her children Regina, Orla, John and Michelle; her grandchildren Sarah, Alía, Andrew, Anthony, Michael, Matthew, Molly and Aoibheann; great-grandchildren Casey and Lena, sons-in-law Fergus, Sean and John, daughter-in-law Ailbhe, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. The deceased reposed at her residence before being removal to St. Paul's Church, Kilmurray for Funeral Mass on Monday followed by burial in Ballintubber Cemetery.
Glorious clear blue sunny skies were all too evident at last Sunday’s annual Cemetery Mass in Kilcooley Cemetery. The burial grounds looked in pristine condition, thanks in no small measure to the efforts of families who have loved ones interred there but also thanks to the efforts of the local cemetery committee. Credit also once again to Fr. John Gannon and the choir in Tulsk for contributing to the sense of occasion and appropriate celebration. There were many who also assisted in the laying the logistics for the event, among them Tom Tighe for the use of the covered altar and to Denis and Tom Lane for the use of amplification. Credit also to the many people from near and far who attended the Mass.
Tulsk’s U-14’s had the privilege of playing the first championship match on the club’s fine new pitch last week against St. Ciaran’s. Despite the very warm conditions, both teams played a fantastic match of end-to-end football, with both sides having their spells of dominance. St Ciaran’s were a point up at half time and extended that lead to six. But Tulsk reasserted themselves and reduced the deficit before the water break with the final 15 minutes resulting in a nerve-wracking battle. The match ended with Tulsk winning by 4-10 to St. Ciaran’s 2-14. Tulsk team - Daniel Neary, Daniel Fortune, James Feely, Donnacha Clarke. Micheal Óg Carty, Alex McGarry, Ethan Coyne, Finnan Miley (0.1) Dylan Cryan (1-2), Evan Cribbin (2-0) Liam Dixon (1-4) Matthew Fallon (0-1) Jake Noone (0-1) Conor Bailey, Gavin Hanly, Michael Nally, Cormac Carthy (0-1). The team’s next game is against a Michael Glaveys/Eire Óg selection. Once again, well done to all of the team and their mentors.
Well done to Cillian Hussey, who was selected as Best Dressed at his Debs and is now in the running for Ireland’s Best Dressed 2026. Local residents are invited to cast their vote for Cillian and show their support by liking/voting through the official competition link - https://www.debsireland.com/bestdressed/cillian-hussey/. Every vote counts!
Tulsk History Society is compiling a history of shops and public houses past and present in the Tulsk, Castleplunkett and Killina districts of the parish, and is looking for old photographs to illustrate a publication it plans to launch in August. Photos inside or outside of the premises will be welcome. Scanned copies can be sent by email to historytulsk@gmail.com.
