Local Notes: Ireland Reads Day, cookery classes and a trip to Banagher
Pictured at the UCD Agriculture, Food Science & Human Nutrition Careers Day are Peter Dunne, Paulstown, County Kilkenny; Lauren Beirne, Strokestown; Cahill Mulhall, Danville, County Kilkenny and Anna Purcell, Paulstown, County Kilkenny. Pic: Patrick Browne
"Get Lost in a Good Book" on Ireland Reads Day on Saturday, February 22nd. On that date Strokestown Library is hosting a public information day. Call in to chat with library staff, get reading recommendations for all ages and find out what else is on offer in your local library. Public library membership is free of charge and joining is easy. Enquiries to Helen at (090) 6637227.
The SCDA fortnightly draw was held on February 4th. Numbers drawn were1, 2, 10, 20. There was one "Lucky Dip" winner - Rebecca Compton, Clooncagh. Next draw is on this Tuesday, February 18th at the SCDA Office. Thank you for your continued support.
Kiltrustan National School is now accepting enrolments for September, 2025. Please call (071) 9633253 or e-mail kiltrustannationalscholl@gmail.com for an enrolment form. The Board of Management would like to sincerely thank all who sponsored and hosted tables, all who attended, all who contributed spot prizes and specially the staff at "The Silver Eel" who assisted so capably at the American Tea Party.
Enrolment forms for September 2025 in Clooncagh National School are now available. Telephone (071) 9633253 or e-mail clooncaaghschool@gmail.com for further information.
St. Mary's NS welcomes enrolment inquiries for September, 2025. Enrolment forms are available from the school by e-mail from smstrokestown20@gmail.com or on (086) 8038968 or (071) 9633404.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or on (087) 4887314 for more details. Volunteers will be fully supported in their role by the volunteer co-ordinator.
Line dancing classes are held on Fridays at 11.15 a.m., and on Sundays at 6 p.m., in the Quad Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town, F42 CH70. Also on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon, F42 N277. A special welcome to come and enjoy a class with a mixture of fun, dance and exercise. Beginners and improvers are very welcome. Further information from tutor, Christopher Beirne, at (086) 8474744.
Western Alzheimer's day care service provide person-centred care in a safe welcoming space, with meaningful activities that engage and uplift; with opportunities for social interaction with others in a supportive environment, and professional care tailored to individual needs. Services locally are located at the Cuan Mhuire Centre, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon, F42 DN36. For further details contact (086) 1425707 or email yvonnecoughlan@westernalzheimers.ie.
The monthly event takes place on Wednesday, February 19th from 2 p.m., to 4p.m., If you would like to attend please visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Theresa Keegan on (087) 7061183 for more information.
The death took place recently at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, of Mrs Christine Greenhough of Kilnalosset, Curraghroe, wife of Mr Les Greehough. News of her passing was heard of with deep regret among her relatives, neighbours and friends. A private cremation has taken place. She is survived by her husband and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Mrs Ita Mullooly, Kiltrustan, Strokestown, has been bereaved by the death of her brother, Mr Eamon Rogan, Tooman, Mohill, which took place at his home recently. He was predeceased by his son, Damien. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Bornacoola, and the interment followed in Gortletteragh Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Adrian; daughters, Maria and Edel; grandchildren, Maddison, Christian, Adam, Noah and Myah; sons-in-law, Shane and Barry; brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
The death took place recently of Mr Laurence Henson of Church Street, Strokestown. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, he had resided in town for a number of years, over which time he developed many friendships. He worked in the film industry for many years. He also enjoyed reading and writing poetry and was an enthusiastic supporter of Strokestown's annual International Poetry Festival. He was also a familiar figure at poetry readings all over the county and in adjoining counties. He previously resided at Bray, Co. Wicklow. News of his passing was heard of with deep sorrow among his relatives, many friends, colleagues in the film industry and fellow poets. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, by Fr Vincent Atueyi (Strokestowb). Interment followed in Strokestown Cemetery. He is survived by his partner, Ruth Jacob; sons, Stephen (Glasgow) and Peter (Swansea); daughters-in-law, Audrey and Kath; grandchildren, Nicky, David and Hannah; great-grandchildren, nephews and other relatives to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on February 15th the numbers drawn were: 15, 17, 19, 22, Bonus Number, 13. There was no jackpot winner: There were no Match 3 number winners. The five Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Erin Glennon, Ellen Burke, Lorna Magan, Tiarnan Cox, Gerard Bohan. Next week's jackpot €4,100 for four correct numbers, €8,100 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in clubrooms on Saturday February 22nd.
This week's Kilglass Gaels Ladies Bonus Ball number was 35. There were two winners of €50 each.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 8.30 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, Michael Guckian; Joint 2nd, Michael Donnelly, Tommy Flynn, Bernard Brennan, Pat Mullooly ,and Charlie Reynolds; raffle, Bernard Brennan. New players welcome.
Nutrition, Wellbeing and Cookery Class starting on Thursday, March 5th and running to April 12th from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Rooskey Centre, €6 per class. Call 086 8534100 to book a place.
A bus trip is being planned to Banagher, County Offaly in May to include boat trip and lunch. Call 086 8534100 by Tuesday, February 25 if you are interested in joining as numbers needed to book the boat.
Sympathy is extended to Sean Donoghue, Slatta on the death of his uncle, Tony Kerrigan, formerly of Slattamore who passed away recently in the USA. May he rest in peace.
Roscommon SPCA will be holding its annual church gate collections at St. Brigid's Church, Kilmore on Saturday, February 22nd; at St. Anne's Church, Slatta on Saturday, February 22nd; at the Church of The Sacred Heart, Kilglass on Sunday, February 23rd and the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Roosky on Sunday, February 23rd. These collections are a great opportunity for Roscommon SPCA to raise much needed funds for animal welfare work and also to raise awareness of the mission and vision. If you would like to learn more about the organisation, please visit the website at www.roscommonspca.ie or call 087 0505594. Your support would be greatly appreciated with all money donated going directly towards animal welfare in the county.
