Local Notes: Irish classes, Trien Players and music sessions
Ballaghaderreen golfers enjoying a scramble to kickstart the golfing calendar in Ballaghaderreen.
Ballaghaderreen Golf Club has got its golfing year off to a flying start with Lady Captain Sarah McDonagh and Men’s Captain Danny Browne leading the way with a drive-in and social scramble. BGC will host an introductory evening for new ladies wishing to try out this great game. Light refreshments will be provides along with information and all you need to know as a new recruit. No equipment required initially and all your queries will be answered in a friendly relaxed atmosphere on Monday, April 8th at 7.30 p.m.. All are looking forward to welcoming new ladies on the night.
Due to the declining number of priests and in response to suggestions received as part of the Synodal process the Diocese of Achonry hopes to establish a Funeral Ministry Team in each parish to initially assist and shadow the priest.
It is hoped to find and train two people in each church area for this ministry in the parish. Please contact Fr. Paul on 087 3693535 of the parish office on 094 9860011 if interested.
Free Irish classes for adults are starting in St Aiden's NS Monasteraden on Tuesday, April 29th, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. for ten weeks. This is an education initiative provided by Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board and funded by the Department of Education.
The voluntary Loughglynn Church Fundraising Committee sincerely thank everyone who supported the recent auction for Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Special thanks to auctioneer Padraig Mulhaire, The Village Inn-Tina, Tom and staff, John Lavin-mic and sound system, Fr. Glenn, auction sponsors and purchasers, raffle purchasers and sellers-Ann Coleman, Angela Cahill, Anthony Cahill, Catherine Freeman, Dympna McDonnell, and Cathy Burke. Loughglynn Church auction raffle winners -1st, Ann Coleman; 2nd, John P Coleman; 3rd, Mike & Mary Carty; 4th, Cathal Groarke; 5th, Aoife Coleman; 6th, Claire Flanagan. Congratulations to all winners and many thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets. A special thanks to the prize sponsors-Anthony Cahill, CMB Ltd-Morris Bros., and Pat Kelly. The generosity and great support on the night was greatly appreciated and made for a very successful event.
Trien Players present ‘Mammy's Boy', a three act comedy by Jimmy Keary in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Thursday, April 4th, Friday, April 5th and Sunday, April 7th, nightly at 8.30 p.m.. Tickets available on the door each night. Admission, adults €10/children €5. The play tells the story of the return of the prodigal son Hughie McGarry, much to his mother Maisie's delight. However his sister Betty and Maisie's friend Joe suspects his motives.
The monthly dance continues in Kilmurry Hall on Sunday, April 7th with music by Colm Bourke. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Admission, €10. Come along for a great night of dancing.
County Senior Scór Finals took place in Kilmurry Hall on Good Friday night. A great night of Irish culture was celebrated and supported by a large crowd of spectators. Congratulations to all competitors but in particular, those who won through to the next round.
Trien Players present ‘Mammy's Boy', a three act comedy by Jimmy Keary in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Thursday, April 4th, Friday, April 5th and Sunday, April 7th, nightly at 8.30 p.m.. Tickets available on the door each night. Admission, adults €10/children €5. The play tells the story of the return of the prodigal son Hughie McGarry, much to his mother Maisie's delight. However his sister Betty and Maisie's friend Joe suspects his motives.
The next traditional music session, with Liam Purcell and friends, will take place in Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall (F52A497) on Sunday, April 7th at 4 p.m.. All are welcome, those who want to practise in a group and anyone who wants to come and listen. Young people under sixteen need to have a parent/guardian in attendance.
Ardcarne Parish Graveyards Committee is currently preparing a website. The committee would be very grateful if anyone who has any old photographs of Kileenan New or Old Graveyards would e- mail ardcarneparishgraveyards@gmail.com. The committee will contact you and return the originals pictures when scanned. Thanking you in anticipation.
The committee would like to thank all the prize sponsors of the Cootehall Village Enhancement Draw, hosts for the night, Henry’s Pub (a big thanks Conor & Marcena!), chairperson Karl for entertaining with some great tunes, Claire Cox assistant PRO for making the refreshments but particularly all of the wonderful community in Cootehall and beyond for supporting the draw and buying the tickets which will enable the group to draw down funds and continue the improvements to the beautiful village. The committee will communicate the total raised later in the week. Prize winners as follows; two night midweek stay in Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway- Kathleen Oates, Cootehall; supply and Installation of 5MP security camera by Phonepak Cootehall- Mena Doherty, Cootehall; €100 voucher for the Waterfront Restaurant, Cootehall- Kathleen Conlon, Strandhill; €100 voucher for Ardcarne Garden Centre-Niamh Lenehan, Loughrea; €100 cash prize sponsored by O’Dowd’s Stoves & Furnishings, Carrick on Shannon-Paul Hennigan c/o Karl Moffat; €100 hamper sponsored by Assumpta & Brendan McLoughlin, Cootehall- Maisie Moffatt, Cootehall; Tea & Honey Hamper sponsored by Irish Tea Company, Cootehall- Ella May Moffatt, Leitrim Village; air fryer sponsored by Sam, Haven, Cootehall-Mena Doherty, Cootehall; one year entry to Lotto, sponsored by St. Michael’s, Cootehall-Shauna Carney, Castlebar; stained glass creation by Rainer, Cootehall- Maurice Gannon, Cootehall; €50 reflexology voucher from Doris Rabe, Cootehall- Cody Cox, Cootehall; €50 voucher for use in Lough Key Forest Park-Aoife & Cathal Guckian, Drumboylan; large moon suncatcher by Artwood-Brian McGowan, c/o Abbotts; €40 voucher for Joe Simon, Boyle- Aidan Mallone, Ballyfermoyle; €30 voucher for SuperValu, Carrick on Shannon-Carmel Kilmeade, Cootehall; Mo Chairde, five free meals worth €30-Majella Gaffney, Boyle; €25 Honestly Farm Kitchen voucher-Frankie McKiernan, Deerenasoo; Robot Vacuum Cleaner sponsored by King & Moffatt-Maura Doherty, Cootehall.
Cootehall, Crossna Drumboylan Defibrillator Group wish to inform the people of the parish that the defibrillator at Liam Purcell’s has been moved to Clancy's Bar, Knockvicar as its previous location was a safety concern, due to the increased volume of traffic on the road.
Drumboylan NS is hosting a clothes collection as a fundraiser for the school on Thursday, April 18th. If you have any unwanted clothes/shoes/bags/belts, please support the collection by donating. Items that are not accepted are duvets, blankets, bedding and pillows. Bags can be dropped off from Monday, April 8th during school hours or on the morning of the collection before 10 a.m.. If you would like to donate items before the collection date, please contact the school in advance by emailing drumboylanns@gmail.com.
The people of Drumboylan are holding an event, which is based on all the horses running at Aintree this year in the Grand National. Tickets are on sale at €2 each or a book of 10 tickets for €15. First prize €400, second prize €200, third prize €100 and fourth prize €50. Draw in Drumboylan Community Centre on April 13th 2024.
Congratulations to the newly crowned Roscommon Senior Scór County Champions, Niamh Reynolds who won the Solo Singing title, and to Aoife & Cathal Guckian, Chloe McGuinness & Niamh Reynolds who combined to take the Senior Ballad Group title. A special word of congratulations also to their dedicated mentor, Ann-Marie Harte, and to St. Michael’s proud Cultural Officer, Geraldine McMorrow, who keeps the Scór flag flying in St Michael's, and to the quiz team who competed well on the night. Congratulations also to neighbours St Ronan's who won the Instrumental Music title, and to all the other winners who will represent Roscommon in the Connacht Finals on Sunday, April 14th.
