Local Notes: Man In The Middle, Pattern Mass, Diary Date
Children who attended recent Bonfire Night celebrations at Creaton’s of Lisacul. Pic: Liam Reynolds
Thankfully the elements were kind for the annual Tulsk Cemetery Mass last Sunday, which was preceded by the cemetery Mass in Killina the previous evening. Both occasions are arguably highlights in the community during the year, marking a special celebration of those who have gone before us. Great credit is due to all of the families who ensured the cemeteries and respective burial plots were looking their best ahead of the celebrations. Credit too also 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. This Sunday (July 12th), there will be Mass in Kilcooley Cemetery at 11.30 a.m.. These celebrations are always a wonderful celebration of colour and vibrancy, reflecting on those gone before us and lives well lived that continue to inspire us all.
The annual Roscommon GAA/Tulsk GAA Club Social Inclusion Outing took place last Saturday with a trip to Clifden. Over 60 people booked their seats for what was a most enjoyable and relaxed day. The group began with breakfast in the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam before proceeding to Dan O’Hara’s Cottage near Tuam where they heard the story of this famous emigrant and visited his ancestral home which is fully restored. After a brief period of time in Clifden, the group then visited Glengowlagh Mines near Oughterard, a fully restored lead mine, used to extract lead for armaments during the US Civil War before later adjourning for an evening meal, again in the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam. Well done to Sean Mannion and his organising committee for their efforts and thanks to all concerned who travelled on the day.
The sympathies of the local community are extended to Micheál Moylan and the extended Moylan family on the passing of Anne Moylan, late of Foxborough, Ballinlough whose untimely death occurred recently. Pre-deceased by her parents, John and Mary, the deceased is survived by her partner, Milo, brothers, Frank and John (Ballinlough), her cousins, neighbours, her colleagues in SuperValu Ballyhaunis and her many friends. The deceased reposed at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea before arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballinlough for Mass of the Resurrection with burial afterwards in Ballinlough cemetery.
Well done to referee Jimmy Donoghue who took charge of a New York Senior Football Championship match between St. Barnabas and Brooklyn Shamrocks in Gaelic Park, New York recently. Jimmy is a fast emerging ‘whistler’ on the local GAA scene.
Prayers were recited at weekend masses for the late Imelda Jennings of Castlerea, a sister-in-law of Mary Flattery of Corlis. Local residents would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.
Massive congratulations to Tulsk’s U-14 girls on winning the Táin Óg Shield Final last weekend in Cavan. Particular credit is extended to the team and management for their super display of skills in all their games. The Táin Óg League afforded the girls the wonderful opportunity to test themselves against teams from other counties, develop their skills and build confidence LADIES FOOTBALL Tulsk’s U-10 girls enjoyed a great at a blitz in Ballinameen last Friday evening where they played Northern Harps and Western Gaels. Well done to all the team and their management.
Tulsk GAA Club’s intermediate team have a busy August ahead of them. The side begin their campaign at home to St. Dominic’s on Friday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. in Tulsk before travelling to Tarmonbarry to take on home side St. Barry’s on Friday, August 14th at 8 p.m.. The side’s final round robin match will be on Friday, August 28th in Ballyforan at 8 p.m. when they take on a St. Brigid’s.
The organisers of the recent Ogulla Well Mass on the last Friday of June would like to thank all volunteers who assisted in the clean-up of the Shrine ahead of the celebrations. Thanks are also extended to the choir, mass servers and members of the community who attended the celebration.
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.
Congratulations to Martina Hegarty from Castleruby on the occasion of her marriage to Ross Lawlor from Galway, recently in St. Pauls Church, Klimurry with a reception afterwards in The Raheen Woods Hotel. The newlyweds are wished a long, happy life together. Congratulations to you both.
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.
The annual Pattern Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ray Milton PP on June 24th. A big number of parishioners attended on the evening and gathered around the well and were blessed by glorious sunshine. The heritage committee wishes to thank Fr. Ray for celebrating the Mass and also the Beegan family for allowing access to the well, and having the well and surroundings looking so well. Thanks also to the choir members under the direction of Amy Brennan, to the ladies who participated in the reading and to Sean and David for the kind hand transporting tables and chairs for seating, not forgetting Aoife and Niamh for providing the refreshments afterwards in the center. This annual celebration of the Mass is about connecting the past with present and passing it down to the next generation.
The parishioners of Knockcroghery, St. John’s and Rahara, extend congratulations and good wishes to Fr. Joe Fitzgerald, CC Roscommon, who celebrated the diamond jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on Friday, June 19th with a thanksgiving Mass celebrated in the Sacred Heart church Roscommon. Fr. Fitzgerald ministered in the parish of Knockcroghery, St. John’s and Rahara, as CC from 1985 to 1991. During those years he gave all his time and energy covering all aspects of his ministry in the parish. He will long be remembered for his compassionate and caring approach in times of sadness or joyous occasions by those whose life were blessed by him. Fr. Fitzgerald is native of Caslegar, Ahascragh. He studied for the priesthood at Maynooth College and was ordained in Sligo Cathedral on June 19th, 1996, by Bishop Vincent Hanly. The parishioners of Knockcroghery, St. John’s and Rahara wish him continued good health and good wishes on this special occasion.
Keep Saturday, August 8th in your diary as Cootehall will be holding its annual fun day at the waterside park. In addition to the usual barbecue there will be live music in the park and later in Henry’s Bar. This year sees Ireland taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union and to mark the occasion the Village Enhancement Group has joined forces with the McGahern Barracks to bring you a Taste of Europe and Beyond where a variety of dishes from the different countries, represented by people living in the village, will be showcases.
A clean up of KIlronan Cemetery will be held this week - the oldest part of the cemetery has got very overgrown. If you can spare an hour any evening this week it would be much appreciated, please come along with your strimmer - many hands make light work. Kilronan Cemetery Meeting on Wednesday, July 8th at 9 o’clock in Kilronan Hall, all welcome to have your say on the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.
Next clean-up of Arigna Cemetery will be held on July 9th and 23rd. Kilronan Cemetery clean up - the oldest part of the cemetery has got very overgrown. If you can spare an hour any evening this week it would be much appreciated, please come along with your strimmer - many hands make light work.
Kilronan cemetery meeting on this Wednesday, July 8th at 9 p.m. in Kilronan Hall.
Cemetery Masses will be held as follows: Arigna Cemetery, Sunday, July 26th at 11:30 a.m.; Kilronan Cemetery, Sunday, August 30th at 11.30 a.m.
Congratulations to Gerry Gilraine, Torquay, England on winning the club's lotto jackpot of €18,400. Numbers were 4,9,13 and 25. Jackpot next week €2,000 and the draw will be on Sunday evening.
