Local Notes: Monthly Cafe, Line Dancing, Table Quiz
All together over the Christmas season were the McCarthy family from Loughglynn. Pic: Liam Reynolds
January’s Rambling House will be held in the Cornerstone on Monday, January 26th at 11 a.m.. Please join in for a fun social meet up with a game of bingo and some small spot prizes. Any queries contact 0949870340 or call into the Cornerstone at F45P928.
Irish language classes for adults will continue in Cruachan Ai (F45HH51) Tulsk on Wednesday, January 28th next from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners are welcome. It will run every Wednesday for nine weeks and there is a nominal fee of €80. This course is being supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information contact Maire on 086-6095402.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. This month's café takes place on this Wednesday, January 21st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. Please note change of venue. If you would like to attend, contact Teresa Keegan on 087-7061183 for more information.
The Roscommon Underwater Search and Recovery Unit would like to thank all for the very generous support at its annual church gate collections. As a voluntary organisation, the unit depends on the support of the community. Because of the kind generosity, an underwater search service will continue to be provided to the county of Roscommon. Amounts received were Tibohine - €133.85; Frenchpark - €326.18 and Ballinagare - €97. Man thanks also to those who took up the collections.
The peaceful death occurred of Mrs Nora Moran, Knockglass, Ballinameen on Sunday, January 11th last at the Plunkett Nursing Home in Boyle. A highly regarded member of the community, Nora (née Taylor) will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband, Tom; daughters, Christina and Helenl grandchildren, Senan, Noah & Alex; sons-in-law, Michael & Padraic; brother, George (Ballinagare); sister, Kathleen (Manchester); nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Following Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 14th in St Attracta's Church, Ballinameen, burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Masses will be held in Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (20th), Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (22nd), Ballingare at 7 p.m. on Friday (23rd), Tibohine at 6.30 p.m. & Ballinagare at 8 p.m. on Saturday (24th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th next.
Dancing with Mildred Beirne has resumed in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced.
St. Mary's NS, Ballinagare will hold an enrolment rvening on Monday, February 16th next from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for new pupils and their parents. For further information contact the school on (094) 9870564 or info@ballinagarens.ie.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, January 17th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 27 and 35. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Shane Boland, Margaret Leydon, Cyril McKenna, Pauline McMillan and Oisin/Lorcan Sampey. The next draw (jackpot €6,300) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, January 24th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Classes continue in Frenchpark Hall on this Tuesday, January 20th (tonight) from 7.30 pm. to 8.30 p.m.. Contact Ruth on 086-3022948 for further details.
Details: QPR, 1283; Luton, 1231; Luke, 1160; Rovers, 1123; Meadowbank, 1107; Cambridge, 1093; Livingston, 1042; Westlife, 978; The Gaels, 946; Gunners. 770.
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The Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in Tulsk will host a special screening of a new documentary movie entitled ‘The Ireland West Camino: A Pilgrimage Reborn’ on this Saturday, January 24th. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the screening beginning at 2.30 p.m.. This is a free event but places are limited - tickets available through Eventbrite or by contacting Rathcroghan Visitor Centre. The 90-minute feature length documentary film follows the pilgrims’ spiritual journey across the west of Ireland, on what was historically known in the early Christian era as the Tóchar Phádraig, as they are embraced by the rich natural and cultural heritage of counties Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo.
The club's AGM took place on Saturday evening and was well attended. Much discussion took place on the huge progress that has been made in recent years with the club's new training pitch, walkway, and floodlighting. The club extends a huge thank you to everyone who has helped to progress this project in recent years - from planning and excavation stage all the way through to the huge success of fundraisers such as the Rossie Ramble in London last year to the Waxathon and the Tulsk to Lapland fundraisers this Christmas. It was a great end to 2025 to see hundreds of people using the walking track on December 26th and 27th. The club has received huge support from the local community and its diaspora - a sincere thank you to everyone. We now have a fine facility to be proud of.
Everyone associated with Tulsk St Mary’s LGFA would like to extend huge congratulations to chairperson, Megan Gaughan on her appointment as Roscommon LGFA U-14 manager. Megan has been an incredible asset to St Mary’s, giving so much of her time, energy and passion to the club at every level. Her commitment to developing young players, her focus on wellbeing and inclusion, and her constant drive to create positive experiences for everyone involved truly set her apart. She has always represented St Mary’s with pride, professionalism and dedication, and these same values will now shine through at county level.
From Saturday, January 31st Rathcroghan Visitor Centre will be hosting ‘Maiden. Mother. Saint,’ an art exhibition by Natalie Wood Folan, as part of their participation in the 2026 St. Brigid's Day Festival in Roscommon. Natalie will launch her exhibition, following the conclusion of a two-lecture seminar earlier that day.
As part of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre’s participation in this year’s St. Brigid's Day Festival, a series of two lectures will be held in the Visitor Centre on Saturday, January 31st. The first speaker that day will be Dr. Elizabeth Dawson of Carlow College. Her lecture is titled ‘St Brigit: earliest evidence, veneration and status.’ The second speaker at this special event will be Dr. Sharon Greene, who will speak on the theme of ‘Seeking Brigid: the archaeology of a saint.’ In her address, Dr. Greene will focus on how accounts of St Brigid written in the 7th and later centuries portray her not only a remarkable, holy woman but one who seems grounded in the real world, taking part in household chores and interacting with people of all grades and with animals.
The GAA Healthy Club’s Step Challenge continues this week and is now available to select on the Irish Life app. Once you choose Tulsk GAA/LGFA/Camogie as your home club, all your steps done in your own time will count towards the total. The club is aiming for 4,000 km to be entered into the draws for three €2,500 prizes in Connacht and an overall raffle prize of €30,000. This is a wonderful way for anyone—near or far—to support the club.
The Rathcroghan Visitor Centre guided archaeological tour will now take place at the slightly earlier time of 11.30 a.m. Mondays to Fridays. To book, see their website: www.rathcroghan.ie. The Rathcroghan landscape is actively farmed so don't forget waterproof footwear.
The Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Group in Strokestown is hosting a Table Quiz in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Friday, January 23rd at 8.30 p.m.. Tables of four are €40. A raffle will take place on the night and finger food will also be served.
Irish language classes for adults will continue in Cruachan Ai (F45HH51) Tulsk on Wednesday, January 28thfrom 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This course is suitable for all levels with an emphasis on conversational Irish. Beginners are welcome. It will run every Wednesday for nine weeks and there is a nominal fee of €80. This course is being supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information contact Maire, 086 6095402. Bígí linn.
