Local Notes: RSPCA collections, RosFM and Pride of Place
James, Eileen and John Kenny pictured at a celebration in Kenny’s Bar, Ballintubber last weekend as Kennys celebrated 130 years in business sin the village. Pic. Liam Reynolds
The death took place on Wednesday, June 5th of Mr Patrick Oliver Mullooly at his home in Manchester, England and formally of Cornamart Knockcroghery. Oliver, as he is affectively known, passed away suddenly at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Olly was born in June 1942 and was only two weeks from reaching his 82nd birthday. He was a member of a family of four boys and two girls born to his parents Annie Kate and Thomas Mullooly, Cornamart, Knockcroghery.
He was predeceased by his two brothers Vincent, Cornamart, Gerry, Chicago, and his sister Mary Gately Gailey. He had resided and worked in Manchester since the age of 17, except for a short time he returned to Ireland. He worked with the North Midland Construction for over 46 years. He was dedicated to his work and worked hard and was well respected by his employees and was always prepared to lend a helping hand to those in need. During those years he met his future wife Frances from County Clare married and settled in Manchester where they raised five children, Ann, Mary, Allie, Catherine and Elish with great care and affection. Olly was amazing loving Dad and caring, granddad to his six grandchildren. His death took place just one day before celebrating 60 years of marriage to Frances. Olly never forgot his Irish roots, he was a regular visitor over the years with his family to visit his family, and extended family, friends, and neighbours around Cornamart and the parish of Knockcroghery.
Olly always embraced his Irish culture, his love for Irish music and dancing continued throughout his life. He was an active member of the Roscommon Association in Manchester and made many lifelong friends. He was a devoted husband, Dad, grandad, father-in-law, uncle, and friend. Olly will always be remembered for his kindness, his gentleness, and his loving smile he offered to everyone he met.
He will be forever missed by his wife Frances, his five children Ann, Mary, Allie, Catherine, and Eilish; his six grandchildren; his brother, Emmet, Birmingham; sister, Eilish Dolan, Culleen; nieces, nephews, cousins-in-law, and a wide circle of friends. Olly’s Funeral and Burial took place in Manchester. May He Rest in Peace.
Sympathy is extended to the Rogers families at Mote Park and Knockcroghery on the death of Mrs Lily Rogers (nee Leddy) of Birmingham and formerly of Milton, Belturbet, County Cavan and Knockcroghery who passed away peacefully on June 1st in Birmingham, beloved wife of the late Dominic Rogers formerly of Mote Park, Knockcroghery and much-loved mother of Aidan and Martin. She will be forever missed by her family, her grandson Jack, daughter-in-law, Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many good friends in Birmingham, Milton and Knockcroghery.
Mass of the Resurrection was held in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, June 28th at 11 o’clock with burial afterwards in Gailey Cemetery. The Rogers family would sincerely like to thank their relatives and friends for their kindness at this time.
The Roscommon Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) will be holding its annual church gate collections at the following churches over the weekend of July12th, 13th & 14th: Brusna - Sacred Heart Church on Friday, July 12th; Cloverhill, St. Patrick's Church on Saturday July 13th; Clooneycolgan, St. Patrick's Church on Sunday, July 14th; Cloonfad, St. Patrick's Church on Sunday, July 14th and Derrinacartha, St. John The Baptist & Colman Church on Sunday, July 14th. Funds raised will go towards the RSPCA’s animal welfare work and also to raise awareness of the RSPCA mission and vision. If you would like to learn more about the organisation, visit the website at www.roscommonspca.ie or call 087 0505594. Your support would be greatly appreciated with all money donations going directly towards animal welfare in the county.
The local Active Age group had a very enjoyable weekend at the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran. The group is taking a break from meetings for the months of July and August, but will be holding outings during these months to various places.
Condolences to the Finnerty and Divine families on the passing of Mr Tony Finnerty who died in London on May 2nd, son of the late Tom and Rose Finnerty, Grange.
RosFM Community Radio celebrating its 20th anniversary presents Mick Flavin on Friday, July 12th in the Abbey Hotel from 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.. Admission €10, door prizes on the night.
Mr Tommy Burke, Keelogues was recently bereaved by the death of his brother, Andy Burke, Cloonlara South, Glenamaddy. The deceased passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22nd . He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Ellie Burke; brother, Paddy; sister, Nonie Tracey; brother-in- law, Eamon Tracey; sister- in- law, Maura Burke and grandnephew, Hugo Finnerty. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; sons, Brendan and David; daughters, Andrea and Claire; son-in-law, Karl; daughter–in- law, Breda; grandchildren, Amelia, Charlie,and Georgie; brother, Tommy, sister-in-law, Kathleen; nephew, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Following Mass of the Resurrection at St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy the burial took place in the new cemetery.
The peaceful death took place on Friday, June 14TH at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon of Mrs Rena Carthy,(nee Mulligan) Araghty, Athleague and formerly of Buncrower, Creggs. Predeceased by her husband, Paddy she is survived by her daughters, Helen and Lucy; son-in- law, Andrew Ely; grandsons, Noel, Lochlainn, and Patrick; sister, Sr. Cuthbert FMDM; nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Following Mass of the Resurrection at St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague the burial took place in the local cemetery.
Glinsk ladies junior team participated in the Northern Harps LGFA 7 a side tournament in Ballinameen. Although results did not go their way the girls enjoyed five very competitive games against mostly intermediate teams and were unlucky not to progress to the knock out stages. Congratulations to Eimear Keane who was selected as Player of the Tournament. Team: Shauna Keane, Aisling Keane, Caoimhe Keane, Aoife Keane, Eimear Keane, Emma Griffin, Nicola Mullligan, Alanna Scappaticci, Sarah Jane Trayers.
The cleaning of Kilcroan Cemetery for July will take place on Saturday, July 13th at 5 p.m.. The annual cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday, August 18th at 3 p.m..
The recent Elphin Diocesan sick pilgrim church gate collection taken up in Ballymoe amounted to €358 (please note that due to Church renovations, there was no Mass in Ballintubber). The cost of bringing a sick pilgrim to Lourdes on this year’s pilgrimage is €825. The Castlerea Lourdes Deanery Committee would like to thank all who subscribed so generously and Pat and John Nally for taking up the collection.
Well done to Iain Daly his management team and all the players on their excellent win over St Dominic’s in the O’Gara Cup final played last Friday evening in Castlerea. Goals by local players Niall Heneghan, Cathal Heneghan and Dylan Ruane were instrumental in this victory.
There was much sadness in the area with the news of the passing of John O’Mahony over the weekend. John managed Michael Glavey’s senior team in 1992 and was a friend to many in the parish. He had great success in managing Galway and Leitrim but also made a big impression in his year with Glaveys.
Congratulations to Frank and Chris Neenan who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last weekend. A large crowd attended a party for the couple in Fordes, Ballinlough on Saturday night. Frank was out on Sunday in Cloonfad to pay his respects as the funeral cortege of the late John O’Mahony made its way through the village enroute to his native Ballaghaderreen. Frank and Chris are wished many more years of wedded bliss.
As part of the ongoing Williamstown Pride of Place 2024 Campaign, members of the community are invited to donate a shrub or plant or flower for planting in the Green Area at Kilnalag Crossroads, where a community garden is being developed. There has already been a very positive response to this initiative. In the case of those who would like to be involved but don’t have a suitable plant to give, a small donation would be equally welcome. This project is entirely in keeping with the Pride of Place ethos.
Following the acceptance of the invitation from Galway County Council, the Williamstown Pride of Place 2024 Campaign is currently in full swing.
A Pride of Place meeting has been arranged for tonight, Tuesday, July 9th at 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Well done to Williamstown GAA Club on their recently announced development plan. It shows the members to be visionary, far-seeing and dynamic, and the initiative deserves all the support which it will undoubtedly get. Sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of John O’Mahony, former manager of the Galway Football team, with whom all shared memorable occasions in Williamstown in both 1998 and 2001, following the All Ireland successes of those years. RIP John.
