Local Notes: Summer camp, memory cafe and clothes collection
The organising committee of a recent 5k in Fairymount pictured at the presentation of a cheque to Cancer Care West in Boland’s Bar, Fairymount. Pictured - Geraldine Mearon, Eileen Collin,. Deirdre Corcoran, Orla Cunniffe, Cancer Care West), Cathy Beirne, Niamh Egan, Carmel Beirne, and Theresa Egan. Pic Liam Reynolds
Karen Kane from the RSA will be at The Cornerstone, Frenchpark on July 29th at 11 a.m.. She will be giving a general talk on driving and road safety. She will also be talking about the new traffic lights that have been installed at the crossroads. It is a free event. Everyone welcome.
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Homeshare Roscommon are recruiting host carers. Training and support provided. Tax exempt allowances paid. For further information email homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or phone Catherine on 090 6628500 / 087 2126607.
A spiritual holiday to Lourdes will take place from Sunday, July 14th to Thursday, July 18th next. Details on Parish Facebook page and on posters at the back of all four local churches. Spiritual director will be Fr Micheál Donnelly. For further details, contact Marian Pilgrimages 01-8788159, group leader Pat O ‘Connor on 086-2610405 or Ann Gilligan, Fairymount on 085-1008362.
Western Gaels GFC will host a multiactivity summer camp between Monday, August 19th and Wednesday, August 21st next. Keep an eye on the club’s social media pages for further details.
The death occurred of Mrs Marian Callaghan Coyne, Sligo Road, Ballaghaderreen, and formerly of Raheelagh, Frenchpark on Tuesday, July 2nd last at the Roscommon/Mayo Hospice in Roscommon. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick in 1988 and Mollie in 1998, Marian (70) will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved husband and best friend Seamus, her relatives, neighbours and many friends, including Molly the dog. Her remains were removed from Sharkey’s Funeral Home to St. Nathy’s Cathedral on Thursday evening last. Following Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, July 5th last, Marian was laid to rest in Cloonshanville Cemetery, Frenchpark.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mr Rick Hilton, Tonragee, Ballaghaderreen; Mr Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Dingle, and Mrs Alice Keane, Lisalway, Castlerea. May they rest in peace.
Masses will be held in Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (9th); in Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (11th); in Ballinagare at 7 p.m. on Friday (12th); in Tibohine at 7 p.m. and Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday (13th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday (14th).
Masses will take place in Drummin Cemetery on Saturday, July 27th at 8.30 p.m.; in Cloonshanville Cemetery on Sunday, July 28th at 10 a.m.; in Tibohine New Cemetery on Saturday, August 3rd at 7 p.m.; in Fairymount Old Cemetery on Sunday, August 4th at 11.30 a.m.; in Tobohine Old Cemetery on Saturday, August 10th at 7 p.m.; in Kilcorkey Cemetery on Thursday, August 15th at 7 p.m. and in Fairymount New Cemetery on Sunday, September 1st at 11.30 a.m..
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, July 6th last. There was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 8 and 12. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Mark Drury, Martina Hayden, Dermot Lyons Jnr., Brendan McGarry and Valerie O’Connor. The next draw (jackpot €4,900) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on Saturday, July 13th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Elphin Day Care Centre, Chapel Street to help support people affected by dementia and their families and carers. This month's event takes place on this Wednesday, July 17th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. If you would like to attend, please contact Teresa Keegan on 087-7061183 for further information.
Frenchpark & Districts Childcare is currently recruiting for Early Years Educators - ECCE Level 5, 6, or Equivalent. All positions are subject to Garda vetting, ICPC and reference validation. Competitive pay. Monday to Friday – candidates must be available to work afternoons and outside of term time. Immediate start following completion of vetting process.
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Well done to everyone associated with the organisation of last Sunday’s annual Cemetery Mass in Tulsk Cemetery, which was held in beautiful sunlit conditions. There was a large crowd in attendance for what is one of the biggest events in the community and this year was no exception. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. John who at the outset recalled the names of those interred in the cemetery since the last Mass twelve months ago. He also acknowledged the work of the cemetery committee, Tom and Marguerite Tighe for the use of the stand for the altar, the Rural Social Scheme members, led by Sheridan Quinn for their ongoing work, brothers Tom and Denis Lane for their amplification and as well as reader Liz Quigley and members of the choir who helped make the day another very special occasion, particularly for those who have loved one’s interred in the cemetery. Mass in Kilcooley will take place on Sunday, July 14th, again at 11.30 a.m.. Two buckets will be available at all cemetery masses, one for the weekly contributory envelopes and another for the upkeep of each respective cemetery as funds are needed for their general upkeep.
Tickets are now on sale for Tulsk GAA Club's Mega Holiday and Ticket Draw. Prizes include a holiday for two to Lanzarote or €1,000 cash, a €500 voucher for CentreParcs Longford, tickets to the All-Ireland hurling and football finals, tickets to Anfield and Old Trafford for premiership games and much more. Ticket prices: 1 for €20, 3 for €50, 9 for €100. The draw will take place on Friday 19th July in Dec's Bar. Buy your tickets online at www.tulskgaa.ie.
Tulsk GAA Club and indeed the entire local community extend sincere sympathy to Gerry, Haulie and the extended Keane family on the death of their mother and grandmother Alice last week. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.
The club's O'Gara Cup team had a 4-12 to 0-7 win over Padraig Pearses B on Saturday evening in Tulsk in the final round of this year's O'Gara Cup. Team: C. Galvin, S. Lennon, D. O'Rourke, F. Moylan (0-1), P. Scott (1-1), J. Brady, J. Egan, D. Coyne, Th O'Rourke (1-6), E. Farrell, C. Fahey (0-1), R. Kelly (0-1), D. Connolly (2-1), C. O'Rourke, S. Murray. Subs used: S. Crann (0-1), C. Moylan, J. Flynn, E. Moylan. The team finished 4th on the O'Gara Cup table. The first round of the senior club championship will take place on the weekend of August 3rd/4th against Oran.
Tulsk GAA Club’s annual social initiative will be to Donegal for a day trip on Saturday, July 20th. The trip will include a waterbus tour of Donegal Bay with breakfast and an evening meal provided. A bus will leave Tulsk GAA grounds at 8 a.m. sharp. The cost of the trip is €80 per person. For further details or booking, contact Sean Mannion on 086-8388756 or Kathleen Dixon on 087-4122348 or May McCormack on 086-0800197.
A clothes collection in aid of Tulsk National School will take place on Monday, July 15th from 10 a.m. at Tulsk Handball Alley. All unwanted clothing, shoes, handbags, soft toys and bed linen will be accepted. No duvets or pillows will be accepted. For details, contact Liz on 087-6805749.
Local notes can be emailed to– kellydarragh83@gmail.com or submitted by hand to 20 Chestnut Grove, Tulsk, or through WhatsApp, Facebook, or Messenger. Items can also be texted to 086-1731517.
Lisacul Community Development car boot sale takes place on Sunday, July 28th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Creaton's, Lisacul car park (f45rk07), €15 per car, €20 per car. Booking essential by July 12th. Contact 086-2041333.
The recent Elphin Diocesan Sick Pilgrims church gate collection taken up in Loughglynn/Lisacul/Gorthaganny areas realised the following amounts: Loughglynn, €204.85; Lisacul, €236.20 and Gorthaganny, €224. The Castlerea Lourdes Deanery Committee would like to thank Margaret McCann and Carmel Grady who took up the collection in Loughglynn and Lisacul; Bernie and Seamus Crawley who took up the collection in Gorthaganny, and all who subscribed so generously. It costs €825 to bring a sick pilgrim to Lourdes.
