Local notes; Tower bar sessions, old creamery cafe, faith and fun club
Elphin set dancers who competed at the county of the recent GAA Scor na nOg in Elphin.
The annual car wash organised by Elphin Special Events Committee will take place on Saturday, November 29th at Elphin Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sharp. Come early to avoid disappointment. The event is organised to raise funds for the Christmas lights. Santa will be there with treats for all. Please support.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family, and in the tender care of the staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Roosky on November 13th of Mr Roger (Roddy) Forrester, Corgarve, Elphin. Predeceased by his father Thomas and mother Mary Teresa, brothers Michael, Tommy, Brother Brian and sisters Úna and Maureen. Roddy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Brian, Thomas, Josie, John and Marie, Patrick, Thomas, Marian, Regina, Fiona, Gerard and Lorraine, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, cousins, his dear friends in Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, relatives, neighbours and friends. His remains were removed to St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin and following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
ANN CRYAN The death occurred on November 16th, peacefully at University Hospital Kerry, after a short illness of Mrs Kathleen Ann Cryan, Bealtragh, Elphin. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Mary, and her sisters, May, Bernadette, Christine, Nancy, and her brothers, William and John. Deeply regretted by her sisters and brother, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
"Dear Old Elphin: A Journey in Time", the book written by Elphin Author Noel Collins, is now available at all Roscommon library outlets in the county.
The annual pre-Christmas Mass will be celebrated in Creeve Community Centre on Friday, December 12th at 8 p.m.. Light refreshments will be served afterwards and all are welcome to attend.
The annual 25 card drive will be held in Creeve Community Centre on Friday, December 12th commencing at 9 p.m., €500 in prize money. Tickets €5 each available from committee members.
Santa and Mrs Claus will be turning on the Christmas lights in Elphin on Friday, December 5th at 7 p.m.. Everyone is welcome. Wrap up warm, bring the children, bring yourselves, this is always a lovely occasion in Elphin.
The special events committee (Christmas lights) would like to thank everyone who came to the table quiz last Saturday night. Thank you to everyone who donated a spot prize and bought tickets on the night for the raffle. A big thank you to all the young people who turned up to support the event. Finally thank you to Paddy Farrell, Det Reynolds, Tina Brennan and all the committee members who helped out on the night.
Tidy Towns volunteers got a lot of work done last weekend at both the Castle Street and Shankill entrance signs to Elphin. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers. Elphin Tidy Towns committee and volunteers meet every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Polytunnel and would love to welcome some new members.
The next in the series of singers nights in the Tower Inn, Elphin will take place on Sunday, November 30th at 8.30 p.m.. The Tower Trád sessions, which take place on Tuesday, are proving to be a great night’s entertainment and all the regular musicians look forward to the addition of new musicians and listeners for a really enjoyable night.
Clooneyquinn NS Parents Association is running a cash for clobber collection. Please leave all black bags in shelter for collection before Wednesday 9 a.m.. There will also be a collection in Elphin on Tuesday evening at the hall at 4:30 p.m. and at Statoil at 6 p.m. if anyone wants to donate bag.
Draughts training continues on Wednesday, November 19th from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in Abbeycartron NS School Hall, for U-10 only (U-12 will return soon).This will be for children age 8 and over.
Elphin Day Centre provides a wonderful local service. If anyone wishes to avail of day centre services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675.
Elphin Community Centre hosted this year's county final of GAA Scor na nOG and it was a full house in the newly renovated centre. Elphin Scór na nÓg Champions 2025 Ceol Uirlise, Elphin GAA, Rince Seit, Elphin GAA. An outstanding evening of top class cultural fare. A huge well done to all our competitors.
Bingo is held every Monday at 8 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
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The St. Vincent de Paul Christmas church gate collection will be held at the Patrician Hall, Cortober and Carrick-on-Shannon Church on Sunday, November 30th. A church gate collection will be held at Drumlion and Croghan churches on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th/7th. Please help St. Vincent de Paul to give the gift of Christmas. St. Vincent de Paul, Carrick-on-Shannon may be contacted, in strict confidence on 087-4660965. Please leave your name, contact number and short message. A member will return your call as soon as possible.
Shannon Gaels GAA Annual General Meetings will take place in Croghan Community Centre as follows: Minor boys on Wednesday, November 26th at 9 p.m.; LGFA on Friday, November 28th at 8 p.m.; Shannon Gaels One Club on Thursday, December 4th at 8 p.m..
The "Come Follow Me" Faith and Fun Club meets on Saturday, November 29th at 3 p.m. in the Patrician Hall, Cortober.
The Old Creamery Community Café, Croghan is open on Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. All welcome to visit.
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club’s 50/50 draw was Conor Murdock (Belfast) who won €915. Envelopes available in local businesses or play on the Shannon Gaels GAA app. Thanks to everyone who supports the draw.
"A Bunch of Amateurs" by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, a laugh-a-minute comedy, will be performed by the Breffni Players at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon from November 25th to 28th. Tickets: www.thedock.ie or phone 071-9650828.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church Sunday at 10 a.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday at 12 noon; Drumlion Church Tuesday to Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
