Local Notes: Ladies lead by example, Irish language classes and underage success
Maureen Cauneen from Strokestown enjoying the Strokestown Harvest Festival. Pic: Gerry Faughnan
The parishioners of Ballinagare, Frenchpark, Fairymount and Tibohine wish to thank most sincerely the Roscommon Men's Choir for their lively energetic performance, in aid of all four local churches, on Friday, September 19th last at the Sacred Heart Church in Ballinagare DANCE CLASSES Adult ceilí dance classes will commence in Tibohine Community Centre on this Thursday, October 2nd from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. for five weeks. This is a social class for fun and fitness, and no experience is required. Contact Ethna Fahy to book on 087-6661905.
The peaceful death occurred of Mr John McDermott, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare and Cloontarsna, Castlerea on Sunday, September 21st last in Milford Care Centre. Brother of Bernie Ward, Lissananny, he was predeceased by his parents, Michael-John and Mary in 2023. John will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, wife, Mary; daughters Aisling and Clair; son, Shane; son-in-law, Jason; grandson, baby Joe; brothers and sisters, Paddy, Bernie, Kathleen, Ann, Mary, Michael and Kieran; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Following Requiem Mass in St. Conaire’s Church, Carrigerry, Stonehall on Wednesday, September 24th last, cremation took place in Shannon Crematorium.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mrs Patricia Groarke, Drumlish, County Longford and formerly of Ballaghaderreen and Ballinameen; David Gillespie, Knockvicar, Boyle; Mr Paolo Roberto, Castlecoote and Mrs Sheila Callaghan, Ballintubber, Castlerea. May they rest in peace.
Masses will be held in Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (2nd), in Ballinagare at 7 p.m. on Friday (3rd), Tibohine at 7 p.m. and Ballinagare at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday (4th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday (5th). Visits to the sick and housebound will take place on Thursday (2nd) and Friday, October 3rd at the usual times.
Irish language classes for adults will take place in Cruachan Ai (F45HH51) Tulsk on Wednesday, October 8th 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 five weeks and there is a nominal fee of €50. This course is being supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information contact Deirdre at 087-3807773 (evenings).
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, September 27th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 4, 10, 21 and 29. Cash prize winners (€20 each) were Breege/Adrian Beirne, Deirdre McDermott, Donna McDermott, Kevin Taylor and Christine Whitehouse. The next draw (jackpot €4,700) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, October 4th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets. Best wishes to the Gaels men’s junior team who play St. Croan’s in the county championship semi-final on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Castlerea.
Line dancing classes with Mildred Beirne continues in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced.
Chair yoga classes take place on Fridays in Frenchpark Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. No experience necessary. For further information contact Suzie on 083-8234259.
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The Tulsk St. Mary’s ladies footballers continued their impressive march in the Junior ‘A’ championship at the weekend when defeating a Kilmore/Kilglass selection in their last four encounter. The team produced an amazing performance securing for themselves a place in this year’s Junior Final against near neighbours Northern Harps. It will be something of a revenge mission for the team have been defeated by Harps in the earlier league phase of the competition. Please check this week’s fixtures for confirmation of the final and team. The club would like to thank everyone that came out and got behind the team which was greatly appreciated. Meanwhile, the club’s U-10’s participated in a recent county blitz and acquitted themselves well. The team were sponsored by Kingsize.ie - Kingsize Big & Tall Menswear.
Irish language classes for adults will resume in the Cruachan Ai Visitor Centre, Tulsk, (F45 HH51) on Wednesday, October 8th 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 six weeks and there is a nominal fee of €50. This course is being supported by Roscommon County Council and Boyle Municipal District. For further information please contact Deirdre at 087 3807773 (evenings) Bígí linn.
Commiserations to Tulsk’s junior team who suffered an agonising one-point loss to Kilmore in their Junior ‘B’ championship semi-final against Kilmore at the weekend. The final score was Kilmore 3-12 to Tulsk’s 2-14. Despite the loss the entire squad and their members are to be commended on a fine campaign and acknowledged for their hard work and effort throughout their campaign.
The McGarry Group sponsored Tulsk U-14 boys put in a fantastic performance last weekend in their Division 3 County Championship semi-final against a strong Western Gaels B team to qualify for a county final. At half-time, Tulsk led 2-4 to Western Gaels 1-1. In the second half, the Tulsk half-back line proved their mettle and put Western Gaels under considerable pressure. But overall, this was a fantastic performance from a great team. The side move on to a championship county final, which is yet to be finalised. Team: Noah Hussey, Alex McGarry, Micheal Neary, Micheal Og Carthy, Evan Cribbin, Eoghan Mulrennan, Finnan Miley, Ben Payne, John Murray (0-5), Dylan Cryan, Liam Dixon, Matthew Fallon, Jack Crean (4-1), Aidan McDonagh, Ronan Loughery (0-1), Conor Bailey, Donnacha Clarke, Jake Noone, James Feely, Ethan Coyne, Daniel Neary, Francis Murray, Diarmuid Moore, Donal Mulrennan, Gavin Hanly. The team’s management is David Cryan, Justin Dixon, Sean Crean and Barry Murray.
Following its recent successful launch ‘Tulsk Remembers The Great Famine 1845-1849’ is now available to purchase, priced €10 in the following local shops – the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Conway’s Butcher’s, O’Connor’s Shop, Tulsk Laundry Services, Strokestown Famine Museum, Dawn ‘til Dusk, Glancy’s Elphin, Mitchell’s in Frenchpark and Mulvihill’s in Castlerea.
Local Mass on Sunday mornings at 11.30 a.m. will continue to be broadcast as usual, on 107.0FM. For the booking of anniversary Masses, please contact the Tulsk Parish Office and leave a message. Please do not use the mobile phone number as this number is for emergencies only.
Items for inclusion in the Tulsk local notes can be forwarded to Darragh Kelly on kellydarragh83@gmail.com or texted or sent on WhatsApp to 086-1731517 by 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Items can also be left in by hand to 20 Chestnut Grove, Tulsk, F45 PR50.
Kilmurry Hall monthly dance will take place on Sunday, October 5th. Music by Carmel McLoughlin with dancing from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., admission €10. All welcome to come alone for another great night of dancing.
Castleplunkett NS is holding a 'Cash for Clobber' collection in early October. Bags with old clothes, shoes, handbags, curtains, household items and fabrics (no duvets or pillows thank you) can be dropped to the school between Monday, October 6th and Wednesday, October 8th. Thanks in anticipation for your support.
Castleplunkett NS Parents Association is holding its annual Halloween disco in Kilmurry Hall on Sunday, October 26th. It will be a spooktacular evening as always. More details to follow. Please support.
