Photo Gallery: The Rossies in London are back! 

After a ten-year break, the Roscommon Association in London recently held its 58th dinner and dance
Photo Gallery: The Rossies in London are back! 

Tara McLoone, Margo Feeney, Anne McLoone, London Rose Glenna Mannion, Margaret Colohan, Brenda Hayes, and Carmelita Winston pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

After a ten-year break, the Roscommon Association in London recently held its 58th dinner and dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. The Horohoe family, Marian, Ciaran and Caitlin alongside family and friends facilitated the event, which was attended by 230+ guests.

Entertainment was provided by the Bible Code Sundays, Scoil Rince Ryan Lavelle and Contraband.

Members of the Roscommon football team narrowly defeated in the All-Ireland final in 1980 against Kerry were at the event including Gerry Connellan, Aidan Dooley, Michael Finneran, Seamus Hayden, Harry Keegan, Sean Kilbride, Marty McDermott, and Micky Menton.

Roscommon GAA was represented by Pat Compton and Tom Murray. Pat congratulated guests on the magnificent response to fundraising events supporting Roscommon GAA over the last 5+ years. He gave details of the forthcoming “Win a Home in Kildare” fundraiser.

Also at the event were John Doyle, Chairman London GAA and Michael Maher, manager of the London senior football team.

Colm Farrell gave a brief overview of the charity – Stamp out Suicide and acknowledged the financial support that the charity had received.

Organisers are very grateful for the magnificent support received from the sponsors, by donating items for the event, and bringing guests to the event.

During the evening there were several fundraising activities including the mobile phone game, a raffle and an auction. All the proceeds will be divided between the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice, Cure Parkinsons and the Critical Care Centre at King’s College Hospital, London.

The Roscommon Association in London was founded in 1955 by Mary Kenny from the parish of Moore in South Roscommon and Tommie Gilleran from Kilteevan. They were assisted by several friends.

At the event Eddie Naughton and Anne McLoone were highly commended for their long-standing support of the Association over the last 40+ years. Under their leadership the Association promoted many events including the annual dinner and dance as well as supporting many charitable organisations including the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice. They, along with the support of the CIAC (Council of Irish Counties), have supported many families in London who have encountered challenges and bereavements.

Glenna Mannion, London Rose of Tralee representative and a native of Tulsk presented awards to Anne & Eddie. Next year, the Association will celebrate its 70th anniversary and it promises to be very exciting.

In April, London will play Roscommon in the Connacht senior football championship at McGovern Park, Ruislip. London GAA has invited the Roscommon U-16 football team to play the London minor team in the curtain raiser. This will assist the London team in their preparations for participation in the All-Ireland series in May. Planning has commenced for the Castlerea Brass & Reed Band to lead the teams in the pre-match parade.

The 70th anniversary dinner & dance will take place on Saturday, October 25th. You can keep in contact with the Association by Facebook: Roscommon Association, London or Email: roscommonassoclondon@gmail.com.

Eddie Naughton, London Rose Glenna Mannion, Anne McLoone, and Pat Winston at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Eddie Naughton, London Rose Glenna Mannion, Anne McLoone, and Pat Winston at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Paul Hunt and Declan Hanly pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Paul Hunt and Declan Hanly pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Seán Óg, Tomás, Aonghus and Toirealach Leydon from Roscommon Town pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Seán Óg, Tomás, Aonghus and Toirealach Leydon from Roscommon Town pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

John Cuttle, Denise Cuttle, Michael Cuttle, and Ciarán Cuttle pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
John Cuttle, Denise Cuttle, Michael Cuttle, and Ciarán Cuttle pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Caitlin Horohoe, Ciaran Horohoe, London Rose Glenna Mannion, Marian Ryan, and John Horohoe pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Caitlin Horohoe, Ciaran Horohoe, London Rose Glenna Mannion, Marian Ryan, and John Horohoe pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Linda Corcoran, Noreen Corcoran, London Rose Glenna Mannion, and Rachel Corcoran pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Linda Corcoran, Noreen Corcoran, London Rose Glenna Mannion, and Rachel Corcoran pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Students from Scoil Rince Ryan Lavelle entertained at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Students from Scoil Rince Ryan Lavelle entertained at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Rael Winters, Damian Naughton, Fiona Winters, Eddie Naughton, Christine Pollard, Rowan Innes, Valeria Naughton, Yvonne Innes, Fr John Deehan, and. Corrionne Naughton at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Rael Winters, Damian Naughton, Fiona Winters, Eddie Naughton, Christine Pollard, Rowan Innes, Valeria Naughton, Yvonne Innes, Fr John Deehan, and. Corrionne Naughton at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Horohoe Construction guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Horohoe Construction guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

James Irwin with family and friends from Ballyleague at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
James Irwin with family and friends from Ballyleague at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

London GAA senior football manager Michael Maher, Éadaoin Maher, Tara McCloone, Margaret Colohan, and London GAA chairman John Doyle with front row Carmelita Winston, Anne McLoone, Master of Ceremony Pat Winston, Margo Feeney, and Brenda Hayes. Pic Lucia Butler
London GAA senior football manager Michael Maher, Éadaoin Maher, Tara McCloone, Margaret Colohan, and London GAA chairman John Doyle with front row Carmelita Winston, Anne McLoone, Master of Ceremony Pat Winston, Margo Feeney, and Brenda Hayes. Pic Lucia Butler

Michael Finneran’s & Mannion’s pub guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Michael Finneran’s & Mannion’s pub guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

ECS guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
ECS guests at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Evans Mockler and guests with London Rose Glenna Mannion.
Evans Mockler and guests with London Rose Glenna Mannion.

ASME Engineering and guests with London Rose Glenna Mannion. Pic. Lucia Butler
ASME Engineering and guests with London Rose Glenna Mannion. Pic. Lucia Butler

Guests of the Auld Shillelagh Stoke Newington pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Guests of the Auld Shillelagh Stoke Newington pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

Guests of Horohoe Construction pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler
Guests of Horohoe Construction pictured at the Roscommon Association in London 58th dinner & dance at the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick. Pic: Lucia Butler

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