Local Notes: Swimming camps, road closure and ladies night out
The Windmill Classic held on Sunday last attracted a great entry.
A golf memorial four ball scramble will be held at Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club on Saturday, June 28th, four person team fee of €200, tee from 11 a.m., includes green fees, food and donation to Hospice. This event is held each year in memory Michael Moran, Mantua who died in January 2023. Proceeds will go to Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Thank you to the huge number of cyclists that took part in the Windmill Classic on Sunday last across Roscommon and into Leitrim. Special thanks to all the volunteers, club members and non-club members that made it possible.
Elphin bingo is held every Monday at 8.30 p.m. in Elphin Community Centre.
Irish Water safety swimming camp returns this July at Roscommon Leisure Centre, Monday July 14th to Friday, July 18th. Lesson 10:30 a.m./11:20 a.m. (5 X 50min lessons), ages six to 13 years. Bus departs Elphin Community Centre at 9:25 a.m. sharp, Bawn Street, Strokestown 9.45 a.m.. Return time Strokestown 12:05, Elphin 12:15. If interested please call 0871374931 to book a seat as numbers are limited.
The Tuesday traditional music sessions in the Tower Inn, Elphin continue to provide a great night’s entertainment and visiting musicians or followers will be made very welcome any Tuesday after 8 p.m.. Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed the singing session over the bank holiday weekend.
Bishop Kevin sent his very best wishes and every blessing to students in schools across the Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin who are doing the Junior and Leaving Cert. "My prayer for you is that the few challenging weeks ahead will enable you to bring out the best that is in you and open up many possibilities for you".
Thank you to Elphin Tidy Towns, and all associated with Tidy Towns for getting the flowers and pots planted and out around the town and for making Elphin - more beautiful with the tiered flowering pots. If anyone is interested in getting involved have a look at the Tidy Towns Facebook page.
A massive congratulations and well done to the U-13 Féile rounders winners who won silverware last week in Clann na nGael. Well done to all.
Please note the road closure on the N61 Tulsk to Boyle, which affects the Elphin area. The diversion is via the N5 at Tulsk, as far as Frenchpark and onto the R361 Boyle Road. And via R369 in both directions at Shankill cross. This road closure is to facilitate the N5 road project. Please note the Blackstick Road is for local access only and speed checks are in place along this road. This road is not safe for walkers at the moment.
The mobile library is in Elphin (Main Street) every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..
Elphin Day Centre provides a wonderful local service. If anyone wishes to avail of the services please ring 0719635566 or 0876803675. Yoga continues every Monday and Tuesday.
TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath would like to remind all passengers using the 570 service of the diversion taking place in the area due to road works. This will continue until August 25th. The timetable is posted on the Elphin Facebook page. For further updates, visit locallinklwr.ie or contact the office on 0449340801.
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Fr. Alan P.P. will visit the sick and housebound in Croghan parish on this Thursday and Friday, June 12th/13th, at the usual times.
Croghan National School Parents' Association will host a ladies night out with stylist Maria Carton, in the Croghan Bar on this Friday, June 13th, commencing 9 p.m.. Tickets €20 (inc. glass Prosecco), available from Croghan Bar or from the school office. Music on the night with Martin Boston. All proceeds going to Croghan National School.
A Mass of Healing will take place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on this Friday, June 13th at 7.30 p.m.. All are welcome to attend.
Recent winner of the Shannon Gaels GAA Club 50/50 draw was Edel Mulvey who won €2,115. Envelopes available in local businesses or play on the Shannon Gaels GAA app. Thanks to everyone who supports the draw.
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 and sample coffees, teas, home baked brown bread, cakes, apple tarts, scones, soup, sandwiches, etc..
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sunday night at 8 p.m.. All welcome.
Masses in Drumlion Church on Tuesday to Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass in Croghan Church at 10 a.m. and Patrician Hall, Cortober at 12 noon.
Cavetown CE scheme has vacancies for general operatives. Duties will include the upkeep of all amenity areas, grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, litter and weed control, upkeep of flowerbeds and shrubs and landscaping. General maintenance will include repairs to fencing and stone walls, painting and decorating. Contact Tony O’Donnell, scheme supervisor, Cavetown CE Scheme on 087 775 0556 for further details.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on June 7th the numbers drawn were 4, 7, 15, 16 Bonus No 2 There was no jackpot winner: There was one Match 3 number winner of €200, P Frayne Next jackpot is €5,700 for four correct numbers, €9,700 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the Clubrooms on Saturday, June 14th.
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were joint1st, John Joe Cox and Sean Flynn; joint 2nd, Eileen Diamond and Tommy Flynn. Raffle, Sean Flynn. New players welcome.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 11, Winners, Gavin Tully & Lorna Magan, €50 each.
Bingo every Saturday in Kilglass Gaels Centre at 8.30p.m..
