Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Cloontuskert Cemetery
Following an impromptu meeting called, last weekend, to discuss the resignation of the Cloontuskert Cemetery committee. It was expected that a small number would attend as the meeting was called at short notice. Showing the depth of feeling and the emotions generated by the resignations the attendance numbered well over 100 people. The feeling of the meeting was that the committee should withdraw their resignations and return to their excellent work in the two cemeteries. Seeing the response of so many to turn up on such short notice and make their support known the committee agreed to return to work in the cemetery.
Be extremely vigilant
On Wednesday last at around 2pm a black car was seen circling the Cloontuskert estate. A short while later it was seen parked on the roadway leading down to Cloontuskert cemetery. At that time there was one person in the car and two others at the back door of a house. Later it was discovered that the same house had been broken into and a sum of money taken. If anyone has any information on that incident they are asked to contact the Gardaí in Roscommon 090 66 38300
In recent times I have been writing about the need to be vigilant as there appears to be a lot of suspicious activity and damage being done locally. Please be very vigilant and on your alert at all times and don’t hesitate to ring 999 if you see anything untoward at any time.
Birth
Many congratulations to Therese Hanley and her husband Neil O‘Connor, Lehery on the birth last week of a baby boy.
Hospice Coffee Morning
St Faithleach’s GAA club are hosting a coffee morning in aid of Hospice in their Clubhouse on Saturday 28th September from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat and support this worthy cause.
Local notes
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Shamrock 165
Shamrock 165 is a trilogy of books written by Sligo native Gavin Walsh on the first ever Aer Lingus plane crashed on Snowdonia National Park, Wales
This is the true story of both the Irish nation’s and Aer Lingus first fatal crash, which occurred in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales on Thursday 10th January 1952. Gavin spent 13 years researching, writing and compiling the ‘Shamrock 165’ trilogy. His final results are diametrically opposed to both the British and Irish Government’s official investigation findings. The author has accumulated more than 1000 never-supposed-to-see the light of day documents; many of which illustrated in the 3 volumes. The story also details the lives of all the 23 victims who perished on that night almost 73 years ago.
On board was local Rathcline lady Evelyn Belton which makes this book of great interest to locals.
This is a fascinating trilogy of books delving into every aspect of the crash and a tremendous read. The books can be bought in O’Brien’s at a cost of just €65 for the set of three or individually Book 1 at €25, Book 2 at €20 and Book 3 at €30.
Lanesboro ICA
Lanesboro ICA Guild will hold their first Meeting of the new season in the Parish Hub on this Wednesday 11th September commencing with an Autumn Wreath Making Demonstration at 7pm followed by the Meeting at 8pm. New members are very welcome.
Pilates
Pilates with Regina returns to St. Marys Hall Lanesboro next Thursday evening 12th September at 7.30pm
Don’t put it off? Start now at the beginning you won’t know yourself by Christmas.
Church Gate Collection
Ballyleague Tidy Towns will hold a church gate collection at both masses next weekend the 13th and 14th September. Ballyleague Tidy Towns will also be launching a go fund me campaign in conjunction with the church gate collection.
The committee appeals to members of the community to support the collection as we aim to raise funds to assist in the purchase of a new ride on mower.
Vintage Steam Engine to Feature at Upcoming Show
The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club is arranging a special appearance of a historic steam engine at the Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial Show on Saturday next 14th September. This impressive machine, weighing approximately 20 tonnes, was once used to steamroll the roads of County Longford until the early 1950s. The engine is owned by Mr Gerry Bratten from Killoe, Co. Longford.
On the morning of the show, the steam engine will be transported on a specially modified carrier to Church Street, where it will be carefully unloaded and driven through the town to the grounds of Strokestown Park House. The engine is powered by a coal-burning furnace that heats water to produce steam, which then drives the pistons. It will be fired up and ready for its journey down Church Street on Saturday morning.
Steam power, first discovered by the Greeks in the 17th century, was revolutionized in the mid-18th century by Scottish engineer James Watt, who developed the first external combustion engine. This innovation soon powered factories and ships, and by the 19th century, steam power had transformed the transportation system with the development of railways and steam-powered trains. Even today, fossil fuel and nuclear power stations use similar steam-driven technology to generate electricity.
The steam engine will be on display at the vintage exhibit throughout the day at the show. In addition to the steam engine, the Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club will showcase a variety of tractors, cars, and machinery. Later this month, the club will also host the Sliabh Bán Harvest Festival, a highly anticipated event featuring a wide array of attractions. The festival is set to take place at the foothills of Sliabh Bán on the L1425 (Kilrooskey Road) on Sunday, September 29—a date not to be missed!
The admission to the Festival will be €10 with children going in free.
Singing, Piano, Violin and Cello
Tuition is available for all ages and all levels in Singing, Piano, Cello, and Violin. Preparation is given for the practical and written Junior and Leaving Cert examinations. If you are interested please contact Edel 087 3649005 or Alida 089 4974865.
Shannonside Tales
Renowned local historian John Casey is to launch his new book, ‘Shannonside Tales’ in St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Saturday 21st September at 2pm – note the change of date from last weeks’ notice.
Celebrated local author Jack Harte will be in attendance to officially launch the new book.
The book covers many aspects of the communities’ history from both sides of the Shannon – Lanesboro – Longford and Ballyleague – Roscommon.
Much is written about the Fight for Independence and many of the skirmishes and actions in both Longford and Roscommon are fully detailed.
Other chapters cover Fair Days and regattas that were once an annual feature of the community. Prominent locals and important visitors are also featured as is the varied local architecture and sections covering the river and the bridge.
A total of 33 chapters give a comprehensive history of the area, with 100’s of photographs to enhance the stories.
The book is not all John’s work. Major contributions have been made by Lanesboro and Roscommon’s own Tommy Murray and by historian Seán Ó Súilleabháin. The book has been edited by Andrew Knowles.
Priced at €20 the books will be on sale at the launch and afterwards at O’Brien’s Shop and Newsround in Longford and Roscommon.
Wedding
The marriage took place on Friday 9th August at St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro of Laura Peters daughter of Steve and Marie Peters, Clonfower and Ciaran Crowe son of Michael and Finola Crowe, Sandymount, Dublin. Chief Bridesmaid was Anna Peters, sister of the bride and Bridesmaids were Emma Golding, cousin of the bride, Dearbhail Flood, neighbour and friend of the bride, Aoife Magan and Hayley Doherty both friends of the bride. Bestman was Ciarán Diviney friend of the groom, and groomsmen were Bryn Peters brother of the bride, Mick Power, Robert Lee, Howard long and Alex Hayes. Page Boys were River and Rocky Lee nephews of the groom. The marriage ceremony was concelebrated by Fr. Brendan O’Sullivan, uncle of the bride, Fr. Philip Crowe, uncle of the groom and Fr. Turlough Baxter, PP Lanesboro. The wedding reception took place in Kilronan Castle. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.
Bridge Resumes
The Lanesboro 1973 Bridge club will resume, following the summer break, on Wednesday 18th September at 7.30pm.
Engineering Technology
Mature applicants and school leavers are invited to apply for a place in Engineering Technology, Level Five, at Longford College of Further Education. There will be practical classes, emphasis on skill demonstrations, small class numbers and no prior engineering skills required and you can earn up to 390 CAO points.
You can enrol at www.longfordcfe.com,or you can contact Ken at kmartin.tcl@lwetb.ie or phone Ken at 086 3540950.
Championship Update
Rathcline will take on Abbeylara in the Quarter Final of the Senior County Championship in Pearse Park on Sunday next at 5.15pm. This is the place that they have gotten to last year and we hope that they can overcome Abbeylara.
St. Faithleach’s will play North Roscommon in Lisnamult in the Preliminary Quarter Final on this Tuesday night at 8pm. For some reading this it will be too late but for others we urge you to travel to Lisnamult for the Senior Championship.
We look forward to both teams being successful this week and we look forward to more advancement and more championship games in the weeks to come.
MooPoo Winners
The recent St. Faithleach’s GAA clubs fund raising initiative of where will the MooPoo was won by Carol Donlon who was the recipient of the prize of €1,000. The €50 spot prizes were Pat, Hussey, Emily Shanley, Lily Rose O’Reilly, Dee Hussey, Orla Irwin, Andrew Cox, Tommy Joe Leonard and Fintan Mc Cormack. The club would like to thank everyone for their support.
Pike Angling Festival
The Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub is delighted to announce that the King of the Lake 2024 International Pike Festival is open for entries.
The event will have over 40 prizes totalling €11,500 and will be run over two days of fishing on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September – it is a boat fishing competition and anglers must be in a boat while fishing. Lure fishing, fly fishing and dead baits are the only methods allowed. Anglers may only use two rods. There must be at least two people in each boat and a maximum of three anglers and a maximum of four rods fishing at a time. You can sign up now on their Google form – go to the Facebook page and click the link https://www.facebook.com/Loughreeangling
Support Culture Night
The year the Annual Culture Night will take place on Friday week 20th September in Longford Town with a great deal of local participation. This is the 19th edition of Culture Night and we encourage you to go along and support some of the fascinating productions taking place.
Local Clonfower and Lanesboro lady and artist Anna Peters at her Athena Gallery on Ballymahon Street will be hosting live art and live music for Culture Night from 5pm until late.
Another Clonfower and Lanesboro person Luke Casserly will bring you on a performative journey which takes you to the Irish bog landscape through scent. Distillation is a response to the recent cessation of the peat harvesting industry in Ireland. Distillation will take place in the Temperance Hall from 8 to 9pm.
‘Reels on the Bus’ is an interactive traditional music workshop and live trad music session open to secondary school students in Longford.
Reels on the Bus aims to introduce young people to Irish traditional music with a one-hour workshop in Bodhrán. This workshop will be guided by Derryhaun man Noel Carberry amongst others on the basics of the Bodhrán from 4.30 to 6pm.
Local Knock Manor residents, artists Stephanie and Kevin Hanlon are creating ‘The Night Garden’ a site specific instillation inspired by characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The instillation is located in the service lane to the right of the Spirit Clothing shop on Main Street and will take place between 7pm and 10pm.
Local Tullyvrane artist Mary Fleming will be part of the County Longford Arts Service and NTE Longford to present ‘Light Bank’. The project aims to transform the Former Ulster Bank building into a canvas of light, illumination and community spirit.
This is the local participation in Culture Night in Longford and even writing it make me tingle with excitement for what is in prospect for us on the evening.
As I mentioned last week I am including the other excellent events on Culture Night will be ‘An evening around the Piano’ between 6 and 11pm. Enjoy some time around the piano and singers in the wonderful surroundings of Castlecor House, Ballymahon.
Almost Famous – the young music collective curated by Lauren Lawlor in the Gaelic Corner (Hughie Doyle’s), Dublin Street from 7.30pm until 11.30pm.
‘An Evening of Music’ with Joe Callaghan CCE on the Green or Community Centre, Edgeworthstown from 8 to 10pm. There will be a concert of music, song, dance and stories. There will be free workshops in Sean Nós singing and dance and Bodhrán.
‘Between the Veils’ is a photographic exhibition by photographer/visual artist Michael Croghan and can be vied at Menara café, Grafton Court, Longford between 6and 11pm.
Culture Evening in Rath Mhuire is a Culture Evening for older adults, living in the North Longford area. This will be a night of music, poetry and storytelling between 7.30 and 9pm.
‘Babylon Inferno’ Annie Morton and her troupe of fire performers will be making appearances on the streets of Longford over the evening between 9and 10pm, Babylon Inferno are street circus performers who specialise in fire performances.
‘Bula Bula Samba Band’ Bula Bula samba is Longford’s very own community percussion band. The group will be performing around the town from 9 to 10pm.
‘A Luminary Art Exhibition’ Come and explore “Echoes of Light and Shadow” on Culture Night 2024 in Providers from 7 to 11pm. This exhibition will feature simple yet beautiful light and shadow artworks that reflect Longford’s history.
‘Kenagh Culture Evening’ Local musicians and volunteers from the Kenagh community are coming together to present an evening of music, poetry, storytelling and recitals in the beautiful surroundings of Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre from 7pm to 10pm.
‘Living Art in the Square’ Artists Anna and Phil Atkinson bring to Longford a street art spectacle, paying homage to a tale from Irish mythology. The art will be rendered on a large wooden canvas over the afternoon and evening. Pop by the Market Square from 4pm and 10pm and say hello.
‘Music at Fabiani’ – Take a break from all the events in Longford Town. Sit down in the chilled surroundings of Fabiani Cafe from 6pm until 10pm and listen to the smooth Blues and jazz tones of Mick Lane. Support by Bonny and Bob.
‘Open evening at Maria Edgeworth Centre’ The Maria Edgeworth Centre has made a number of recent acquisitions for its museum in Edgeworthstown which are culturally very important to Longford and indeed nationally and internationally. The museum will be open in Edgeworthstown between 7pm and 10pm.
‘Painting Words’ Visual art exhibition by Longford based artists accompanied by a recital of selected writings by Longford’s writers group at Pig Market Lane from 7pm until 8pm.
‘Red Dot Gallery Art exhibition’ Red Dot Gallery Longford presents an evening of art and music in Longford’s Pig Market Lane from 7pm to 10pm. Curated by artist Nick Barker, a selection of visual artists will present their work. Music will be provided by the jazz ensemble the Rodrigo Almonte Trio.
‘The Gift’ – An evening with Mary’s Meals charity celebrating through an exhibition, art and music in the Mary Meals Charity Shop from 6pm until 8pm.
Next week I will highlight the different events in Roscommon.
Longford Learning Support
Longford Learning Support is a Registered Charity, which has been set up to provide a weekly after-school intervention programme, aimed specifically for children who are experiencing learning difficulties.
Tutors help children in groups of 3 or 4, according to age and ability, in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Classes cover Reading, Spelling, and Maths.
Classes take place every Tuesday evening from 7.00 pm to 8.30pm in the E.D.I. Centre, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford N39 Y0F4.
If you would like any further information on Longford Learning Support, please contact Nuala at (089) 214 6666 or email llslongford123@gmail.com.
Degree from home
Longford College of Further Education (behind Connolly Barracks) still has places available on their Business Level 5 course. This course enables students to start their degree locally in Longford and therefore save money on accommodation. Progress routes include a Business Level 6 course, which enables direct entry into year 2 of Business degrees in TUS. Buses are available to Longford from Lanesboro. The course fee is only €50. Apply via the website longfordcfe.com or fetchcourses.ie
Blessing of Animals
A Blessing of your pets will take place at the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon 28th September at 3pm. This Blessing is supported by Irish Guide Dogs for the blind.
Rathcline 50/50
On Monday 2nd September the Rathcline GAA 50/50 weekly draw took place in Clarke’s Bar under the stewardship of Bríd Gordon and Lorraine Farrell. The jackpot for Monday night was again over €600. The winner this week was Pete Donlon, Lisreva who was the winner of €612. As usual, the winning cheque can always be collected in O’Brien’s.
The Rathcline 50/50 draw takes place every Monday night in one of our local bars at 7.30pm. Your continued generous support is greatly appreciated, and your great support is highlighted by the large pools every week – thank you.
Memory Café
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. The next month’s event takes place on Wednesday, September 18th from 2 – 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. If you would like to attend you are asked to visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Teresa Keegan on 087 7061183.
Tommy Fleming in Concert
Tickets for the Tommy Fleming Rathcline GAA hosted concert are almost gone with just a very limited number left. The legendary Tommy Fleming will perform in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 24th November at 8pm. Described as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ and to have someone of his stature coming to sing in our community is truly amazing. I know that the concert is a while away but don’t delay in buying or booking your tickets as they are selling very fast. Tickets are on sale online too and Tommy’s popularity means that those tickets will be snapped up by people from outside the area who follow him wherever he plays. A further allocation of 50 tickets arrived this week and already there are a good number sold. Online sales are available https://tommyfleming.com/concert-tickets/ and you must act fast as they are proving to be very popular. Tickets are for unreserved seating and they cost €35 each.
Weekly Card Game
The results of last Sunday night 8th September game held in the Parish Hall are 1st Tommy Fox and Tom Rock, 2nd Tom Mulvihill and Johnno Beirne, The last game winners were Peter and Mary Gregg. Raffle winners were Kitty Feeney, Sean Cox, Peter Gregg and Bridie Glennon. The game takes place every Sunday night in the hall at 8.30pm. New card players will always be welcome. Light refreshments are always served
Visit Corlea
Right on our doorstep the fabulous Iron Age Trackway is situated in Corlea just 13km from Lanesboro. This very unique Trackway has an 18m long section of original Trackway the largest ever discovered in Europe is displayed at the Visitor Centre. You learn how people lived at the time and murals depict implements of the time.
This is one of Ireland’s most famous hidden treasures and it is a place that should be visited and bring your visitors to this wonderful experience.
Visiting the centre is free of charge and the excellent local facilitators will bring you thought the experience and leave you in awe such is their knowledge.
Tidy Towns Lottery
The weekly Tidy Towns lottery draw took place in O’Brien’s on Tuesday last 1st September for a jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 26, and 28. There was nobody with the good fortune to have the correct four numbers drawn out and the jackpot of €15,000 remains the same for the next Tuesday draw. The winner of the €50 prize was Mary Kelly, Rathcline Road and the three €20 prizes went to Sinead Farrell, Lehery, c/o O’Brien’s, Moydow 3some c/o Mags and Jay, Leah and Becky Hanley, Corrigeen.
The draw will take place in O’Brien’s every Tuesday morning.
Access for All boat
Have you availed of the wonderful experience on our doorstep? The Access for All boat is for everybody and it takes you on a 90 minute trip out onto the lake as see its beauty and some of the islands on Lough Ree. The boat can cater for three large wheelchairs, but you don’t have to be a wheelchair user to avail of the excellent trips. Sailing times daily for the 90 minute trip are 10.00am, 12.00pm and 2.30pm. Guided fishing excursions can also be organised. Advanced booking is recommended. You can contact by email www.loughreeboattrips.com or phone 089 2625505 or 043 33 84175
Short Breaks Scheme
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.
Community Employment Scheme
Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon has vacancies on their Community Employment Scheme for Dementia Specific Health Care Support Assistant to join our Community In-Home Respite Service Team. They are looking for friendly, approachable, honest, reliable and committed individuals who can make a connection with their clients in a supportive capacity and assist them to partake in their activities of daily living. Please call the Roscommon office on 090 6627816, they would love to hear from you!!
Lanesboro Garda Station
Lanesboro Garda Station has just posted a notice telling of its opening times where the station will have a member of the force in attendance for the public. Lanesboro station will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 11am. The station will be open at those times unless the local Garda is dealing with a situation that requires their attendance.
Local Health Service
Local Heath Service is available at Roscommon University Hospital. The service will deal with urgent and routine health problems. The Freephone phone number to ring is 1800 700700.
For more information you are invited to contact Helena at Helena.madden@alone.ie or phone 086 0145 829.
Lough Derg 2024 pilgrimage season
One Day Retreats take place during August and September. For more information or bookings you are asked to contact 071 9861518, info@loughderg.org or website www.loughderg.org
Line Dancing For All
They say that Line Dancing, stimulates the brain, reduces stress, reduces risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, increases mental capacity, improves posture and balance, tones the body, strengthens bones and muscles, provides opportunity to socialize and meet people and its suitable and popular for all ages and all abilities.
Line Dancing classes take place every Friday morning 11am at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town.
Line Dancing classes every Sunday at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town for beginners from 6pm to 7pm and Improvers from 7pm to 8pm
Dance classes takes place in Kilbride, Four Mile House every Tuesday 7pm followed by:
Jive & Waltz classes 8 45pm.
Crochet for Children
Crochet classes for children in the Parish Hall on Friday evening from 3pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 30 am to 12 30 pm. Enquiries to Virginia on 086 2036542.
Learn to play Guitar
Have you ever thought of learning to play the guitar? Complete beginner guitar lessons are now available in the Lanesboro area. For booking and further details phone 087 7774203.
Co. Longford Citizens Advice Centre
Co. Longford Citizens Information Service has recently been restructured and is currently under new management.
They continue to provide free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and advocacy services to the public on social services, rights, and entitlements. The range of areas covered by the citizens information centre are extremely wide including social welfare rights and entitlements and other social issues such as employment, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights, all where people need access to information.
The way people access the services changed during Covid and now they currently deal with a large number of queries over the telephone, however, they continue to provide our drop-in times and welcome people to their face-to-face service five mornings a week from the Longford office. The services are provided by experienced trained Information Officers who are there to help you.
The centre is located on level 1 within Longford Shopping Centre and direction can be obtained at the reception desk from Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. The office closes for lunch from 1pm until 2pm.
The Employability Service
Is an Employment and Recruitment Service to assist people with a disability or health issue to pursue and maintain employment in the open labour market? If you are over 18, have a disability or health issue and would consider working part-time then you should contact Employment Services Roscommon support to help find you a job in your area. This is a confidential and free individualised service funded by the Department of Social Protection.
Are you managing mental health issues? There is the opportunity for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) that is funded by the HSE and offers a range of tailored personalised supports to people using mental health services who wish to work. For further information you should phone 090 66 28608 or call/text 087 3745307. They can also be contacted via email at info@rosemp.ie
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of those addicted to alcohol are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral. The meetings take place every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Ballyleague Bingo
Ballyleague Bingo continues in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
The club is extremely grateful for your on-going tremendous support.
ALONE
ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
Our work is for all older people and aims to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We have a national network of staff and volunteers who provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology.
We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and through harnessing other services.
We work to empower the whole sector of community support for older people through our Community Impact Network that provides Training, IT support and resources to other organisations.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Local Health Service
The health service is here for us all, from routine to urgent calls. HSELive is here 7 days a week to answer questions. The number to ring is Freephone 1800 700700.
Roscommon University Hospital Injury Unit is available from 8am to 8pm seven days, a week and the contact number is 09066 32212.
Emergency Department deals with serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies if you need urgent medical help. They are open 24 hours a day and can be contacted by phoning 999 or 112.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro
Priest contacts: If you have a need to contact any one of the priests you can do so by phoning Fr. Merlyn Kenny 086 0603433 or Fr. Turlough Baxter 087 9972259.
You can also contact parish secretary Maireád Rooney by calling into the presbytery from Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am to 2.30pm.or she can be contacted on the phone at 3321166.
Pattern Day: The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Pattern Day will take place on Sunday next 15th September in Clonmacnois at 2.45pm. Pattern Prayers will take place at 3pm followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Connell. The preacher on the day will be Fr. Peter Burke, P.P. Ferbane.
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes: The Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes will be taken to Ireland and to each diocese. The relics will be in St. Mel’s Cathedral on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September. The purpose of the visit is to bring Lourdes for the Faithful, who may not be able to travel to Lourdes. It will be in the cathedral to share in some of the atmosphere of prayer and consolation that pilgrims experience, while they are there.
Rosary at the Grotto: Everyone is invited to go along to recite the Rosary at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima beside Cloontuskert old graveyard. The Rosary will be recited on the first Saturday of each month, this coming month 5th October, in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes.
Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesday’s after 10am Mass until 8pm in the church. People are welcome to join the Adoration group any time. Those who do a designated hour are requested to arrange a substitute in they happen to be able to attend at their designated time.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confession time in the Prayer Room takes place on the first Friday of each month from 6.30pm to 7pm.The next opportunity is on Friday 6th September.
Smart Recovery: Smart recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery group, where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour. There is a meeting every Friday evening in Vita House in Roscommon Town from 7pm to 8.30pm. For information contact Conor at 086 1702919 or info@smartrecovery.ie
Kilgefin Parish Notes
Contact: Fr Daniel can be contacted at 089 270 6060
Spiritual Nourishment: On every First Friday of each month the priest is obliged to visit all the sick, elderly and homebound in the parish to pray with them and give them Holy Communion. Family members are encouraged to inform Fr. Dan about their loved ones in need of spiritual nourishment.
Confessions: The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance (Confessions) is very important for all Catholics. We are always encouraged to go to confessions to say sorry for the wrongs (sin) in our lives and to experience God’s healing through forgiveness by the priest. Parishoners can always come to confessions after mass on Friday’s 10.30am or any time convenient to you.
Brothers of Charity: Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon, please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or phone 0874887314 for more details.
Rosary at the Grotto: Everyone is invited to go along to recite the Rosary at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima beside Cloontuskert old graveyard. The Rosary will be recited on the first Saturday of each month, this coming month 5th October, in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes.
Medjugorje: The Pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from 9th to the 16th October. The flights will be from Knock to Mostar and the return from Split to Knock. Full board will be €855 per person sharing and the single supple will be €150. To book you are advised to phone Marian pilgrimages 01 8788159 or Tom Moran 086-0815635. The Spiritual Director is Fr. Christy McHugh.