Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Former resident Passes Away
Vivacious is the only way Eamon McCaffrey can be described, a native of Cloontuskert who passed away at his residence in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA on Saturday 14th June. Eamon was son of AnnaMarie and the late Eamon McCaffrey, Cloontuskert. From the earliest days Eamon always had that warm, friendly and outgoing personality. His great smile, laugh and fun loving disposition singled him out as a great character and great company. He left the shores of Ireland in 1986 to create a new life for himself as a supreme carpenter craftsman in the USA and such was his work ethic it was not surprising that success followed him. In his time off he relaxed with the pastimes of hunting, fishing, wildlife photography and while he was of an outgoing personality nothing beat being in the company of those he loved as family meant everything to him. He never lost his love of his home community and he was a regular visitor back home. In recent times Eamon had been fighting illness and he fought it with his own inimitable determination and spirit. Eamon was an avid reader of these Lanesboro/Ballyleague notes and from time to time I would receive an enquiry or indeed a comment. On his visits home he would ramble in the shop every day for a chat and he could be seen an hour or two later chatting with locals and former friends on the street. His affable nature endeared him to local and stranger alike and he touched the hearts of everyone that got to know him. Our hearts are deeply saddened at the loss of Eamon at the age of just 61 years and memory he left us with will live long with us. While we will be greatly saddened at his demise, the memory of Eamon McCaffrey will live long in our broken hearts but the happiness he brought to us will warm our hearts and minds and bring many a smile to our faces.
Eamon is survived in Ireland by his mother AnnaMarie, his brothers, Tony, Damian, Shane, (USA), and his sister Shirley. In Illinois he is survived by his children Danny, Kyle and Maeve, their mother Sheila, his partner Helen, his grandson Cillian. He is also mourned by his nieces, nephews and many great friends on both sides of the Atlantic. To all his family, extended family and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
His remains will repose at Cooney Funeral Home, Park Ridge, IL 60068 on Tuesday 17th June between 3pm and 8pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on this Wednesday 18th June in St. Juliana Church 7201 N. Oketo Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60631 at 10am. Rest in perfect peace old friend.
Dispose of Farm Plastics
The opportunity for all farmers to dispose of the build-up of Farm Plastics comes to the locality on Thursday 3rd July at St. Faithleach’s GAA club grounds. This is a wonderful opportunity for all the farmers in the parishes of Kilgefin and Rathcline as well as the neighbouring parishes of Newtowncashel, Killashee, Kenagh, Kilbride, Knockcroghery, Roscommon, Tarmonbarry, and Strokestown to dispose of their waste plastic and free up vital farm space.
The ‘bring centre’ will be opened at St. Faithleach’s on 3rd from 9am until 3pm and every farmer is encouraged to avail of this great chance to dispose of their plastic. Below is the material and cost
Silage Wraps/ Pit Covers €60 per half tonne with label code
Small Fertiliser/feed Bags/Liners from Bulk Bags/Pallet wrap Plastic – €10 per bag (500kg Fertiliser size bag)
Bulk Fertiliser /Feed Bags (Liners Removed) – €10 per bag (500kg Fertiliser size bag)
Bulk Fertiliser /Feed Bags (Liners Removed) – €10 per bag (500kg Fertiliser size bag)
Chemical Drums (Triple rinsed/ NO OIL DRUMS) – €10 per bag (500kg Fertiliser size bag)
Net/Twine – €10 per bag (500kg Fertiliser size bag)
Environmental Worker required
Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op is looking for a worker to join them via their Community Enterprise programme. Eligibility to participate on the CE scheme is; you must be over 21 and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for one year or more or 18 years of age and over for certain disadvantaged groups.
You can register your interest by contacting a case officer in your local Intreo Centre or contact supervisor Sean 086 1427143.
The job offers a developmental opportunity with no experience required as training will be given. Duties: grass cutting, strimming, litter picking and upkeep of the village.
Tidy Towns lottery
There was no winner of the Lottery draw on Tuesday 10rd June and the €15,000 remains to be won at the next draw. The numbers drawn were 13, 16, 22 and 25. There was nobody with the good luck to have the correct four numbers drawn out and the jackpot of €15,000 remained for the next draw on 17th June. The winner of the €50 prize was Shauna Glennon, c/o The Yacht bar, and the three €20 winners were Cian Glennon c/o The Yacht Bar, Mary Rhatigan, Fermoyle and Bernie McKenna, Barnacor. The next draw takes place in O’Brien’s for the €15,000 on this Tuesday 10th June. The brown envelopes cost €2 each or you can buy 3 envelopes for just €5.
We would like to encourage everyone in the community to join in the playing of this very vital weekly draw. Tickets are on sale throughout the town.
Club Longford Car Draw
Once again Club Longford will hold their annual Car Draw. Club Longford, formed a few years ago have been to the forefront in raising funds in support of all Longford county teams and the club is supporting the development of mens and ladies football and hurling in the county. Their support, due to your generous support of the draw, has been great to date and they aim to continue to support the teams as they strive for attain greater results for the county and it was terrific to see the county U17 hurlers and footballers claim All-Ireland titles over the past couple of weeks.
This year there is a reduction in the cost of tickets and they will cost just €20 each or 3 for €50 and you are encouraged to support. Tickets can be bought in O’Brien’s. The draw will take place on Saturday 19th July. Your generous support towards the development of football in the county in all grades in both the mens men and women’s games, football and Camogie, will be greatly appreciated.
The ‘Win a Car’ draw was launched recently and the first prize is a Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, sponsored by Peter Hanley Motors. Second prize is €1,000 sponsored by Nally Brothers Ballymahon, Third Prize is also €1,000 and it is sponsored by Elgin Energy. Fourth prize is a €300 voucher for the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport sponsored by Source Technical Providers Ltd. Buying your tickets early will also include you in the ‘Early Bird’ draws for the All-Ireland Hurling Final with accommodation in the Castleknock Hotel including breakfast and dinner and also 2 tickets for the All-Ireland Football Final with overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel with breakfast.
Kayak in memory of Junior
On the 28th June last year the community lost one of its finest characters and activists when Junior (Patrick) Hannon, Ballyleague and formerly Roscommon Town passed away. To remember Junior and celebrate the first anniversary of his death a kayak will take place on Saturday 28th June at 2pm.
If you are a kayaker that enjoyed Junior’s company on the water and/or was trained by Junior you are welcome to come along and join in the celebration of his memory. At present there are 30 kayakers signed up to take part as well as 6 support boats from Roscommon Sub Aqua, Lough Ree Sub Aqua, Athlone Sub Aqua, Longford Sub Aqua as well as Roscommon Civil Defence and Ballinasloe Civil Defence. This promises to be a wonderful occasion and a wonderful way to celebrate Junior’s memory and a man that gave so much of himself to so many people young and old.
All kayakers are asked to be at the small harbour below the car park at 1.30pm and to be ready for a 2pm start. The route is a short kayak around the cut and back to the harbour where light refreshments will be supplied and an opportunity to chat and reminisce about Junior. By contacting Philip Cribbin 086 3828913 you can get further information or have your intent to kayak registered.
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
The annual one-day pilgrimage to lough Derg will take place on Sunday 24th August with a bus leaving Kenagh at 6.30am and picking up passengers en route to Lanesboro and Ballyleague arriving at 7am. All enquiries and bookings should be directed to Mary at 043 33 21969.
Rathcline heading to the Galway Races
The annual Rathcline Race Day, sponsored by Keane’s Supervalu, Lanesboro, at the legendary Galway Races will take once again take place on Monday 28th July. There has always been a great number from the community travelling to what is always a most enjoyable day at the famous Galway races. There is an ideal opportunity for businesses and companies to avail of the opportunity to create a corporate event for a great day out for their clients and workers at the Galway Races. There is wonderful interest from so many people who have already experienced the excitement that the day has to offer and also from others that have heard of the fabulous occasion created by Rathcline. The ticket package includes Racecourse admission, complimentary car parking, champagne reception on arrival, racing tipster to aid you through the card, a Four course Gourmet Meal, complimentary wine with the meal, Afternoon Tea, Reserved table for the day. There will also be a prize for the Best dressed lady and Gent and after meal entertainment with Mickey and Duxy. There will be Tote betting facilities as well as a full bar facility.
If you would like to book or find out more information you can contact the organising committee of Liam Connerton 086 8776405; Stephen Rooney 086 3176301; Seadna Ryan 085 1595512; Pat Connerton 086 1617501 and Lorraine Farrell 087 6827966. Per person the cost of the full day package is €150 and early booking is advisable.
Kids Triathlon
Recognised as one of Ireland’s best triathlons the Lanesboro Tri Club will once again host its Two Provinces Kids Triathlon on Friday evening 11th July for all the youngsters aged between 8 and 15 years that are training hard at the moment for their big evening of competition. Acknowledged as ‘The Family-Friendly Triathlon’ Lanesboro Tri Club will as is the tradition on the evening before the main Two Provinces Triathlon host the Two Provinces Kids Triathlon where they will welcome up to 100 contestants. Youngsters come from far and wide to take part in this race of a 100m swim, 5k cycle and 1k run and when you see their efforts through the race and their sheer delight at the finish you realise what a fantastic event the Kids Triathlon is and how much enjoyment they gain from the event. Entries can be made online at www.triathlonireland.com
Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon
It is only a short number of weeks from the biggest occasion of the year in Lanesboro and Ballyleague the 2025 Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon and by all accounts the entries so far the entries are exceeding the numbers of last year. The event of the year in Lanesboro and Ballyleague will take place on Saturday 12th July and the tri Club and the local community will again welcome competitors from all over Ireland and will rise to the occasion in making it the best and friendliest Triathlon in Ireland. If you are still contemplating making an entry you can do so at Entries can be made online at www.triathlonireland.com
2025 Midland Aquathon
Are you preparing for the upcoming Two Provinces Triathlon? The Triathlon Ireland 2025 Midland Aquathon series will continue on this Wednesday 18th when Lanesboro Tri Club will be the hosts for the third leg of the series at the marina below the car park. The fourth in the series will be hosted by Athlone Tri Club on 25th at Coosan Point and the final event of the series will take place on 2nd July at Crookedwood, Co. Westmeath hosted by the Midland Tri Club.
The series will be a swim of 250m or 750m followed by a 5k run. Those taking part must have a full TI licence or ODL. The entry fee is €10 for individuals or €20 for relay teams. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be served after each event.
Lanesboro Library
Library Groups
Knitting & Crochet group meet every Tuesday 2-4pm.
Poetry & Music circle meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 4–5.30pm.
Little Library Bag
Children aged 4 & 5 can collect their little library bag in Lanesboro Library in advance of beginning Primary School. The bag will include 2 free books, colouring pages and learning materials.
Upcoming Events
Kids Movie Club continuing every Saturday for the Summer
Coding and Robotics workshop 10th July from 10.30-1.30pm
Teddy Bear’s Picnic (4-8 years) 12th July at 12.30pm
You can register for all library events in the library or online by visiting longfordlibrary.ie and searching for library events.
Enquiries: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
The opening hours for the library are Monday: closed. Tuesday: 10 to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Wednesday: 10 to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Thursday: 10 to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Friday: : 10 to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Enquiries: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
Local Fire-Fighters needed
There is a great need for the numbers employed as local fire-fighters at Lanesboro Fire Station. If you work or live locally and feel you can be at the fire station with a short reaction time then come along and enrol for the training programme and assessment. The training is wide and varied and following the intensive training your qualification will be recognised as a medical responder where they can provide first aid until medical support arrives and the training enables you to be capable of making lifesaving interventions. Some can even go forward for training to be recognised as first responders. The training can be a springboard to many great things. Looking at the development of the local brigade staff over the years you see a remarkable comradery and their abilities continue outside of the fire station environment.
Living in the parishes of Rathcline and Kilgefin or the western side of Killashee you should be within the required time.
Lanesboro Fire Station is looking for a number people male and female to make applications to Longford County Council Fire Department. The stipulation is that you live or work within a quick response time from time alert from the fire station on the Longford Road means there are lots of younger and stronger young men and ladies well capable of doing this great community work. This is a wonderful opportunity for so many people living on both sides of the bridge and the hinterlands.
Full training will be given to all those that pass the interview and a warm welcome will be given to all the new recruits. The job of as a fire-fighter requires those applying to be adaptable and those selected will receive a good remuneration and as well will be part of a dedicated team of local fire-fighters.
To apply you should email hrrecruitment@longfordcoco.ie
Annual Day with the Stars
The Annual Shannonside/Northern Sound Annual Day with the Stars will take place on Sunday next 22nd June at Roscommon Racecourse. Looking at the weather forecast for Sunday next the news is very good while there may not be a lot of sunshine there will be no rain with temperatures due to be in the high teens making it the perfect day for a Day with the Stars. This exceptional musical event that draws huge crowds from all over the country has been remarkable for its popularity with huge numbers attending year on year. If you have not ever been there then this is a must and especially if you have country music and dancing running through your veins.
Again, top artists from the country music scene Nathan Carter, Jimmy Buckley, Mike Denver, Philomena Begley, Michael English, Patrick Feeney, Brendan Shine, Claudia Buckley, Robert Mizzell, David James and Jack Keogh have already committed to making this another memorable day in Roscommon. Tickets can be bought locally in O’Brien’s and they are priced €35 each. Accompanied children under 12 will be allowed in free. Free parking will also be available.
Friday Coffee Morning
A new initiative of a Coffee Morning commenced in Clarke’s bar on coming Friday mornings and it will continue every Friday morning for 10am to 12 noon. For the price of a cup of tea/coffee you can enjoy chatting, getting to know new people, reminiscing with old friends and generally having a grand morning out. Everybody is invited to come along and join the group.
Cloontuskert Cemetery Update
Cemetery Sunday will take place on Sunday 10th August at 6pm.
The landscaping of the new cemetery is now complete and it is looking beautiful in the evening sunshine. A lot of hard work has gone in over the past few weeks to get all the work completed. The shrubs when mature will really enhance the cemetery. The final phase is the replacement of the internal roads for which the community are currently seeking funding. 40 years ago on 5th May is when all the work started – the cemetery and its environs have come a long way since then. Due to a recent fundraiser and very donation to the cemetery committee the committee finds itself in a position to bring forward the plan for a complete refurbishment of the Mass enclosure that was earmarked for 2027. It will be a fitting tribute to mark the 40th Anniversary.
Meanwhile work began on Saturday last to replace the old cracked floor which is required to enable the erection of the permanent structure and the plan is also to replace the limestone altar, which has cracked, with a new granite altar. The current target is to have all completed in time for Cemetery Sunday on the 10th August.
Volunteers Wanted
You are invited to be a volunteer for a very interesting piece of work as Roscommon Community Tourist Office is looking for volunteers to help with providing information to tourists/visitors to Roscommon town. A good general knowledge of the County would be helpful, but training will be provided. If you can spare 3/4 hours per week and are interested in joining their small team please call 090 6625613 between 10am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday or email touristvolunteers@gmail.com
Visit Corlea in 2025
Hidden deep in Longford’s boglands, near Kenagh, lays a true wonder: the Corlea Iron Age Roadway. Built in 148 BC, this remarkable Togher—Europe’s largest discovered—was part of a significant route way, possibly connecting the ritual centre of Uisneach to the royal site of Rathcroghan. Crafted from solid oak planks, peat quickly swallowed the Trackway, perfectly preserving it for over 2,000 years.
Step inside the visitor centre to see an 18-metre stretch of this ancient road up close! Discover our ancestors’ stories, mysteries, and incredible craftsmanship.
Right on our doorstep the fabulous Iron Age Trackway situated in Corlea just 13km (7m) from Lanesboro is beginning to gain its rightful acknowledgement as a wonderful and unique place to visit. This very unique Trackway has an 18m long section of original Trackway the largest ever discovered in Europe and it is on display 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 hugely and it is an ideal place to bring visitors to this wonderful experience.
Visiting the centre is free of charge and the excellent and knowledgeable local facilitators will bring you though the experience and leave you in awe with the history of the Trackway.
Defibrillator Course
Ballagh/Curraghroe defibrillator committee would like to invite anyone in the Kilgefin parish to complete a defibrillator course and if they could contact Danny Cox 086 8142112 or Jean Fallon 086 8320019 to be added for the course. The list, for this vital and potential lifesaving ability, will be compiled with your support over the coming weeks.
Weekly Card Game
The results of Sunday night 8th June card game held in the Parish Hall was 1st P.J. & Bridie Glennon. Joint 2nd were Niall & Liz Hughes and Barney Kenny & Eugene Kelly. The last game winners were Peggy Moran & Eugene Quaine. The raffle winners were Mary Gregg, Peggy Moran, Gerry Leavy and Josie Connaughton.
New card players will always be welcome to join in for a great night of card playing and comradery. Light refreshments as always are served.
Rathcline 50/50
The draw for the club 50/50 draw took place on Monday night last 9th June for a jackpot of €677. The winner of the draw was Frank Beirne, Strokestown Road who was the winner of €1,089. 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.
Notes inclusions
Anybody that wants items included in the local notes is advised that they have their note with me on a Sunday night at the very latest. This is to ensure inclusion in the notes of the following week.
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. Winter sailing times daily for the 90 minute trip are 11.00am and 1pm until the end of March. 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
Cemetery Sunday – Very Important Advance Notice
I have just been informed there will be significant changes to the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves (Cemetery Sunday) at our three cemeteries in 2025.
On Saturday 12th July there will be 6.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church followed by the Blessing of the Graves at St. John’s cemetery.
On Sunday 13th July there will be NO 11am Mass in the Church. Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery will take place at 1pm. Later in the day 13th Mass will take place at Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm.
The Sunday schedule is weather dependant and if the weather is inclement Masses will take place in St. Mary’s Church.
Dementia Memory Club
The Roscommon Dementia Memory Club is designed for those that are living with dementia and their carer or friend or plus one! A café-like set up, followed by activities, storytelling, reminiscence, music, song and dance. The club offers a great opportunity for persons living with dementia & their carer to socialize and promote improved mental and physical wellbeing, and more importantly to have fun! You don’t have to dance, you can watch and enjoy and contribute in other ways! Come along and see for yourself at Roscommon Music Social Club, the Quad Youth Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town. F42 CH70 every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm. Contact Irene on 087 108 0650 or email IreneTabb@westernalzheimers.ie
Brothers of Charity seeks support
Volunteers needed: Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? Volunteers provide a valuable contribution by connecting people to their local communities and enrich the lives of the people we support, by bringing friendship and fun in to their lives. Volunteers can do this by attending local social activities or sporting events together, going walking, swimming, or just sharing interests and chatting over a cup of coffee/tea. Volunteers will be supported in their role by the Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or 0874887314 for more details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sacred Heart Crusade: A bus will leave Granard at 8.30am on Sunday 22nd June arriving in Lanesboro en-route to Knock Basilica for the Sacred Heart Crusade. If you intend to travel or require further information please contact Peter 087 6613519 or Ursula 087 9016062
Cemetery Sunday: Cemetery Sunday for Clondra will take place on Sunday 22nd June and for Killashee and Ballinakill on Sunday 29th June.
Pilgrims of Hope: You are invited to a retreat day to celebrate Jubilee 2025 at the parish hub beside the church on Saturday next 21st June from 9.15am to 3.30pm. The sessions will include, reflections, discussions, creative activities and there will also be a bring and share lunch. For further information or to confirm your attendance contact Maireád at the parish hub phone (043) 33 21166.
Cemetery Sunday changes: On Saturday 12th July 2025 there will be 6.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church followed by the Blessing of the Graves at St. John’s cemetery.
On Sunday 13th July there will be NO 11am Mass in the Church. Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery will take place at 1pm. Later in the day 13th Mass will take place at Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm.
The Sunday schedule is weather dependant and if the weather is inclement Masses will take place in St. Mary’s Church.
Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesday’s in the Prayer Room
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 June
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.iee
Kilgefin Parish Notes
Contact: Fr Daniel can be contacted at 089 270 6060
Sacred Heart Novena: The Sacred Heart Novena will take place from 19th to 27th June in Ballyleague church after Mass. Prayer leaflets will be available from Mary Ó Duill at 50c each at the back of the church.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Elphin and Achonry Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 29th August to Wednesday 3rd September. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section are available from Fr. Ray Milton, P.P. Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (090 666 111 5). The closing date for receipt of Assisted Pilgrimage applications is 16th June. Nominations for the Youth section are being sought from parishes for young people between the ages of 17 to 20 years to participate in the pilgrimage. Youth must be nominated through their priest/Chaplin. Forms are available from the local parish office. For all enquiries regarding the pilgrimage contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01 2410 800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
Parish Accounts: copies of the Kilgefin Parish Income and Expenditure 2024 are available at the back of Ballyleague Church for your information. You are invited to take a copy. If you have any queries you are asked to contact Fr. Dan or Brenda Reynolds. You are thanked greatly for your continued support and generosity.
Diocesan Advisors in Primary Schools: The Diocese of Elphin seeks to recruit two part-time Diocesan Advisors at Primary School level to support the Catholic ethos and ‘Grow in Love’ programme in the catholic schools throughout the diocese. Those interested in applying should contact Fr. Michael Drumm as soon as possible at 083 8833585.
Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy: The Young Adult Pilgrimage to Italy will take place from 29th July to 8th August with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 pps.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Cúl Camps
Cúl Camps are being held on the club grounds on the week beginning July 7th to July 11th.
Early booking online is advised at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Cards
Card game continues every Tuesday evening with first deal at 8pm. New players always welcome. Refreshments will be served on the night.