Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Death
Coming from the townsland of Kilcurry, Colehill to live on the Green with her late husband Willie who worked with Bord an Mona, Rose Farrell really made this town and community her own as did the community make her one of our own. It was with great sadness we learned of the death of Rose at Innis Ree Nursing home on Wednesday 17th December. She was widowed back in 2001 when her husband Willie passed and she was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Ann McCormack, her sisters Eileen and Maura and her brothers Peter, Andrew, John Joe and Pat. Rose was renowned as a lady never to mince her words and her honesty was equally matched by her loyalty and her friendship. She was a lady with a great spirit and a great enthusiasm for life and always wanted the best for her family and all those around her – her encouragement very often drove others on to achieve when there may have been a little doubt. When they say ‘you should not give it unless you can take it’ this epitomised Rose as she was always one to let the joke fall on her as fast as her having a laugh at you. Visiting the Farrell home you were greeted with great warmth and openness and you would never be allowed to leave without sampling her home baking along with the cuppa. Rose was a woman of great character, with a great strength of character, a most loyal of neighbour and friend and when you knew you had her on your side you knew you wanted for nothing more. She was a hard worker throughout her life and during the time of the mushroom growing tunnels on the Longford Rods she worked there and was a respected worker. She love play cards and had a great love of the game of bingo as well as being a keen follower of TV soaps with Coronation Street been her particular favourite. The passing of Rose leaves us with a great emptiness but her memory will always bring smiles as we remember her many great times in our company.
She reposed in Glennon’s Funeral Home on Friday 19th and on Saturday she was removed from her residence to St. Mary’s Church for the Mass of the Resurrection. Following Mass she was laid to rest alongside Willie in Clonbonny cemetery.
To her daughter Mary, her sons Willie, Padraig, Tomás and Anthony, her sister Margaret, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
MS Christmas Day Run 2025
Another fantastic MS Longford Christmas Day Run for 2025! With beautiful weather on our side, locals and visitors turned out in great numbers to take part in the Run/Walk, with over 100 participants joining us on Christmas Day — an amazing show of community spirit.
A huge shout-out to the Brendan Doyle Running Club, who completed their Run on Saturday 20th December and raised an incredible €900 for MS Longford.
We also want to thank our virtual participants from around the world who took part in their own locations — you were very much part of the day!
Sincere appreciation to Peter Hanley Motors who sponsored the participants T-Shirts. Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, or sponsored a runner/walker. An amazing €5,100 has been raised so far! If you have any outstanding sponsorship, please remember to upload it to our GoFundMe page so we can pass on the funds to MS Longford.
Results:
1st Male – Martin Gillen
2nd Male – Hugh Hanly
3rd Male – Johnny Kilcoyne
1st Lady – Ciara Masterson
2nd Lady – Martha Gibbons
3rd Lady – Dearbhaile Rooney
1st Juvenile – Oisin Dillon
See attached photographs
Be part of the Fire Service team
Recently we saw a number of high profile, tragic and critical accidents occurring both north and south of the border we have seen the essential and critical need of first responders of the fire service and the wonderful and vital work that they do.
Being first on the scene, the training that the Fire Brigade members receive, teaches them to respond and deal with the tragedies unfolding as well as stabilising those that are in need of help until the medical services arrive.
The training the fire service team receives covers a wide range of emergencies, including fires, road traffic collisions, floods, and incidents involving hazardous materials. They are also involved in rescue operations, such as water rescue, general rescue, and extrications from vehicles. Beyond emergencies, fire services work in prevention, community education, and can act as first responders for medical situations.
Long gone are the days of just putting out fires and the training received shows that the training is for all eventualities.
Working on the local fire brigade service is not just something taken lightly by the local team; it is a commitment by all its members to our local community and they give up their valuable time to be at the ready to help any one of us in our hour of need. The local team is one of remarkable comradery with people from all walks of life giving of their time for us in their catchment area.
At present there are a few vacancies for men or women at the Lanesboro Fire Service and if you feel you would like to be part of this remarkable team you should apply at www.hrrecruitment@longfordcoco.ie
There are a few requirements in relation to response time but it should be no problem for those in the Lanesboro, Ballyleague, east Killashee and Derryhaun, Cloontagh area. For the younger generation there is a great trend for them to be in the gym and this physical fitness regime makes them ideal candidates to become members of the fire service.
Full and intensive training will be given to the successful applicants and even though this is a part-time job the remuneration is excellent with excellent opportunities for advancement to other opportunities.
Support and Help build an Athletic Track
Roscommon Athletic Club based in Roscommon Town has embarked on a huge project to create Roscommon’s first athletic track. The track will be a competition standard, 8 lane 400 metre track and will help greatly in the development of runners and sports people in the wider hinterland.
The club is seeking your support for their fundraising draw as they have to fundraise €1millon to see the project to it conclusion. With an identified site readily available they would urge everyone with an interest in athletics to support their upcoming draw.
There is are two incredible top prizes up for grabs, sponsored by two of the leading Irish companies based in Roscommon Town. Lidan is dedicated to providing high-quality modular buildings and they will supply a €65,000 stunningly designed and crafted Garden Room and nationally and internationally acclaimed Mark Lohan Kitchens will supply a €25,000 Bespoke Kitchen.
Tickets, locally, are available locally in O’Brien’s Corner Shop. Tickets are priced at €30 each, 2 for €50 or 5 for €100.
Athletics speaks a universal language and gains universal support and we hope that the people of this area will support this huge undertaking of the Roscommon Athletic Club.
Longford Association Dinner Dance
The Longford Association in London will be hosting its 70th Dinner and Dance on the 31st January 2026, in the Clayton Hotel Chiswick and they are inviting everyone from home in Ireland and all over London and England, Scotland and Wales to come along and join them for this huge night of celebrations. Music will be supplied by Longford’s finest, the one and only Declan Nerney and his band.
This will be a big night out, dry January is over and a bank holiday weekend in Ireland and no rugby games, so this is a free weekend to enjoy and dance the night away celebrating 70 years of memories and friends in London and Longford. Get in touch via email to longfordassociationlondon@outlook.com This email address can also be used for further information and also for the booking of tickets.
If you would like to support or help in any way, big or small sponsorship is always welcome , any money raised on the event is shared throughout the year with various charities in both London and Longford .
Great news for Lanesboro
While casually browsing through Facebook over the Christmas I noticed a message from Sean Mimnagh informing us of a windfall announcement for Lanesboro made just prior to Christmas with the announcement that funding has been secured for two exciting projects: €109k for the restoration and re-instatement of a sensory garden and community hub off Main Street – this project was well near completion before Storm Eowyn earlier in the year practically destroyed the brainchild of Stephen Dowd and almost seen his project completely destroyed. Hopefully this funding will see the project come to its final conclusion.
There was a further announcement of €49,500 to prepare and submit a planning application for a new Eco Park on the banks of Lough Ree. This proposed project has been gaining momentum over the past year and it is great to see that the funding has been received to help complete the plan and see it to fruition in the very near future.
Finally, I would like to wish both our local county councillors Sean Mimnagh and Mark Casey a very happy New Year and thank them for their excellent work for our community over the past year and look forward to their support for the community in 2026.
Lanesboro Library
My Open Library
My Open Library gives patrons extended, staff-free access to the library from 8am to 10pm, 365 days a year using their library card. Call into the library to learn how the system works, see a demonstration, and sign up for extended access. Whether you want to use the library to study after hours, pick up a book on the way home from work or get out of the house with your little ones on a rainy day, My Open Library can provide you the access you need!
New Year Opening Hours
Thursday 1st January: Closed
Friday 2nd Jan: normal hours will resume.
We would like to wish all our patrons a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
To keep an eye on upcoming events, you can visit the library or online on longfordlibrary.ie and searching for library events.
All Enquiries: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie or 0433321291
Winter Wedding Fair
In the Abbey Hotel Roscommon, local lady Geraldine Greally, formerly Murray, Thureen, and her management team at the Abbey Hotel will host their Winter Wedding Fair on Sunday 11th January from 2-5pm. This is the perfect opportunity to talk to the experts on all things weddings. Meet the hotel team and award winning chefs while enjoying a glass of bubbly and complimentary refreshments for all newly engaged couples. Some of the midlands leading suppliers will be available to dispense advice with plenty of special offers on the day. If you are a wedding supplier or a newly engaged couple who would like to schedule a viewing simply register by email weddings@abbeyhotel.ie
Upcoming Events at the Abbey Hotel
Bingo Loco – December 20th 2025
The Drifters Anniversary Irish Tour – Saturday 17th January.
The Furey’s Farewell Tour will take place on Sunday 1st February
Tina Turner Proud Mary Tribute Act on Saturday 21st February
Tickets and gift vouchers are available from the hotel reception. Tel 090 6626240.
€15,000 can be yours
The Lanesboro Tidy Towns lottery draw takes place every Tuesday morning. For the past number of months the jackpot has reached it upper limit of €15,000 and with nobody having the correct numbers it continues to be available for the person with the correct numbers. The next draw will be the first of the New Year on Tuesday 6th January, for the wonderful jackpot of €15,000. Don’t miss your opportunity to get hold of the full €15,000 or share in the money.
Last week the draw took placed in O’Brien’s on Tuesday 23rd December and again there was no winner of the draw and the €15,000 remains to be won at the next draw on 6th January. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 13, and 30. The winners of the special Christmas bonus prizes were €100 prize Roisín Rhatigan, Fermoyle and the three €50 prizes went to Liz Wyer, c/o Mags, Johnny and Caroline c/o The Yacht Bar and Tom Gill, Ballyglass. The next draw takes place in O’Brien’s for the €15,000 on Tuesday 6th January and every Tuesday morning. 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.
Shannon Gael AGM deferred
It was unfortunate but the rescheduled AGM was fixed for the same night as the Lanesboro Community College and it had to be cancelled again. With the Christmas time speeding in on us it has been decided to put the AGM back until the New Year with the new date set for Thursday 15th January in the Clonbonny clubhouse with a start time of 8.30pm.
What will be celebrated is a fabulously successful 2025 on the playing pitch for the young underage players of the club.
Everyone is invited to come along to Clonbonny on Thursday 15th January and join with the club in celebrating a great and electing a new committee for the coming year. We hope there will be a big attendance to acknowledge the wonderful work done by the executive, the coaches and the young players. The future is bright and your support, ideas on further club development will further enhance the club. Please do come along as everyone is welcome.
Kilgefin Women says Thank You
The Kilgefin Women’s Shed would like to thank everyone that attended and supported their Craft Fair and Bake sale before Christmas. They would like to say a big thank you to the Kilgefin Men’s shed who helped get the parish hub prepared for the event. A special thank you to everyone that donated spot prizes and bought tickets for the raffle, also a big thank you goes to those baked fabulous goods for the Bake Sale. A final and most grateful thank you goes to Tom Gill, Kiki Art, Ballyleague N.S. and Strokestown Women’s Shed for supporting the event with their excellent crafts. It was a tremendous community day and the Kilgefin Women’s Shed team are proud of the efforts and grateful to everyone.
Tai Chi & Chi Kung
Movement for health and fitness will begin for a 6-week period in the parish hall commencing on Wednesday next 7th January from 7 until 8. The cost for the 6 weeks is €60.
Rathcline 50/50
The draw for the club 50/50 draw took place on Monday night last 22nd December for a guaranteed prize of €1,000 and the pool rose to €1,220. The winning ticket was in the name of Amy O’Rourke, Ballyleague who was the recipient of the €1220 cheque. As usual the winning cheque will be left in O’Brien’s for collection.
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 as it is keeping the winning money at a high and exciting level every week – thank you.
The Joker Returns
The Joker kicked off to a great start on Sat night 20th December. An excellent crowd enjoyed the fun as the first attempt to find the joker was not found.
There were a great number of spot prizes on the night and the club would like to say a huge thanks to all who donated prizes for the night.
As a mark of respect to the late Jeaff McGann fundraising tournament the club decided to pass up last Saturday night to allow their supporters and players support the fundraising event. The Joker competition will re-emerge this coming Saturday night 3rd January with the great sound of Sean Hussey entertaining. The Joker will now become a Saturday night fixture in the clubhouse where it is hoped that it will create a Saturday Night Fever as the Joker prize money continues to grow. The prize is to find the Joker from the remaining 52 and if you do have your name drawn to cut the cards on Saturday night and you do draw the Joker you will receive the jackpot of €2,100. There will also be consolation prizes drawn on the night.
Tickets on the night or on line St Faithleachs clubspot.
Ballyleague Hall seeks Caretaker
Ballyleague hall has currently no caretaker and the parish are actively seeking a new caretaker for Ballyleague Hall. This is a part-time position involving just a few hours each week. The role entails taking bookings, setting up for upcoming events, ordering fills of oil to name a few. Assistance will be given to the person that takes up the role.
If this position interests you or you have further questions you are asked to contact Brenda Reynolds 086 8896969 or Fr. Dan at the parochial house.
Sincere Thanks
The Ballyleague Christmas Lights committee would like to express their deepest gratitude to everyone that contributed so generously to their Church Gate collection held on Sunday 21st December and also, a big thank you, for your online contributions. Your generosity and support towards the lighting is greatly appreciated by a committee that work so hard in making Ballyleague a much brighter place at Christmas.
Music Lessons
If you would like lessons in the Banjo, Fiddle, Tin Whistle, where beginners and improvers are welcome in Roscommon Town you should contact 0892769614 for all information. Classes can be 1 to 1 or small groups. The rates are quite reasonable.
Pilates with Regina
Mat Pilates classes (with Regina) takes place every Thursday evening at St. Mary’s Hall Lanesboro 7.30pm The classes incorporating balance, resistance, and weight bearing exercises. For further information call Regina at 087 2485822.
Line Dance Classes
Beginners Line Dance Classes comes to the Temperance Hall Longford (N39 R9X8) every Monday night at 7.30pm. This popular dance continues to grow rapidly countrywide and this is you opportunity to learn the steps and join in at all the dances and functions. The tutor is Christopher Beirne and if you require further information please call 086 847 4744
Book continues to sell very well
Back at the beginning of August Dan Magan launched his book of poetry Songs of the Sesh. Last weekend just 12 weeks later Dan has just published his new book Odyssey –Summary to Skitzpathic Diaries. This is a very frank story by this young 31 year who said “went all the way on every drug, and I saw the light”. The book is on sale in O’Brien’s priced €20 and it has proved to be a very popular book.
Roscommon Drama Festival
The full programme has been drawn up for the very successful Roscommon Drama Festival will take place in the Arts Centre, Roscommon from Friday 6th to Saturday 14th March.
Once again the premier Festival of amateur drama will play host to many of the leading groups in the country as they present what can only be described as a “wonderful feast of entertainment.”
The Festival kicks off on Friday 6th with Ballyturk written by Enda Walsh. This will be performed by Kilmeen Drama Group. Saturday night 7th sees New Heritage Theatre Group on stage with Deirdre Kinehan’s play Outrage described as a “theatrical hurricane of emotion, empathy, action and truth.
On Sunday 8th The Nenagh Players present their interpretation of The Salvage Shop by Jim Nolan, “a compelling tale of familial recrimination, regret and rebirth” This is followed on Monday 9th with Dunmore Amateur Dramatic Society’s production of An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen (a version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz).
On Tuesday 10th we see Upstage Players from Claremorris take to the stage with the John B Keane classic The Year of the Hiker while on Wednesday 11th Corofin Dramatic Society will entertain us with Wit written by Margaret Edson. This has been described as a play in which ‘you will feel both enlightened and in a strange way, enormously comforted”
On Thursday 12th Glenamaddy Players introduce us to Chapatti by Christian O’Reilly This poignant and extremely funny play ‘shows us that love and romance can happen again after many years”.
Kilmuckridge Drama Group will present The Communication Cord by Brian Friel on Friday 13th and the Festival will draw to a close on Saturday 14th with the John B Keane play Sive. This will feature Dalkey Players on the final and awards ceremony night with the play commencing at 7.30pm.
The adjudicator for the Festival is Paula Dempsey who is very well known and respected in Irish drama circles.
There is now a wonderful opportunity to surprise the theatre goer amongst you this Christmas morning by buying tickets for this exciting Drama Festival.
Booking can be made at Roscommon Arts Centre at 090 662 5824 or online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie
Tickets cost €20 nightly with a five night ticket at €90 and a season ticket at €135.
Seeking Safety
Seeking Safety is a free coping skills program for women affected by trauma, mental health and /or addiction. Learn new ways to cope safely with your own triggers, impulses and symptoms and gain a more compassionate understanding of yourself and “take back your power from the impacts of trauma, mental health and/or addiction. The program is funded by the HSE and is being delivered in Castlerea, Boyle and Roscommon town. For more information please contact Lorraine in complete confidence. 094 96 21690 or email lcampbell@rwn.ie
Grinds in German and French
If you are preparing for your leaving or Junior Certificate exams, at any level, there is no better time to get that extra bit of help in making the subjects easier. If this is of interest to your students then you should make contact at 089 488 5679.
Time to be booking the trip to New York
There has been a wonderful response shown by so many people expressing their interested in taking advantage of the Roscommon trip to New York next April. Last week the Connaught Fixtures for 2026 were announced and New York will host Roscommon in Gaelic Park on Sunday 12th April at 3pm (8pm Irish time)
It is five years ago since Roscommon played New York and the memories of that wonderful week in the Big Apple are still remembered and talked about.
This is a golden opportunity to join with the big numbers from the St. Faithleach’s club and avail of a fabulous few days in the city that never sleeps. It was hoped that the game would be on Easter Sunday but alas it is the Sunday afterwards 12th April.
Nonetheless the flights will most likely be going out on the Thursday morning prior to the game and returning on the Monday night after. The club have received provisional prices for the trip from a travel agent and the prices are coming in at approximately €1400 per person sharing. Other prices for more than two in a room will also be available to those requiring same. The price will include flights, centrally located hotel and transfers from and to the airport. Match tickets are not included and you have to too them off the Connaught GAA website. Booking this special trip would involve paying a deposit directly to the travel agent and the remainder closer to the flight date.
The club is still looking for approximate number of people that are intending to go. If you are considering travelling or intend going you are asked to contact Jimmy Mangan on 086 8177915 or Michael Cleary on 087 2238293 with your name and the names of your intended travellers. More details will become available when the game date is confirmed.
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
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 11:30 am to 1pm. Contact Irene on 087 108 0650 or email IreneTabb@westernalzheimers.ie
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.
Outstanding Local Health Service
Local Health Services are available at Roscommon University Hospital. Roscommon Hospital is providing an outstanding service for the entire area with short waiting times and excellent care offered. 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.
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.
Support Group
Relatives and friends of anyone who has an alcoholic problem 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
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are still 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.
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.
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 2nd January.
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
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is open six days a week Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The society provides an opportunity for all of us to stand together and support people with dementia. Their phone number is 1800 341 341 and their website is www.alzheimer.ie
Kilgefin Parish Notes
Contact: Fr Daniel can be contacted at 089 270 6060
Caretaker Vacancy: Ballyleague hall has currently no caretaker and the parish are actively seeking a new caretaker for Ballyleague Hall. This is a part-time position involving just a few hours each week. The role entails taking bookings, setting up for upcoming events, ordering fills of oil to name a few. Assistance will be given to the person that takes up the role.
If this position interests you or you have further questions you are asked to contact Brenda Reynolds 086 8896969 or Fr. Dan at the parochial house.
Thank You: The Ballyleague Christmas Lights committee would like to express their deepest gratitude to everyone that contributed so generously to their Church Gate collection held on Sunday 21st December and also, a big thank you, for your online contributions. Your generosity and support towards the lighting is greatly appreciated by a committee that work so hard in making Ballyleague a much brighter place at Christmas.
Thank You: The organisers of the Epilepsy Ireland church gate collection at Ballagh and Curraghroe churches on 13th and 14th December would like to thank everyone for their generous donations. The collection amounted to €373.46.
Thank You: The Annual Vincent de Paul took place at Ballyleague church on Sunday 14th December and the organisers would like to extend their deepest gratitude to everyone that contributed so generously and to those that helped with the collection. The amount collected was €478.25.
Collection for Flowers: If you would like to contribute to a collection for flowers for Ballyleague Church for Christmas, please contact Maureen Curley. Thanking you in advance for your kindness.
Newsletter inclusion: Any items you want included in the newsletter you must email the contents to kilgefinparish21@gmail.com on or before the Wednesday of that week.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
New York 2026:
St. Faithleachs GAA Club is organising a trip to New York for the Roscommon/New York Connacht Championship game in 2026 and to date there has been a great interest shown in the trip. The game will take place on Sunday, April 12th April. Flights will be most likely be on the Thursday morning prior to the game and returning on the Monday night after. We have provisional prices for the trip from a travel agent of approx. €1400 per person sharing. Other prices for more than two in a room will be available. The price will include flights, centrally located hotel and transfers from and to the airport. Match tickets are not included. Booking would involve paying a deposit directly to the travel agent early on and the remainder closer to the flight date.
At this stage, we are looking for approximate numbers of people who are likely to go. If interested, please contact either Jimmy M0’angan on 0868177915 or Michael Cleary on 0872238293 with names of intended travellers. More details will be available when the game date is confirmed.
Cards: The weekly card game continues every Tuesday evening with the first deal at 8pm. New players always welcome. Refreshments will be served on the night.