Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Death
From Strokestown to Drumlish, to England to Canada and to find a final resting place in Lanesboro were the life travels of Leona Cox, when along with her husband Ned they made their home Tullyvrane in the former home of Ned’s sister Mae and the late Frank Casey. Leona passed away on Thursday 25th December was predeceased by her parents Charlie and May Lohan, Moher, Strokestown. Lena was a nurse by profession and she epitomised the acknowledged vision of a nurse as a compassionate, kind, gentle, skilled, trustworthy heroes who are the backbone and of the healthcare system. Since settling in Lanesboro Leona worked in St. Joseph’s, Longford and Innis Ree Nursing Home where she was received the highest of acclaim from staff and residents alike. She had a wonderful community spirit and she was very involved with the local Social Service Whist nights and also with the church. She was a lady of great style and elegance she carried her style and elegance in her own inimitable quiet and gentle manner. Leona was a caring mother and loving mother and grandmother especially to her three grandchildren that she doted upon. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her and especially by the many that have spoken so highly of her.
Leona reposed in Glennon’s on Monday 29th December. On Tuesday the Mass of the Resurrection took place in St. Mary’s Church and following Mass she was laid to rest in Clonbonny Cemetery. To her husband Ned, her son Aron, her grandchildren Amy, Sarah and Daniel, daughter in law Patricia, her sisters Mary, Loretta, and Charlette, her brother Tom, Mae Casey, Dette Cox, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
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.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Bridie Cox, her sisters Nancy and Terry, Curraghroe and Kilrooskey and their extended family on the death of their sister Mary Skelly, Ballynamanagh, Colehill, Longford on Wednesday 24th December.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Joe Kilbride and his family, Strokestown Rd., former resident Paddy Kilbride and his family, The Green and their extended family on the death of their mother Kathleen Kilbride, Carnew, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 27th December. Kathleen had a long and active live and was in her 104th year when she passed away.
Remembering Peter Smyth
Peter Smyth passed away in February 2024 and his friend has since held a 25 card game in his honour. Pictured are the winners of this year’s card game held in the Yacht Bar on Thursday 1st January are Martha Farrell and John James O’Reilly, pictured in attachment.
Death
The sudden death took place on Saturday 27th December of Kate Saunders, Shannon Heights, Ballyleague. Kate was predeceased by her parents Matthew and Kathleen. She was a native of Scotland who came to live amongst us a time ago. She is survived by her husband Barry, her daughters Nichola and Roxanne her sons Richard and Harry, her sisters Alison Donlon, Church View, Sharon and Pauline , her brothers Matt and Drew, extended family, relatives and friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
In keeping with Kate’s wishes, her funeral remained private to family and close friends.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Violet and John Loughlin and their family, Ballyleague on the death of Violets sister Barbara Egan in Skelmersdale, Liverpool on Monday 15th December.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the McDermott family, Lisnacusha, and the Dowd family, Thureen, on the death of Philomena Gardner, Long Island, New York. Philomena was last remaining member of that generation of McDermott’s in Lisnacusha and she was predeceased by her sisters Bernadette (Dowd, Thureen), Kathleen, Molly, Josephine, Bridie (Hoare, Kilnacarrow) Elizabeth, and Greta and her brothers Gregory, Charlie and Alex (Lisnacusha).
Cloontuskert Cemetery committee win again
Cloontuskert Cemetery Committee were recently awarded first prize in Roscommon County Councils Greener Spaces awards for the Tidiest Burial Ground in County Roscommon for 2025.
The Committee is delighted to have won the award again for the second year in a row. The committee extends a huge thank you to Roscommon County Council for the recognition and to everyone who put in the hard work in maintaining the cemeteries.
2025 was a very busy year for the Cemetery committee. Our year started with the completion of the landscaping of the New Cemetery including the sowing of over 5,500 daffodil bulbs. The highlight of our year was the upgrading of our mass enclosure with the unveiling of the permanent glass enclosure for Cemetery Sunday at a total cost of just over €10,000.
This truly is a testament to the generosity of all your support for our projects. We just want to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who played a part in this.
For 2026, we are delighted to announce we have secured necessary funding to complete the upgrade of the New Cemetery. These works will include the finishing of the concrete works on the left side of the New Cemetery and the replacement of the tarmacadam walkways with a new surface equivalent to the surface on the car park at a cost of €25,000. The completion of the upgrade to the Cemetery will see the committee achieve its goal of making the Cemetery 100% accessible for everyone both wheelchair and age friendly with smooth surfaces throughout.
The total upgrade of the Cemetery works including the access road and car park resurfacing cost €132,655 which was made possible thanks to grant funding, sponsorship and your generous donations.
Further to this, with the New Cemetery becoming accessible to all the committee are hoping to make 2 wheelchairs and a coffin trolley available on funeral days, these wheelchairs will be available if required for people with restricted mobility or someone who may wish to sit at their loved ones graveside on funeral days. the coffin trolley will allow for the coffin of your loved ones to be walked to the graveside where a family wish to do so rather the carrying of the coffin. We are putting out this idea with the hope of gaining sponsorship for some of this or all. If anyone requires any further information or may be aware of a company or individual who may be able to assist us in securing the above wheelchairs and coffin trolley for the Cemetery, please contact any committee member.
Further works in 2026 will include a project on the entrance to the Old Cemetery. Further information will be made available at a later date but we hope to have this completed by Cemetery Sunday in August.
The Committee wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the upkeep of the Cemetery, your support for our projects are greatly appreciated.
Finally, we wish each of you a happy and healthy new year. See attachment
John receives rightful recognition
Local lad John Finn son of Jim and Madge Finn, Rathcline Road, has just been named as Honorary Life Member of the IACT – Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers. John has served the treasury profession for the past 30 years and his work in Treasury over the years. John set up home in Cork where he lives with his wife Bairbre and their four daughters. John’s Treasury Solutions Company has become one of the most recognised treasury and financial companies in the country. While living at the other end of the country he has never forgotten his home community or his county. John takes a great interest in all things local where his is a strong voice for progression and development. He was one of the founder members of, what is rapidly becoming very influential, Club Longford where he served as treasurer and continues to work dynamically with the committee.
Congratulations John on your prestigious recognition we are very proud of your achievements.
Weekly card game
The results of the weekly Sunday night card game that took place on Sunday night last 4th January in Lanesboro Parish Hall and the winners were 1st Pat Joe Fallon and Tom Nohilly, 2nd Eugene Kelly and Barney Kenny. The last game winners were Petey Donlon and Brendan Hanley and the raffle winners were Harry Scally, Jim Horan, Tom Skelly and Gerry Leavy.
New card players will always be welcome to join in for a great night of card playing and friendliness. Light refreshments as always are served.
Joker’s odds increase
Last Saturday night in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse the Joker competition returned following a week’s break. Declan Dunne was the first name pulled out and he had the hour to cut the cards to see if he could turn over the Joker and win the jackpot of €2,100. Declan was not lucky enough to claim the jackpot and the jackpot will now rise to €2,200 on Saturday next 10th January and now the cards are down to 51 so a 51 to 1 chance of cutting the Joker. You are encouraged to go along on Saturday night next for the music and the banter and you never know it could be you cutting the cards for the Joker. Tickets are available on the night or from ClubSpot costing just €5.
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.
Career in Plumbing
Local plumbing company API Mechanical are seeking qualified plumbers and 2nd or 3rd year apprentices for an immediate start in Roscommon and the surrounding areas.
If this is of interest to you or someone you know you should phone Shane 086 2593999.
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. When it is completed it will be of great benefit to the many athletes from our wider area that will be able to use the facility.
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 in Lisnamult they are urging everyone with an interest in athletics to support their upcoming draw.
There 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 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 what should be a 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 .
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!
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 first draw of the New Year takes 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.
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
With the Christmas time all over the Shannon Gaels AGM will take place on Thursday week 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.
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.
Come and Sing with Cor Comáin
Are you thinking of joining a choir? Join Cór Comáin for a relaxed Come & Sing workshop and experience our choral music, rehearsal style, and welcoming community. All singers, men and women, are welcome. Thursday 15th January, 7.30 – 9.00pm in Roscommon Arts Centre. For more info emailcorcomain@gmail.com
Rathcline 50/50
The draw for the club 50/50 draw took place on Monday night last 29th December for a prize of €588. The winning ticket was in the name of Pat Brennan, Lismacmanus who was the recipient of the €588 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.
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.
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.
Living Well
Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition and improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. The next programme commences on Thursday 22nd January at 10.30 a.m. in the Cube Building Roscommon Town.
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
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.
ALONE
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, please call 0818 222 024.
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.
Rathcline Parish: The parish is allowed to benefit from families who contribute more than €250 to parish accounts each year. All parish donors have to do is to complete a form that is available on the table beside the donation boxes in the church. If you need any assistance please contact Maireád at the parish office or phone her 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 6th February.
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.
Annual MSP Envelopes: At the request of Bishop Kevin Doran, everybody is encouraged to support and contribute generously to the religious order of Fr. Daniel, the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) in their missionary activities in different parts of the world especially in areas ravaged by wars, famine, hunger and lack of basic human infrastructures. For more information into MSP you should visit www.mspfathers.org The envelopes will be distributed very soon and you are asked to return the envelopes by the weekend of 10th and 11th February. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Support for ALONE : 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.
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.