Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Cemetery Sunday for the parish of Rathcline
The weekend of Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July will see the Blessing of the Graves at the three cemeteries in the parish of Rathcline.
On Saturday 11th July there will be Mass in St. Mary’s church at 6.30pm and the Blessing of the Graves in St. John’s, Lanesboro Cemetery will take place following Mass.
On Sunday 12th July weather permitting there will be Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery at 1.30pm followed by the Blessing of the Graves.
The final Blessing of the Graves will take place following Mass in Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm.
Everybody that has a family grave in the three cemeteries are asked to be diligent in tending to the graves and ensuring that they are in great condition as we remember and honour all those from our families that have passed away. When working on your family graves you are reminded to take away all your weeding, old flowers and leave the cemetery in pristine condition.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Ann Connaughton, Knock Manor, Agatha and Tommy Farrell, Gurteengar, and Patsy Mulvihill, Newtowncashel, (Patsy is a special carer to many and calls to several people in the area), their families and their extended families on the death of their mother Mary Gilna, Soran, Ballinalee who passed away on Wednesday 10th June at Cavan General Hospital.
First Chapters – Early Years’ Service
First Chapters – Early Years Service will be opening its doors in the townsland of Clonbonny (on the Longford Road), with their brand new custom built early years service. The building will house 3 purpose –designed rooms for different stages of development.
You are invited to register your interest for; Baby Room, Toddler Room and Preschool Room. With place being limited you are advised to make early bookings by contacting Úna today by emailing firstchapters@hotmail.com
Tremendous work is on-going in preparation of the opening by Michael Hanley and his wife Úna and there is no doubt that it will be a state of the art facility for all the young children using First Chapters.
Michael and Úna are also opening A First Chapters in Roscommon Town in the new Oldwood Housing Estate.
Recruiting
Úna is recruiting Lead Early Years Educators, Early Years Educators and a Crèche Cook. If you are available for any of those positions you are asked to email Úna at firstchapters@hotmail.com
Echoes of BnM and ESB: The Grand Lanesboro & Ballyleague Reunion
We are endeavouring to make a magical trip down memory lane for all the families that came to Lanesboro and Ballyleague communities when they came to work with Bord na Mona and ESB since the mid 1950’s. We are remembering their parents and all the families that grew up going to school in the all the schools around the three housing estates of The Green, Cloontuskert and Derryhaun. We are also remembering all the families that came to work from all the surrounding parishes. There were also a number of years of apprentices that came to Lanesboro Vocational School now Lanesboro Community College and the committee would love to welcome them back too.
To help with the reconnection of everyone we would like that everyone that reads these notes and that have connections to anyone that comes from the above mentioned families that they would pass the word around of a giant gathering in Lanesboro on Saturday 26th September where we will all reconnect with Bord na Mona and ESB.
It is fitting and a right time to do this as the power station has been closed for seven years now and the Bord na Mona works is rapidly come to its life end and we should all celebrate what both companies and the people that it brought to work here and bring families and former workers back to the community that they made so great.
The organising group is asking you to share the news with old school friends, send vintage photos with names to lanesbororeconnection@gmail.com or drop physical copies into O’Brien’s. It would be made all the better if you could include names of the people in the photographs. Please put your name on anything you leave into O’Brien’s as we want to credit your input and be able to return them to you.
If you wish to scan them yourself you can send then to lanesbororeconnection@gmail.com The committee would love to receive all your memories.
One–Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
The annual one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place this year on Sunday 23rd August. The bus will leave Ballyleague at 7am and booking is essential. Bookings can be made by contacting Mary 043 33 21969.
Ladies Mini Marathon – Thank You
Back on the Sunday of the June Bank holiday weekend six ladies from the community travelled to Dublin to take part in the annual Ladies Mini Marathon. Their aim was to complete the course and raise monies for the Longford Hospice. The Oonagh Casey photograph attached shows the six ladies Martha Thompson, Marie Cleary, Teresa Kiernan, Marana Casey, Una Clarke and Ita Farrell presenting their fundraising cheque that totalled the great amount of €2,600 to Geraldine Farrell and Mary Moran of Longford Hospice.
The six ladies would like to sincerely thank everybody that contributed with their great and generous support for such a worthy and local cause.
Longford Hospice commended the ladies on selecting the Hospice for their fundraising effort and were very grateful for their efforts.
Moves to a New Media Outlet
We are so used to reading and listening to Gavin Cooney on The 42 where he was their senior sports journalist and broadcaster but in recent days Gavin has moved to the Irish Times as Sports correspondent. We wish Gavin great success with the Irish Times.
Ironically, when he working with The 42 working alongside him was another local in Sinead Farrell, Rathcline, who was a fellow journalist there and now with the switch to the Irish Times he finds himself working alongside Sinead’s brother, Stephen who features regularly in the Irish Times.
Lough Ree Access For All
The Lough Ree Access For All is running accessible and able bodied boat tours 3 times daily during the summer months. The services supplied are a Riverside Café, Sensory Shed, Virtual Reality experience, Powerboat training courses, and Lake Boat hire. You can see the full list of facilities and activities on the website www.loughreeboattrips.com ; email info@accessforallboatrips.com or phone 089 262 5505.
Shine Relatives and Supporters Group
A monthly support group for individuals supporting people living with mental health challenges. The support group occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm – 8.30pm in REGARI Recovery College, Roscommon Town. Email support@shine.ie or call 086 040 7701.
A Huge Thank You!
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make the MS Christmas Day Run 2025 another tremendous success.
We were delighted to welcome over 100 participants on Christmas Day, while a further 40 participants from Brendan Doyle Running Club and Lanesborough Triathlon Club took part in a special run on the previous Saturday, raising an outstanding €900. We extend a special word of thanks to Laura Dermody, who the coordinated the Saturday run.
To our fantastic runners and walkers who came out on the day, the enthusiastic spectators who offered encouragement along the route, and the dedicated volunteers who gave their time and energy throughout the day- from setup and stewarding to catering and offering refreshments enroute – we are truly grateful. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Peter Hanley Motors for their continued support and generous sponsorship of the event T-shirts. Your support is greatly appreciated year after year.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who donated. Thanks to your generosity, an incredible €5,700 was raised in support of the Longford Multiple Sclerosis Society. These funds will make a real difference to the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis throughout the county.
From all of us involved in organising the event, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back on Christmas Day 2026 for the 36th Annual MS Christmas Day Run/Walk.
Thank you kindly, and see you next Christmas!
Lanesboro ICA Guild
Sympathies
We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to our member Penny Farrell on the death of her mother in law Paula Farrell . May her gentle soul rest in peace .
Lotto
Our lotto was held on Wednesday last 10th June for a jackpot of €1,650, numbers drawn were 4, 15, 20, and 28 and we had no jackpot winner. Congratulations to the three lucky dip winners, Ann Columb, Regina Morrissey and Elena Casey. Our next draw and last one before our summer break will take place at our federation meeting on Tuesday 23rd June in HQ when the jackpot will be €1,700, thanks to all who continue to support our lotto and to the guilds for hosting.
Lost Valley Trip
All names and monies for the trip to the lost valley should now be with Rita and we hope all those travelling have a great day out, keep an eye on our Facebook page for photos.
Federation meeting
Our summer federation meeting will be held in ICA HQ on Tuesday 23rd June hosted by the ladies from Ennybegs Guild, numbers for suppers to Bernie Campbell on 087 1236752 directly after your meetings please. Competitions for the night are Art; Promotion poster for ICA, Craft, Decorate a clay flower pot and Produce is a window box with any 3 herbs labelled. Michelle will also be taking entries on the night for the gardening competition which is a window box so get planting ladies.
Activities in HQ this week
Friday 11am to 2pm Craft Morning
Saturday 4pm to 6pm Crochet class with Virginia
Lanesboro Guild
We had our last meeting before the summer break. Our summer trip on Sunday 28th June, organized by Aileen, was discussed and all are looking forward to it.
We had a very interesting fellow pop in and talk to us about Swifts which are on the endangered list. He was documenting the ones nesting around the Hub.
We would like to congratulate the Hubs secretary Mairéad on the recent birth of her daughter.
On behalf of the guild we presented her with a handmade blanket, cardigan and card made by Theresa Mullooly and Virginia Quigley. Maireád was delighted and appreciated the kind gesture.
We finished off our meeting with a lovely supper provided by Maire, Geraldine and Margaret.
€15,000 still remains to be won
The Lanesboro Tidy Towns lottery draw takes place every Tuesday morning in O’Brien’s at 10.30am. For the past number of months the jackpot has been static at its upper limit of €15,000 and with nobody having the correct numbers that €15,000 is still there to be won. The next draw takes on Tuesday 9th June, for the jackpot of €15,000. Don’t miss your opportunity to get hold of the full €15,000 or share in the money. The numbers drawn in the last draw on Tuesday 2nd June were 3, 11, 14 and 15. The winner of the €50 prize was Pearse McGann c/o The Yacht Bar, and three €20 prizes went to Tom Gill, Ballyglass, Kevin Murray, Derrygeel, c/o Mags and Ronan Glennon c/o The Yacht Bar.
The next draw takes place in O’Brien’s for the €15,000 on Tuesday 9th June and every Tuesday morning afterwards. 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.
Rathcline 50/50 Draw
The draw for the club 50/50 draw took place on Monday night last 8th June for a wonderful prize of €840. The winning ticket was in the name of Gerard Brennan, Lisnacusha who was the recipient of the cheque for €840. 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 keeping the pool at a wonderfully high figure and it is greatly appreciated as it is making a great difference to the winner each week.
Hurlers/Camógs and coaches required
The resurrection of hurling has continued to grow in the Rathcline club with young players coming from many areas to learn the skill of hurling.
The club is open to accepting many more youngsters from under 8 upwards and their parents with an interest in hurling.
The number of girls turning up to learn the skills of Camogie is very encouraging and it is hoped that with a few more numbers there will also be a very active number of Camogie teams.
National Heritage Week
As previously mentioned in these notes The Shannonside Heritage Society will be holding a photographic exhibition to coincide with Irish Heritage week, which this year runs from the 15th-23rd August.
The theme this year is ‘Heritage at Risk’ and the exhibition will be held in St Mary’s hall.
We are looking in particular for any old photographs relating to: Bord na Mona, varies versions the Power Station, any domestic bog workings – cutting, harvesting, footing etc., any other photographs relative to other industrial works such as the Quarry, Tomato Farm, Windmill etc. etc.
Also, photographs of any lost buildings, buildings that have changed their use over the years, i.e. shops, pubs, hotels and any photographs of land and areas prior to development.
We are particularly keen to have any pictures that might show the river as a working environment, including any photos of the river banks packed with fishermen and boats as was often the case.
If you have any such photographs that you think will fit nicely with our exhibition then we would ask you to please:
Mark the back of the photograph with your name and phone number so that we can return them to you.
Leave them in an envelope with O’Brien’s Corner Shop marked for the attention of Andrew Knowles at Shannonside Heritage Society.
Please submit your photographs by 1st July 2026.
Alzheimer Café
The Longford Alzheimer Cafe will hold their monthly Alzheimer Café on Wednesday 24th June at 7.00pm in their office on Earl Street, Longford, opposite Mollaghan’s Furniture Store. Guest speaker on the night will be a PHN from Longford Primary Care Centre and her topic will be ‘The PHN role in caring for people with Dementia ‘ The Café will then run on the last Wednesday of every month, with a different speaker and topic each month. The Alzheimer Café will provide a safe, warm and welcoming space for people with dementia, their family and friends, along with social and health care professionals to meet and exchange ideas and learnings. For Further information you can contact Eileen on 085 8724475 .The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm on 1800 341 341. and the website is: www.alzheimer.ie
Farm Plastic Collection coming soon
Following a meeting last week to organise the annual ‘Farm Plastic’ collection for the coming season created their calendar dates. The St. Faithleach’s GAA grounds was once again nominated as one of the nationwide bring centres. The date scheduled for the local collection is Thursday week 25th June.
The Material Type and the prices at the Bring centre are:
Silage Wrap / Pit covers – €60 per Half Tonne with Label Code
Small Fertiliser/ Feed Bags/ Liners from Bulk Bags/ Pallet plastic wrap – €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).
For any further information you are asked to check the www.farmplastics.ie website
Very popular books back on the shelves
The long awaited copies of the very popular ‘In the Wake of the Bagger’ by Jack Harte have just arrived back on the shelves and they are on sale at just €14.
Kieran Feeney’s first book of poetry – Opaque sold out very quickly and in recent times more books have become available. The book of poetry is on sale in O’Brien’s costing €15.
Likewise with Daniel Mc Gann’s first book Odyssey, it has been a resounding local success and new stock. Daniel’s debut book is on sale in O’Brien’s at €20.
The Joker survives again
The Joker is on the rise once again and on Saturday night last the Joker was not cut from the deck of cards and another €100 will be added to the jackpot for next week. The Joker stands at €2,700 from the remaining 45 cards on Saturday night next 20th June in the St. Faithleach’s clubhouse.
The €100 draw took place and the two winners on the 6th June were Eoghan Ó Dúill and Martina Dunne and last Saturday’s draw winners, 13th June, were Mary Margaret Hoare and Martina Dunne – for the second week running.
Be in with your chance to have a cut for the Joker by buying tickets online on the ClubSpot portal St. Faithleach’s, from any of the organising committee or in the clubhouse on Saturday night.
Short Breaks Scheme
Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children & adults who have an intellectual disability? Corlann West, Homeshare Roscommon is recruiting host carers. Training and support will be provided. Tax exempt/Allowances paid. For further information email www.Homeshareroscommon@corlann.ie or phone Catherine on 090 6628500 / 087 2126607.
N. A Meetings
N.A. physical meetings on Tuesday nights from 8 – 9 p.m. in Room 13 at St. Coman’s Club,
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.
Your link to support the new Ballyleague Community First Responder
We’re excited to announce the birth of Ballyleague Community First Responder (CFR), a collaborative effort led by Maciek Koczur, a paramedic and supervisor with the Roscommon Ambulance Service, who lives in Ballyleague. Last summer, Maciek issued a call to the community to form a volunteer group, and together with a local committee, we’re turning that call into action.
Key milestone: 12 dedicated volunteers are ready to train and serve as first responders in our community, with training coordinated by Miriam Burke, our Training Officer.
What we’re aiming for:
The installation of 6 new defibrillators at strategic locations around Ballyleague to ensure rapid access during cardiac emergencies.
Build a trained, ready team that can bridge the gap until advanced medical help arrives.
Why this matters:
An invaluable resource for Ballyleague, potentially increasing survival rates from cardiac events.
A community-driven approach to emergency readiness and neighbourly care.
How you can help:
Donations will go directly to equipment, training, and clothing for our responders.
All funds will support the on-going development of the CFR and the safety of our community.
Your link for supporting the Go Fund me campaign is https://gofund.me/ad43f1a20 and you are asked to be generous in your support.
Chit Chat
The local ‘Chit Chat’ group that meets between 10am and 12pm in Adie’s bar every Friday from 10am until 12 noon.
Cúl Camps advance notice
Longford GAA’s Kellogg’s sponsored Cúl Camp will take place at the Rathcline GAA club’s grounds in Clonbonny on Monday 29th June. As places for the camps are limited it is very important that parents register their youngsters early to be sure of a place.
Ballyleague Hall caretaker
Liam Garvey is caretaker of Ballyleague Hall. For all bookings and requests you can contact Liam on 085-1698032
Lanesboro Library
Parent & Toddler Morning
Join us Wednesdays from 11am – 12pm for our weekly parent and toddler morning.
Tea & Coffee provided and plenty of books, toys, and space for the little ones to enjoy. All Enquiries: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie or 0433321291
Ciorcal Comhrá
Irish Conversation Group holds their meeting in Lanesboro Library on Thursdays from 5 – 5.45pm. 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 043332129
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!
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.
Coping Skills Program
“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 and Boyle with a new group starting in Roscommon Town. For more information, please contact Lorraine in complete confidence. 094 96 21690/lcampbell@rwn.ie
Talk to the Samaritans
Are you struggling to cope with life? Do you think it would be a help to talk about your problem with a member of the Samaritans in total confidence and confidentially? It does not matter who you are, how you feel or what has happened to you, a private chat with the assurance of confidentially can mean a lot. The alternative to getting down is a chat with a member of the Samaritans and that facility is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year so do not hesitate calling the Freephone number 116123 for your support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 3rd July.
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: Liam Garvey is now caretaker of Ballyleague Hall. For all bookings and requests you can contact Liam on 085-1698032
Graveyard Mass: The 33rd annual Kilteevan graveyard Mass will be celebrated in the new section of Kilteevan graveyard on Saturday 4th July at 7pm. If the weather is inclement the Mass will take place in the church.
Church Gate Collection: A Church Gate collection in aid of the Assisted Pilgrim Section of the Achonry Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be taken up in your church on Saturday and Sunday next 20th and 21st June.
This year 35 Assisted Pilgrims from the diocese will travel to Lourdes and all monies collected at church gates will be used to help defray the costs of this section of the Pilgrimage.
You are asked to be as generous as possible.
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.
Medjugorje Pilgrimage: The Medjugorje Pilgrimage will take place from the 21st – 28th October, from Knock €915 (Single Supplement €170). There is limited availability so early booking is advisable. Spiritual Director for the pilgrimage is: Fr. John Keane. The costs include flights/ accommodation/meals/programme. For information and bookings please contact Christina 0861546099 or Carol 0879581495
Dioceses of Achonry And Elphin Pilgrimage To Lourdes –
Assisted Pilgrim Section: The Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 28th August – 2nd September inclusive, under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Doran. Pilgrimage highlights includes Mass at the Grotto, Torchlight and Blessed Sacrament Processions, Anointing of the Sick, Water Ceremony. Flights are ex Knock Airport. The Pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section. Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated near the Grotto and Sanctuary area. They will be cared for by the Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. (Tel: 090 666 1115). Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is this Thursday 11th June. All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 016852244 or email info@joewalshtours.ie
Short Breaks Scheme: Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children/adults who have an intellectual disability? Corlann West, Homeshare Roscommon is recruiting host carers. Training/support provided. Tax exempt allowances paid. Email: Homeshareroscommon@corlann.ie call Catherine on 090 6628500 / 087 2126607.
St. Faithleach’s GAA news
● All the children from the parish schools really enjoyed their visit from Roscommon GAA Connacht Cups. 5 Cups from Ladies u-16 & Minor Teams and the Men’s Minor, U-20 & Senior Teams. All the photos of the event were posted on our Facebook & Instagram pages, if you want to see the memories created by Diarmuid and his teammates visit the social media. Seeing the excitement on the children’s faces it was an occasion that they will always remember.
● Well done to Ballagh National School & Roxboro National School on their big wins in the Cumman ns mBunscoil Finals. Great achievements.
● Well did to all involved in the Roscommon Community Games and to all who won medals and we are wishing you all the best in the next stages.
● Senior League: Topline Wards O’Gara Cup (Division 2)
Round 8 Results: St. Faithleach’s (0-08): Elphin (4-19)
Round 9 Results: St. Faithleach’s (1-16): Creggs (0-12)
● Junior League: Cryan’s Hotel (Division 4) League concludes
● Ladies Junior League (Division 4) League concludes
● U-16 Ladies League (Division 2B) League concludes
● U-14 Boys League (Division 3) concludes
● U-14 Ladies League (Division 3) concludes
● U-13 Boys Keenan Cup:
Round 1 Result: St. Faithleachs (6-20): Strokestown (4-04)
● Cards: 25 continues every Tuesday evening in the clubhouse
● Joker Draw: No Joker was found this weekend. The new Jackpot is €2,700, with 45 cards plus the Joker. The draw takes place every Saturday night in the clubhouse. Tickets available on the night, on our ClubSpot App or online (https://member.clubspot.app/club/st-faithleachs-gaa/fundraisers). *Last Jackpot winner was bought online