Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Death
It was with great sadness we learned of the death at care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon on Sunday 21st July of Mrs May O’Connor, St. Mary’s Terrace, Ballyleague. May who was 96 years old was a native of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan and she was predeceased by her husband Jerry. In her younger Ballyconnell days May who had the singing voice of a songbird travelled Ulster and beyond entertaining many many people. She had a great love of music, the cinema, reading and she could not be beaten for her taste in style. May was a warm and friendly lady, an obliging and excellent neighbour who was always available to assist anyone in their time of need or support. She had a heart of gold, a broad beaming smile and greeting would warm up even the coldest of hearts. She had a tremendous devotion to her faith which was first and foremost for herself and her family. May was a proficient bookkeeper and after a couple of places of employment she came to Longford to work in Davis shop where she was to meet her Kerry man husband Jerry. They settled and raised their family of two boys and two girls in Ballyleague where Jerry was working in Lanesboro with ESB in the power station. May’s passing is particularly marked with extra sadness as on 1st May her son in law Sean Hanley, passed away and on the 1st July her son Jeremy passed away. It has truly been a harrowing seven weeks for the O’Connor family. To those of us that knew and remembered May, our hearts are filled with sadness on her passing.
Her remains reposed in Smyth’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening and following Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Wednesday burial took place in Cloontuskert Cemetery. To her daughters Betty and Eileen, her son Bernard, her sister Kathleen Campbell relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
New Restaurant
After a number of weeks of hard work the fruits of the labour come to fruition on Friday next 2nd August. A new restaurant will open on our Main Street. Adie’s bar and Restaurant will open a new separate restaurant area and extension to their bar and restaurant. The restaurant will be open from 5pm to 9pm on Friday. This is a new dining area and dedicated area for diners.
They will be available for bookings for occasions and private bookings.
Oldest priest in Diocese dies
The oldest practicing priest in the Diocese of Elphin passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital on Monday 22nd July. Fr. Dominick Gillooly, St. Anne’s Church, Sligo Town was a native of Mount Cashel. Fr. Dom, as he was most commonly known was predeceased by his parents Bridie and Tom, his brothers Fr. Peter, Fr. Tommy, John and his nephew David. Fr Dom never missed an opportunity to visit his family home place as well as keeping in touch with neighbours and friends. He was very proud of his community and his Roscommon heritage. To every generation in Sligo he was a most popular figure and it was a wonderful sight to see youngster’s high fiving him when they met him on the streets. He was 66 years a priest and he was totally devoted to his priestly vocation. Fr. Dom was a man of huge energy, a tremendous influence on many lives, with a strong desire to see education for the youth flourish. He was very active both inside and outside his parish, had a great empathy for everyone’s situation and was very hands on at all times not asking anyone to do something he would not do himself.
Fr, Dom reposed at Saint Anne’s Day Chapel on Friday, July 26th. A concelebrated Requiem Mass led by Bishop Kevin Doran took place on Saturday, in Saint Anne’s Church, Cranmore Road, Sligo, and burial followed in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo. To his sisters Anne, and Margaret, his sister-in-law Carmel, his clerical community, relatives, parishioners and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Sympathy
It was with great sorrow we learned of the death at Mullingar Regional Hospital of Agnes Hayes, Legar, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath on Saturday 27th July. Previously Agnes and her husband John were landlords of the Pier Inn (Rakish Paddy), Lisnacusha where they ran a very successful business. She will always be remembered as a warm, friendly and lovely lady and her passing will sadden the hearts of all of those of us that remember Agnes and her time in our parish.
Agnes reposed at Darby’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Kinnegad, on Monday. Her Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Kinnegad. Afterwards, burial takes place in St. Finian’s Cemetery, Clonard. To her husband John, her daughters Collette, June, Yvonne, and Madeleine, her son, John, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Shamrock 165
Shamrock 165 is a trilogy of books written by Sligo native Gavin Walsh on the first ever Aer Lingus plane crashed on Snowdonia National Park, Wales. The Aer Lingus, St. Kevin, on the 10th January 1952 suffered the first ever national air disaster when travelling to Dublin. At the time Aer Lingus was in its 16th year and this was its very first air crash.On board was local Rathcline lady Evelyn Belton which makes this book of great interest to locals.
This fascinating trilogy of books can be bought in O’Brien’s at a cost of just €65 for the three or individually Book 1 at €25, Book 2 at €20 and Book 3 at €30.
Be Alert
Over the past few weeks I have been told by a number of people about being approached by people asking to use their phone. Their modus operando appears to be that they will then say that they cannot get through on the mobile and ask if they had a landline. This means that they can get into people’s homes if you allow them use your landline. While inside your home if there is anything of value visible it becomes very tempting. If you are approached by anyone and in particular a stranger or two together asking you to use your phone the simple answer is no and under no circumstances allow anyone into your home. It is also very important that you do not entertain anyone telling you that they have no money and their electricity is about to be cut off. Please be very careful and wary.
World Transplant Football
The 1st Transplant Football World Cup will take place between 8th and 14th September in Cervia, Italy a picturesque seaside town in the northern province of Ravenna on the east coast of Italy.
It is wonderful for this historic event that on the panel is our local man Derek Rutherford, Cnoc na Gaoithe. Derek has always been a very active athlete and himself and his wife Ronie (Masterson) taking on many endurance races. Since his transplant Derek linked up with the transplant team where he is playing a leading role. To be able to take part in the World Cup the team and management have to fundraise themselves to get the funding for accommodation and facilities for the duration of the World Cup. To that end Derek is seeking your full support. He has his own player sponsorship cards out and he is banking on your generosity to help him raise the required funds. You are asked to be as generous as you can be and the sponsorship cards are in Johnston’s Pharmacy, Adie’s Bar, Clarke’s Bar and O’Brien’s Shop. Thank you in advance.
Tommy Fleming in Concert
Rathcline GAA hosts the legendary Tommy Fleming in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 24th November at 8pm. The New York Times described Tommy as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ and to have someone of his stature coming to sing in our community is truly amazing. I know that the concert is a while away but don’t delay in buying or booking your tickets as they are selling very fast. Tickets are on sale online too and Tommy’s popularity means that those tickets will be snapped up by people from outside the area who follow him wherever he plays. A further allocation of 50 tickets arrived this week and already there are a good number sold. Online sales are available https://tommyfleming.com/concert-tickets/ and you must act fast as they are proving to be very popular. Tickets are for unreserved seating and they cost €35 each.
Remembering Suzanna
Suzanna Byrne, nee Farrell grew up in Shannon View in Ballyleague, she then spent her married life in Stoke-on-Trent, England where she passed away at age 90 on 20th May this year. Her son Tom Byrne has organised a memorial mass for his mother at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague at 7pm on Monday 12th August at Ballyleague Church. Tom wants to draw attention to it as she had friends and relatives in Lanesboro and Ballyleague are that may wish to attend the mass.
Charity Swim
Every year following the Lanesboro Triathlon club’s Two Provinces Triathlon the club embarks on an Ironman Distance Charity Swim from the Bord na Mona bridge at Kilnacarrow to Lanesboro. The swim will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 5th August with a staring time of 2pm. Registration will take place in St. Mary’s Hall from 1pm. The suggested donation is €30 on the day.
The swim is always very well supported and the funds raised each year go to very worthy causes. This year the proceeds will be shared by the Lanesboro, Ballyleague and Cloontuskert Tidy Towns to aid them in their work in continuing to make the area as beautiful as it.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Ailbhe Sheehan, her husband Fergal McElgunn and their family, Curraghroe on the death of Ailbhe’s sister Cora Sheehan, Teach Gairdeach, Cornamagh, Co. Roscommon and late of “Avila”, Moate, Co. Westmeath, on Saturday 20th July, in the loving care of the staff at the Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe surrounded by her loving family.
A Night with the Legends
Following on from the hugely successful Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse come the prospect of another fantastic event that is ‘A Night with the Legends’. The night takes place on Wednesday 21st August in the Landmark Hotel where you will be entertained by Ray Lynam, Gloria, Conal Gallen, Shaun O’Dowd, TR Dallas, John Hogan and Dermot Hegarty. Tickets, priced at €35 are available locally in O’Brien’s.
Championship Time
Nest weekend will see both our local clubs taking part in their respective senior club championships. First out on Friday 2nd August will be Rathcline when they travel to Ballymahon where they will play Mostrim in the second round. Both teams won their first round games in exciting games. We are looking forward to another great game from Rathcline and hopefully another successful evening in the senior championship.
On Saturday 3rd August the first Round of the Roscommon senior championship will take place. They will start off with a home game at their grounds in Ballyleague where they will take on Western Gaels. The throw in time for the game is 5pm and we hope that the St. Faithleach’s team will come away winners from what should be a great game.
We wish both teams and their managements the very best of luck over the weekend.
Blood Donors needed urgently
The Blood Transfusion Service has made an urgent appeal for blood for the next number of weeks. They are seeking 2000 plus additional donors and particularly those with blood groups O-, B- and O+.
Upcoming clinics in Longford will take place in the Longford Arms on today Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August from 3.50 until 8.10pm. The upcoming clinics in Roscommon will be in the Hyde Centre on the Athlone Road on Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August from 3.50pm until 8.10pm.
To book an appointment you are asked to phone 1800 222111
Where will the Moo Pooh?
The St. Faithleach’s GAA club is staging their annual fundraising MooPooh at the club grounds on Saturday 24th August. This is not only a quirky fundraiser but it always generates a great bit of banter and support. The club is seeking the support of the entire community to once again make the event an outstanding success. Tickets, costing €10 each or 3 for €20 are available locally, online at www.stfaithleachsgaa.ie and from O’Brien’s shop. There will also be spot prizes to be won on the day.
Visit Corlea
Right on our doorstep the fabulous Iron Age Trackway is situated in Corlea just 13km from Lanesboro. This very unique Trackway has an 18m long section of original Trackway the largest ever discovered in Europe is displayed at the Visitor Centre. You learn how people lived at the time and murals depict implements of the time.
This is one of Ireland’s most famous hidden treasures and it is a place that should be visited and bring your visitors to this wonderful experience.
Visiting the centre is free of charge and the excellent local facilitators will bring you thought the experience and leave you in awe such is their knowledge.
Tidy Towns Lottery
The weekly Tidy Towns lottery draw took place in O’Brien’s on Tuesday last 23rd July for a jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 11, 19, 24 and 29. There was nobody with the good fortune to have the correct four numbers drawn out and the jackpot of €15,000 remains the same for the next Tuesday draw. The winner of the €50 prize was Brían, Dáithí, and Caoimhe c/o The Yacht Bar, the three €20 prizes went to Ann McCarthy c/o Mags, Mary Feeney, The Green and Grace Rhatigan, Fermoyle..
The draw will take place in O’Brien’s every Tuesday morning.
Lanesboro Gun Club
Memberships are now due for the forthcoming season 2024/2025. Can you please contact a member of the committee to arrange payment of same?
Charity Night
Friends of Asthma invite everyone to join them for a ‘Charity Night’ in Clarke’s Bar on Saturday 10th August. The night will include a Traditional Music Night where all musicians will be welcome to come along and join in the fun of the night. There will be a number of spot prizes to be won on the night and your support will be greatly appreciated.
Cloontuskert Cemetery Sunday
I have been asked by the Cloontuskert Cemetery committee to remind people that have family members buried in the graveyard that the Cemetery Sunday remembrance will take place at the graveyard on Sunday 11th August at 6pm
One-Day Pilgrimage
The annual one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place this year on Sunday 25th August. The bus will leave from Ballyleague Church at 7am and will pass through Scramogue, Rooskey and Carrick-on-Shannon. Booking is essential and bookings and further details can ge got by contacting Mary at 043 33 21969
Access for All boat
Have you availed of the wonderful experience on our doorstep? The Access for All boat is for everybody and it takes you on a 90 minute trip out onto the lake as see its beauty and some of the islands on Lough Ree. The boat can cater for three large wheelchairs, but you don’t have to be a wheelchair user to avail of the excellent trips. Sailing times daily for the 90 minute trip are 10.00am, 12.00pm and 2.30pm. Guided fishing excursions can also be organised. Advanced booking is recommended. You can contact by email www.loughreeboattrips.com or phone 089 2625505 or 043 33 84175
Weekly Card Game
The results of last Sunday night’s game held in the Parish Hall are 1st on 13 games were Jim & Kitty. 2nd with 12 games were Eugene & Barney. The last game winners were Peggy & Noreen. Raffle winners were Martin McDermott, Barney Kenny, Tom Fox & Jack Bannon. The game takes place every Sunday night in the hall at 8.30pm. New card players will always be welcome. Light refreshments are always served
Community Employment Scheme
Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon has vacancies on their Community Employment Scheme for Dementia Specific Health Care Support Assistant to join our Community In-Home Respite Service Team. They are looking for friendly, approachable, honest, reliable and committed individuals who can make a connection with their clients in a supportive capacity and assist them to partake in their activities of daily living. Please call the Roscommon office on 090 6627816, they would love to hear from you!!
Lanesboro Garda Station
Lanesboro Garda Station has just posted a notice telling of its opening times where the station will have a member of the force in attendance for the public. Lanesboro station will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 11am. The station will be open at those times unless the local Garda is dealing with a situation that requires their attendance.
Local Health Service
Local Heath Service is available at Roscommon University Hospital. The service will deal with urgent and routine health problems. The Freephone phone number to ring is 1800 700700.
For more information you are invited to contact Helena at Helena.madden@alone.ie or phone 086 0145 829.
Brothers of Charity
Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or 0874887314 for more details.
Lough Derg 2024 pilgrimage season
One Day Retreats have reopened for August & September. Three Day Pilgrimages will take place in July and August. For more information or bookings you are asked to contact 071 9861518, info@loughderg.org or website www.loughderg.org
Rathcline 50/50
On Monday 22nd July the Rathcline GAA 50/50 weekly draw took place in the Yacht Bar. The jackpot for Monday night was again very considerable at over €700. The winner this week was James Casey, Rathcline Road, who was the winner of €710. As always, the winning cheque can always be collected in O’Brien’s.
The Rathcline 50/50 draw takes place every Monday night in one of our local bars at 7.30pm. Your continued generous support is greatly appreciated, and your great support is highlighted by the large pools every week – thank you.
Line Dancing For All
They say that Line Dancing, stimulates the brain, reduces stress, reduces risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, increases mental capacity, improves posture and balance, tones the body, strengthens bones and muscles, provides opportunity to socialize and meet people and its suitable and popular for all ages and all abilities.
Line Dancing classes take place every Friday morning 11am at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town.
Line Dancing classes every Sunday at the Quad Centre Roscommon Town for beginners from 6pm to 7pm and Improvers from 7pm to 8pm
Dance classes takes place in Kilbride, Four Mile House every Tuesday 7pm followed by:
Jive & Waltz classes 8 45pm.
Crochet for Children
Crochet classes for children in the Parish Hall on Friday evening from 3pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 30 am to 12 30 pm. Enquiries to Virginia on 086 2036542.
Learn to play Guitar
Have you ever thought of learning to play the guitar? Complete beginner guitar lessons are now available in the Lanesboro area. For booking and further details phone 087 7774203.
Local notes inclusion
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 coming weeks notes.
Co. Longford Citizens Advice Centre
Co. Longford Citizens Information Service has recently been restructured and is currently under new management.
They continue to provide free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and advocacy services to the public on social services, rights, and entitlements. The range of areas covered by the citizens information centre are extremely wide including social welfare rights and entitlements and other social issues such as employment, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights, all where people need access to information.
The way people access the services changed during Covid and now they currently deal with a large number of queries over the telephone, however, they continue to provide our drop-in times and welcome people to their face-to-face service five mornings a week from the Longford office. The services are provided by experienced trained Information Officers who are there to help you.
The centre is located on level 1 within Longford Shopping Centre and direction can be obtained at the reception desk from Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. The office closes for lunch from 1pm until 2pm.
The Employability Service
Is an Employment and Recruitment Service to assist people with a disability or health issue to pursue and maintain employment in the open labour market? If you are over 18, have a disability or health issue and would consider working part-time then you should contact Employment Services Roscommon support to help find you a job in your area. This is a confidential and free individualised service funded by the Department of Social Protection.
Are you managing mental health issues? There is the opportunity for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) that is funded by the HSE and offers a range of tailored personalised supports to people using mental health services who wish to work. For further information you should phone 090 66 28608 or call/text 087 3745307. They can also be contacted via email at info@rosemp.ie
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of those addicted to alcohol are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral. The meetings take place every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Ballyleague Bingo
Ballyleague Bingo continues in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
The club is extremely grateful for your on-going tremendous support.
ALONE
ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
Our work is for all older people and aims to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We have a national network of staff and volunteers who provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology.
We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and through harnessing other services.
We work to empower the whole sector of community support for older people through our Community Impact Network that provides Training, IT support and resources to other organisations.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of alcoholics are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre building at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral on St. Mel’s Road, any Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Local Health Service
The health service is here for us all, from routine to urgent calls. HSELive is here 7 days a week to answer questions. The number to ring is Freephone 1800 700700.
Roscommon University Hospital Injury Unit is available from 8am to 8pm seven days, a week and the contact number is 09066 32212.
Emergency Department deals with serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies if you need urgent medical help. They are open 24 hours a day and can be contacted by phoning 999 or 112.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro
Priest contacts: If you have a need to contact any one of the priests you can do so by phoning Fr. Merlyn Kenny 086 0603433 or Fr. Turlough Baxter 087 9972259.
You can also contact parish secretary Maireád Rooney by calling into the presbytery from Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am to 2.30pm.or she can be contacted on the phone at 3321166.
Thank You: The Farrell family, Newtowncashel, would like to thank everybody who came along on Sunday 2nd June and joined in the 5km and 10km run/walk in the Friends of St. Luke’s fundraiser. Thank you to everyone that very generously donated and helped out in preparation for the event. The family was overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. The total sum raised amounted to €24,186.
Church Gate Collection: A church gate collection supporting the St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Saturday next 27th and Sunday 28th July.
Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesday’s after 10am Mass until 8pm in the church. People are welcome to join the Adoration group any time. Those who do a designated hour are requested to arrange a substitute in they happen to be able to attend at their designated time.
Brothers of Charity: Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon, please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or phone 0874887314 for more details.
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 August.
Alone Volunteers: Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to older people once a week? Alone is seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and support will be provided. If you are interested, you are asked to sign up at the following address https://alone.ie/volunteers
Local Health Service: Local Heath Service is available at Roscommon University Hospital. The service will deal with urgent and routine health problems. The Freephone phone number to ring is 1800 700700. For more information you are invited to contact Helena at Helena.madden@alone.ie or phone 086 0145 829.
Smart Recovery: Smart recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery group, where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour. There is a meeting every Friday evening in Vita House in Roscommon Town from 7pm to 8.30pm. For information contact Conor at 086 1702919 or info@smartrecovery.ie
Kilgefin Parish Notes
Contact: Fr Daniel can be contacted at 089 270 6060
Fr. Larney’s Memorial Mass: Everybody is invited to a Memorial Mass for Fr. Larneywill take place in Ballyleague church on Friday next 2nd August at 7pm. Everyone is invited to come together as a community to remember and pray for the soul of Fr. Larney..
Employability Service Roscommon: The EmployAbility Service is an Employment and Recruitment Service to assist people with a disability, health condition, illness or injury to pursue and maintain employment in the open labour market. Are you currently aged over 18 years? Do you have a disability health condition, illness or injury? Would you consider working? If so, why not let Seetec Employability Service Roscommon support you to find a job in your local area. This is confidential and a free individualised service funded by the Department of Social Protection. For further information call/text 0860684337 or email Corrina.harlow@seetec.ie
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 30th August to Wednesday 4th September inclusive and includes the Assisted Pilgrim section. Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame and be cared by the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes. Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim section and full details are available from Fr. Ray Milton, PP, Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon phone 09066 61115. The closing date for completed application forms is Monday 10th June. All other enquiries regarding the Pilgrimage and bookings must be directed to Joe Walsh Tours 0102410800 or info@joewalshtours.ie
Brothers of Charity: Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon, please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or phone 0874887314 for more details.
Cloontuskert Cemetery Sunday: Cloontuskert Cemetery committee want to remind people that have family members buried in the graveyard that the Cemetery Sunday Remembrance will take place at the graveyard on Sunday week 11th August at 6pm
Kilgefin Cemetery: Kilgefin cemetery remembrance Sunday will take place on Sunday 18th August at 6pm.
Morning Pilgrim Walk: Elphin’s Diocese’s Morning Pilgrim Walk from Castlerea to Knock will take place on Sunday 18th August. For more information contact www.elphindiocese.ie/walk2knock
Our Lady’s Statue: Our Lady’s statue outside Ballyleague church is damaged and in need of repair. There are many parts miss and there was a price being sought for the repair. Unfortunately the cost was prohibitive and it was cheaper to replace than repair. If there are any parishioners who are related to those that donated the old statue out there can they contact Fr. Dan? A new stature should be erected in the coming weeks and the parish is very grateful to the person that donated money towards the new statue.
Rosary at the Grotto: Everyone is invited to go along to recite the Rosary at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima beside Cloontuskert old graveyard on Saturday next 3rd August at 12 noon and every First Saturday thereafter in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes.