Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Cemetery Sunday – Very Important Advance Notice
I have just been informed there will be significant changes to the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves (Cemetery Sunday) at our three cemeteries in 2025.
On Saturday 13th July there will be 6.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church followed by the Blessing of the Graves at St. John’s cemetery.
On Sunday 14th July there will be NO 11am Mass in the Church. Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery will take place at 1pm. Later in the day 14th Mass will take place at Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm.
The Sunday schedule is weather dependant and if the weather is inclement Masses will take place in St. Mary’s Church.
Death
With the passing of one of our Green residents we have lost one of our most astute and well-read and knowledgeable ladies consequently we have lost a fountain of knowledge with the death at Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home on Monday 21st October of Carmel McEvoy, The Green. Carmel came to Lanesboro when her husband Bill transferred within Bord na Mona from Kildare to Lanesboro. Carmel, a very proud Portarlington and Offaly woman married her husband Bill, a proud Laois man in England in 1958, 66 years ago, prior to returning back to Ireland. She had a great interest in all things and was never happier than toiling in her garden, reading books and papers, watching television and listening to the radio for anything happening and especially for political angles on everything. Carmel would debate politics from all sides and it would be a great person that could identify what way she would vote. Carmel had a great and deep faith and she was very regularly seen making the short walk from her home opposite the church to the church for mass and prayer. In her spare time Carmel loved to knit and adored animals. She was full of fun, laughter and devilment; she was always ready to pull a prank on some unsuspecting person. She was a strong willed lady who had a wonderful foresight, a tremendous will to live and a very strong minded lady. Carmel had a deep love of her family and was overjoyed as her family grew into grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carmel will be sadly missed by everyone that had the pleasure to know her.
Her remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home, Rathcline Road on Wednesday and her removal took place from her home on the Green to St. Mary’s church on Thursday. Burial took place following Carmel’s Funeral Mass to Clonbonny Cemetery. To her husband Bill, her daughters Marie and Colette, her son John, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Harry’s comic Returns
It is great to see the next edition of Harry Kenny’s comic Pizza-Boy and Burgers Bro and with a limited number on sale in O’Brien’s for just €1. Harry is son of Paul and Amanda Kenny Cloonadra and a student at Cloontuskert national School.
Death
Edwin Hubbel Chapin wrote ‘A man’s love for his native land lies deeper than any logical expression’ and such was the love that Ann Farrell had for her own native townsland of Clonmee, Newtowncashel. To write of Ann’s death in the care of Roscommon Hospice on Tuesday 22nd October is quite difficult. Just three years ago Ann returned to live in Ireland from Copenhagen, Denmark where she bought a house and settled in Cnoc na Gaoithe. She was predeceased by her parents Cissie and Paddy Joe. Ann had fought her illness with a wonderful spirit and strength and faced he demise with a great acceptance. While she reconnected with many locals she quickly endeared herself to many more people locally as was the personality of the lady. Ann could always be seen walking on the highways and byways of our area, she had a tremendous love of all the gifts of nature and especially walking the boglands where nature is at its finest. Ann was great lady with a warm and friendly smile and a quality to match. While in Copenhagen Ann was renowned and highly respected for championing the cause of poor and oppressed people. She was a kind and generous lady and while her presence amongst us was short she has left an indelible mark and a mark that will not be forgotten.
Ann’s remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home on Thursday last. She was removed to the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel, on Friday for her Funeral Mass that was followed by a private cremation. To her daughter, Katrine, granddaughters Ava and Bella, her sisters Christine and Catherine, her brothers Martin, Ger, Padraig, Ronnie and Brian, relatives and many friends locally and worldwide we extend our sincere sympathy
Roscommon University Hospital
Local Health Services at Roscommon University Hospital will deal with urgent and routine health problems. The hospital has a walk in Injury Unit (GP or self-referral), which is open from 8am until 8pm, seven days per week which treats minor injuries for adults and children over the age of 5.
The following is a list of what the unit treats:
- Suspected broken bones in legs from knees to toes
- Suspected broken bones in arms from collar bone to finger tips
- All sprains and strains
- Facial injuries (including oral and nasal injuries)
- Minor scalds and burns
- Wounds, bites, cuts, grazes and scalp lacerations
- Small Abscesses and boils
- Splinters and fish hooks
- Foreign bodies in eyes/ears/nose
- Minor chest injuries
- Minor Head injuries (fully conscious patients, who did not experience loss of consciousness or vomit after the head injury)
- Road Traffic Accident – delayed presentations only
- Change of Indwelling Urinary Catheter (Adults only)
- Peg tubes re-insertion (Adults only)
- Dislocated shoulders (Adults only)
Lanesboro C.C. Open Night
Lanesboro Community College will host their annual ‘Open Night’ on Thursday 14th November at 7pm. Come along and see the excellent facilities and wide range of subjects available to your young student and the college. All are very welcome.
Pilates are Back
Following the Halloween break the Pilates classes will be starting back in the Hall in Lanesboro on Tuesday 5th November at 7pm. Classes are suitable for both beginner & intermediate level where you will be in the very capable hands of Síle. For more info please contact Síle on 086 1067626.
ESB Annual Mass
The Annual Mass for deceased staff members of ESB Lanesboro will be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday 13th November at 8pm. All former workers and family of deceased workers and the general public are very welcome.
Ladies Night Out
Fermoyle Parents Association is holding a fundraising Ladies Night Out in the Pier Inn Lisnacusha on Saturday 16th November. The doors will open at 7pm for a 7.45pm start.
Renowned style advisor Maria Carton will be in attendance to give advice on four aspects of style and dressing – How to dress for body shape – How to put structure into your wardrobe – The key staples – and how to shop successfully. She will also add lots of other clothing tips.
On arrival you will receive prosecco and finger food will also be available.
The evening will continue with DJ Rooney with a bit of dancing.
To get your tickets you should contact Michelle 086 1699466, Fiona 086 4091236 or Emma 086 0553904.
This is a ticket only event and you are advised to get your tickets early.
Join Our Team
The very progressive Ballyleague Tidy Towns committee is issuing an open invitation to people of the community to go along and join their team of dedicated workers.
During the winter and early spring there will be monthly meetings where areas of concern are identified and future jobs such as litter picks, painting and general upkeep are planned. During the summer months the group are out once a week for a few hours or so undertaking jobs enhancing the area in preparation for the Tidy Towns competition and the many visitors who are so complimentary of the great work done..
If you would like to offer your assistance to the committee be it in a committee role or volunteer role please contact Gerry Trimble 087 6474832.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Val Kirwan
Born and bred on the Green, worked with Bord na Mona before moving on to Boston and then San Francisco Val Kirwan left an incredible mark wherever he went.
Val, when living in Lanesboro as a young man was a man of the community whose outgoing personality created an aura that so many people embraced. He was always seen as a wonderful character and a beacon of the community even at such a young age. Val’s input was outstanding for all his involvement with the Shannon Gaels and Rathcline club at all levels.
When Val hit off to Boston on the insistence of his brother Paul while on a leave of absence from BnM. Nobody expected that he would stay and continue his life in the U.S. The city of Boston soon began to realise that they were to benefit greatly from the presence of this Lanesboro man in their city. He was widely known for his commitment to the Irish community, the GAA and especially locals that travelled to the Big Apple.
On a trip in 1988 Val travelled to San Francisco to officiate at a GAA hurling and football tournament and fell in love with the city never to return to the east coast. In 1996 Val found his true calling when he joined the San Francisco Police Department and from then until his retirement 24 years later.
During his time in the SFPD Val as was his character made himself a leading and much respected member of the PD but more importantly amongst the people he served in the San Francisco area. In the latter years of his time in the PD he was on motorbike duty (where he escorted many leading dignitaries and the GAA All Stars through the city) and then he was on airport duty with his dogs Baro and Gilbey. Val on airport duty picked up on the chatter of Irish voices and always welcomed them to the city while having a particular welcome if you said you were from Lanesboro or surrounding parishes.
Recently Val was honoured to receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the San Francisco Bay Law Enforcement Emerald Society for his incredible contribution to San Francisco. They listed out his some of his wonderful contributions to San Francisco and while they said some it was an extensive list.
Val, a son of the late Gerry and Tess Kirwan, left his indelible mark wherever he went and the caring and humanity he showed to so many throughout his lifetime really makes him a most worthy recipient of this Lifetime Award. Not only does it warm the hearts of all of us that knew and loved Val during his time here but it also makes his family here of P.J., Geraldine, Paul, Kathleen, and Gerard immensely proud.
Congratulations to our living legend Val Kirwan.
6-week Pilates program
A new six-week Pilates program with Bonnie will start in St. Mary’s Hall this Thursday 31st October at 10am. The program is suitable for all ages and abilities. To express you interest please text Bonnie on 087 2238237
Tommy Fleming Buy Back
The Rathcline hosted Tommy Fleming Concert in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 24th November now totally sold out. As the demand for tickets is still strong if you find that you cannot attend you can avail of the ticket buy back in O’Brien’s.
Blood Transfusion Service
The IBTS will be in the Longford Arms on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November and will be in the Dr. Hyde Centre, Roscommon Town on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December.
There is a constant huge demand for blood and if you gave blood before and have not for a while or whether you want to donate for the first time please go along to the opportunity that the IBTS offers.
Longford Town History
Longford Town this year celebrates 100 years of existence 1924-2024. Their history can be found in print with the excellent publication of The History of Longford Town 1924 – 2024 written by Seamus Leavy. Browsing through the book it brought back many memories of those that donned the famous Red and Black of Longford Town. The beauty of this book is that it puts names to many of the teams through the years and featured many local lads who played for the Town. The names also brought back names that were household names and that were, until the arrival of the book, forgotten but bring back that warm glow of all those familiar names.
Shamrock 165 book offer
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
This is the true story of both the Irish nation’s and Aer Lingus first fatal crash, which occurred in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales on Thursday 10th January 1952. Gavin spent 13 years researching, writing and compiling the ‘Shamrock 165’ trilogy. His final results are diametrically opposed to both the British and Irish Government’s official investigation findings. The author has accumulated more than 1000 never-supposed-to-see the light of day documents; many of which illustrated in the 3 volumes. The story also details the lives of all the 23 victims who perished on that night almost 73 years ago.
On board was local Rathcline lady Evelyn Belton which makes this book of great interest to locals.
This is a fascinating trilogy of books delving into every aspect of the crash and a tremendous read. The books can be bought in O’Brien’s at a cost of just €65 for the set of three or individually Book 1 at €25, Book 2 at €20 and Book 3 at €30.
Mass Times Change this weekend:
Nest weekend 2nd November will see a change of Mass times in the parish of Kilgefin.
For Ballagh Church there will be just one Mass and that will be on Saturday evening at 7.30pm. Sunday Mass in Curraghroe will remain the same at 10am on Sunday’s. Mass time in Ballyleague will be at 11.30a.m. only
Table Quiz
The Ballyleague National School Parents Association is hosting a Quiz Night on Saturday 7th December in the St. Faithleach’s GAA clubhouse as a part of their fundraising drive. The quiz will start at 9pm and the cost will be €40 for a team of 4.
You are invited to team up for the ultimate trivia test.
Singing, Piano, Violin and Cello
Tuition is available for all ages and all levels in Singing, Piano, Cello, and Violin. Preparation is given for the practical and written Junior and Leaving Cert examinations. If you are interested please contact Edel 087 3649005 or Alida 089 4974865.
Local notes
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.
Final Try-a-Dive
The thrill and excitement of diving should never be underestimated nor should the incredible work done by the members of the Search and Rescue team within the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club. Most of the entire club’s work goes unseen but it brings great comfort to families when they are on Search and Rescue and the fun it gives people when they are on training and manoeuvre days.
Every year the club holds a try a dive and there is just one more evening for the try-a-dive opportunity to see how much fun and enjoyment you can gain from joining the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club. With the club based at their club rooms in the car park it is just a short walk to the clubhouse.
Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club is holding Free try a dives in Longford swimming pool at 9pm every Thursday night for the month of October. The final try-a-dive session will take place on this Thursday night 31st. To date the try-a-dive has been very successful with fantastic feedback by those that availed of the opportunity.
You will be introduced and learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.
You will learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it
You will find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable there
All the equipment you will need is provided by us you just need your togs and swim hat.
The minimum age to avail of the Try-a-Dive is 18.
If you require any further information, you can contact any club member or ring any of the following numbers 0879765911 or 0879817784.
Go along a give it a try and see the wonders that are in front of you if you take on diving with the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club.
Ceili Dancing
Are you interested in Céilí Dancing? If yes then this is a golden opportunity as Céilí Dancing will take place in Cloonycolgan Community Centre, Donamon each Tuesday evening at 8.30pm under the guidance of Kevin Kelly. Traditional Irish dances are taught from beginners to completion. Everyone is welcome. Beginners get special attention.
Rathcline 50/50
On Monday 22nd October the Rathcline GAA 50/50 weekly draw took place for a jackpot of €627. The jackpot for Monday night was again over the €600 mark. The winner this week was Eleanor Lisle, Rathcline who was the winner of the €627. As usual, the winning cheque can always be collected in O’Brien’s.
The Rathcline 50/50 draw takes place every Monday night in one of our local bars at 7.30pm. Your continued generous support is greatly appreciated, and your great support is highlighted by the large pools every week – thank you.
Tidy Towns Lottery
The weekly Tidy Towns lottery draw took place in O’Brien’s on Tuesday last 14th October for a jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 12 and 28. There was nobody with the good fortune to have the correct four numbers drawn out and the jackpot of €15,000 remains for the next Tuesday draw. The winner of the €50 prize was Margaret Nohilly, Rathcline Road, and the three €20 prizes went to Betty Murphy, Cloonadra, Jerry Ryan, Blenavoher and Emily and Ethan O’Brien, Roscommon Town. The draw will take place in O’Brien’s every Tuesday morning.
Last Man Standing
Cloontuskert N.S. Parents’ Association is running a “Last Man Standing” competition (English premier league), that will begin on the weekend of the 23rd /24th/25th November) as a fundraiser. It is €10 per entry and the prize for the winner is €500. To enter please check out the Cloontuskert National School Facebook page or ask any family attending the school. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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. Roscommon Music Social Club, The Quad Youth Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town. F42 CH70 every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm. Contact Irene on 087 108 0650 or email IreneTabb@westernalzheimers.ie
Longford Learning Support
Longford Learning Support is a Registered Charity, which has been set up to provide a weekly after-school intervention programme, aimed specifically for children who are experiencing learning difficulties.
Tutors help children in groups of 3 or 4, according to age and ability, in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Classes cover Reading, Spelling, and Maths.
Classes take place every Tuesday evening from 7.00 pm to 8.30pm in the E.D.I. Centre, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford N39 Y0F4.
If you would like any further information on Longford Learning Support, please contact Nuala at (089) 214 6666 or email llslongford123@gmail.com.
Visit Corlea
Right on our doorstep the fabulous Iron Age Trackway is situated in Corlea just 13km (7m) 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.
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
Brothers of Charity seeks support
Volunteers needed: Are you interested in supporting someone with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community in which they live? Volunteers provide a valuable contribution by connecting people to their local communities and enrich the lives of the people we support, by bringing friendship and fun in to their lives. Volunteers can do this by attending local social activities or sporting events together, going walking, swimming, or just sharing interests and chatting over a cup of coffee/tea. Volunteers will be supported in their role by the Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in volunteering in the Brothers of Charity Services in Roscommon please contact Edel Crehan on edel.crehan@bocsi.ie or 0874887314 for more details.
Short Breaks Scheme: Would you be interested in providing home from home short breaks for children and adults who have an intellectual disability? Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Homeshare Roscommon are recruiting host carers. Training and support provided. Tax exempt Allowances paid. For further information email Homeshareroscommon@bocsi.ie or phone Catherine on 090 6628500 / 087 2126607.
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.
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.
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.
Co. Longford Citizens Advice Centre
Co. Longford Citizens Information Service has recently been restructured and is currently under new management.
They continue to provide free, impartial, and confidential information, advice, and advocacy services to the public on social services, rights, and entitlements. The range of areas covered by the citizens information centre are extremely wide including social welfare rights and entitlements and other social issues such as employment, health services, housing, education, family matters and consumer rights, all where people need access to information.
The way people access the services changed during Covid and now they currently deal with a large number of queries over the telephone, however, they continue to provide our drop-in times and welcome people to their face-to-face service five mornings a week from the Longford office. The services are provided by experienced trained Information Officers who are there to help you.
The centre is located on level 1 within Longford Shopping Centre and direction can be obtained at the reception desk from Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. The office closes for lunch from 1pm until 2pm.
The Employability Service
Is an Employment and Recruitment Service to assist people with a disability or health issue to pursue and maintain employment in the open labour market? If you are over 18, have a disability or health issue and would consider working part-time then you should contact Employment Services Roscommon support to help find you a job in your area. This is a confidential and free individualised service funded by the Department of Social Protection.
Are you managing mental health issues? There is the opportunity for Individual Placement and Support (IPS) that is funded by the HSE and offers a range of tailored personalised supports to people using mental health services who wish to work. For further information you should phone 090 66 28608 or call/text 087 3745307. They can also be contacted via email at info@rosemp.ie
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of those addicted to alcohol are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral. The meetings take place every Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Ballyleague Bingo
Ballyleague Bingo continues in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
The club is extremely grateful for your on-going tremendous support.
ALONE
ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
Our work is for all older people and aims to improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We have a national network of staff and volunteers who provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology.
We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and through harnessing other services.
We work to empower the whole sector of community support for older people through our Community Impact Network that provides Training, IT support and resources to other organisations.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Local Health Service
The health service is here for us all, from routine to urgent calls. HSELive is here 7 days a week to answer questions. The number to ring is Freephone 1800 700700.
Roscommon University Hospital Injury Unit is available from 8am to 8pm seven days, a week and the contact number is 09066 32212.
Emergency Department deals with serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies if you need urgent medical help. They are open 24 hours a day and can be contacted by phoning 999 or 112.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro
Priest contacts: If you have a need to contact any one of the priests you can do so by phoning Fr. Merlyn Kenny 086 0603433 or Fr. Turlough Baxter 087 9972259.
You can also contact parish secretary Maireád Rooney by calling into the presbytery from Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am to 2.30pm.or she can be contacted on the phone at 3321166.
Cemetery Sunday: On Saturday 13th July there will be 6.30pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church followed by the Blessing of the Graves at St. John’s cemetery.
On Sunday 14th July there will be NO 11am Mass in the Church. Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery will take place at 1pm. Later in the day 14th Mass will take place at Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm.
The Sunday schedule is weather dependant and if the weather is inclement Masses will take place in St. Mary’s Church.
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. The Rosary will be recited on the first Saturday of each month, this coming Saturday 2nd November, in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes.
Grow: Grow is a community Mental Health Movement that meets every Monday morning at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Road, Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated, or suffering from stress, feel free to attend on Monday morning. For further information call 086 8114135.
Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues on Tuesday’s in the Prayer Room
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confession time in the Prayer Room takes place on the first Friday of each month from 6.30pm to 7pm.The next opportunity is on Friday 1st November.
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
Appreciation: Fr Dan from the bottom of his heart wishes to express his appreciation and gratitude to all of you his beloved parishioners on the occasion of his 45th birthday and 15th Priestly Anniversary party. Many of you on Sunday evening defied the horrible weather to be with him in his time of celebration. It was made such a wonderful and amazing occasion by you presence. Fr. Dan thanks you for all your love, care, support, the cards, the gift tokens and ultimately your prayers.
Mass Times Change this weekend: For Ballagh Church there will be just one Mass and that will be on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. Sunday Mass in Curraghroe will remain the same at 10am on Sunday’s. Mass time in Ballyleague will be at 11.30a.m.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the changes especially to families that had already scheduled anniversary masses for Saturday evening in Ballyleague at 7pm. You are advised to call Fr. Dan to reschedule the mass or merge it with the following Sunday Mass.
Visit Of The Relics of St. Bernadette: The relics of St. Bernadette will visit Sts Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone 2nd – 4th November; Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom 4th and 5th November. A detailed schedule of liturgies is available at www.elphindiocese.ie
Spiritual Nourishment: On every First Friday of each month the priest is obliged to visit all the sick, elderly and homebound in the parish to pray with them and give them Holy Communion. Family members are encouraged to inform Fr. Dan about their loved ones in need of spiritual nourishment.
Confessions: The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance (Confessions) is very important for all Catholics. We are always encouraged to go to confessions to say sorry for the wrongs (sin) in our lives and to experience God’s healing through forgiveness by the priest. Parishioners can always come to confessions after mass on Friday’s 10.30am or any time convenient to you.
Eucharistic Adoration: There will be an hour Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament every Friday in Curraghroe Church from 8pm to 9pm. And also in Ballyleague Church from 10.30am to 11.30am. You are invited to go along and spend a quiet time of prayer with God.
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. The Rosary will be recited on the first Saturday of each month; the next rosary will be Saturday 2nd November, in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes.