Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Death
The smile that launched thousands more will always be remembered but we were greatly saddened on Saturday 1st February at the news of the death of Philomena Browne, Ballyglass at Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague.
Phil, as she was most commonly known as, was a native of Strokestown. In her early years she immigrated to Coventry where she met and fell in love and married Carrickedmond man Jim Browne. Upon their return to Ireland they settled in Ballyglass. Both Jim and Phil brought a strong love of the GAA back home with them and they instantly became involved in the St. Faithleach’s club. They were involved with the Roger Casement club in Coventry and following every game or training there was always extra food on the table in case any young fella that recently arrived from Ireland and was at the match needed a motherly dinner. Like Phil’s kitchen door in England and in Ballyglass it was always open and friend and stranger alike was warmly welcomed to the home of one of the friendliest and warmest ladies. Phil was a lover of Irish Dancing and a great supporter club. She always had that warm and welcoming smile but you were not to be fooled by that smile as she was mischievous woman who would love nothing to pull one over on you. Phil was a wonderful friend to all but especially to her close circle of ladies who would travel on days out that became legendary within the group, Phil’s love and pride was primarily to her husband and extending family but her openness welcomed everyone else in. She will be greatly missed by everyone in the entire community and her legacy will live long into the future.
Phil reposed at her residence on Monday 3rd February and her Funeral Mass took place at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague followed by burial in Cloontuskert Cemetery. To her husband Jim, her daughters Helen and Teresa, her sons Joe and Declan, her sister Marion, son in law Steve, daughter in law Patricia, grandchildren great-grandchildren and many friends were extend our sincere sympathy. Phil was predeceased by her parents Jim and Margaret Toolan, her sister Eileen and her son-in-law Michael Kelly.
Emma Stars on the Double
Many congratulations to Emma Feeney who completed a very unique double success in recent weeks. Emma a third year student in the Mercy Convent School, Roscommon played a leading part in their Lidl Connacht Girls Junior B Final in the schools great win over Ballinrobe Community School at the Connacht Centre of Excellence.
A few days later Emma once again was to the fore in the school’s tremendous victory over St. Attracta’s College, Tubbercurry in the Connacht Lidl PPS Senior A Championship final again at the Connacht Centre of Excellence.
Emma a player with Rathcline Ladies is steeped in football pedigree being daughter of Ciaran Feeney and Ciara Connaughton and granddaughter of Josie and Freda Connaughton and Mary and the late Tom Feeney.
Early March will again be a busy time for Emma as she will face into the All-Ireland semi-finals in both the Junior and Senior. We wish Emma and her team mates continued success and look forward to them qualifying for both All-Ireland Finals.
Community Games
The name says it all! The community of Lanesboro/Rathcline invites every resident with young people to play their part in encouraging their young people to take part in the Community Games. Lanesboro/Rathcline has a very successful and proud history in the Community Games and it would be great to see our new generation creating their very own piece of history for themselves, their families and Lanesboro/Rathcline. Please be a part of one of the greatest community events in our parish.
Lanesboro Community Games 2025-Registration & AGM
Registration for the 2025 Lanesboro Community Games will take place on Wednesday, 26th February at 8:00p.m. in the Parish Hub.
Registration must be completed before participating in any event at the cost of €5 registration fee per child.
This year, Community Games have a wide variety of exciting events for all ages, including:
• Swimming
• Art
• Handwriting
• Model Making
• Athletics & field events
• Hurling
• Gaelic
• Talent Show
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will follow the registration on the 26th.
The committee is looking forward to seeing you there and hope that all of your Lanesboro children will be getting involved in these fantastic community events!
Connacht Champions
On Saturday last all roads led to Ballintubber for the local derby in the Mezzina Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior Football Final when Roscommon CBS met with the challenge of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown. The game was evenly contested until the latter stages when the CBS proved to be stronger running out winners on a scoreline of 0-13 to 1-06. Representing the locality and the St. Faithleach’s club were David Cox, parents Sean and Olive Cox, Jack Casey, parents Martina and John Casey and Christian Donlon-Goncalves, parents Carol Donlon and Marcelo Goncalves. Well done lads and we look forward to your All-Ireland semi-final and a date with destiny in the All-Ireland final.
Updated St. Patrick Day Parade News
Donations: Without the support of the many donors and businesses the St. Patrick’s Day Parade would not be possible and once again your incredible and loyal generosity and once again it is called upon and it would be very welcome. Donations of €60 is sought to help contribute towards the organising of the Parade. Donations should be made directly to Freda Connaughton, Longford road or left in O’Brien’s in an envelope with your name on it. Thank you in advance.
Draw: Your support and generosity is once again being called upon to help defray the cost of staging the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tickets are now on sale locally and in O’Brien’s for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade draw. This draw is vital to the committee in helping to finance the rising costs of providing a spectacular day in Ballyleague and Lanesboro. Your support has always been excellent and this year there is a greater need for greater success due to the rising costs of proving for the day.
Entry Forms: Entry forms are now available from Teresa Costello, Freda Connaughton or from O’Brien’s Shop. Completed forms can be returned to O’Brien’s for collection. Entry into the best parade in the midlands is just €30
Floats: As I write St. Patrick’s Day is just 35 days away and now is the time to be looking forward and preparing for our local St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As 2025 is quarter way through the century we should be making a great effort for this milestone year. Let’s hope that all business, community groups and schools do make a big big effort and make the St. Patrick’s Day parade the biggest and best yet.
Former resident passes away
It was with great sadness and shock we learned of the sudden death at his home in Rathfarnham Dublin on Friday 31st January of Michael Glennon, formerly of Cloonadra. Michael was son of the late Bertie and Beatrice Glennon. Michael made many memories in throughout his informative years in and around our community. He was a lad with a great personality and was a great character as everyone that knew him will attest to. It was always a pleasure to chat with him on his occasional return home. We are all saddened by his sudden departure but his memory and the many great laughs he gave us will lighten our hearts while thinking of his loss.
Michael reposed at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Rathfarnham on Thursday last and following his Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, and cremation took place at Newlands Cross Crematorium. To his wife Mary, his daughter Karen, his sons Keith and Ronan, his brothers Dermot, Greg and Brendan, his sisters Catherine and Irene, relatives and large circle of friends (including Paddy and Mousey) we extend our deepest sympathy.
Parking a major issue
The age old problem of parking at Mass and Funeral times has once again raised its head as a massive issue in two locations. The manner of parking at the Green for residents entering and leaving is near impossible with cars parking on both sides of the road that at most can only facilitate parking on one side. Woe betide there may be a need for an emergency vehicle be it an ambulance or Fire Brigade on the Green as there would not be a hope of the emergency vehicles entering or leaving. The second parking black spot is on the Church View Road where parking is taking place on both sides opposite each other. This road should, at the very most, have parking only on one side and even at that there could be a problem due to the narrowness of the road and the amount of vehicles going up and down to Church View and accessing the Longford Road.
Please, when you are parking your vehicles, ensure there is none opposite each other at both the Green and Church Road and help in making it easy for a free flow of through traffic at all times.
Dog Owners
Once again we make the call to all dog owners walking their dogs in public place. The amount of dog soiling on public walkways is once again rising and causing great issues for everyone else walking along these walkways. It is mandatory on everyone to clean up if their animal soils the walkways. It is against the law to allow your dog soil the walkways and for you not to clean it up. Those walking animals are asked to be community conscious and community spirited.
Lanesboro Triathlon News
Membership: The membership for the year 2025 at the Lanesboro Triathlon club is now opened. Each year our local triathlon club offers so much competition, comradery and enthusiastic support for all its members. The club continues to attract many new members and it is always encouraging and exciting to see the many new members develop their strength early on for the three disciplines.
Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon: Entries will be open for the 2025 Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon from 15th January. The event of the year in Lanesboro and Ballyleague will take place on Saturday 12th July.
Training: The club is offering signed up members a weekly training schedule: Monday – coached swimming, Tuesday – Strength & Conditioning, Wednesday – Coached Turbo (indoor bike), Thursday – Coached Running, Friday – rest day, Saturday – Long Run and Sunday – Club Group Cycle.
Coffee Morning
A Coffee Morning remembering the late Marie McGarry (nee Greene) will take place Sunday next 16th February in Parish Hub after the 11 o’clock Mass in Aid of Cancer Care and Roscommon Hospice is being organised to raise funds. We all fondly remember Marie who brought so much colour and life to our world and it would be fitting that we turn out in big numbers to support Cancer Care and Roscommon Hospice that helped in such a fantastic way. A selection of hand knit daffodils will be available, as part of a project organised by Marie’s friend Monica, and Monica will be there that morning to greet people and explain the project fully. Please come along and support this wonderful cause.
Sympathy
The name Kevin (Bunty) Dempsey was very well known in Lanesboro and surrounds. Kevin (Bunty) worked with Longford Co. Co. when they collected the bins in the area, he crossed kids at the corner for a time as they made their way to and from school, He was involved with Longford Greyhound track when it was going and when greyhounds were popular in this area. Kevin (Bunty) passed away following a relatively short illness, bravely borne, and with his usually characteristic spirit. Kevin was brother of Sean Dempsey well known to us all for his involvement in the schoolboy’s soccer leagues.
To his wife Cathy, his son Darren, his brother Sean, relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Tidy Towns Lottery
Every week, on a Tuesday, the draw takes place in O’Brien’s shop at around 10.30am.
The benefit to the committee of your support is shown all year around with the wonderful work of the Community Enterprise team led by Sean Moran as they continue to enhance our town even during the dreariest of the weather. Your excellent support for the Tidy Town lottery envelopes every week is a great boost to the committee and the workers.
Your continued support is a great encouragement to the committee who can plot and plan greater improvements in and around the town. The next draw takes place for the €15,000 on this Tuesday 11th February.
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.
Last week’s lottery draw took place in O’Brien’s on Tuesday 4th February for the jackpot of €15,000. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 15 and 23. There was nobody with the good fortune to have the correct four numbers drawn out and the jackpot of €15,000 remained for the next draw on 11th February. The winner of the €50 prize was Martha Farrell c/o The Yacht Bar and the three €20 prize winners were Mags c/o Mags Hair Salon, Johnny Malone, Cloontuskert, and Cían O’Brien, Corner Shop. The draw, as usual, will take place in O’Brien’s on Tuesday morning next.
French & German Grinds
French and German grinds are available for any age and for any level including preparation for Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. Grind are available in the Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Longford, Roscommon catchment and ZOOM classes are also available. For further information you can WhatsApp Larysa at 089 4885679.
Weekly Card Game
The results of Sunday night 9th February game held in the Parish was in 1st Pat Greene & Enda Shea. Joint 2nd were Seamus Casey & Aidan Carly and Pat Joe Fallon & Tom Nohilly. Last game winners were Liz & Niall Hughes. Raffle winners were Barney Kenny, Niall Hughes, Aidan Carly & Pat Joe Fallon
New card players will always be welcome. Light refreshments are always served.
All card players are reminded that there is a 25 partners game in the Local pub, Newtowncashel every Monday night at 8.30 pm sharp with proceeds after prizes going to Cancer Care. Your support would be appreciated.
Primary School Enrolment
Lanesborough Primary School is now accepting enrolments for September 2025. Enrolment applications are available from the school. Please contact the school on the following email address: smgslb2020@gmail.comm or by phone at 043 3321545.
At Lanesborough Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
We pride ourselves on fostering an atmosphere of happiness and positivity where children feel safe to explore, learn and grow. The talented and caring staff works tirelessly to ensure that every child is given the tools and encouragement they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
We are proud of our vibrant school community, where inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and ensure that all children feel respected and supported as they navigate their educational journey. Join us and discover the exciting opportunities awaiting your child here in Lanesborough Primary School.
Cloontuskert N.S Open Evening
Cloontuskert N.S. is hosting and Open Evening on Tuesday 18th February from 6pm to 7pm, You are invited to go along and meet the dedicated teaching staff and see at first-hand the wonderful learning environment that is provided for the students.
Coaching for game of 25
Coaching for new players or those who want to refresh their game skills of 25 will take place in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse every Tuesday at 8.30pm. This is separate from the regular game and everyone is welcome.
Go for a Walk
The Rathcline club holds a community walk every Tuesday and Thursday evening at their club grounds in Clonbonny. The walk takes place from 7.30 to 8.30pm. You are invited to come along for the walk, have a chat and a cup of tea afterwards. The walks two evenings a week will continue until the end of February.
Search for a Star
The Rathcline fundraiser ‘Search for a Star’ proved to be a wonderful night of entertainment. The full programme of the night was captured in video and now you can avail of a wonderful night in the comfort of your own home as the club have USB’s on sale of the show. The USB’s are available in O’Brien’s at a cost of €15.
Roscommon Community Challenge 2025
Can you believe it we are in our 13th year?
The Roscommon Community Challenge will take place this year on Friday night 7th March with a 5km and 8km walk or run under the beautiful moonlight in Roscommon Town. This will be followed on Saturday 8th by a 70km cycle.
A large number of people from the Ballyleague, Kilgefin and Rathcline take place in this event each year and I am sure this year will be no different.
The frosty weather may have curtailed us initially this week, but everything is back in action now.
Our Moonlight RUN / WALK/ JOG training will commence on Monday 13th and will continue every Monday and Wednesday evening until the main event on Friday March 7th.
Training will start each evening at 7pm sharp from Roscommon Community Sports Park (F42KP86)
Cost of the total 8 weeks twice weekly session is €30. You can register for the event on Eventbrite (online only) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1080453398199
The organising committee is hugely indebted to Noel and his staff at Roscommon Sport Partnership.
Without their help we would not be able to provide quality training by fully qualified tutors. So, if you are a complete beginner, or an experienced athlete, if you are a walker, a jogger, a runner or indeed if you want to set yourself a challenge to improve your health and fitness this is the place for you. Children (must be accompanied by an adult), grannies granddads……everyone is welcome to what is a fun and challenging experience.
No matter what level of fitness you are currently at there is a place for you on our training programme.
So, register now to be part of something special, improve your health and fitness and at the same time know that you are helping a wonderful cause in Roscommon Special Olympics and Roscommon Community Sports Park. Further information can be had on 086 1721181.
Rathcline 50/50
The draw for the club 50/50 draw took place on Monday night last 3rd February. The winning pool amounted to a wonderful €806. The outcome of the draw proved to be a great draw supporter from Kilrooskey in the form of Jean Fallon. Congratulations Jean and may you have much more good luck.
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.
Notes inclusions
Anybody that wants items included in the local notes is advised that they have their note with me on a Sunday night at the very latest. This is to ensure inclusion in the notes of the following week.
Access for All boat
Have you availed of the wonderful experience on our doorstep? The Access for All boat is for everybody and it takes you on a 90 minute trip out onto the lake as see its beauty and some of the islands on Lough Ree. The boat can cater for three large wheelchairs, but you don’t have to be a wheelchair user to avail of the excellent trips. Winter sailing times daily for the 90 minute trip are 11.00am and 1pm until the end of March. Guided fishing excursions can also be organised. Advanced booking is recommended. You can contact by email www.loughreeboattrips.com or phone 089 2625505 or 043 33 84175
Céilí Dancing
Are you interested in perfecting your Céilí Dancing or just want to learn the Céilí steps? Ceili Dancing will take place in Cloonycolgan Community Centre, Donamon every 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.
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 12th 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 13th 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.
Ballyleague Tidy Towns
The Ballyleague Tidy Towns team are looking forward to another great year as they prepare for the spring and summer season and the Tidy Towns competition. To continue their growth in the competition they are seeking community minded/spirited people to join their team to maintain and improve Ballyleague and its hinterland. Contact Gerry Trimble to add your name or get additional information.
Dementia Memory Club
The Roscommon Dementia Memory Club is designed for those that are living with dementia and their carer or friend or plus one! A café-like set up, followed by activities, storytelling, reminiscence, music, song and dance. The club offers a great opportunity for persons living with dementia & their carer to socialize and promote improved mental and physical wellbeing, and more importantly to have fun! You don’t have to dance, you can watch and enjoy and contribute in other ways! Come along and see for yourself at Roscommon Music Social Club, the Quad Youth Centre, Circular Road, Roscommon Town. F42 CH70 every Thursday 11:30am 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.
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.
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 changes: On Saturday 12th July 2025 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 13th July there will be NO 11am Mass in the Church. Mass in Clonbonny Cemetery will take place at 1pm. Later in the day 13th 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.
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.
Brothers of Charity: The Brothers of Charity in Roscommon are seeking volunteers.
If you would like to help somebody with an intellectual disability, to be part of the community that they live in, let Edel Crehan know of your interest and you may contact her on 087 4887314.
Would you like to provide home from home, short breaks for children and adults, who have an intellectual disability? There will be an allowance paid. Details from Catherine on 080 6628500 or 087 2126607.
Thank you: many thanks to everybody that contributed to the Mary’s Meals Church Gate collection. The amount collected totalled €1007.19.
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 7th February.
Smart Recovery: Smart recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery group, where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour. There is a meeting every Friday evening in Vita House in Roscommon Town from 7pm to 8.30pm. For information contact Conor at 086 1702919 or info@smartrecovery.iee
Kilgefin Parish Notes
Contact: Fr Daniel can be contacted at 089 270 6060
Readers: Ballagh Church is looking for people to read at Mass on Saturday nights. If you can commit and would like to join a rota you are asked to contact Fr. Dan or email kilgefinparish21@gmail.com or Vivienne at 0862626639.
Station Masses: Station Masses in the parish will commence on Monday 3rd March, The station Masses very successful in September. If anyone would like to host the station mass in their home they should contact Fr. Dan to arrange a date.
Open Evening: Cloontuskert N.S. is hosting and Open Evening on Tuesday 18th February from 6pm to 7pm, You are invited to go along and meet the dedicated teaching staff and see first hand the wonderful learning environment that is provided for the students.
ALONE needs volunteers: Would you be willing to provide companionship or make friendly calls to an older person in your community? The commitment is for one hour per week. ALONE is seeking volunteers and if you can give just one hour we encourage you to do so. Full training and support will be provided. If you are interested please sign up at https://a lone.ie/volunteers/ For more information contact Helena : Helena.madden@alone.ie phone 086 0145829
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.
25 Coaching: Coaching for new players or those who want to refresh their game skills of 25 will take place in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse every Tuesday at 8.30pm. This is separate from the regular game and everyone is welcome
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Congratulations: Congratulations to David Cox, Jack Casey and Christian Donlon-Goncalves, and their proud parents Carol Donlon and Marcelo Goncalves, Sean and Olive Cox and Martina and John Casey for playing their part in helping Roscommon CBS win the Mezzina Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior Football Final on Saturday last. They now go on to the All-Ireland semi-final and we wish them the very best of luck.
Weekly cards: The weekly card game continues to take place in the clubhouse every Tuesday night. New players always welcome.
Minor Club Presentation: St. Faithleachs Minor club medal presentation will take place on Saturday evening next 15th February at 6pm
Any parents willing to volunteer or coach a team this upcoming season especially at U6, U8 and U10 please contact Steve Smith, Keith Curran or Claire Mullen.
Registration: Registration night will take place on Friday 21st February from 7pm to 8pm for all age groups will be held at the clubhouse.
Volunteers still needed for all age groups, contact Steve Smith or any committee member for information