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Please note this site contains archived newsletters and is not currently being updated. The Parish of Saints Peter & Paul - Athlone, Drum & Clonown now has its own website at http://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/

Sunday 17 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 17th May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 16th 8pm: Thomas & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary & Patrick Kennedy, Johnstown
Tuesday 19th 7pm: Mary & Johnnie Moran, Kilmacormack
Wednesday 20th 7pm: Hubert Macken, parents William and Ellen, Lisdillure
Thursday 21st 7pm: Sonny (Edwin) Teape, Clonark
Friday 22nd 7pm: John Bohan, Gorrynagowna
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Charlie & Anna O’Neill, Mount Florence
Sunday 24th 10am: Kathleen Naughton, Clonellan
Sunday 24th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Summerhill N.S.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members
Sunday 24th 11am: Mass

Referendum Commission
The Referendum Commission is the independent body set up to explain the referendum proposals, promote public awareness and encourage people to vote in the upcoming Marriage Referendum and the Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum. The website refcom.ie is the central source of information on the two referendums. An Independent Guide is also being distributed to every home across the country.

Polling Day is Friday 22 May 2015. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Be informed. Be heard.

Athlone Meals on Wheels
They is considering extending its service to South Roscommon area. If you feel you qualify for this service please contact the manager at Athlone Meals on Wheels at 090-6494393 between 9am-12pm Monday to Friday for 2 weeks.

Clothes Collection
In Aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust “Caring For Children with Special Needs” In addition the Trust travels on pilgrimage annually to Lourdes at Easter with young people with special needs from all over Ireland. If you have any unwanted clothes you can support the charity by placing the clothing in a bag. Collection will take place on Sunday the Sunday 24th May at Drum Parish Hall from 10am–12 noon.

Progressive 25 Card Game
Proceeds to assist Charity Work on the Missions in Bolivia to be undertaken by local girl Catriona Harney and her friend. Takes place in Clann an nGael Club House, Johnstown on Monday 25th May at 9pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Numerous food hampers and other prizes on the night.

Roscommon Social Car Scheme
This is an organised form of transport where volunteer drivers give their time and use their own vehicles to provide transport for older people and people with disabilities who do not have their own transport attending doctors, hospitals appointments or collecting prescriptions. For more information please contact Louise in Curraghboy on 086-8722308.

Training For Employment
New course in Community Health Services beginning in June. This course is free with an allowance to those who are eligible. For further details phone 090-6494806 or call to 15B Inish Carraig, Golden Island, Athlone or find them on Facebook.

Sunday 10 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 10th May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 9th 8pm: Maureen Griffin & Sarah Kelly, Rooskey
Sunday 10th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 10th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Monday 11th 7pm: Private Intentions
Tuesday 12th 7pm: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Friday 15th 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton and deceased family members, Clonark
Saturday 16th 8pm: Thomas & Hannah O’Neill, Thomastown
Sunday 17th 10am: Mary & Patrick Kennedy, Johnstown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 10th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown
Sunday 17th 11am: Tommy Grenham and deceased family members

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 14th April at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Irene Murphy & Peter Kelly, and to Michelle Henry & Kevin Higgins on their recent weddings.
Go maire siad a saol úr.

Drum Heritage Group
Committee meeting on Wednesday 13th May at 78.30pm in the visitor centre. All members requested to attend.

Cake Sale
Clann na nGael Ladies GAA will hold a cake sale on Sunday 17th May in Johnstown Club House starting at 11am. All contributions to same would be greatly appreciated and tea/coffee served on the day also. Contact Lesley O' Neill at 087-7740123 or Fidelma Lennon at 087-2079785 for more details.

Support your local Post Office
Please support your local Post Office and Community and avoid paying fees by moving your Social Protection Payments from the bank and collect them at your local Post Office. The Irish Postmasters' Union have provided a Transfer Form which you can use to request a transfer.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
We are a recreational organization comprised of cycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities and interests. We have training rides leaving Clann na nGael clubhouse at 9 am every Sunday. These rides range from 20- 30km for beginners, to 70km-120km for the elite.​ ​Contact Joe 0868443408. Also, Tour de South Roscommon - annual charity cycle for members and non members of the South Roscommon Cycling Club. This years charity is Irish Pilgrimage Trust and ​the cycle will take place on Saturday 13th June, like us on ​F​acebook for more information.

Referendum Commission
The Referendum Commission is the independent body set up to explain the referendum proposals, promote public awareness and encourage people to vote in the upcoming Marriage Referendum and the Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum. The website refcom.ie is the central source of information on the two referendums. An Independent Guide is also being distributed to every home across the country.

Sunday 3 May 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 3rd May 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Martin & James Kelly, Clonbulia
Sunday 3rd 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor & deceased family members, Clonark
Tuesday 5th 7pm: Hannah & Thomas Lennon, Clonrulla
Wednesday 6th 7pm: Private Intentions
Thursday 7th 4pm: Confirmation for the candidates of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.
Friday 8th 7pm: Pakie, Michael & Chris Harney, Clonrulla
Saturday 9th 8pm: Maureen Griffin & Sarah Kelly, Rooskey
Sunday 10th 10am: Mai Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 10th 11.30am: First Holy Communion for the children of Ardkeenan and Cornafulla N.S.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 10th 11am: Bill & Peg Fallon, Newtown

Rest In Peace
Pat Lennon, Curraghmore (brother of Jay Lennon, Gorrynagowna and Mary Dolan, Curraghaleen)
Steve Collins, Crannaghbeg
Kathleen Kenny (née McManus), England and Nure (aunt to Donie Harney, Crannagh)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Athletics will take place on Sunday 3rd May at 6pm at Clann na nGael pitches, Johnstown. Registration takes place from 5.30pm. Entry €2 per event per child. Events as follows: U8 Boys & Girls - 60 & 80 metres; U10 Boys & Girls - 100 & 200 metres & 60m Hurdles; U12 Boys & Girls - 100 & 600 metres; U14 Boys & Girls - 100 & 800 metres & 80m Hurdles; U16 Boys & Girls - 100 & 1500 metres.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly Meeting in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 5th May at 8pm sharp. Please note change of time. All members are requested to attend. New members most welcome.

Darkness into Light
Event in aid of Pieta House takes place across Ireland on Saturday morning 9th May at 4.15am. Pieta House is the centre for the prevention of suicide and self-harm. Full details on http://dil.pieta.ie/

Cake Sale
Clann na nGael Ladies GAA will hold a cake sale on Sunday 17th May in Johnstown Club House starting at 11am. All contributions to same would be greatly appreciated and tea/coffee served on the day also. Contact Lesley O' Neill at 087-7740123 or Fidelma Lennon at 087-2079785 for more details.

Register to vote
Tuesday 5th May is the last day for registering for the supplementary register of electors for the upcoming referendums. Visit www.checktheregister.ie and make sure you're registered to vote.

Support your local Post Office
Please support your local Post Office and Community and avoid paying fees by moving your Social Protection Payments from the bank and collect them at your local Post Office. The Irish Postmasters' Union have provided a Transfer Form which you can use to request a transfer.

Thank you
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) who organised the Card Game in Clann na nGael Clubhouse last Monday evening in aid of St. Raphael's Children's Ward, Beaumont Hospital, would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and to everyone who helped make this night such a success. Total amount raised on the night was €1,664.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
We are a recreational organization comprised of cycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities and interests. We have training rides leaving Clann na nGael clubhouse at 9 am every Sunday. These rides range from 20- 30km for beginners, to 70km-120km for the elite.​ ​Contact Joe 0868443408. Also, Tour de South Roscommon - annual charity cycle for members and non members of the South Roscommon Cycling Club. This years charity is Irish Pilgrimage Trust and ​the cycle will take place on Saturday 13th June, like us on ​F​acebook for more information.

Diocesan Celebration of Marriages
Will be celebrated on Sunday 28th June at 3pm in Ss Peter's & Paul’s Church. Bishop Kevin Doran will be the main celebrant at the mass for the Jubilee of Marriages. Any couple wishing to take part in this celebration please contact the parish office by Friday 15th May so that the organising committee can finalise the arrangements for the couples and their families who wish to attend.

Aware
Did you know that 1 in 10 people in Ireland experience depression? If you are dealing with depression, stress or anxiety, come along to Athlone Support Group meeting every Thursday at 8pm in St. Kieran's Community Centre, Tormey Villas. The meeting is free and no referral or sign-up is required. You are not alone.

Carer required
A caring, responsible, flexible person is required in Athlone town to support people with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a very worthwhile & rewarding role which adds benefit to the lives of others. Accredited training will be provided. Eligibility criteria will apply. Phone 087-1456587 office hours for details.

Irish Heart Foundation collection
Collection will be held at SuperValu, Monksland on Saturday 9th May from 9am-8pm. Please support.

Sunday 26 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 26th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Angeline & Baby Mia Keegan
Sunday 26th 10am: Peter & Maureen Killian, Crancam
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Mass for the sick
Wednesday 29th 7pm: John Duffy, Clonark
Thursday 30th 7pm: Kathleen Merrigan & deceased family members, Clonark
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Martin & James Kelly, Clonbulia
Sunday 3rd 10am: Thomas & Josephine Connor & deceased family members, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher
Sunday 3rd 11am: Willie & Tommy Ward, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 26th April at 11am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Anthony (Tony) Murray, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Drum (brother of P.J. Murray, Clonellan)
John James Mee, Dysart (father of Bridie Harney, Doohan)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) who organised the Card Game in Clann na nGael Clubhouse last Monday evening in aid of St. Raphael's Children's Ward, Beaumont Hospital, would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to all the sponsors, supporters and to everyone who helped make this night such a success. Total amount raised on the night was €1,664.

Irish Rural Link
Annual conference, entitled the Future of Rural Towns and Villages, on Friday 1st May in the Grand Hotel, Moate, Co. Westmeath. For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie or call 090-6482744.

Wednesday 22 April 2015

Irish Rural Link

Irish Rural Link hosts its annual conference, entitled the Future of Rural Towns and Villages, on Friday 1st May in the Grand Hotel, Moate, Co. Westmeath. The conference will hear from Minister for Rural Development Ann Phelan, Pat O’Callaghan (Ferbane Action Group), Peadar Casey (Ogonnelloe Project), Philip Geoghegan (Wicklow Uplands Council) as well as the latest research from NUIG students.

Moynalty, the winners of the 2013 Tidy Towns Competition will be giving advice on how you can improve the appearance of your area and make it a source of pride.

For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie or call 090-6482744

Also, Irish Rural Link in partnership with the Ulster Community Investment Trust are hosting a free seminar entitled Is Your Community Ready for Social Finance on Monday 27th April at 7.30 pm in the Irish Rural Link offices in Moate. The purpose of this seminar is to give groups a better understanding of the process involved in accessing social finance, leaving it easier for the lender to manage the assessment process and the group to better prepare their business case. For more information see www.irishrurallink.ie

Sunday 19 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 19th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 18th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 19th 10am: Ann Daly (née O'Connor), Limerick and formerly of Kielty (Month's Mind)
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Private Intentions
Wednesday 22nd 7pm: Ned & Lily McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 23rd 7pm: Tommy Lennon, also Tom & Kate, Ardkeenan
Friday 24th 7pm: Thomas Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Friday 24th 8pm: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Liam & Catherine Ward
Saturday 25th 8pm: Angeline & Baby Mia Keegan
Sunday 26th 10am: Peter & Maureen Killian, Crancam

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 26th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher

Monksland Area Mass
Sunday 26th April at 11am in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Rest In Peace
Noel Daly, Bantry, Co. Cork (brother of Eileen Ward, Gorrynagowna)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Baptism
Leah Jane Naughton
Céad míle fáilte! Congratulations to her parents.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) are organising a fund-raising card game in aid of St. Raphael’s Children’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Takes place on Monday 20th April at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great raffle prizes on the night. Admission €5. Please support. All funds raised go directly for use on this ward.

Camcloon N.S Table Quiz
Takes place in Millar's Pub, Ballydangan on Saturday 25th April at 9pm. Team of 4: €40. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Athlone 5k-10k Run, Clonown
Takes place on Sunday 26th April 2015 in Clonown. Starting times as follows: 2pm for 5K run (over 16s only); 2.30pm for 10k run (over 18s only). Online registration is now open at www.clonown.com or registration on the day opens at 12.30pm in Clonown Community Centre. All proceeds to Clonown Community Site Project. Further details on www.clonown.com and www.facebook.com/Athlone10krun

Go for Life Games
Blitz day on Tuesday 28th April from 10:30am-1:30 p.m. in Four Mile House, Roscommon. All older adults welcome to play against each other in these games, promised to be a fun event. Please contact 090-6630853 or sarah@rosactive.org for more details.

Sunday 12 April 2015

Newsletter - Sunday 12th April 2015

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 11th 8pm: Rose & Frank Lennon and deceased family members, Curryroe
Sunday 12th 10am: Tom Connor & deceased family members, Clonark
Wednesday 14th 7pm: Eamon Dolan, Lisdillure
Wednesday 15th 8.30pm: Holy Hour
Thursday 16th 7pm: Gerry & Brian Devine, Ardkeenan
Friday 17th 7pm: Holy Communion Programme
Saturday 18th 10.30am: Katie Fallon, Clonrulla (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 18th 8pm: Tommy Harney, Creggane, Cornafulla
Sunday 19th 10am: Ann Daly (née O'Connor), Limerick and formerly of Kielty (Month's Mind)

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 12th 11am: Lena, Peter & Kathleen Dunning
Sunday 19th 11am: Sonny Shine and deceased family members, Curraghnaboll

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 16th April at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Foróige Internet Safety & Awareness Event
Foróige in South Roscommon is hosting a Community Awareness Social Media & Internet Safety Event on Friday 17th April at 8pm in Moore Hall, Ballydangan. All welcome. The keynote speaker for the event is Senator Lorraine Higgins who will present her cyber experiences. Local T.D. Denis Naughten will also deliver an address.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Annual Church Gate collection takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April at Drum and Clonown Churches. We would like to thank you for your support in the past.

Fund-raising Card Game
The family and friends of Eoghan McManus (Nure, Cornafulla, Athlone) are organising a fund-raising card game in aid of St. Raphael’s Children’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Takes place on Monday 20th April at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great raffle prizes on the night. Admission €5. Please support. All funds raised go directly for use on this ward.

Plastic Collection
There will be a collection of waste silage plastic at Duffy's, Lakeland Enterprise Park, Ballydangan (Moore turn) on Monday 13th April between 9am and 4pm. Further information contact: FRS Network 071-9662781, 087-3291081 or 086-2521699.

Go for Life Games
Blitz day on Tuesday 28th April from 10:30am-1:30 p.m. in Four Mile House, Roscommon. All older adults welcome to play against each other in these games, promised to be a fun event. Please contact 090-6630853 or sarah@rosactive.org for more details.

South Roscommon Cycling Club
Don't be afraid to get that bike out of the garage/shed/ditch & come along for the fun. We are a Leisure Cycling Club open to all cyclists regardless of your cycling capabilities. We'd love to see current members & new members coming along and taking part. Cycle takes place every Sunday, starting at Clann na nGael club house at 10am. Contact Joe 0868443408.