Newsletter - Sunday 27th April

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Joe Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Mattie Redmond, Thomastown
Tuesday 29th 7pm: Maureen Griffin and Sarah Kelly late of Creagh, Bealnamulla

Thursday 1st May 7pm: Hanah & Thomas Lennon, Clonrulla
Friday 2nd 1pm: Marriage of Evonne Kelly & Denis Whyte
Saturday 3rd 8pm: John, Margaret & John-Joe Hynes, Clonark
Sunday 4th 10am: Andy Kenny and deceased family members, Rooskey

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Lena & Peter Dunning
Friday 2nd May: Tommie & May Curley
Sunday 4th May 11am: Mike Gavin

Rest in Peace
Jimmy Lennon, Johnstown
Mrs. Bridget Turley (nee Gavin), Derrylahan

Drum Website
The Community of Drum website is available at http://www.drum.ie/. Local groups, organisations, etc. are welcome to make contact via the site if they wish to have anything included on the site or in the online newsletter.

Alzheimer's Tea Day
is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the 'biggest brew' ever registering to host a tea party in your home or work place on Thursday, 1st May. Call 01-2846616 or visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Upcoming Local Events

Roscommon Lamb Festival
Running from Wednesday 30th April to Monday 5th May, this festival promises to appeal to both town and country, young and not so young. Events include a gala dinner with our celebrity chef Rachel Allen, a wool fashion show, a global cooking event, wool spinning, lamb barbeques and farming events. The festival will also have a street carnival of music, song, pavement art and theatre events. Full details and brochure available at www.drum.ie/roscommonlambfestival

Jim Reddy Art Exhibition
will take place in Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 1st May to Friday 16th May. All welcome.

Eleanor McEvoy
presented by Passion Fruit Theatre, 9 Northgate Street on Friday 2nd May at 8.30pm. Tickets €20. Phone 086-3338457 or email fiona@passionfruittheatre.com

RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival 2008
takes place at Dean Crowe Theatre from Friday 2nd May to Saturday 10th May. Booking at Theatre Box Office 090+6492129 or online at http://www.deancrowetheatre.com/. Full details of festival and events at http://www.dramafestival.ie/

Drama Fringe Festival
Rehearsed Reading of 3 one-act plays will take place in Athlone Little Theatre starting at 3pm on Sunday 4th May as part of the Drama Fringe Festival. All are welcome.

Clann na nGael notes

Lotto
Winning Numbers 5, 8, 16, 28. No Jackpot Winner. 2 Match 3 winners each winning €100 - Daniel Harney (Dermot Kelly), Baby Bohan (Kitty Naughton). Next weeks Jackpot will be €5,400 and the venue will be Monaghan's Pub.

Burren Visit
Members of the Burren teams that played Clann in the All-Ireland Club final of 1988 visited the area last weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of the final. Some of players from both clubs played golf together on Saturday and there was plenty of reminiscing and singsong that night at a function to mark the occassion in Connaughton's Pub. The Club would like to thank those who helped out in making it a memorable weekend for the Burren team and families.

Club Merchandise Reminder
Please order all merchandise before next Sunday 27th April to secure early delivery. If anyone is interested in purchasing new jackets, fleeces, hoodies, t-shirts and bags, Breda McManus will have them available in the Clubhouse next Sunday morning between 11am-12pm.

Feile Boys Final
Clann na nGael 4-07 Padraig Pearses 3-12
Commiserations to the U-14's lads who narrowly missed out in getting to the national finals, by virtue of a narrow defeat to Padraig Pearses. The match finished in a welter of excitement as time ran out on Clann as they tried to claw back a massive lead by Pearses at half-time. Clann were first to register a score as Darragh Petit ran through to point within seconds of the throw-in, but a very polished Pearses team soon ran in the scores and at half-time they lead by eleven points, 3-8 to 1-3. Pearses even increased their lead to twelve points early in 2nd half before a magnificent Clann fightback. A Darragh Petit goal and points from Rudhrai McManus and Michael Hardiman reduced the arrears but Pearses added a couple more points before Owen Forde pointed for Clann. When Rian McNamara sent over a great cross which substitute Malcolm O'Hanlon volleyed to the back of net, the comeback was on and both sets of supporters became very vocal. Darragh Petit set off a run and when a couple of Pearses defenders robbed him of possession but he let fly off the ground from about 20 yards out and the ball flew past the keeper to set up a grandstand finish. A Ruadrai McManus free at the end of normal time reduced the arrears to the bare minimum but credit to Pearses that when all the momentum was against them they put a move together to score the last point of the game deep into injury time. This was a great game with the whole Clann team putting their shoulder to the wheel and showing great belief in the 2nd half which augers well for the championship. Clann had many heroes with Martin Costelloe, James McManus when switched and substitute Oliver O'Neill excelling at the back, Darragh Petit, Owen Forde, Rian McNamara, Rudhrai McManus all playing a large part in a team performance but a special mention for Paul Mannion who put in a tremendous performance all through the game. The management team of Eamon Harney, Gerry Petit and Joe Fallon deserve great credit for the performance and discipline of the lads.
Team: Kevin Molloy, Patrick Harney, Steve Flynn, Martin Costelloe, Pierce Harney-Nolan, Paul Mannion, Shane Petit, Michael Hardiman (0-1), Darragh Petit (2-1), Shane Lennon, James McManus, Rudhrai McManus (0-3), Owen Forde(0-1), Ultan Harney (1-0), Rian McNamara (0-1). Subs, Oliver O'Neill, Malcolm O'Hanlon (1-0), Mark Nicholson, Darragh Golden, Aaron Shine, Cian Cunniffe, Dylan Carberry, Jason Naughton, Richard McManus, David Kearney, David Kildea.

Feile Girls Final
Clann na nGael 1-6 St Brigids 1-0
The Thomas Nolan & Co sponsored U-14 girls defeated St Bridgets on Wednesday evening in Kiltoom to book their place at the national finals in Cavan. This game was played in dry but bitter cold conditions, with a strong wind which favoured Clann in the first half. It was a half which Clann dominated with lots of possession but found it difficult to put the scores on the board. However points from Rebecca Naughton, Kayleigh Dunning, Orla O'Neill and Aileen McEvilly soon settled them. Clann's midfield of Orla O'Neill and Katie Rock along with half backs Gillian Wall, Louise Curley and Ellen Harney were the launchpad of many attacks and and finally one these resulted in a goal from substitute Karen Nicholson. The half-time score was Clann 1-06 to no score for St Brigids. Clann faced into a wind on the resumption which stiffened as the game wore on. Ciara Galvin and Ciara Costelloe were outstanding in defence with Rebecca Naughton covering every inch of the pitch. Clann celebrated the win on referee's Ray Burke's final whistle and Captain Ellen Harney accepted the Shield on behalf of the team. Congratulations to their managers Kevin Naughton and Terry O'Neill and all that helped out in preparing the team. The National Finals will be played on the weekend 4th, 5th and 6th July.
Clann na nGael: Marissa Murray, Leanne O'Connor, Ciara Galvin, Ciara Costelloe, Ellen Harney (C), Gillian Wall, Louise Curley, Katie Rock, Orla O'Neill (0-1), Anna Shine, Kayleigh Dunning (0-1), Aileen McEvilly (0-1), Grace Naughton, Rebecca Naughton (0-2), Melissa Glynn. Subs Karen Nicholson (1-1), Saoirse McManus, Gemma Nicholson, Jennifer Duignan, Deirdre Ward, Aoibhin Golden

Acknowledgment
The Club would like to thank all those helped out in the clubhouse after both Feile Finals with refreshments.

Results
John Corcoran Menswear O'Gara Cup
Clann na nGael(1) 1-9 Michael Glaveys 2-6
Feile Boys Final
Clann na nGael 4-07 Padraig Pearses 3-12
Feile Girls Final
Clann na nGael 1-06 St Brigids 1-0
U-14 Girls Championship
Clann na nGael 5-11 Roscommon Gaels 0-04

Fixtures
Saturday 26th
Michael Glaveys v Clann na nGael(2) 7.15pm H Beirne
Sunday 27th
Clann na nGael(1) v St Croans 1.30pm A Flaherty
U-16 championship Q/F Clann na nGael v Boyle
Ladies U-14 Championship Clann v Western Gaels (TBA)
Ladies Senior League S/F Clann na nGael v Kilbride (TBA)

Newsletter - Sunday 20th April

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 20th 10am: Tommy Lennon, Ardkeenan
After 10am mass the children who made their Confirmation recently will take the Pioneer Pledge.
Tuesday 22nd 7pm: Thomas Connor, Clonark
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Thomas Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Saturday 26th 8pm: Joe Duignan, Clonellan
Sunday 27th 10am: Mattie Redmond, Thomastown

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curnaboll.
Sunday 27th 11am: Lena & Peter Dunning

Roscommon Lamb Festival

Roscommon is the place to be from Wednesday 30th April to Monday 5th May 2008 for the first ever Roscommon Lamb Festival. Come and join us to enjoy the best of local food, our naturally reared Roscommon lamb.

Download the brochure here (PDF, 50kb)

A Word from Laurence Fallon, Chairperson:
Running from Wednesday 30th April to Monday 5th May, this festival promises to appeal to both town and country, young and not so young. Events include a gala dinner with our celebrity chef Rachel Allen, a wool fashion show, a global cooking event, wool spinning, lamb barbeques and farming events. The festival will also have a street carnival of music, song, pavement art and theatre events.

Festival Programme

Wednesday 30th April
11am Special Sale - Roscommon Mart
8pm Wool Alone Fashion Show with Catwalk Model Agency

Thursday 1st May
11am National I.F.A. Sheep Committee Meeting
6.30pm Sheep Pageant - Roscommon Square (a show not to be missed!)
7pm Launch of An Bord Bia Spring Lamb Promotion
8.30pm Sheep Seminar on World Sheep production - Abbey Hotel

Friday 2nd May
Farmers Market - Roscommon Town
10am Butchery Demonstration
11am Cookery Demonstration - Farmers Market
2pm Local schools rugby tournament - Creggs Rugby Club
4pm Festival Official Opening - Farmers Market
6pm GAA Football Blitz - Roscommon Gaels G.A.A. Club
8pm The Festival Highlight - Celebrity Chef Event - Abbey Hotel

Saturday 3rd May
All Day Family Fun Day
2pm Pet Lamb Competition - Square, Roscommon
5pm Tractor Re-assembly Speed Event - The Square
8pm Brazilian & Irish Barbeque - Behind Gleesons Townhouse
10pm Music on the Square with local & national musical groups

Sunday 4th May
All Day Family Fun Day
1pm Vintage Drive
2pm A Wool Day Out! - Roscommon Square
8pm Global Kitchen - International culinary extravaganza

Monday 5th May
3pm Carers Association Mini Marathon - Hannons Hotel Car Park

Full details in brochure available to download here (PDF, 50kb)

Gaelic4Girls

Some of the happy faces from the Gaelic4Girls Programme taking place in Cushla Park, Monksland every Tuesday at 7.30pm. All new players welcome. Contact Kevin: 087 9074187

Roscommon Feile Girls Final

Feile Peil na nOg Girls Final
Clann na nGael 1-6   St Brigids 1-0
Clann U-14 girls defeated St Bridgets on Wednesday evening in Kiltoom to book their weekend at the national finals in Cavan. This game was played in dry, but bitter cold conditions, with a strong wind which favoured Clann in the first half. It was a half which Clann dominated with lots of possession but found it difficult to put the scores on the board against a strong defence. However points from Rebecca Naughton, Kayleigh Dunning and Aileen McEvilly soon settled them. The Brigids goalkeeper Emily Staunton and defenders Sarah Daly and Catherine Galvin were performing brilliantly repelling attack after attack. Clann's midfield of Orla O'Neill and Katie Rock along with centre back Gillian Wall were the launchpad of many attacks  and finally one these resulted in a goal from substitute Karen Nicholson. Clann faced into a wind on the resumption which stiffened as the game wore on. It was evening when defences were on top, with both sets of  defenders working hard and executing the block tackle to good effect. Ciara Galvin and Ciara Costelloe were outstanding in the Clann defence but St Brigids finally got their goal when Sarah O'Rourke finished excellently after good approach work from Katie Kennedy. That was end of the scoring as Clann celebrated the win on referee's Ray Burke's final whistle and captain Ellen Harney accepted the Shield from County Board Secretary Francis Keane on behalf of the team.  
Clann na nGael: Marissa Murray, Leanne O'Connor, Ciara Galvin, Ciara Costelloe, Ellen Harney (C), Gillian Wall, Louise Curley, Katie Rock, Orla O'Neill, Anna Shine, Kayleigh Dunning, Aileen McEvilly (0-1), Grace Naughton, Rebecca Naughton, Melissa Glynn. Subs Karen Nicholson, Saoirse McManus, Gemma Nicholson, Jennifer Duignan, Deirdre Ward, Aoibhinn Golden, Hazel Menton, Orla Ward.
St Brigids: Emily Staunton, Sarah Daly, Karen O'Boyle, Emma Doyle, Niamh Campbell, Catherine Galvin, Elaine Byrne, Katie McDonnell, Ellan O'Rourke, Kate O'Connell, Nicole Nestor, Roisin Kelly, Katie Kennedy, Neasa Gately, Sarah O'Rourke, Aisling Frost, Andrea McDermott, Anna Shine, Ciara Murray, Clarie Leonard, Hannagh Martin, Kate Lemass, Anita Touhey.

Clann na nGael Notes

Lotto
Winning Numbers 5, 6, 14, 23. No Jackpot Winner. 2 'Match 3' winners each winning €100: Paul Gaynor (Bernie Reilly), Mrs Simpson (Brian Fallon). Next weeks Jackpot will be €5200 and the venue will be Connaughton's Pub.

Development Meeting
The Club are holding a development meeting in Johnstown on Friday 18th of April at 9pm. It is important for the future of the club that every effort is made to attend this meeting. All members and non-members are welcome to the meeting.

Burren Visit
Members of the Burren teams that won All-Ireland Club titles in 1986 and 1988 will visit the area next weekend. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the final against Clann and to mark this milestone they will renew old acquaintances with the Clann players from that era. Some of players from both clubs will play golf together on Saturday and the team will then visit Connaughton's Pub on Saturday evening. The Club would like everybody to come and welcome the Burren and help them to commemorate the occasion.

Club Merchandise  
If anyone is interested in purchasing new jackets, fleeces etc., Breda McManus will have them available in the Clubhouse next Sunday morning at 11.30am.

Feile Finals  
It's a big week for underage football in the Club as both the boys and girls U-14 teams compete in Feile Peil na nOg Finals in Roscommon. The winners will represent Roscommon in the Feile weekend in Cavan on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July. The whole club wish them the best of luck in their quest for glory.

U-14 Boys Feile
Clann na nGael 3-07 St Ciarans 2-10
Clann U-14's are certainly taking the scenic route in their quest to win Roscommon Feile. This evening they drew with St Ciarans after a great comeback and were unlucky not to snatch victory with the last kick of the game. Darragh Petit took a long range free and as it dropped short it was fisted over the bar by a Clann player but the referee had already blown the final whistle. St Ciarans started strongly and had 4 points on the scoreboard before a Darragh Petit free opened Clann's account. This was followed quickly by a Ultan Harney point but St Ciarans were still in control and kicked several wides before extending their lead with further points and just before half-time they snatched a goal which left Clann with a mountain to climb for the  2nd half. Half-time score Clann 0-03 St Ciarans 1-06.  
Within a minute of the re-start Rudhrai McManus struck a powerful daisy-cutter which nutmegged both a defender and goalkeeper and ended in the back of the net. Soon afterwards a shot from Darragh Petit destined for the roof of the net, was brilliantly tipped away by the St Ciarans goalkeeper but a free from the same player reduced the deficit to 2 points. St Ciarans then struck for a brilliant goal and 2 further points from play gave them a seven point lead. Then with 13 minutes to go Rian McNamara stuck the ball in the bottom corner of the net. Both sides swapped points before pressure from the Clann forwards forced an own goal to take the lead. St Ciarans equalised with a free from a tight angle to give both teams another day.  

U-14 Boys Feile Replay
Clann na nGael 4-09 St Ciarans 1-07
Clann U-14's qualified for the Feile Final by virtue of hard fought battle with St Ciaran's in Johnstown on Monday evening. Despite the large winning margin, this game hung in the balance until a brilliant penalty save from Kevin Molloy broke St Ciarans hearts and Clann  quickly followed this with their third goal from Owen Forde. Kevin then tipped another ball over the bar which was destined for the top corner before centre back Paul Mannion wrapped it up with Clann's fourth goal. It looked all so different in the first minute when St Ciarans scored a goal from a fisted effort of the underside of the crossbar. Clann soon took the lead with points from Darragh Petit, James McManus (2) and Rian McNamara. A great goal from Rudhrai McManus gave them a 3 point lead at half-time. St  Ciaran's narrowed the margin to the bare minimum early in second half before Rian McNamara finished a great goal to the bottom corner after being well set up by Owen Forde. The difference was 6 points when Kevin Molloy stopped the penalty and after that Clann looked in control. There were great displays from all 18 players and the contributions of substitutes Ollie O'Neill, Owen Forde and Darragh Golden were particularly significant. They now play Padraig Pearses in the final next Sunday in Ballyforan at 6pm.  
Team: Kevin Molloy, Patrick Harney, Steve Flynn, Martin Costelloe, Pierce Harney-Nolan, Paul Mannion (1-0), Shane Petit, Michael Hardiman, Darragh Petit (0-2), Mark Nicholson, James McManus (0-2), Shane Lennon, Rudhrai McManus (1-1), Ultan Harney (0-1), Rian McNamara (1-2). Subs; Owen Forde (1-1), Oliver O'Neill, Darragh Golden, Aaron Shine, Cian Cunniffe, Dylan Carberry, Jason Naughton, Richard McManus, David Kearney, David Kildea.  

U-16 Championship Q/Final
Clann na nGael 3-14 St Ciaran's 1-04
Clann U-16s had a big win over St Ciarans in Feurty on Sunday morning. This was a great team performance from Stephen Shine in goal who made one particularly outstanding save to all 5 subs who all made contributions to the game. The foundation of this win was in the first half  where Clann's lead was 2-10 to 0-01. The goals coming from Daniel Qualter and Dermot Higgins who scored two. Clann played some good football throughout and used the ball intelligently in setting up their many scores. They now play Boyle in the semi-final on Sunday 27th of April.  
Team: S. Shine, K. O'Neill, D. Egan, C. O'Reilly, D. Harrington, M. McManus, G. Lennon, J. Harney, D. Qualter, E. Kenny, D. Higgins, C. Duffy, A. Harrington, D. Glynn, D. O'Connor. Subs, J. Finnerty, F. Lennon, W. Shine, E. McManus, J. Farrell.  

Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 1-09   Kilbride 1-06
Clann had a hard fought win over Kilbride last Friday evening in Johnstown. Clann got off to a good start with 2 points from Emmet O'Connor and when half way through the first half Graham Petit hit the back of the net with a powerful shot it looked like Clann were in complete control. However Kilbride got a goal back of their own when a 45 was defected by a Kilbride player past Joe Fallon in the Clann goal. Two long range frees from JP Dunning and a another point from Emmet, curled over from a tight angle, left Clann leading at half -time by 3 points. Points from substitutes Sean Walsh and Fergal Shine lifted the Kilbride siege in the 2nd half and allowed Clann some breathing space at the end. A special mention for Emmet O'Connor who was back playing football after a long lay-off. Playing in a new  position in the full forward line Emmet looked as if never stopped playing and scored three points from play in what was a very accomplished performance.
Team: Joe Fallon, Fintan Kenny, Shane Gavin, Paddy Clogher, Keith Kildea, Paul Curley, Morgan Keena, John Paul Dunning (0-4), Kevin Conneely, Michael Haugh, Graham Petit (1-0), Niall Lennon, Emmet O'Connor (0-3), Paul Whyte, Alan Shine. Subs Cormac Harney, Sean Walsh (0-1), Fergal Shine (0-1), Mickey Shine.

Results
O'Gara Cup
Clann na nGael (2) 0-10 St Michael's 0-15
Division 4 League
Clann na nGael (3) 1-09   Kilbride 1-06
U-16 Championship Q/F
Clann na nGael 3-14 St Ciaran's 1-04
U-14 Boys Feile S/F
Clann na nGael 3-07 St Ciaran's 2-10
U-14 Boys Feile Replay
Clann na nGael 4-09 St Ciarans 1-07

Fixtures  
Wednesday 16th April
U-14 Girls Feile Final and Championship– Clann na nGael v St Bridget's in Kiltoom at 7.00pm.
Sunday 20th April  
U-14 Boys Feile Final- Clann na nGael v Padraig Pearses in Ballyforan at 6.00pm.

It's a big week for underage football in the Club as both the boys and girls U-14 teams compete in Feile Peil na nOg Finals in Roscommon. The winners will represent Roscommon in the Feile weekend in Cavan on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July. The whole club wish them the best of luck in their quest for glory.

Newsletter - Sunday 13th April

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Peter Killian
Sunday 13th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Sean Moore, England and Meehanbee
Friday 18th 7pm:Frank & Rose Lennon, Curryroe
Saturday 19th 11am: Michael Watson, Dublin and Ardkeenan (Month's Mind)
Saturday 19th 8pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 20th 10am: Tommy Lennon, Ardkeenan
After 10am mass the children who made their Confirmation recently will take the Pioneer Pledge.

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien, Oldtown
Sunday 20th 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curnaboll.

Drum PTAA
Children from the Confirmation classes of Ardkeenan, Clonown & Cornafulla schools are invited to take the Pioneer Pledge after 10am mass in Drum on Sunday 20th April. Young Pioneers promise to abstain from drink until they are at least 18 years of age and to keep off drugs for life. More details on www.drum.ie/ptaa

Enrolment for St. Joesph's Primary School, Summerhill
Enrolment now taking place for September 2008. Please contact the school at 090-6492037 for an enrolment form.

Home Composting DIY Workshops

Make Composting your Springtime Resolution

Roscommon County Council is encouraging all householders with a garden to start Home Composting organic waste this Spring. Organic waste including teabags, fruit/vegetable peelings and garden clippings can be easily composted at home along with your waste newspapers and cardboard. Composting can reduce your household waste by up to one third - this is good for the environment and will also help you to save money. There are numerous benefits to composting including providing a nutrient rich soil improver, while at the same time helping to protect the remaining fragile bogs across Ireland by avoiding peat based garden fertilisers.

Click here to download an information leaflet. (PDF Document, Size: 1282Kb).

In order to help those starting on the road to composting and to assist already keen composters, Roscommon County Council are holding free Home Compost Demonstrations at Farmers Markets during the month of April. The Compost Demonstrations will outline ways of producing good compost at home and will include set up of your cone, the dos and don'ts of composting, and trouble shooting. People will also have the opportunity to drop-in at any stage during the day for compost clinics where they can ask the experts for advice on starting composting or how to solve any problems with their compost bin.

The workshop in Roscommon town takes place in Roscommon Farmers Market: Fri April 18th 10am - 1pm. Demonstrations at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm presented by Nuala Madigan from the Irish Peatland Conservation Council. Drop in Compost Clinics Open all day.

For more details, please visit http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/services/environment/HomeCompostingDIYWorkshop.html

Clann na nGael Notes

Lotto
Winning Numbers 2, 5, 13, 26.
No Jackpot winner. 4 match 3 winners each receiving €50 - Ian Naughton (Kitty Naughton), Joseph Ward (Brian Fallon), Brian Mulvihill (Steve Collins), Yvonne Conway (Bernie Reilly).
Next week's Jackpot will be €5,000 and the venue is The Mill.

Club Holiday
The Club is going to Albufeira, Portugal on 2nd October for a week. Cost of holiday is €399 and a deposit of €100 is required by the 2nd week of May. Places will be limited and anybody interested in going can contact Michael Keena 086 8199624 or Joe Nicholson 086 0677510.

Development Meeting  
A club meeting will be held on Friday 18th April to discuss Finance and Development options. All members and non-members welcome to attend.

Results
O'Gara Cup  
Clann na nGael (1)  1-11 St Ronan's 0-05
Clann na nGael (2) 3-09 Creggs 2-09
Division 4 League  
Clann na nGael (3) 2-08 Oran 0-7
U-16 League  
Clann na nGael 5-08 Western Gaels 1-4
U-14 Boys Feile  
Clann na nGael 2-14 St Dominics 5-05
Replay
Clann na nGael 3-09 St Dominics 3-07
U-14 Girls Feile
Clann na nGael 3-09 Ballinameen 1-03
U-14 Girls Championship  
Clann na nGael 8-06 St Mary's 3-01

Fixtures
Senior Challenge
Tuesday 8th April, Clann na nGael v Caltra in Johnstown at 7pm.
U-14 Boys Feile S/F
Thursday 10th April, Clann na nGael v St Ciarans in Feurty at 6.45pm.
Division 4 League
Friday 11th  April, Clann na nGael (3) v Kilbride in Johnstown at 7pm.
O'Gara Cup
Saturday 12th April Clann na nGael (2) v St Michaels in Cootehall at 6.30pm.
U-16 Championship Q/F
Sunday 13th April, Clann na nGael v St Ciarans in Feurty at 12pm.
Ladies U-14 Championship
Monday 7th April, Clann na nGael v St Mary's in Tulsk at 7pm.
Ladies U-14 Feile Final
Clann na nGael v St Bridgets will probably be on Wednesday 16th April.

Reports
Clann na nGael (1)  1-11 St Ronan's 0-05
Clann had a good win over St. Ronans in Abbey Park , Boyle  in what were windy but dry conditions on Sunday. Playing with the wind on their backs in the first half Clann held 0-7 to 0-1 lead. An excellent penalty by Jonathon Dunning in the second secured the win with good performances from Ray Fallon, Niall Kennedy and Ronan Killian in defence, Gary Shine ruled midfield and with David Lennon, Emmet Rock, Johnny Dunning and Kevin Kenny working hard up front. On the down side there were injuries to Ronan Gavin and Emmet Rock to add to the already long list of injured.
Team; Darragh Lennon, Niall Kennedy, Paul Dunning, Ray Fallon, Ronan Killian, Niall Shine (0-1, 45), Ronan Gavin, Niall McManus, Gary Shine, Conor Duignan (0-3f), Matt Scally (0-1), David Lennon (0-1), Emmet Rock (0-1), Jonathon Dunning (1-2), Kevin Kenny (0-3f). Subs John Paul Dunning for Ronan Gavin, Enda Kenny (0-1) for Emmet Rock and Ross Naughton for Paul Dunning.  

Clann na nGael (2) 3-09 Creggs 2-09
The Clann 2nd team enjoyed an exciting win in Cushla Park on Saturday evening. The match was played in blustery conditions with heavy showers, but nonetheless produced some good passages of play. Creggs played with the elements in their favour in the first half and lead by 0-6 to 0-2. An early 2nd half goal increased their lead to 8 points before the Clann fight back began. A goal from David Lennon was followed quickly by a Creggs og before points from Kevin Kenny and David Henry gave Clann the lead. However a 2nd Creggs goal took the momentum away from Clann until David O'Neill was pushed over in the large parallelogram and Ian O'Reilly slotted home the resulting penalty to give Clann a three point victory.
Team; Phelim O'Neill, Morgan Keena, Paul Dunning, Mark Killian, Ronan Killian, Denis Gavin, John Paul Dunning, Paul Bruce, David O'Neill, Ian O'Reilly (1-1), Graham Petit, David Lennon (1-0), David Henry (0-3), Emmet Rock, Kevin Kenny (0-4), Subs Keith O'Neill, Cormac Harney.

U-16 League - Clann na nGael 5-08 Western Gaels 1-4
Clann U-16s had a big win over Western Gaels in Frenchpark on Sunday morning. They had a whirlwind start with goals from Daniel Qualter, Emmet Kenny, Darragh Glynn and Daniel O'Connor to leave the half-time score 5-3 to 0-3 but Clann also had Stephen Shine in goal to thank for a few smart saves to leave such a wide gap between the teams at the break. Next weekend they play St Ciarans in the Quarter-Finals of the championship.  
Team; Stephen Shine, Kealon O'Neill, Darragh Egan, Cian O'Reilly, Mark Connaughton, Michael McManus, Gearoid Lennon, John Harney, Daniel Qualter (2-1), David Harrington, Dermot Higgins (0-2), Emmet Kenny (1-5), Daniel O'Connor (1-0), Darragh Glynn (1-0), Cian Duffy. Subs; John Finnerty, Fiachra Lennon, Willie Shine, Enda McManus, Andy Harrington.

U-14 Feile Replay - Clann na nGael 3-09 St Dominics 3-07
This replay was equally as exiting as the drawn game last Wednesday. Playing with the aid of a howling gale in the first half Clann looked to have missed their chance by only leading 0-5 to 1-1. However the scores were tit for tat in the second half with the winning goal coming from a brave Darragh Petit who had played on despite receiving the full force of the ball in the face earlier in the match. Two excellent frees against the wind from Rudhrai McManus were other highlights and there were also great performances from Paul Mannion and Pierce Harney-Nolan in defence. They now play St Ciarans in Feurty at 6.45pm on this Thursday coming.

U-14 Girls Championship 07/04/2008
Clann na nGael 8-06 St Mary's 3-01
With a number of Roscommon players on both teams, this was expected to be a serious battle and so it turned out in the 1st half. Played in calm conditions St Mary's took control to take a 6 point lead. A goal from Orla O'Neill and another from Kayleigh Dunning when she soloed from midfield right through the whole of the St Mary's defence to score left Clann trailing 3-01 to 2-02 at half time. In the second half though the Clann defence tightened up with great displays from Marissa Murray in goal, captain Ellen Harney, Ciara Galvin and Ciara Costelloe to keep St Mary's scoreless. Louise Curley and Katie Rock worked hard for Kayleigh, Rebecca, Aileen and Orla to get the scores up front. The scoring was completed by a goal from substituted Gemma Nicholson. The workrate and tackling by all the Clann forwards was impressive and also the stamina as  they never stopped pressing forward throughout the game. Now the team looks forward to the Feile Final against St Bridgets next Wednesday 16th in Kiltoom.
Panel: Marissa Murray, Leanne O'Connor, Ciara Galvin, Ciara Costelloe, Ellen Harney, Gillian Wall, Karen Nicholson, Katie Rock, Orla O'Neill (3-2), Anna Shine, Kayleigh Dunning (2-1), Aileen McEvilly (2-0), Louise Curley, Rebecca Naughton (0-3), Melissa Glynn, Saoirse McManus, Gemma Nicholson (1-0), Hazel Menton, Jennifer Duignan, Deirdre Ward and Aoibhinn Golden.

Newsletter - Sunday 6th April

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: Gerry Devine, Ardkeenan
Sunday 6th 10am: Micko McManus, Cornafulla South
Thursday 10th 7pm: James Kelly, Coolderry
Saturday 12th 1pm: CONFIRMATION
Saturday 12th 8pm: Peter Killian
Sunday 13th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan, Curnaboll
Sunday 13th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien, Oldtown

Confirmation
The boys and girls of 6th class in both Cornafulla NS and Ardkeenan NS will be confirmed in Drum Church on Saturday 12th April. We wish them all a beautiful day.

Thank You
A Sincere thank you to all who hosted the Stations in the Drum area and to those who participated or contributed in any way to making them such a wonderful and worth while experience.

Enrolment for St. Joesph's Primary School, Summerhill
Enrolment now taking place for September 2008. Please contact the school at 090-6492037 for an enrolment form.

Gaelic4Girls Initiative in Monksland

Pictured are (L to R): Kevin Naughton, Caroline Geraghty, Tracey Keegan and Peter Shine, all involved in delivering Gaeilc4Girls, a new Ladies Gaelic Football initiative in Roscommon.

Gaelic4Girls Monksland, supported by the Roscommon Sports Partnership, will soon be taking place in Cushla Park, Monksland. The programme is for all girls aged 9-13 years old who have never played Ladies Gaelic Football before. It will run every Tuesday for 6 weeks beginning on Tuesday 8th April at 7.30pm. The fun evening will involve learning the basic skills of Ladies Gaelic football though fun games and drills organised by qualified coaches. A charge of €2 per session applies. For more details please contact Kevin: 087 9074187.

Clann na nGael Notes

Lotto
Winning No's 9, 19, 22, 27.
No Jackpot Winner. There were 7 Match 3 winners each receiving €30: Pat Carroll (Bernie Reilly), Rory Connolly (Bernie Reilly), Gerry & Patricia Farrell (Eileen Whelan), Padraig Harney (Kieran Gavin), Rosaleen & Sean Hannon (Ray Fallon Snr), John & Eilish Egan (Kieran Gavin), Tom O'Connor (Michael Naughton).
Next week's Jackpot will be €4,800 and the venue will be Shines

Clann U14's
The Clann na nGael U 14 team travelled to Salthill on Sunday last to take part in the home clubs tournament which also featured Eire Og (Carlow) and Castlebar Mitchell's (Mayo). Clann took on Eire Og in their first game and were on top for long periods but in the end they were very unlucky to lose by 2 points. Clann were well beaten by a strong Salthill-Knocknacarra team in the second game after being denied several goals by the home keeper in the opening minutes of the game. Clann played Castlebar Mitchell's in their final game and won by 3 – 6 to 2 – 1. The lads played their best football of the day in this game and were deserving winners. The players and management would like to thank Salthill-Knocknacarra for the invitation to play in this very well run tournament. Panel: Kevin Molloy, Patrick Harney, Oliver O'Neill, Shane Petit, Paul Mannion, Darragh Petit, Pierce Harney-Nolan, Michael Hardiman, Rudhrai McManus, Shane Lennon, Steve Flynn, Darragh Golden, Rian McManus, Ultan Harney, James McManus, Malcolm O'Hanlon, Jason Naughton, Dylan Carbery, Colm Meehan, Richard McManus, Aaron Shine, Mark Nicholson. 

Ladies Senior League
Clann na nGael 3-04 Roscommon Gaels 1-04
Clann Ladies had a hard fought win over Roscommon Gaels in Cushla Park last Sunday. After 10 minutes of wasteful shooting Maeve Harney settled things with a left-footed point from an acute angle and was quickly followed by a goal from Michelle Harney-Nolan. Two more goals from Maeve and Michelle put Clann in the driving seat before half-time. Playing into the breeze in the 2nd half Clann defended well with Aisling Curley, Aisling Egan and Cathy Watson to the fore and they closed out the game with points from Ciara Fallon and Ruth Finlass. The whole team worked very hard for this win with Eileen Goode in goal and Ciara Fallon who covered inch of the large pitch pushing each other hard for player of the match. Team; Eileen Goode, Michelle Keegan, Cathy Watson, Kathy Doran O'Rourke, Amy O'Reilly, Julie Curley, Aisling Egan, Ruth Finlass (0-1), Ciara Fallon(0-1), Aisling Curley, Maeve Harney (1-1), Michelle Harney-Nolan(2-1), Joanne Naughton, Tracey Keegan.

Sunday Morning Training
U-8's and U-10's boys and girls training on Sunday 7th April at 11.15am in Johnstown.

All-Ireland Semi-Final
Best wishes are also extended to St. Aloysius College who are due to play their re-arranged All-Ireland semi-final against Munster champions Kenmare Friday5th April at 1.30pm in Croagh, Limerick.

Results
U-16 League Clann na nGael 2-08 Padraig Perses 3-05
U-14 Girls Feile Clann na nGael 3-09 Ballinameen 1-03 

Fixtures
Wednesday 2nd April
U-14 Boys Feile Semi-Final – Clann na nGael v St Dominics in Cushla Park, Monksland at 6.30pm.
Friday 4th April
Division 4 League – Clann na nGael (3) v Oran in Oran at 6.45pm.
Saturday 5th April
O'Gara Cup – Clann na nGael (2) v Creggs in Johnstown at 5.30pm.
Sunday 6th April
O'Gara Cup – Clann na nGael (1) v St Ronans in Ballyfarnon at 2.30pm.
U-16 League – Clann na nGael v Western Gaels in Frenchpark at 12pm.