Clann na nGael Fixtures Update

Please note that both the O’Rourke Cup game (v Castlerea) and the O’Gara Cup game (v Roscommon Gaels) that had been fixed for this weekend are off.

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

U8 Training
Girls Under 8 training continues in Johnstown on Sunday mornings at 11.15.

U14 Feile Final
Today, Tuesday 28th April, at Four Roads, St Ciarans v Clann na nGael, 7pm. Clann girls are out to retain their title this evening. After comprehensive wins over St Brigids and Padraig Pearses, they now face a St Ciarans side who defeated Strokestown and Four Roads on route to the final.

U12 Clann Lions had a comprehensive victory in Johnstown on Sunday last over Castlerea 2-12 to 0-0 in Division 1 & 2 Championship to maintain their 100% record in championship. They have a bye next weekend.

U12 Clann Cubs were defeated by Four Roads despite leading by a point at half-time. They now play St Dominics in their next match tomorrow Wednesday.

Congratulations

• To Mickey Dunning and the three girls who played, Kayleigh Dunning, Ciara Galvin and Rebecca Naughton in Roscommon U14 girls good win over Sligo on Friday evening last 5-12 to 5-3. They play Mayo in Swinford on Friday evening next at 7pm.
• To Kevin Naughton who is involved with the Roscommon Minor team who a great win over Sligo also last Friday.
• To Bealnamulia Ladies on winning the League Title again by defeated their auld enemy 2-0 on Monday last.
• To Aisling Egan on representing the Irish 3rd Level Colleges team in Scotland last week in a series of warm games as they prepare for the World Student Games.

Ladies NFL Finals
The venue for the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies NFL finals has been confirmed as St Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom Co Roscommon on Saturday 9th May.
Div 3 Final: Roscommon v Wicklow @ 1.45pm
Div 2 Final: Down v Tipperary @ 3.30pm
Div 1 Final: Cork v Mayo @ 5.15pm
All three finals will be broadcast live on TG4. Should any of the games end level the replay will take place the following Sunday the 17th of May 2009.

Results
Bord Gais Energy Ladies NFL Division 3 SF
Roscommon 2-11 Derry 0-5
Connacht U-14 Ladies Championship
Roscommon 5-12 Sligo 5-3
Connacht Minor Ladies Championship
Roscommon 3-17 Sligo 2-4
U-12 Championship Division 1 & 2
Clann na nGael 4-14 v Castlerea St Kevins 3-5
U-12 Championship Division 3 & 4
Clann na nGael 1-0 Four Roads 2-4

Fixtures
Friday 1st May
Connacht U-14 Championship: Mayo v Roscommon at 7pm in Swinford
Tuesday 28th April
U-14 Feile Final: St Ciarans v Clann na nGael, 7pm in Four Roads
Wednesday 29th April
U12 Championship Division 3 & 4 - Group 1 - St Dominics v Clann na nGael Cubs, 7pm
Sunday 3rd May
U12 Championship Division 1 & 2 - Group 1 - Clan na nGael Lions a bye

Clann na nGael Notes

G.A.A 125 CELEBRATION
To mark the 125th anniversary of the GAA, we are setting up a museum in the clubhouse. The museum will hold a collection of items of interest and memorabilia from over the 73 years of Clann's history; cups and trophies won by the club, footballs from important matches, old jerseys, photos, old videos, match programmes, ticket stubs, match reports, and other items of interest We are dependent on the goodwill of the community in putting the museum together. If you have any item that you would like to donate or loan to the museum, please bring them to the clubhouse any Monday evening between 7:00PM and 8:00PM.

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Work on the new floodlights are set to commence on Friday. So there will be a gentle glow around Johnstown in the near future.

O ROURKE CUP
Clann na nGael 0 – 7 St Brigids 1 – 11
The Clann na nGael Athlone Springs senior team took on neighbours St Brigids on Saturday evening last in Kiltoom. Clann started brightly and Dara Lennon opened Clanns account after 3 minutes. However Brigids took control and led b 1-6 to 0-4 at the break. The second half was an even 30 minutes with Clann giving as good as they got. But Brigids finished the stronger and won by 7 points,
Team and scorers: Darren Lennon, Mark Killian, Colin Nicholson, Niall Kennedy, Niall Shine, Daniel Harney, Ollie Harney, Gary Shine, Brian Goode 0-1, Seanie Walsh 0-1, Darragh Shine, David Kelly, Darragh Lennon 0-4, Matt Scally, Enda Kenny 0-1.
Subs: Alan Dunne, Cathal Shine, Cormac Harney.

O GARA CUP
Clann na nGael 1 – 7 St Dominic’s 1 – 10
The Clann na nGael junior A team played St Dominic’s in the O Gara Cup on Sunday last. Both sides were evenly matched and they were level at break with 4 points apiece. Dominic’s started the better of the 2 sides at the restart but Clann would not let them get too far ahead. Disaster struck with 10 minutes to go when Dominic’s scored a controversial goal . Clann came back again with a Fergal Shine goal, but the visitors held on for a 3 point win.
Team and scorers: Darren Lennon, Cathal Duignan, Colin Nicholson, Eugene Petit, Cormac Harney, Daniel Haney, Kevin Naughton, David o Neill, Darragh Shine, Graham Petit, Emmet Rock, Seanie Walsh, Niall Lennon, David Henry 0-3, Enda Kenny 0-3.
Subs: John Paul Dunning 0-1, Mark Killian, Mark Duignan, Fergal Shine 1-0, Niall Kennedy.

U 16 COUNTY SEMI FINAL
Clann na nGael 3 – 9 St Dominic’s 2 – 5
The Clann na nGael U 16 team did what the Junior A team failed to do , by beating St Dominic’s in the county semi final on Sunday last in Kiltoom. Clann were first to settle with a Emmet Kenny goal and a point from James Farrell. Dominic’s hit back with a goal of their own but Clann were no to be fazed and 3 Emmet Kenny points and a Dan o Conner point but Clann 1-5 to 1-0 up at the break.
Dominic’s were first to register a point in the second half, but Emmet Kenny hit back with 2 more points for Clann. Dominic’s came back again with 2 points and Emmet Kenny reply with a point to put Clann 1-8 to 1-3 up midway through the second half. Dominic’s did not want to get beaten and they scored 1-1 to reduce the arrears to the bare minimum between the sides. This seemed to stir Clann into action and Emmet Kenny rattled the back of the net to restore Clanns 4 point advantage. Dominic’s got within 3 points of our lads before a John Finnerty goal and a Rudhrai Mc Manus point sealed victory for Clann. The Clann lads deserve great praise for this performance in a game played in very wet conditions.
Team and scorers: Kevin Molloy, Cian O Reilly, Stevie Flynn, James Mc Manus, Mark Connaughton, Darragh Petit, Pierce Harney Nolan, David Harrington, Darragh Egan, Rudhrai Mc Manus 0-1, Emmet Kenny 2-6, Dan o Conner 0-1, Willie Shine, John Finnerty 1-0, James Farrell 0-1.
Sub: Cian Duffy

U 14 DIVISION 1
The Clann na nGael took the long journey to Strokestown on Thursday evening last. The game was played in very damp conditions for the duration of the hour. Clann played some fine football, but the home team took the points.
Team: Shane Scally, Connor Lennon, Cillian Bannon, Martin Flannery, Ritchie Mc Manus, Patrick Harney, Gary Mannion, Martin Costello, David Connaughton, Malcom O Hanlon, Shane Petit, Mark Nicholson, Shane Lacey, Cathal Callinan, Rian Mc Namara.
Subs: Fergal Lennon, Mark Shine, Jack Connaughton, Aaron Shine, David Kildea, Jason Naughton.

U 14 DIVISION 4
Clann na nGael 3 – 3 Roscommon Gaels 4 – 3
The Clann na nGael u 14 team played Roscommon Gaels on Friday evening last in Johnstown. Clann started well and 2 goals from David Kildea sent Clann 4 points up at the break. Roscommon Gaels came out of the blocks all guns firing and hit 3-1 without reply to rattle Clann, The lads never gave up and a Arrant Shine goal gave Clann a glimmer of hope. Clann laid siege on the Gaels goal, but the visitors some managed to keep the ball out and ended up 3 points winners. This was a very good team performance and best for Clann were Dylan Colgan, Colin Meehan, Aaron Shine, Jamie Fahy, Dylan Earle and David Kildea.
Team and scorers: Dylan Colgan, Connor Lennon, Ian Wall, Colin Meehan, Dean Tobin , Aaron Shine1-0, Jonathon Murray, Neale Conway, Jamie Fahy, Shane Lacey 0-1, Aaron o Reilly 0-1, Jason Naughton, Dylan Earle, Evin Cunnuffe 0-1, Sean Kenny.
Sub: David Kildea 2-0.

RESULTS
Abbey Hotel O’Rourke Cup
St Brigids 1-11 Clann na Gael 0- 7
John Corcoran Menswear O’Gara Cup
Clann na Gael 1-7 St Dominics 1-10

FIXTURES
WEDNESDAY 29th April
Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs St Brigids in Johnstown at 7.30
FRIDAY 1st May
U14 Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs St Barry’s in Johnstown at 7 pm
SATURDAY 2nd May
O Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael vs Castlerea in Castlerea at 7 pm
SUNDAY 3rd May
Minor League: Clann na nGael vs Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown at 12.30
MONDAY 4th May
O Gara Cup: Clann na nGael vs Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown at 1.30

Newsletter - Sunday 26th April 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Peter Killian
Sunday 26th 10am: Micko McManus, Cornafulla
Tuesday 28th 7pm: Frank McManus, Ardnanure
Wednesday 29th 7pm: John, Marggaret & John Joe Hynes
Friday 1st 1pm: Marraige of Diane Dolan & Ollie Kenny
Friday 1st 7pm: John McDonnell, Clonark
Saturday 2nd 11am: Dinny Harney, Canada & formerly Rockfield (Months mind)
Saturday 2nd 8pm: John & Mary Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 3rd 10am: Jack Duignan, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Lena & Peter Dunning
Friday 1st: Nancy, Eileen & Rosie Shine, Buggane
Sunday 3rd May 11am: Mike & Frank Gavin, Graua

Drum Community Games
New venue for Athletics - now in Athlone I.T. grounds on Friday 8th May commencing at 5.30pm sharp.

Lá na gClug - G.A.A 125 Celebration
To mark the 125th anniversary of the GAA, Clann na nGael will hold a commemoration day on Sunday 10th May in the club grounds in Johnstown commencing with Mass at 11.30am. Everyone is welcome. As part of this, we are setting up a museum in the clubhouse. The museum will hold a collection of items of interest and memorabilia from over the 73 years of Clann's history; cups and trophies won by the club, footballs from important matches, old jerseys, photos, old videos, match programmes, ticket stubs, match reports, and other items of interest We are dependent on the goodwill of the community in putting the museum together. If you have any item that you would like to donate or loan to the museum, please bring them to the clubhouse any Monday evening between 7:00PM and 8:00PM.

St. Joseph's Schoolboy Football Club
10th Anniversary celebration will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Saturday 2nd May at 8.30pm. Buffety, music, spot prizes. Tickets available from club officials, cost €15. Everyone welcome.

Roscommon Lamb Festival
Roscommon is the place to be from Wednesday 29th April to Monday 4th May 2009 for the second annual Roscommon Lamb Festival. Come and join us to enjoy the best of local food, particularly our naturally reared Roscommon lamb. This festival promises to appeal to both town and country, young and not so young. Highlights include Festival Fashion Show with Catwalk Model Agency, Farmers Market, Cookery Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna, Family Fun Day, BBQ, Roscommon Rose Of Tralee Selection Ball and Carers Association Mini Marathon. For more details or to download the 2009 festival brochure please visit the official Roscommon Lamb Festival website at http://www.roscommonlambfestival.com/

Roscommon Mini Marathon
10K Marathon in Roscommon on Monday 4th in aid of The Carers Association. Entry fee €10. Assemble at Hannons car park 1 - 2 pm. Start at 3pm.

Passionfruit Theatre presents...
Guggenheim Grotto on Saturday 9th May at 8.30pm. Tickets €18. Telephone 086-3338457 or visit http://www.passionfruittheatre.com/

Big Bingo
Joint parish bingo in the Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's Hall on Sunday 26th April starting at 8pm sharp. Over €5,000 in prizes and the jackpot €1000 must be won on the night!

Athlone Choral Society presents...
'Music By The Water' on Sunday 26th April at 8pm in the Radisson Hotel. Tickets €15 available at the hotel.

Roscommon Lamb Festival 2009

Roscommon is the place to be from Wednesday 29th April to Monday 4th May 2009 for the second annual Roscommon Lamb Festival. Come and join us to enjoy the best of local food, particularly our naturally reared Roscommon lamb. This festival promises to appeal to both town and country, young and not so young.

This years highlights include:

• Special Sheep Sale
• Festival Fashion Show with Catwalk Model Agency
• Lamb night in participating local restaurants
• Farmers Market
• Cookery Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna
• Family Fun Day
• RosWIN – Spring Into Action Fair!
• Pet Lamb Competition
• BBQ Brazilia & Irlanda Style!
• Sheep Dog Trials
• Horse Drawn Vehicle Cavalcade and Vintage Machinery Drive & Display
• A Wool Day Out! Sheep Shearing, Wool Spinning & Knitting Event
• Global Kitchen - International Culinary Extravaganza
• Roscommon Rose Of Tralee Selection Ball
• Carers Association Mini Marathon

For more details or to download the 2009 festival brochure please visit the official Roscommon Lamb Festival website at www.roscommonlambfestival.com

Clann na nGael Notes

Scor Sinsear

Hard Luck to the Clann Scor Question Time team of Tommy Harney, Tom Nolan and Sean Murray who were defeated in the All-Ireland Final in the INEC in Killarney over the week-end. The winning team from Allenwood in Kildare were first time winners in what was their 9th final over a 30 year period, so nobody could begrudge them a title. In all, three titles crossed the Shannon, Ballinamore of Leitrim (Novelty Act), Corofin (Instrumental Music), Abbeyknockmoy (Set Dancing) and also congratulations to neighbours Moate and Brian Dolan who won the Recitation and Clara for winning the Ballad Group. Close to 2000 people attended the event in what was a very successful weekend and the Club would like to thank Coiste Scor Roscommon and Connacht for all their help.

 

Results

Abbey Hotel O'Rourke Cup

Clann na Gael  0-10  St Croans    1-9

John Corcoran Menswear O'Gara Cup

Boyle  2-21  Clann na Gael     0-6

 

Ladies U-12 Championship - Division 1 & 2

St Ciarans 0-4 Clann na nGael 1-9

Clann had a good win over a very strong St Ciarans team in Feurty on Sunday. The scoreline perhaps doesn't do justice to a very even contest and the Clann girls performed very well under pressure to produce their second win in the competition.

 

Ladies U-12 Championship - Division 3 & 4

St Marys 5-6 Clann na nGael 4-3

This team are getting stronger and stronger and performed admirably on Saturday in Tulsk. Only for 2 late goals from St Marys they could have been in for a much deserved share of the spoils but again the performance was a credit to the team and management.

 

Ladies U-14 Feile Semi-Final

Clann na nGael 9-13 Padraig Pearses 1-1

The U-14 girls had a convincing win over neighbours Padraig Pearses on Sunday in the Feile S/F. Clann lead 2-3 to 0-1 at the break but completely took control thereafter and now have a chance of completing back to back Feile titles on Tuesday week against St Ciarans.

 

Fixtures

Wednesday 22nd April

Ladies U-12 Championship - Division 3 & 4 - Group 1: Clann na nGael v Four Roads

Saturday 25th

Abbey Hotel - O'Rourke Cup: St Brigids v Clann na Gael at 7.00pm in Kiltoom

Sunday 26th

John Corcoran Menswear - O'Gara Cup: Clann na Gael v St Dominics at 3.00pm in Johnstown

Ladies U-12 Championship - Division 1 & 2 - Group 1: Clann na nGael  v Castlerea St Kevins at 6.30pm

Tuesday 28th April

Ladies U-14 Feile Final: St Ciarans v Clann na nGael, Time and Venue TBA

Newsletter - Sunday 19th April 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 18th 8pm: Rose & Frank Lennon
Sunday 19th 10am: Mattie Redmond
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Thomas & Mary Ann Naughton, Doohan
Wednesday 22nd 7pm: Jimmy Kelly, Coolderry
Thursday 23rd 7pm: Johnny & Mike Dolan
Friday 24th 7pm: Thomas Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Saturday 25th 11am: Tim Duignan, Dublin & late of Doohan (Months mind)
Saturday 25th 8pm: Peter Killian
Sunday 26th 10am: Micko McManus, Cornafulla

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curnaboll
Sunday 26th 11am: Lena & Peter Dunning

Drum Community Games
Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Monksland Area Mass
Will be held in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday 23rd April at 8pm. All welcome.

Athlone Little Theatre presents "The Coleen Bawn"
A comedy, from Sunday 19th to Friday 23rd April at 8.30pm. All proceeds from the first night (Sunday 19th) will be donated to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund. Tickets available from any member of the Pastoral Council.

Passionfruit Theatre presents...
A benefit gig for Westmeath Special Olympics on Saturday 25th April at 8.30pm. Music by many local soger/songwriters including Alan O'Neill, Anne Marie Hynes, Deborah McKeown, Yasmin Chaudhry, Fergal Cox and many more. Admission €10. Telephone 086-3338457 or visit http://www.passionfruittheatre.com/

Big Bingo
Joint parish bingo in the Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's Hall on Sunday 26th April starting at 8pm sharp. Over €5,000 in prizes and the jackpot €1000 must be won on the night!

Golf Classic
Cloonakilla N.S. (Bealnamulla) Parents Association will hold a Golf Classic on Friday 8th May in Athlone Golf Club. To book a team or sponsor a tee box please contact Kenny on 085-7813358 or John on 087-2270806. Entry €20 per team of four. Tee box sponsorhip €100. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Swish for Special Olympics

"Telling women not to shop is like telling the Pope not to pray. Women always want clothes, credit crunch or not. I love a good swish." Twiggy.

Are you still holding on to clothes that no longer serve you? The Athlone Springs Hotel is hosting a ‘Swish Party’ on Thursday 7th May 2009 in aid of Special Olympics. Doors open at 7pm. Unburden your wardrobe, bring your unwanted garments to a party with like-minded ladies and leave with some fab newly exchanged pieces and plenty of creative ideas.

How it works: Prior to the main Swish Party Night, a Collection Night will be held on Friday 24th April from 3-7pm. Bring all your unwanted garments you are happy to exchange (worn or unworn and in desirable condition) including jewellery, accessories, hats and shoes. We will provide tags for each item received to be used on the Swish Night (7th May).

We'll display the clothes, provide drinks and nibbles, and encourage you to try on as much as possible. For any boutiques, hairdressers etc. who are interested in exhibiting on the night, tables cost just €50.

Tickets for the Swish Night will be on sale from Friday 10th April at Athlone Springs Hotel. Tickets are €20 and will include 20 tags to ‘buy’ goods on the night. Additional tags will be on sale on the Swish Night.

For anyone who purchases tickets before Friday 24th April will go in to a draw for a fabulous makeover worth €1,000. All proceeds on the night will go to Special Olympics.

For further information please contact:

Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
Events Department on 090 644 4444
Go to www.athlonespringshotel/events
Or email events@athlonespringshotel.com

Clann na nGael Notes

Results

O'Rourke Cup: Clann na Gael 0-8 St Aidans 1-11
O'Gara Cup: Creggs 1-7 Clann na Gael 0-9
Mid-South Division 4 League: Clann na Gael 2-8 St Aidans 2-13

Fixtures

Saturday 18th April

O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael vs St. Croan's at 7pm in Johnstown.
Sunday, 19th April
O'Gara Cup: Clann na nGael vs Boyle at 2.30pm in Boyle

Newsletter - Sunday 12th April 2009

Easter Sunday
Domhnach Cásca

Drum Mass Intentions
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Vigil Mass & Baptism
Sunday 12th 10am: Easter Sunday Mass
Monday 13th 11am: Tomás Dolan and deceased family members
Monday 13th 12pm: Seán McManus and deceased family members
Tuesday 14th 7pm: Laurence & Lily Coyle, Crannaghbeg
Wednesday 15th 7pm: John & Mary Fallon and deceased family members
Friday 17th 7pm: Tommy Lennon, Ardkeenan
Saturday 18th: Marriage of Olivia McManus & Richard Wilson
Saturday 18th 8pm: Rose & Frank Lennon
Sunday 19th 10am: Mattie Redmond

Clonown Mass Intentions
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Easter Vigil
Sunday 12th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher
Sunday 19th 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curnaboll

Drum Church Bell
The Bell has been restored and electrified. It will ring out the call for prayer at 12noon and 6pm daily, and 15 minutes before Mass on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Drum Parish Hall
You may have noticed the activity around Drum Parish Hall over the last several months. The hall has been extensively renovated, along with two extensions. It will be completed by mid-May. It will be a wonderful modern facility.

Thank You
The Parish is indebted to all the good people who gave of their time and energy to make our Holy Week Ceremonies worthy of the occasion. We thank all the people who took part in the ceremonies, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Choir, Altar Servers and especially all the children form the various schools in the parish who took part in the 5pm Mass on Holy Thursday in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. Finally a word of thanks to our Sacristans and their helpers for whom Easter is such a busy time.

Drum Heritage Group
A.G.M. will be held in the Drum Heritage Visitor Centre on Thursday, 16th April at 8.30pm. All members and new members welcome.

Drum Community Games
Training on Sunday 19th April at 12 noon in Athlone Gymnastics Club (beside Interlink, Summerhill) for community games competition. Children (boys & girls of all ages) with gymnastics skills are invited to attend.

Passionfruit Theatre presents...
Eugene Donegan on Sunday 12th April and Martin Hutchinson on Saturday 18th April. Tickets €10. Telephone 086-3338457 or visit http://www.passionfruittheatre.com/

Moore/Clonfad Drama Society presents "Out of Order"
Back by popular demand for one night only on Easter Sunday night, 12th April at 8pm in Moore Hall.

Athlone Little Theatre presents "The Coleen Bawn"
A comedy, from Sunday 19th to Friday 23rd April at 8.30pm. All proceeds from the first night (Sunday 19th) will be donated to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund. Tickets available from any member of the Pastoral Council.

Clann na nGael Notes

G.A.A 125 Celebration

The GAA has designated Sunday 10th of May as Lá na gClub. On that day, Clann will celebrate the anniversary with over 2,000 GAA clubs around the country, so keep that day free in your diaries! We'll send out more details of exactly what's going to happen nearer the day. To mark the 125th anniversary of the GAA, we are setting up a museum in the clubhouse. The museum will hold a collection of items of interest and memorabilia from over the 73 years of Clann's history; cups and trophies won by the club, footballs from important matches, old jerseys, photos, old videos, match programmes, ticket stubs, match reports, and other items of interest We are dependent on the goodwill of the community in putting the museum together. If you have any item that you would like to donate or loan to the museum, please bring them to the clubhouse any Monday evening between 7:00PM and 8:00PM.

O'Gara Cup

Clann na nGael 1-8 St Michaels 0-12

The Clann na nGael junior A team played St Michaels on Saturday evening last in Johnstown. St Michaels were first to settle an scored 3 points in the opening exchanges. Clann were getting to grips with the visitors and were opening them with some fine football. Clann finally got reward for their endeavors when Seanie Walsh blasted the ball to the back of the net after 13 minutes.

St. Michaels hit back with 2 points, Clanns response were points from Seanie Walsh and David o Neill. Clann finished the half on top outscoring Michaels 3 to 1. Clanns points came from Seanie Walsh 2 and a Long range effort from Emmet Rock.

St. Michaels commenced the second half as they did the first with 4 quick points, a Ronan Killian point was sandwiched between the 4 points to leave St. Michaels 2 points to the good after 45 minutes.

A Ronan Gavin point reduced the arrears to the minimum, but for St. Michaels to hit over 2 more points near the end to go 3 up. Clann never gave up and points from Ronan Gavin and David o Neill brought within a point of the Ardcarne men. Clann tried in vain to get an equalizer but the visitors held on to win. This game was a great advertisement for the O Gara cup, and Clann were well served by Darren Lennon, Colin Nicholson, Cathal Duignan, Graham Petit, and Seanie Walsh.

Team and Scorers: Darren Lennon, Kevin Naughton, Colin Nicholson, Cathal Duignan, Cormac Harney, Daniel Harney, Ronan Gavin 0-2, David O'Neill 0-2, Kevin Connelly, Seanie Walsh 1-2, Emmet Rock 0-1, Graham Petit, Ronan Killian 0-1, James Keegan, Alan Dunne.

Subs: Sean Ward, Fergal Shine.

Minor League

Clann na nGael 3-10 St Ciarans 1-17

The Clann minor team had a hard fought encounter with Ciarans on Thursday evening last. Clann played some fine football but were unlucky to lose by a point.

Team: Thomas Keogh, Darragh Egan, Cathal Duignan, Michael Mc Manus, Donal Beirne, Andy Mc Namara, Emmet Higgins, John Harney, Eoin Connaughton, Philip Lennon, Cathal Shine, Garry Lennon, Gearoid Lennon, Francis Mc Manus, Dermot Higgins.

Subs: Darragh Glynn, Shane Curley, Mark Connaughton, Cormac Callinan.

Under 14s

The Clann u-14 team have been preparing for the coming season with challenge games with Athlone, Ballinasloe, Tubberclair and St Brigids and have played well in all the games. On Sunday last the lads traveled to Salthill to play in a blitz against Salthill-Knocknacarra, Claremorris and Ballyshannon. The lads played some fine football especially against the winners from Ballyshannon. The lads would like to thank the Salthill-Knocknacarra club for the invitation to the blitz and for the hospitality they received on Sunday. Thank You

Clann U-14 Panel: Owen Forde, Martin Costello, Patrick Haney, Ultan Harney, David Kildea, Richard Mc Manus, Rian Mc Namara, Colin Meehan, Jason Naughton, Aaron Shine, Malcom o Hanlon, Shane Petit, Mark Nicholson, Cathal Callinan, Dylan Colgan, David Connaughton, Jack Connaughton, Jamie Fahy, Martin Flannery, San Kenny, Dylan Earle, Conor Mc Alary, Connor Lennon, Fergal Lennon, Gary Mannion, Jonathon Murray, Caolan Naughton, Aaron o Reilly, Shane Scally, Mark Shine, Ian Wall, Evan Cunniffe, Cain Mc Manus, Cillian Bannon, Neill Conway, Shane Dunning, Shane Lacey, Dean Tobin.

Under 10 and Under 8

Training for the u-10s and 8s is commencing on Monday evenings at 6 pm in Johnstown. All players welcome.

Ladies U12 Division 1 & 2 Championship
Clann na nGael 4-9 Padraig Pearses 2-3
The U12 girls commenced their defence of the U12 championship with a hard fought win over Padraig Pearses in Johnstown on Sunday. A very even first half ended with Clann leading by a point but on the resumption the Clann girls played some good football to win comfortably in the end.
Panel: Carol Griffin, Lauren McDonnell, Grainne O'Neill, Leanne Ward, Clare Murray, Sarah O'Sullivan, Renee Naughton, Shauna Bannon, Shauna Connell, Therese Lennon, Nicole Meehan, Caoimhe Lennon, Anna O'Loughlin, Aoife Harte, Orla Shine, Kirsten McCormack, Lucy Dowling, Sarah Ward, Sarah Connaughton.

Ladies U14
In what will be a busy week for Ladies teams in the club, the U14 girls will try to defend their Feile title with a tough assignment with neighbours St Brigids on Thursday in Johnstown. The Club hosted St Laurences from Kildare on Saturday and played U14 and U12 girls matches. A very enjoyable day was had by all and many thanks to all that helped out with the catering and organising of the day. Also the club hosted the Pat the Baker Post Primary Senior B Final on Wednesday evening last. The girls from St Joseph's Castlebar defeated Cahir from Tipperary in front of a large crowd and the club again wishes to acknowledge all those who helped with the smooth running of the final.

Membership

Members are reminded that membership for 2009 is now due. Players must pay or they cannot play. Contact Daniel Harney or any committee member.

Club Notes

Anyone wishing to have items included in the club note must have them in by Saturday at 5 pm to be included in the club notes. Contact Joe Fallon at clann_pro@yahoo.com

Results

O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael 1-6 St Fathleachs 1-9
O'Gara Cup: Clann na nGael 1-8 St Michaels 0-12
Ladies U12 Division 1 & 2 Championship: Clann na nGael 4-9 Padraig Pearses 2-3

Fixtures

Wednesday 8th April

U14 Feile: Clann na nGael vs St Ciarans at 7pm in Johnstown
Ladies U12 Division 3 & 4 Championship: Clann na nGael v Oran in Johnstown at 7pm
Thursday 9th April
Ladies: U14 Feile Q/F: Clann na nGael v St Brigids in Johnstown at 7pm
Good Friday, 10th April
Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs St Aidans at 6.45pm in Ballyforan
Ladies Senior League: Clann na nGael v Padraig Pearses in Woodmount at 7pm

Saturday 11th April

O'Gara Cup: Clann na nGael vs Creggs at 6.30 pm in Creggs.
Easter Monday, 13th April
O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael vs St Aidans at 1.30pm in Johnstown
Ladies U12 Division 1 & 2 Championship: Western Gaels v Clann na nGael in Frenchpark at 6.30pm

Newsletter - Sunday 5th April 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: Lena Murray
Sunday 5th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Monday 6th 7pm: Gerry Devine
Tuesday 7th 7pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Tuesday 7th 8pm: Clonark Station Mass: Padraig & Geraldine Connaughton
Wednesday 8th 7pm: Peadar Kearney, Creggane (Month's mind)
Holy Thursday 9th 8pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday 10th 3pm: Passion of Our Lord
Good Friday 10th 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Vigil Mass & Baptism
Sunday 12th 10am: Easter Sunday Mass

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 5th 11am: Johnny & Annie Egan, Curnaboll
Holy Thursday 9th 8pm: Evening Mass
Good Friday 10th 3pm: Passion of Our Lord
Holy Saturday 11th 8pm: Easter Vigil
Sunday 12th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche, Togher

Rest In Peace
Dinny Harney, Canada and formerly of Crancam
Tim Duignan, Dublin and formerly of Doohan
May they rest in peace

Penitential Rite
On Monday 6th April at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul' Church. A number of priests will be available for individual confessions.

Progressive 25 Card Game
In Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown on Monday 6th April at 9pm in aid of the Missions. Numerous food hampers, Easter Eggs and other prizes. Your support would be much appreciated.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting takes place in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 7th April at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.

Calling Back All Slimmers!
The weigh out for 'Slim for Lent' is on Holy Thursday night from 9-10pm in Connaughton's pub, Clonark. Bring your sponsorship cards and money also. Any queries please contact Moira at 087-7756012 or P.J. at 086-8758483. All proceeds to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Please support. Everyone welcome.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Anyone/family who has suffered a bereavement recently or within the last year and would like to take part in the outdoor Stations of the Cross on Good Friday please contact any member of the Parish clergy or one of the Parish offices at 6437125 (Drum) or 6492171 (Athlone). The stations leave from St. Mary's Church at 12 noon going through the streets of Athlone to Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.

Easter Bingo in Drum
Good Friday night at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Almost €2000 in prizes to be won, plus 24 Easter Eggs to be given away on the night. Everybody welcome. More details on www.drum.ie/bingo

Drum Community Games
Training on Sunday 19th April at 12 noon in Athlone Gymnastics Club (beside Interlink, Summerhill) for community games competition. Children (boys & girls of all ages) with gymnastics skills are invited to attend.

Passionfruit Theatre presents...
Eugene Donegan on Sunday 12th April and Martin Hutchinson on Saturdayy 18th April. Tickets €10. Telephone 086-3338457 or visit http://www.passionfruittheatre.com/

Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies

St. Brigid's Church, Drum
Thursday 8pm: HOLY THURDSAY
Friday 3pm: GOOD FRIDAY
Friday 7.30pm: STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Saturday 8pm: HOLY SATURDAY
Sunday 10am: EASTER SUNDAY

Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown
Thursday 8pm: HOLY THURDSAY
Friday 3pm: GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday 8pm: HOLY SATURDAY
Sunday 11am: EASTER SUNDAY

Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone
Monday 6th April
-7.30pm: Penitential Service
Holy Thursday
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-5.00pm: Mass (involving all the schools of the Parish) including mime of the last supper
-8.00pm: Evening Mass with procession and washing of the feet. Adoration after ceremony until 12 midnight.
-10.00pm: Holy Hour of Silent Prayer.
Good Friday
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-12 noon: Outdoor Stations of the Cross through the streets of Athlone starting at St. Mary's Church and finishing at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.
-3.00pm: Celebration of the Lord's Passion
-7.30pm: Silent prayer around the Cross.
Holy Saturday
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-10.00am to 7.00pm: Confessions all day
-9.00pm: Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday
-9.00am: Mass
-10.30am: Mass
-12 noon: Mass

Easter Greetings!
Thank you for your ongoing support and participation in the life of the Parish.
The Priests of the Parish wish you Peace and Joy this Easter and invite you and your families to share in the Parish Holy Week Ceremonies.
We look forward to seeing you.

Download
Click here to download the Easter leaflet as a PDF or visit www.drum.ie/parish