Clann na nGael Notes

Club Lotto
Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 12, 22. No jackpot winner of €10,400. There were six 'match 3' winners: Johnie Lennon c/o James Curley; Bridie Bigley c/o Eileen Whelan; Oliver Harney c/o Vincent Harney; Mary Keena-McGrath c/o Patricia McManus; Cathal Callinan c/o Mill Bar; Leonie Mulvey c/o James Curley. Next week's jackpot is €10, 600 and the draw will be held in Connaughtons Bar, Clonark.

Results/Torthaí
Corrib Oil Division 1 League
Clann na nGael 0-7 St Brigids 0-8
Mid-South Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 0-15 Fuerty 3-9

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Friday 2nd April
Corrib Oil Division 1 League:Western Gaels v Clann na nGael at 6.00pm
Sunday 4th April
Corrib Oil Division 1 League: Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael at 3.30pm

Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies

Imeachtaí na Seachtaine Móire
Holy Week Events

Séipéal Naomh Bríd, An Droim
St. Brigid's Drum, Drum
Wednesday 7pm:  Spy Wednesday / Céadaoin an Bhraith
Thursday 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper / Déardaoin Mandála - Séire an Tiarna
Friday 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord / Aoine an Chéasta - Páis ár dTiarna Íosa Críost
Friday 7.30pm: Good Friday - Stations of the Cross / Aoine an Chéasta - Turas na Croise
Saturday 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil / Satharn Cásca - Bigil na Cásca
Sunday 10am: Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca

Séipéal Muire Mháthair an Taobh Bealach, Cluain Eamhain 
Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown
Thursday 8pm: Holy Thursday / Déardaoin Mandála
Friday 3pm: Good Friday / Aoine an Chéasta
Saturday 8pm: Holy Saturday / Satharn Cásca
Sunday 11am: Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca

Séipéal Naomh Peader agus Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone
Monday 29th March-8pm: Penitential Service
Holy Thursday / Déardaoin Mandála
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-5.00pm: Children's Mass
-8.00pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday / Aoine an Chéasta
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-12 noon: Outdoor Stations of the Cross through the streets of Athlone starting at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church and finishing at St. Mary's Church.
-3.00pm: Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday / Satharn Cásca
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-9.00pm: Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca
-9.00am: Mass
-10.30am: Mass
-12 noon: Mass

Newsletter - Sunday 28th March 2010

Domhnach na Pailme agus An tSeachtain Mhór
Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 28th 10am: Palm Sunday – mass for the people of the Parish
Tuesday 30th 7pm: John Duffy, Clonark
Tuesday 30th 8pm: Meehambee Station Mass in the home of Nancy & Dick Browne
Wednesday 31st 7pm: Spy Wednesday - Lena Murray, Clonellan
Wednesday 31st 8pm: Cornafulla South Station Mass in the home of Joe & Rosaleen Nicholson
Thursday 1st 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper
Friday 2nd 3pm: Good Friday
Friday 2nd 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 4th 10am: Easter Sunday - Gerry Devine

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: Sonny Shine & deceased family members, Curnaboll
Sunday 4th 11am: Mass for the people of the Parish

Penetential Rite
On Monday 29th March at 8pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. A number of priests will be available for individual confession.

Easter Envelopes and Easter Cards
Will be distributed to each home in the parish during the coming week by your local area collector/distributor. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.

Thank You
To all who contributed to the recent cake sale and raffle at Clonown Community Centre. A total of €1,072.45 was collected for the Clonown Church Restoration Fund. Sincere thanks to all who got involved in any way.

Portiuncula Hosptial Action Committee
have organised a march to ensure that the present services and jobs are currently provided by hospital will remain in place. Please take part in the march on this Sunday 28th March at 1pm in St. Michaels Square, Ballinasloe. Support your local hospital.

Progressive 25 Card Game
In aid of the missions on Monday 29th March at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great food hampers to be won on the night. Your support would be appreciated.

Roscommon IFA
The Roscommon Branch of the IFA are having a public meeting to deal with all farming issues on Tuesday 30th March at 8.30pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Guest Speaker: John Bryan, newly appointed IFA President.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
There will be no work done in the cemetery on Holy Saturday, 3rd April. Work will continue on Saturday, 10th April. Sincere thanks to all who have participated and contributed to date.

Drum Heritage Group
Annual table quiz will be held on Friday 9th April in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Various table prizes and monster raffle. Also, the date for the annual open air mass has been set. The concelebrated mass will be held in Drum Monastic Site on Sunday 13th June. Details to follow later.

Variety Concert
Ballinasloe Cancer Support Group are putting on a variety concert in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April at 8pm to raise funds for the Cancer Support Centre in Ballinasloe. Admission €10.

10km Sponsored Walk
In Clonown on Sunday 11th April at 3pm in aid of Clonown Church Restoration Fund. Sponsorship cards available from Ann 087-2261096.

Portiuncula Hospital Action Committee

The Portiuncula Hospital Action Committee are organising a march to ensure that the present services and jobs that are currently provided by the hospital will remain in place.

The Committee are asking you to please show your support for your local hospital by bringing your families, friends and neighbours to march on Sunday 28th March at 1pm in St Michael’s Square, Ballinasloe.

Clann na nGael Notes

Results
Corrib Oil Division 1 League
Clann na nGael 1-11 Roscommon Gaels 1-6
Division 3 League – Tansey Cup
Clann na nGael 0-8 Boyle 1-11
Mid-South Division 4 League
St Faithleachs w/o Clann na nGael scr

Fixtures
Friday 26th March
Corrib Oil Division 1 League: Clann na nGael v St Brigids at 8.30pm
Saturday 27th
Mid-South Division 4 League: Clann na nGael v Fuerty at 5.30pm

Drum native to feature on RTÉ tonight

Well-known singer and Drum native Brendan Shine will feature on tonight's "Would You Believe" on RTÉ1 at 10.25pm. The programme, A Cross in Alabama, follows Brendan as he discovers the shocking truth about the murder of his great-uncle, Fr. James Coyle, in Alabama in 1921.

Fr. James E Coyle was born in Drum in March 1873 to parents Owen Coyle and Margaret Durney. His father was the principal of Drumpark National School. After studying in Limerick, he was ordained in Rome in May 1896 and died in Alabama in August 1921.

From the outset, Brendan knows from family lore that his great-uncle was killed by a member of the Ku Klux Klan. During the course of making this programme he uncovers a story which caused a major scandal in the US at that time. One expert described the trial as 'the OJ of the early 20th century'. The trial of Methodist Minister, Rev. Edwin Stephenson, who confessed to the police immediately after the killing, became a show of force by the Ku Klux Klan. How did a court acquit Stephenson, who turned himself into the police, and allow him to walk out of the courtroom a free man, and a local hero? Brendan also discovers that a future Supreme Court Judge played a pivotal role in the trial.

Brendan will discover that Fr. Coyle is considered a martyr for his faith among Catholics in Birmingham, and that there are calls to have him beatified, and eventually to have him canonised a saint.

This programme combines interviews, archive footage, photographic material, and re-enactments of key moments. Brendan's journey to discover the story will be the vehicle through which the audience will become fully engaged. Filming took place in Ireland and in the US.

A Cross in Alabama is produced and directed by Pat Shine. Pat is Brendan's cousin and hails originally from Waterford. He now resides in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Links

• Drum.ie - About Fr. James Coyle
• RTÉ - Would You Believe
• Irish Independent - Singer throws light on Ku Klux Klan murder
• The Birmingham News - Father Coyle relatives visit Birmingham to film documentary on murdered priest for Irish television

The programme is available to watch online through the RTÉ Player or on the Would You Believe website

Newsletter - Sunday 21st March 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Martin O’Rourke, Rathpeak
Sunday 21st 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte
Tuesday 23rd 7pm: Gretta Reynolds
Wednesday 24th 7pm: Thomas & Delia Murray & son Thomas, Creggane
Wednesday 24th 7.30pm: First Confessions for the children of Cornafulla & Ardkeenan schools
Thursday 25th 7.30pm: Creggane Station Mass in the home of Tommy & Colette Harney
Friday 26th 7pm: Thomas & Mary-Ann Naughton, Doohan
Friday 26th 8pm: Southhill & Rockfield Station Mass in the home of Samantha & Frank Kelly
Saturday 27th 11am: Clonellan Station Mass in the home of Nora & Padraig Seery
Saturday 27th 12.30pm: Taylorstown & Mountflorence Station Mass in the home of Ray & Denise Fallon
Saturday 27th 8pm: Patrick & Mary Kennedy, Johnstown
Sunday 28th 10am: Palm Sunday – mass for the people of the Parish

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: Johnny Hynes, Curnaboll
Sunday 28th 11am: Sonny Shine & deceased family members, Curnaboll

Baptism
Erin Bridget Lawless
Congratulations to her parents

Rest in Peace
Bridie Dnning, Ballyforan and formerly of Gorry
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam

Clann na nGael Registration
For boys and girls on Sunday 21st March in Johnstown from 11.15am to 12.30pm. Forms are also available from club registrar and from coaches.

Monksland Area Mass
On Tuesday 25th March at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Table Quiz
In aid of St. Aloysius College on Thursday 25th at 8pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. All parents, past pupils, etc are asked for their support.

Carers Association
Roscommon Support Group meeting on Wednesday 24th March at 2.30pm in the Prince of Wales Hotel.

St. Hilda's Special School
St. Hilda's Special School, which caters for pupils aged 4-18 years, will hold an open day on Thursday 25th March from 10am-12 noon and1-2.30pm and 6-8pm. All welcome.

Farewell Party for Fr. Patsy McDermott
Fr. Patsy will be moving from St. Mary's, Athlone to the parish of Moyne in Co. Longford. A farewell party will be held in The Bounty on Thursday 25th March at 8.30pm. Great music on the night. All welcome.

Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Team
The Athlone Springs sponsored senior team commence their league campaign on Saturday evening, when Roscommon Gaels come to Johnstown. Throw in time is 7 pm and this will be the first ever O'Rourke cup game to be played under the lights in Johnstown.

Junior A Team
The Clann junior A team took on Oran in the Tansey cup on Saturday evening last. The lads endured a blistering start from their hosts which saw them go 9 points down early on. But after a spirited fightback they came up just 2 points short.

Minor Team
The minors have played two games in the league so far, after defeat against Michael Glaveys in the first game the lads drew with St Aidan's on Sunday last in Ballyforan.

Under 14 Team
The Clann na nGael u-14 team continued their preparation for the forthcoming Feile Tournament with a very good challenge against Mountbellew in Mountbellew on Saturday. Everyone of the players gave their all, and were deserving narrow winners.
Panel: Shane Scally, Connor Lennon, Gary Mannion, Gary Nicholson, Kieran Connaughton, Martin Flannery, Arran O'Reilly, Jack Connaughton, Cillian Bannon, David Connaughton, Cian McManus, Jamie Fahy, Fergal Lennon, Cathal Callinan, Shane Lacey, Dylan Colgan, Ian Wall, David Griffin, Brandon Ryan, Sean Mc Manus, Dylan Earle, Declan Nugent, Sean Mc Manus, Jonathon Murray, Evin Cunnuiffe, Sean Mc Manus, Luke Dolan, Eoin Hannon, Sean Kenny.

Registration Day
Underage players and parents are reminded that there will be a registration day for the coming year in Johnstown on Sunday from 11.15 to 12.30. New players are very welcome. Forms are also available from club registrar and from coaches.

Results
Division 3 League – Tansey Cup
Oran 2-10 Clann na nGael 1-11

Fixtures
Saturday 20th
Corrib Oil Division 1 League: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown at 7pm
Mid-South Division 4 League: St Faithleachs v Clan na Gael in Ballyleague at 5pm
Sunday 21st March
Division 3 League – Tansey Cup: Clann na nGael v Boyle in Johnstown at 1pm

Newsletter - Sunday 14th March 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Michael & Patrick Harney
Sunday 14th 10am: Margaret Macken, Creggane
Tuesday 16th 8pm: Paddy Mulvey, Johnstown
Wednesday 17th 10am: Lá Fhéile Pádraig - St. Patrick's Day: P.J. Lawless, Cornafulla
Thursday 18th 7pm: The Donlon Family, Crannagh
Friday 19th 7pm: Christy Nolan, Doohan
Friday 19th 7.30pm: Curraghaleen Station Mass in the home of Ann & Gerry McManus
Saturday 20th 11am: Johnstown, Nure & Drivera Station Mass in the home of Karen & Tim Ryan
Saturday 20th 8pm: Martin O’Rourke, Rathpeak
Sunday 21st 10am: Mary Ellen Whyte

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Pat Hynes, Oldtown (1st Anniversary)
Wednesday 17th 11am: Deceased members of the Hardiman & Dunning families, Drumlosh
Sunday 21st 11am: Johnny Hynes, Curnaboll

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig / Happy St. Patrick's Day
Mass times:
- Drum: vigil on Tuesday at 8pm, mass on Wednesday at 10am
- Clonown: mass on Wednesday at 11am
- Ss. Peter & Paul's: vigil on Tuesday at 6.30pm, mass on Wednesday aat 9.30am and 12 noon only.

Cake Sale & Raffle
In aid of Clonown Church Restoration Fund will be held in Clonown Community Centre on St. Patrick's Day, 17th March after 11am Mass. Please support.

Drum & Clonown Community Games
Art competition on Saturday 20th March at 10am in Monksland Community Centre for ages from under 8 up to under 16 (boys and girls). €3 to enter. Results on the day. For more info call Helen @ 086-3453828.

Clann na nGael Registration
For boys and girls on Sunday 21st March in Johnstown from 11.15am to 12.30pm.

Seachtain na Gaeilge
Drum Community Centre invites you to join them for a ‘cupán tae’ to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge on this Sunday, 14 March from 10.30am to 1pm. Regardless of how much or little Irish you have, you are invited to come along and speak a cúpla focal, have a bit of fun and enjoy a cupán tae. Fáilte roimh chách!
Tá Ionad Pobail an Droma ag tabhairt cuireadh duit ‘cupán tae’ a bheith agat leo chun ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ a cheiliúradh ar an Domhnach, 14 Márta óna 10.30am go 1pm. Is cuma an bhfuil tú líofa sa teanga nó nach bhfuil, tugtar cuireadh duit teacht agus cúpla focal a labhairt, píosa spraoi a bheith agat agus taitneamh a bhaint as cupán tae. Fáilte roimh chách!

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Sincere thanks to all who have supported the efforts to date by volunteering to work in the cemetery. Volunteers welcome as the work continues for the coming Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Thanks also to all who supported the voluntary contribution. Envelopes can be returned to Drum Church.

Priesthood: A Series of Discussions
Discussions led by great presenters will take place in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon starting 18th March or 24th March from 4-5.45pm or 7.30-9.15pm. Very important in light of the changes we are undergoing. Representatives of all Church groups and Parish Pastoral Councils are encouraged to patricipate. See 'Revisiting Priesthood' leaflet in Church porch for details.

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Fixtures
Saturday 13th March
Ladies U-16 Championship: Clann v Strokestown in Cushla Park, Monksland at 4.30pm
Sunday 14th March
Ladies Senior League Division 1 Clann v Oran is OFF

Roscommon Ladies Rose Night
Aisling Egan has been selected to represent the Ladies Club at the Roscommon Ladies Rose Night in the Abbey Hotel on Saturday 20th March. If anybody wishes to go and support Aisling tickets are €15 and are available from Sean Murray 087-9573759 and Niamh Fallon 086-3681907.

Club Registration Day
On Sunday morning 21st March in Johnstown.

A message from Roscommon GAA Supporters Club

Roscommon GAA Supporters Club in association with Cadburys are
planning on running a free bus through parts of the county to the
Connaught U-21 semi final on St Patricks Day in Hyde park between
Roscommon and Mayo or Leitrim.

No route has yet been decided so we are open to any ideas that you
would have as to what way we would run the bus.

Anyone interested or with any ideas contact Brian Carroll on
087-2420896 as soon as possible.

Also, Cadburys are running a competition where the county with the top 3 amount of shouts will win a training camp for the u-21 team. Currently we sit in 5th place. If everyone pulls together we can get into the top 3 places. Everytime you vote you are entered into a draw for €1000 for yourself and one person from Roscommon will win €1000.

Please log onto shoutforyourcounty.com and vote for Roscommon.

Competition closes Friday the 12th of March at midnight. Please vote as many times as possible and get all your family and friends to vote. There is only 48 hours to go so please log on now and get us into that top 3.

Just a small tip, when you log on and register, click on "Shout by microphone" and just record any message and it will count as 5 votes or else get the freephone number that is found by clicking "Shout by voicemail".

‘Cupán Tae’ sa Droim do Sheachtain na Gaeilge

‘Cupán Tae’ sa Droim do Sheachtain na Gaeilge

Tá Ionad Pobail an Droma ag tabhairt cuireadh duit ‘cupán tae’ a bheith agat leo chun ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ a cheiliúradh. Beidh an fhéile bhliantúil ar siúl ar fud na tíre go dtí Lá Fhéile Pádraig. An chuspóir atá leis an bhféile ná úsáid na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn sa saol laethúil. Tá imeachtaí náisiúnta agus áitiúla á n-eagrú ar fud na tíre agus tá sé ar intinn ag Ionad Pobail an Droma a chionn féin a dhéanamh chun ár dteanga dhúchais a chur chun cinn. Chuige sin, beidh maidin caife ar siúl ar an Domhnach, 14 Márta 2010 óna 10.30am go 1pm. Is cuma an bhfuil tú líofa sa teanga nó nach bhfuil, tugtar cuireadh duit teacht agus cúpla focal a labhairt, píosa spraoi a bheith agat agus taitneamh a bhaint as cupán tae nó caife.

Is pobal tuaithe é an Droim i ndeisceart Ros Comáin. Níl sé ach dhá mhíle taobh thiar de lár Bhaile Átha Luain. Tá an t-ionad pobail suite sa Chrannach, baile fearainn a bhí ar cheann de sheacht gceantar Ghaeltachta i gContae Ros Comáin de réir Acht na dTithe (Gaeltacht) 1929.

Tá gach eolas ar fáil ar shuíomh idirlín an Droma ag www.drum.ie nó ar láithréan gréasáin Seachtain na Gaeilge www.snag.ie


‘Cupán Tae’ in Drum for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Drum Community Centre invites you to join them for a ‘cupán tae’ to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. The annual festival runs nationwide until St. Patrick’s Day and aims to promote the use of the Irish language in everyday life. National and local events are being organised across the country, and Drum Community Centre in Athlone is set to play its part in promoting our native tongue by hosting a coffee morning on Sunday, 14 March 2010 from 10.30am to 1pm. Regardless of how much or little Irish you have, you are invited to come along and speak a cúpla focal, have a bit of fun and enjoy a cupán tae.

Drum is a rural community in south Roscommon, only two miles west of Athlone town centre. The community centre is located in the townland of Crannagh, which was one of seven Gaeltacht areas in county Roscommon, according to the Housing (Gaeltacht) Act 1929.

Further details are available on the Drum website at www.drum.ie or the official Seachtain na Gaeilge website www.snag.ie

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Lotto
Numbers Drawn: 6, 14, 16, 17. No Jackpot winner. 6 'Match 3' winners each received €40: Sarah Durney c/o Rita Durney; Kay Egan c/o Teresa Fallon; Ivor Mullin c/o Pat Sherlock; Noel Flynn c/o Bernie Reilly; Johnny Dunning c/o Kieran Gavin; Patricia Hoey c/o Kieran Gavin.
Next week's jackpot is €10,000 and the venue is The Grove.

Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 1-9 St. Brigids 0-7
The Clann na nGael Junior B team commenced their season with a hard fought win over our neighbours St Brigids in Kiltoom on Friday evening. Clann were slow to start and were 4 points down after 13 minutes. Clann rallied before the break to go in 0-5 to 0-3 down. Clann took control from the restart and a Keith O'Neill goal late on sealed a deserving win for the lads.
Team: Phelim O'Neill, Michael Haugh, Liam óg Naughten, Shane McCarron, Donal Beirne, Cathal Kenny, Niall Kennedy, Fergal Shine, Kevin Naughton, Niall Lennon, Paul Whyte, Emmet Kenny, Cathal Cunnuiffe, Keith O'Neill, Mark Whyte. Subs: Dara Glynn, Shane Gavin.

Congratulations
The Club would like to congratulate Donal Shine, who played his part in DCU's Sigerson Cup success recently. Well done Donal.

Registration Day
All underage players are reminded that the club will be holding a registration day on March 21st in Johnstown.

Under 14
The under 14 lads are currently preparing for the Féile competition with training on every Monday night at 7 pm. New players welcome.

Results
Division 3 League – Tansey Cup
St Josephs 1-10 Clann na nGael 0-15
Mid-South Division 4 League
St Brigids 0-7 Clann na nGael 1-9

Fixtures
Saturday 13th March
Tansey Cup: Clann na nGael vs Oran in Oran at 5pm
Sunday 14th March
Minor League: Clann na nGael vs St Aidan's in Ballyforan at 12pm

Newsletter - Sunday 7th March 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Brian Devine
Sunday 7th 10am: Mary Anne & Thomas Harney, Doohan
Tuesday 9th 7pm: Patricia Moore, Meehambee
Wednesday 10th 7pm: Margaret & Patrick Shine, Mountflorence
Saturday 13th 1pm: Wedding of Eileen Boland & Mark Clifford
Saturday 13th 8pm: Michael & Patrick Harney
Sunday 14th 10am: Margaret Macken, Creggane

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Bridie & Martin Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 14th 11am: Pat Hynes, Oldtown (1st Anniversary)

Rest in Peace
Noreen Duffy, Derryneil, Moore, mother of Mary Shine, Taylorstown and David Duffy, Curryroe, Drum
Marry Gaffey, Carricknaughton, Clonown
John Gately, Kilgarvin, Fardrum
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Drum & Clonown Community Games
Girls Basketball training this Sunday morning in Drum Community Centre. For more info contact Ann 087-2637803.
Table Quiz for boys and girls under 14, this Sunday 7th March in Drum Parish Hall at 6pm sharp.

Clann na nGael Girls U-12 outdoor training
Commences this Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. Please come along if you are under 12. New members welcome, bring a friend. Under 12 championship begins on 6th April.

Monksland/Bealnamulla Community Meeting
Important meeting to take place this Monday 8th March at 7pm in Monksland Community Centre to discuss the submissions regarding the local area plan for Monkland/Bealnamulla.
Residents please attend.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Seeking volunteers to work in the cemetery for the coming Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. All volunteers welcome. Thanks also to all who supported the voluntary contribution. Envelopes can be returned to Drum Church.

Seachtain na Gaeilge
The annual festival runs nationwide until St. Patrick’s Day and aims to promote the use of the Irish language in everyday life. Drum Community Centre invites you to join them for a ‘cupán tae’ to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge on Sunday, 14 March 2010 from 10.30am to 1pm. Regardless of how much or little Irish you have, you are invited to come along and speak a cúpla focal, have a bit of fun and enjoy a cupán tae. Further details are available on the Drum website at www.drum.ie.
Beidh an fhéile bhliantúil ar siúl ar fud na tíre go dtí Lá Fhéile Pádraig. An chuspóir atá leis an bhféile ná úsáid na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn sa saol laethúil. Tá Ionad Pobail an Droma ag tabhairt cuireadh duit ‘cupán tae’ a bheith agat leo chun ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ a cheiliúradh ar an Domhnach, 14 Márta 2010 óna 10.30am go 1pm. Is cuma an bhfuil tú líofa sa teanga nó nach bhfuil, tugtar cuireadh duit teacht agus cúpla focal a labhairt, píosa spraoi a bheith agat agus taitneamh a bhaint as cupán tae nó caife. Tá gach eolas ar fáil ar shuíomh idirlín an Droma ag www.drum.ie.

Cake Sale & Raffle
In aid of Clonown Church Restoration Fund will be held in Clonown Community Centre on St. Patrick's Day, 17th March after 11am Mass. Please support.

Public Meeting on Headshops
Will be held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Thursday 11th March at 7.30pm. Organised by Athlone Drug Awareness Group.

Fundraising Coffee Morning & Cake Sale
In aid of Michelle Kean's 'Habitat for Humanity' fundraising campaignh for Bangladesh will be held in Left Bank Mall on Saturday 13th March at 11am.

IHCPT Table Quiz
Takes place on Saturday 13th March at 8.30pm in Lough Ree Inn, Coosan Point. Teams of four: €40. Proceeds go towards bringing local young people with special needs on holiday to Lourdes and to our holiday home in Galway.

Clonmacnoise Regional Pioneers Annual Social
Will take place on Clonfanlough Hall on Friday 12th March with dancing from 10pm-1am. Music by 'Wee 2'. Tickets €10. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Tax Relief Scheme for Donations to Eligible Charities
Once again letters are being posted during the coming weeks to everyone who contributed €250 or more during 2009 in the hope that you will be able to participate in this scheme. If you do not receive the relevant documentation and feel that you qualify, please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171. Meanwhile, we offer sincere thanks to all those who participated last year in helping us to benefit from this important source of funding.

Priesthood: A Series of Discussions
Discussions led by great presenters will take place in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon starting 18th March or 24th March from 4-5.45pm or 7.30-9.15pm. Very important in light of the changes we are undergoing. Representatives of all Church groups and Parish Pastoral Councils are encouraged to patricipate. See 'Revisiting Priesthood' leaflet in Church porch for details.