Newsletter - Sunday 29th August 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 28th 8pm: Maura Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 29th 10am: Mass
Friday 3rd 7pm: Tom Griffin, Rooskey
Saturday 4th 8pm: The Finneran Family, Clonellan
Sunday 5th 10am: Attracta Bigley
(Please note no First Friday calls this month)

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: Willie Shine, Drumlosh
Sunday 5th 11am: Mass

Rest in Peace
John Sherlock, Knockcroghery and Baylough
Michael Joe Carey, Newtown, Creagh, Ballinasloe (father of Mrs. Mary Moore, Meehambee)
Martha Donnelan (nee Connor), Moydrum and formerly Clonark (sister of Paddy Joe Connor, Clonark)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Drum Autumn Station Masses
Thank you to all who have already contacted us and have set the date for their Station Mass. If you are due to have the Station in your area please contact Fr. Ray or the office 090-6437125.

School Re-opening Dates
Ardkeenan N.S. - Tuesday 31st August.
Cornafulla N.S. - Tuesday 7th September.

Annual Music Festival & Auction
At Connaughton's Pub, Clonark on Sunday next 5th September from 6pm. Proceeds go towards Drum Graveyard Fund. Please support in anyway you can (Note change of date).

Drum Art Group
Recommence on Monday 6th September in Drum Parish Hall. New members welcome. Contact Jackie 090-9644920 (evenings) for more information.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school based at Drum Community Centre. Now taking bookings for the Free Pre-school Child Places for September 2010. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Active learning using the High Scope Pre-school curriculum. For further information, please contact Catherine at 086-0641910 or 090-6437411.

Social Badminton
Every Tuesday night from 9pm at Drum Community Centre. Players of all ability are welcome to attend.

Clann na nGael Notes

Lotto
Number drawn: 7, 8 , 19, 26. No Jackpot winner of €5400. Next week €5600. 1 'match 3' winner recieved €200: Brendan and Brenda Duffy c/o Bernie Reilly.

Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals
Clann na nGael 0-7 St Brigids 1-9
Hard luck to the lads. Hopefully they can finish strongly in the league as a building platform for next year. Photos of the match can be viewed online on the John O'Brien Images website (click here).

Field of Dreams competition
Kilglass Gaels from Rooskey/Kilglass in north Roscommon are going for the Field of Dreams competition. Give them your vote by going to http://www.kelloggs.ie/whatson/field-of-dreams/clubs/SJID4283

Results/Torthaí
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals
Clann na nGael 0-7 St Brigids 1-9

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd August 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Joe & Mary Harney, Rockfield
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Nan Devine
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Pat Lennon, Clonbulia
Thursday 26th 7pm: James Lennon, Summerhill
Friday 27th 7pm: Annie & John Lennon, Creggane
Friday 27th 8pm: Owen McManus, Belrea (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 28th 8pm: Maura Henry, Mount Florence
Sunday 29th 10am: Mass

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Elizabeth & Patrick Egan, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 29th 11am: Willie Shine, Drumlosh

Baptism
Lily Martha Holloway
Congratulations to her parents

Pakistan Appeal
Due to the disastrous flooding that has occurred in Pakistan, over 1,600 people have lost their lives. Over 2 million people are homeless and in total 14 million people are affected. This weekend, Trócaire is launching an appeal for your help in this global disaster. Envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please take one and return it next weekend with your contribution. Thank You.

Cross River Anglers
Family angling competition on Sunday 22nd August starting from The Mill at 2pm.

Heritage Week
Guided tour of Drum Monastic Site, St. Brigid's Well and Drum Heritage Centre will be held on Wednesday 25th August at 6pm.

Annual Music Festival & Auction
At Connaughton's Pub, Clonark on Sunday 29th August from 6pm. Proceeds go towards Drum Graveyard Fund. Please support in anyway you can.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school based at Drum Community Centre. Now taking bookings for the Free Pre-school Child Places for September 2010. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Active learning using the High Scope Pre-school curriculum. For further information, please contact Catherine at 086-0641910 or 090-6437411.

Social Badminton
Every Tuesday night from 9pm at Drum Community Centre. Players of all ability are welcome to attend.

Volunteers urgently required
Can you spare a few hours a week? St. Vincent de Paul charity shop Athlone urgently requires volunteers for all aspects of the shop - shop floor, cashiers, deliveries, sorting goods, pressing and general tidying. Afternoon hours 1.30 – 4.30/5, Saturday 12-4, or mornings. Retail experience an advantage to some positions, but not necessary & successful applicants will be subject to back round checks. Contact shop manager David Petitt for more details and application forms, Shop No: 090-6444043, or call in to the shop on O’Connell Street, Athlone.

Athlone Gymnastics Club
Will reopen on Saturday 4th September. Anyone wishing to join the club, please contact 086-8574634 for further details.

S.O.F.T. Ireland
The Support Organisation for Trisomy 13/18 (Pataus Syndrome/Edwards Syndrome) is hosting an informal meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland in Monday 30th August from 6.30-8.30pm. All welcome. Free admission and tea/coffee will be available.

Clonark Garda
Garda John Keane is now attached to the Clonark District and may be contacted at 086-6068819 or 086-6068817.

Elocution, Speech & Drama Classes
Recommence in Athlone GAA on Monday 13th September for ages 4 and upwards. Contact Mary 087-8941197.

Clann na nGael Notes

Junior A Championship
Clann na nGael 0–11 Creggs 0–6
The Clann na nGael junior A team took on Creggs in a sweltering Hyde Park on Sunday afternoon last. Clann settled early on and led at the break 0-7 to 0-5, thanks to some fine scores from the forward line and a Phelim O'Neill save.
The second half failed to take off as both defences were on top, it took 23 minutes for the deadlock to be broken when Clann seized the initiative and ran out deserving winners. Clann now top the group and go on to the quarter finals.
Team: Phelim O'Neill, Derek Egan, Liam og Naughten, Ray Fallon, Cormac Harney, Daniel Harney, Meanie Walsh, Emmet Rock, Colin Nicholson, Ronan Killian, Alan Dunne, David Lennon, David Henry, David O'Neill, Andy Carbery. Subs: Kevin Naughton, Fergal Shine, Ollie Harney, Paul Whyte.

Senior Championship
The Clann na nGael senior team take on our near neighbours St Brigid's in the quarter final this Sunday at 6pm in Johnstown. This is sure to be a tough game and the lads will need a vocal home support to give them a lift on the day, so come along and bring a friend.

Clann Referees
Two of Clann's referees were in final action at the weekend. On Friday evening Sean Feeney was the in charge of the u 14 league final in Johnstown, while Kevin Naughton took charge of of the mid south junior B final on Sunday. Well done lads.

Under 16 Semi-Final
The Clann na nGael u16 team will play Strokestown in the county semi final in Ballyleague on Tuesday evening at 7pm. A large crowd is expected to cheer on the lads.

Results/Torthaí
Junior A Football Championship
Creggs 0-6 Clann na nGael 0-11

Fictures/Clár Cluichí
Tuesday 17th
U16 county final: Clann na nGael v Strokestown in Ballyleague at 7pm
Sunday 22nd
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals: Clann na nGael v St Brigids in Johnstown at 6pm

Newsletter - Sunday 15th August 2010

Deastógáil na Maighdine Beannaithe Muire
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tom Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 15th 10am: Michael Glynn, Crannagh
Thursday 19th 7pm: Kathleen Shine, Crannaghmore
Friday 20th 7pm: John O’Reilly, Monksland
Saturday 21st 8pm: Joe & Mary Harney, Rockfield
Sunday 22nd 10am: Paddy & Nan Devine

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: Ned & Mary Egan, Callowbeg
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Kathleen Dunning (Month's mind)
Sunday 22nd 11am: Elizabeth & Patrick Egan, Curraghnaboll

Rest in Peace
Tim Naughton, Newtown, Ardkeenan
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Baptism
Katie Ellen Connaughton
Congratulations to her parents

Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Annual Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 15th August during the Novena. Ceremonies began at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick followed by Con-celebrated Mass at 3pm. Come and join us in this year's Pilgrimage and give all your family a new memory of Knock Shrine.

Knock Shrine National Novena
Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd August 2010. There will be two sessions daily at 3pm and 8.30pm (note: ceremonies commence at 2.30pm on Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd). Both sessions include concelebrated mass, a procession and the Eucharistic blessing. The anointing of the sick will be celebrated every afternoon. Those who cannot take part in the Novena devotions at Knock Shrine can share in all its blessings by saying the novena prayers at home during the nine days.

Athlone Town Football Club Open Day
At Athlone Stadium on Sunday 15th August from 1.30-5.30pm. Face painting, bouncing castles, slides, marching bands and various exhibitions. All welcome.

Athlone Little Theatre
Auditions take place in the theatre on Monday 16th August at 8pm for their next production. All experienced or aspiring actors welcome.

Hands Around Our Hospital
Protest at Portiuncula Hospital on Tuesday 17th August at 1.30pm. Please come out and show your support for your local hospital by joining hands around our hospital. Come to the protest dressed in your club colours, your work/business uniform, bring county flags, a banner that identifies your organisation, business or club.

Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Championship
Clann na nGael 0 – 11 Kilmore 0 – 12
The Clann na nGael Athlone Springs senior team took on Kilmore in Kilmore on Sunday evening last. Clann started well and were 4 points to 2 up midway through the opening half, but the home side rallied to level the score at the break.
The second half was tit for tat with both sides giving their all, but a late point sealed the victory for the home side. Best for Clann were Denis Gavin, Brian Goode, Cathal Shine, Matt Scally and Donal Shine. Clann now play St Brigids in the county quarter final in 2 weeks time.
Team and scorers: Darren Lennon, Denis Gavin, Niall Mc Manus, Eugene Petit, Ronan Gavin, Cathal Duignan, Brian Goode, Cathal Shine, Gary Shine, Matt Scally 0-2, Mark Shine 0-1, David Flynn, Ross Naughton 0-1, Donal Shine 0-6, Jonathon Dunning 0-1. Subs: Darragh Shine, Darragh Lennon.

Junior A Championship
The Clann na nGael Junior A team are taking on Creggs in the championship on Sunday at 2pm in Hyde Park. The lads have qualified for the knock stages and win over Creggs will guarantee top spot in the group.

Ted Webb Cup
Congratulations to the Roscommon U-16 team who won the Ted Webb cup this week. Clann were represented by Rudhrai Mc Manus, Darragh Petit and Stephen Flynn. Well Done Lads.

Roscommon Draw
Congrats to John Costello and Mattie Kilroy who both won €2000 in the Roscommon members draw last week. Congratulations also to Pat and Sarah Keena who won €1000.

Club Lotto
Last weeks numbers were 3, 6, 22, 27 and there was no winner of the jackpot. There were three 'match 3' winners receiving €70. Next weeks jackpot will be €5200 and the draw is in Monahans.

Clann Ladies Notes
Gaelic 4 Mothers/Beginners continues on Wednesdays at 8.30pm. Girls U-14 Championship
commences on the weekend 20th -22nd of August. Clann will have one team in Division 1 and another playing Division 3. Hard luck to Orla O’Neill and Kayleigh Dunning who were part of the Roscommon team who lost out to Waterford in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Saturday in Portarlington. Both girls got on the scoresheet and are under-age for the team again next year.

Roscommon Ladies Intermediate Championship
Clann na nGael 3-11 Michael Glaveys 3-9
Clann secured a semi-final place in the championship with round of matches left to play with a hard fought victory over Michael Glaveys in Johnstown on Sunday. Clann started well with two frees from Blana Gately before wing forward Ciara Fallon scored a point after being set up by Rebecca Naughton. When Michelle Harney-Nolan hit the woodwork Blana Gately was following up to volley home from close range. Glaveys hit with three unanswered points before Maz Sweeney pointed before Rebecca Naughton increased Clann’s lead with a point from an impossible angle. Ciara Fallon then intercepted a kick-out to return the ball over the crossbar and then Blana Gately struck for her second goal with a shot into the roof of the net from 15 metres. The same player followed up with a good point from play before Glaveys scored a goal from a penalty. Clann led 2-8 to 1-4 at the break but Glaveys came out in the second half and with the aid of the breeze took the game to Clann. A superb goal and three unanswered points left a point between the sides before Clann rallied and a Maz Sweeney point was followed by a goal from Clann. A quickly taken free from Blana Gately to Ruth Finlass was passed inside to the awaiting Niamh O’Brien who dispatched the ball low into the bottow corner. Substitute Kayleigh Dunning tagged on another point to leave six points between the sides and seemed to end the game as a contest. But Glaveys had other ideas and another well taken goal was followed by a point to leave it a nail biting finish but Clann prevailed. Clann had good performances all over with Kelly Killian, Ciara Fallon, Rebecca Naughton, Blana Gately particularly catching the eye.
Team: Eileen Goode, Michelle Keegan, Martina O’Brien, Mary Shine, Kelly Killian, Niamh Fallon, Rosa Shine, Gillian Wall, Ruth Finlass, Ciara Fallon 0-2, Michelle Harney-Nolan , Blana Gately 2-4, Rebecca Naughton 0-1, Maz Sweeney 0-3, Tracey Keegan. Subs: Kayleigh Dunning 0-1, Kim Finlass, Niamh O’Brien 1-0.

Results/Torthaí
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship
Kilmore 0-12 Clann na nGael 0-11

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Sunday 15th
Junior A Football Championship: Hyde Park Creggs v Clann na nGael 2pm

Newsletter - Sunday 9th August 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Maureen Killian
Sunday 8th 10am: Lily Devine
Thursday 12th 7pm: Patrick & Bridget Harney, Cornafulla
Friday 13th 7pm: Kate Nolan, Doohan
Saturday 14th 11am: Clonellan Station Mass in the home of John-Joe & Teresa O’Neill
Saturday 14th 8pm: Tom Henry, Drumlosh
Sunday 15th 10am: Michael Glynn, Crannagh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 8th 11am: Kieran Dunning & his granddaughter Hannah Rose Martin
Sunday 15th 11am: Ned & Mary Egan, Callowbeg

Rest in Peace
Anne Doran, Slí an Choiste, Monksland
May she rest in peace

Wedding Bells
Edel Geraghty & John Coyle
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together

Sports/Art Camp
Registration night on Monday 9th August from 7-9pm in Monksland Community Centre. Children must be over 6 years old. €20 per child, €35 for 2 children. Limited
places available.

Youth Disco
An alcohol-free youth disco will be held in The Bounty (Athlone Rugby Club) on Thursday 12th August from 9pm to midnight. Supervision by Athlone Drug Awareness, Buccaneers Rugby Club and Athlone Gardaí. Tickets available in Music World, Golden Island.

Knock Shrine National Novena
Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd August 2010. There will be two sessions daily at 3pm and 8.30pm (note: ceremonies commence at 2.30pm on Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd). Both sessions include concelebrated mass, a procession and the Eucharistic blessing. The anointing of the sick will be celebrated every afternoon. Those who cannot take part in the Novena devotions at Knock Shrine can share in all its blessings by saying the novena prayers at home during the nine days.

Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Annual Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 15th August during the Novena. Ceremonies began at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick followed by Con-celebrated Mass at 3pm. Come and join us in this year's Pilgrimage and give all your family a new memory of Knock Shrine.

Cemetery Sunday
Kiltoom on Saturday 14th August at 7pm.
Cornamagh Cemetery on Sunday 15th August at 4pm.
Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 22nd August at 4pm.

Anger Management
The Irish Association of Anger Management is running a two day intensive programme "Temper Your Anger" on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September at the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. Places are limited so early booking is essential. Contact Peter Devers, Regional Consultant at 087-7989253.

Clann na nGael Notes

Roscommon Ladies Intermediate Championship
Castlerea St Kevin’s 0-14 Clann na nGael 0-4
Eire Og 2-8 Clann na nGael 0-11
Clann Ladies played two championship matches over the weekend. They travelled up to Castlerea on Friday and were well beaten by last year’s junior champions. Blana Gately was in fine form with her frees but despite a plentiful supply of possession Clann squandered many scoring chances. On Monday in Johnstown, they faced unbeaten Eire Og and after a good start Clann lead 0-6 to 0-3 at the break. Blana Gately was once again on song with frees, while Michelle Harney-Nolan, Tracey Keegan and Rebecca Naughton were among the scorers in the first half. A scoring blitz in the early part of the second half from Eire Og shook Clann as they went into a 2-6 to 0-7 lead before Clann once dominated for the last 15 minutes. Maz Sweeney, Kayleigh Dunning, Michelle-Harney Nolan and Blana Gately tagged on the points but that elusive goal never came. They now play their final group match next Sunday against Michael Glaveys in Johnstown.

Cash For Clobber
Thanks to all that contributed bags to the Cash For Clobber. It was a great success all over the county and the scheme will be extended out to the end of the August to allow people that missed the deadline last week and people away on holidays to contribute. Empty bags are available in Johnstown and full bags can be returned to the clubhouse.

Mens Senior Team
The senior are progressing nicely in the O'Rourke Cup and last Friday's 4 point win over Western Gaels puts us in line to get the remaining play off positions. After the championship win over Aidan's last month Clann now play Kilmore this weekend in Kilmore, It is sure to be a tough encounter so large crowd is expected to shout the lads on. Check local papers for fixture.

Junior A
After securing their Tansey Cup future the have settled into the championship with victories over St Josephs and St Aidans in the Championship. These victories have guaranteed a play off spot and if they overcome Creggs in their game they will top the group.

Lotto
Numbers drawn: 2, 6, 8, 19. No winner of €4800. Next week's jackpot is €5000 and the draw will be in Connaughtons. There were ten 'match 3' winners get €20 each: Tom + Bernie c/o Bernie Reilly; Noel Mannion c/o Mary Menton; Michael Dolan c/o Rita Durney; Michael Hughes c/o Bernie Reilly; Mickey Farrel c/o Tom Lennon; Martin Reilly c/o Tom Lennon; John Costello c/o Tom Lennon; Jimmy Kilkenny c/o James Curley; Mary O'Brien c/o Maura Pym; Emer Robins c/o Sharon Nicholson.

Results/Torthaí
Corrib Oil Division 1 League
Western Gaels 0-10 Clan na Gael 1-11

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Sunday 8th
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship: Kilmore v Clann na nGael at 6.30pm

Newsletter - Sunday 1st August 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: Bernie Kelly & deceased family members, Rooskey
Sunday 1st 10am: Christy Bigley
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Mary Ellen Duffy, Clonark
Thursday 5th 7pm: Molly & Pake Kenny, Johnstown
Friday 6th 10am: Mass
Friday 6th: Marraige of Edel Geraghty & John Coyle
Saturday 7th 8pm: Maureen Killian
Sunday 8th 10am: Lily Devine

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Patrick Dunning, Ballinaculla
Friday 6th 8pm: Eileen Hanly and Rosie Shine, Buggane
Sunday 8th 11am: Kieran Dunning & his granddaughter Hannah Rose Martin

Rest in Peace
Owen McManus, Belrea, Drum
Tommy McNiff, Shannon Harbour and late of Doogue
May they rest in peace

Cemetery Sunday
Rosary will be recited in Clonown graveyard immediately after 11am mass on Sunday 1st August.
Cemetery Sunday in Cornamagh Cemetery on Sunday 15th August at 4pm and in Coosan Cemetery on Sunday 22nd August at 4pm.

Thank You
To all PAYE tax payers from Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish who returned their completed certificates for tax relief to eligible charities. A tax rebate totalling €11,508 has been received from the Revenue Commissioners. We are very grateful for your co-operation. Your continued support and generosity is much appreciated.

Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Annual Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 15th August during the Novena. Ceremonies began at 2.30pm with Anointing of the Sick followed by Con-celebrated Mass at 3pm. Come and join us in this year's Pilgrimage and give all your family a new memory of Knock Shrine.

Bus to Knock for Elphin Pilgrimage
On Sunday 15th August. Booking essential. Contact 086-1960256.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school based in Drum Community Centre, now taking bookings for Free Pre-School Child Places for September 2010. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am–12.30pm. Active learning using the High Scope Pre-School Curriculum. For further information contact Catherine at 086-0641910 or 090-6437411.