Clann na nGael Notes

All-Star Nominations
Congrats to Donie Shine on his All-Star nomination. Donie is the first player from the club to be nominted since Enon Gavin. Well done also to fellow Roscommon Team mate Cathal Cregg. The club wishes both of them the best of luck in the Awards.

St. Faithleach's 7s
Clann na nGael recently entered two under-14 teams in the St. Faithleach's 7s competition. The Clann B team battled hard but went down to Padraig Pearses and Ballintubber (Mayo). The first team recored wins over Rathcline (Longford) and Oran. It was time then for the semi final and Clann were sucessful over Kilglass Gaels. The final was against a talented Rocommon Gaels team, who battled hard to win comfortably in the end.
Panel: Arran O'Reilly, Jack Connaughton, Martin Flannery, Kieran Connaughton, Cillian Bannon, Jamie Fahy, Cian McManus, David Connaughton, Cathal Callinan, Fergal Lennon, Dylan Colgan, Shane Lacey, Sean McManus, Connor Lennon, Mark Shine, David Griffin, Luke Dolan, Darragh Lennon, Evin Cunnuiffe, Dylan Earle.

Under-12
The Clann na nGael under-12 team continued their winning ways in the Championship on Monday evening last with a hard fought victory over St. Dominic's. The lads had to come from behind to record a well deserved win. Clann were all set for their winner takes all clash with Strokestown on Sunday. Clann were slow out of the blocks but made an excellent recovery and were unlucky to be bet by the bare minimum. The lads gave a great account of themselves in the last under-12 championship and some of the players are to be prominent players in the club in the future. The second team have reached the county final by virtue of the their win over Padraig Pearses on Tuesday evening last.
Panel: Alex Francis, Connor Costello, Sean Fallon, Cian Mulvey, David Fortune, Niall Connaughton, Darragh Kildea, David McManus, Damien Duff, Shay Henry, Ciaran Lennon, Brian Hannon, Eoin O'Neill, Connor Farrell, Patrick O'Brien, Thomas Bannon, David Fineran, Michael Hanly, Peter Foley, Harry O'Rourke, Ian Naughton, Eoin Cunningham, Mark Moloney, Pat Kelly, Lorcan Glynn, Kevin Kelly, Nathan Fahy, Ruiari Lenehan, Michael Griffin, Mathew Conway, Athony Jelly, Jack Donnelly, Liam Donnelly, Michael Mc Manus, Dion Rickard, Colm Lynch, Paul McManus, Callum O'Brien, Jack McManus, Oisin Lennon.

Club Lotto
Last weeks numbers were 12, 16, 18 and 27. There was no winner of the jackpot. There were six 'match 3' winners each receiving €35: John Wall c/o D. Rock, Paul Collins c/o Kiernan Gavin, Peter Shine c/o Ann Shine, Eamon & Dee c/o The Mill Bar, John Redrobe c/o Kitty Naughton and Liam Roper c/o Bernie Reilly. Next week's jackpot will be €6600 and the draw will be in the Athlone Springs.

London County Final
Enda Fallon will be lining out for Parnell's in the London County final on Sunday next. The club would like to wish Enda all the best on Sunday next in Ruislip.

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Friday 1st October
Corrib Oil Division 1 League Semi-final: St Brigids v Clann na nGael in Kiltoom at 8pm

Newsletter - Sunday 26th September 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 25th 8pm: Ned McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 26th 10am: Tessie Murray
Tuesday 28th 7pm: James & Mary Harney, Clonellan
Thursday 30th 7pm: Michael, Julia, Patrick & Sr. Veronica Lennon, Clonellan
Friday 1st 7pm: Martha Donnellan (Month's Mind)
Friday 1st 8pm: Thomastown Station Mass in the home of Michael & Fionula Harney
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Pat 7 Ann Cunniffe, Thomastown
Sunday 3rd 10am: Mary Ann Lennon, Meehambee

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 26th 11am: Margaret (Maggie) & John Hynes
Friday 1st 8pm: Sean Boyle and deceased family members
Sunday 3rd 11am: John Ward, Curnaboll

Wedding Bells
Mark Mullin & Deborah Conroy
Sinéad Fallon & Bobby Keegan
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Céilí & Barn Dancing Classes
Starting in Drum Community Centre on Thursday, 30th September from 8-10pm. All welcome, male and female. Contact Michael at 090-6494425 or 083-0030902.

The story of Fr. James Coyle
Sharon Davies, a Law Professor at Ohio State University, will give a talk on the life of Drum native Fr. James Coyle who "died for the faith" in Alabama almost 90 years ago. Takes place in Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday 5th October at 7.30pm. All welcome. More information available at www.drum.ie

Friary Social
Will take place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Friday 8th October at 8.30pm. Tickets €18 available at the Friary Office.


Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Ger Wolfe on Saturday 2nd October at 8.30pm. Tickets €15. Enquiries telephone 086-3338457.

I.H.C.P.T. Fundraising cycle
For Cycle to Lourdes group takes place on Sunday 3rd October. Choice of three routes - 20km, 40km or 80km. Registration for 40km and 80km routes takes place in The Bounty from 9am, cycle starts at 10am. Registraion for the 20km route takes place from 10am, cycle starts at 11am. €15 per head. Food at The Bounty at finish. Please support.

Clann na nGael Notes

All-Ireland Ticket Draw
The draw for All-Ireland tickets took place in the club house on Thursday evening last and the following were the prize winners:
-1st Prize: 2 Tickets for Football All-Ireland Final with one nights accommodation was won by Eddie Slator, Ericsson, Athlone.
-2nd Prize: 2 Tickets for the Football All-Ireland Final was won by Pat Sherlock, Lisdillure, Cornafulla, Athlone.
Congrats to the winners. The club would like to thank all those who supported the draw.

Scór
Roscommon GAA are holding two information evenings in the county board offices in Roscommon over the next two Friday evenings. Anyone who wants to get involved in Scór within the club is urged to attend. This coming Friday the workshop will concentrate on Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Novelty Act and recitation, while on Friday 1st October the workshop will be cover Solo Singing, Instrumental music, and Ballad group. Those who attend will be given an insight into what the adjucaters look for, and how the recent rule change affects the Scór compeitions. We are looking for new faces to attend these evenings. For further information please contact Maureen Cunuiffe on 086-3493569.

Results/Torthaí
Junior A Football Championship Semi-Finals
Clann na nGael 0-8 Michael Glaveys 1-6

Newsletter - Sunday 19th September 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 18th 8pm: Michael Fallon and deceased family members, Dugra
Sunday 19th 10am: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Tuesday 21st 7pm: Charlie Lennon and deceased family members, Belrea
Wednesday 22nd 7pm: Thomas, Michael & Mary Lennon, Cornafulla
Thursday 23rd 7pm: Dan & Lizzy Hynes, Drumlosh
Friday 24th 11am: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Kathleen & Richie Kelly
Saturday 25th 11am: Johnstown, Nure & Drivera Station Mass in the home of Teresa & Austin Kenny
Saturday 25th 8pm: Ned McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 26th 10am: Tessie Murray

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 19th 11am: Kathleen & Sonny Cunningham
Sunday 26th 11am: Margaret (Maggie) & John Hynes

Wedding Bells
Martin O'Neill & Sally Ann Caulfield
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Drum Active Age Group
This Tuesday 21st September at 3pm in Drum Parish Hall. New members welcome.

Drum Foróige
Resumes on Friday 24th September from 8-10pm in Drum Parish Hall. All 12-18 year olds welcome.

Brothers of Charity Services
Are curently looking for hosts to provide short breaks for people who have additional support needs. Information session on homesharing will take place on Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm at Open Doors, Monksland Business Park (above Savoury Fare restaurant, opposite Elan).

Set Dancing
Céilí, sean-nós and set dancing classes resume on Monday 20th September from 8.30-10.30pm at Athlone GAA Centre. Beginners and improvers welcome.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Richard Gilewitz, finger style guitarist, on Saturday 25th September at 8.30pm. Workshop also during the day. Enquiries telephone 086-3338457.

Clann na nGael Notes

Junior A Championship
Clann na nGael 0–15 Castlerea 2–5
The Clann na nGael Kathleen Brennan home bakery junior A team advanced to the county semi final after a fine performance in Oran on Saturday evening last. Clann were in control for the majority of the game, but a Castlerea goal just after the break kept the result in the balance until the later stages of the game. Clann finished well with points from Emmet Rock, David Hery and Seanie Walsh to run out sdeserving winners. Clann now play Michael Glaveys in the semi final.
Team: Phelim o Neill, Derek Egan, Liam og Naughten, Raymond Fallon, Cormac Harney, Daniel Harney, Niall Shine, Colin Nicholson, Seanie Walsh, David Lennon, Alan Dunne, Emmet Rock, David Henry, David o Neill, Andy Carbery. Subs: Oliver Harney, Fergal Shine, Kevin Naughton.

Under 12 Championship
The Clann u-12 team recorded two fine wins over the past 7 seven days. On Monday evening last they overcame Roscommon Gaels by the bare minimum, That win set the lads up for their trip to Boyle on Sunday, which they won by a point. The lads are motoring well now and are sure to be in the shake up at the business end of the championship.
Team: Alex Francis, Connor Costello, Sean Fallon, Cian Mulvey, David Fortune, Niall Connaughton, Darragh Kildea, David Mc Manus, Damien Duff, Shay Henry, Ciaran Lennon, Brian Hannon, Eoin o Neill, Connor Farrell, Patrick o Brien, Thomas Bannon, David Fineran, Michael Hanly, Peter Foley, Harry o Rourke, Ian Naughton.

All Ireland Ticket Draw
The draw will take place Thursday evening for the All Ireland tickets and an over night stay in Morans Red Cow Inn. Members are asked to sell as many tickets as possible and anyone who a ticket for the draw can contact any player or Committee member.

Lotto
Draw held in the Mill Bar on 12 September 2010. Numbers drawn: 3, 11, 14, 19. No Jackpot winner of €6000, next week €6200 in Connaughtons Bar, Clonark. There were 11 'match 3' winners each receiving €20: Tony Egan c/o Breda Dolan; Joe, Kieran, Joe c/o Kieran Gavin; Declan Hardiman c/o Eamon McManus snr; Padraig Naughton c/o Kitty Naughton; Mary O'Brien c/o Tom Lennon; Vincent Guinan c/o Peadar Killian; Padraig Harney c/o Kitty Naughton; Tony Hynes c/o Bernie Reilly; Ita Wall c/o Brian Fallon; Eamon Kenny c/o Bernie Reilly; Tony Carroll c/o James Culey

Results/Torthaí
Junior A Football Championship Quarter-Finals
Clann na nGael 0-15 Castlerea 2-5
Ladies U-14 Championship Division 3
Clann na nGael Cubs 2-1 St. Croan’s 1-4

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Friday 17th
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship Relegation Play-off: Kilbride v Padraig Pearses in Johnstown at 8pm
Saturday 18th
Junior A Football Championship Semi-Finals: Clann na nGael v Michael Glaveys in Knockcroghery at 5.30pm
Tuesday 14th
Ladies U-14 Division 3: Oran v Clann na nGael at 6.45pm
Wednesday 15th
Ladies U-14 Division 1: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels at 7.30pm
Sunday 19th
Ladies U-14 Division 1: Strokestown v Clann na nGael at 6.30pm

Newsletter - Sunday 12th September 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 11th 8pm: Michael, Kate & Kieran Dunning, Drumlosh
Sunday 12th 10am: Tony Duignan
Tuesday 14th 7pm: Paddy, Mary & Owen Shine
Thursday 16th 7pm: James Shine, Taylorstown
Friday 17th 7pm: Frank Naughton, Doohan
Saturday 18th 8pm: Michael Fallon and deceased family members, Dugra
Sunday 19th 10am: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 12th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla
Sunday 19th 11am: Kathleen & Sonny Cunningham

Rest in Peace
Peter Harney, Rooskey, Bealnamulla
Paddy Geoghegan, Dublin and formerly Pidgeonfield, Clonown
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Drum Active Age Group
Recommence this Tuesday 14th September at 3pm in Drum Parish Hall (beside Drum Cemetery). Please come along or encourage a neighbour, friend, parent, aunt or uncle to come and join us for a cuppa and chat.

Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities
Once again, letters are being posted during the coming weeks to parishioners in Drum who contributed €250 or more during 2009. If you do not receive the relevant documentation and feel that you qualify, please contact the Drum Parish Office at 090-6437125. Meanwhile, we offer sincere thanks to all those who participated last year in helping us to benefit from this important source of funding.

Thank You
Sincere thanks to the people of Drum and surrounding areas who supported the recent church gate collection for the Roscommon Disability Resource Group which raised €500.

Pilates Classes
Starting on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th September in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland. 6 week course. Pre-booking essential. Contact Anne Egan Farrell at 090-6492593.

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

Children's Irish Dancing Classes
Starting in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday 9th September from 6.30-8pm. All children aged 4 and upwards are welcome. For further information please contact Sarah Clogher 085-7081344.

Dean Kelly Memorial Committee
Meeting on Wednesday, 15th September at 8pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. All members welcome.

Athlone Choral Society
Choir practice resumes on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm in St. Peter's School Hall. New members welcome. For further information call Ann on 087-2333361.

Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Team
After the last round of games in the O'Rourke Cup, St. Brigid's, St. Faithleach's, Clann na nGael and Western Gaels have qualified for the semi-finals. At the other end of the table, St. Aidan's and Roscommon Gaels were relegated to the O'Gara Cup.

Junior A Team
The Clann Junior A team are out in the quarter final on Sat next in Oran at 5 pm against Castlerea. A large crowd is expected to come along and support the lads.

Under 10 team
Clann U-10’s season resumed recently after a short break. In recent weeks they have had games against Athlone, Caltra and St. Bridid's. Also last Saturday week they were invited to a blitz in Longford where they played Longford Slashers, Killoe Emmet Og and Delvin. The club would like to thank Longford Slashers for the invitation into the blitz and the refreshments afterwards. All our U-10 players have given their best in all these games. The club would like to thank all the parents and grandparents for bringing the players to training and matches. Without this there wouldn’t be a team. Training continues every Sun morning in Johnstown at 11.15am.
Clann U-10 Panel: Joseph Duignan, Cian Fallon-McGowan, John Feeney, Adam Hunter, Michael Kelly, Fergus Lennon, Micheal Mc Clean, Declan Mc Manus, Sean Reynolds, Daniel Westman, Jason Conway, Darren Duff, Owen Fallon, Rory Forde, Alan Freeburne, Cian Griffin, Jack Griffin, Tommy Griffin, Robert Hardiman, Adam Harney, Coman Lennon, Oisin Lennon, Neill Macken, Shane Macken, Paul Mc Manus, Calum O’Brien, David Pettit, Ben Reidy, Oisin Rock, Sean Ryan, Sean Seery, Dylan Sumner, Aaron Wall, Mark Wall.

Lotto
Numbers drawn: 1, 8, 18, 26. No Jackpot winner of €5800. Three 'match 3' winners: Albert Lowry c/o Tom Brien, M Smith c/o Jack Curley, Dick Brown c/o Brian Fallon. Next week's jackpot €6000 in Mill Bar.

Results/Torthaí
Corrib Oil Division 1 League
Kilmore 1-10 Clann na nGael 0-5

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Saturday 11th
Junior A Football Championship Quarter-Final: Clann na nGael v Castlerea at 6pm in Oran

Newsletter - Sunday 5th September 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 4th 8pm: The Finneran Family, Clonellan
Sunday 5th 10am: Attracta Bigley
Wednesday 8th 7pm: James & Frank Duffy, Clonark
Wednesday 8th 8pm: Cornafulla South Station Mass in the home of Josephine & Breege Fallon
Friday 10th 7pm: Patrick Kenny and his parents Mary & John, Clonbulia
Saturday 11th 11am: Tim Naughton, Newtown, Drum (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 11th 8pm: Michael, Kate & Kieran Dunning, Drumlosh
Sunday 12th 10am: Tony Duignan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 5th 11am: Margaret & Pat Hynes, Togher
Sunday 12th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla

Monksland Area Mass
Resumes on Thursday 9th September at 9pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

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

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

Drum ICA
Monthly meetings resume on Tuesday 7th September at 8.30pm in Drum Community Centre. All members requested to attend.

Children's Irish Dancing Classes
Starting in Monksland Community Centre on Thursday 9th September from 6.30-8pm. All children aged 4 and upwards are welcome. For further information please contact Sarah Clogher 085-7081344.

Legion of Mary
Ss. Peter * Paul's Parish branch would welcome new members to help with visits to patients in nursing homes and Athlone Hospital and some house visitation to people living alone. 2 hours per week and a meeting of members once weekly. If you are interested in helping us, please contact Joyce at 087-4159285. Thank you.

Dancezone Stage School
Classes resume Monday 6th September. Now enrolling for new members. Contact Sandra Julian at 087-2227395 or 090-6482991.

Spotlight Youth Theatre
Learn Acting Skills; Stage Technique, Mime, Improvisation, Movement to music. Registration takes place on Wednesday 15th September in the Dean Crowe Theatre and Arts Centre from 4-5.30pm. Classes commence Wednesday, 22nd September. For more details contact Rufina Recks at 057-9331118.

Clann na nGael Notes

Club Lotto
Lotto draw held on 29/08/2010 at the Grove Bar, Baylough. Numbers drawn: 14, 16, 19, 21. No jackpot winner for €5,600. Next week's jackpot is €5,800. There were three 'match 3' winners receiving €70 each: Ivor Mullin c/o Bernie Reilly, Brendan Kilkenny c/o James Curley, James Curley c/o James Curley. Next week's draw will be held in Shine's Bar.

Raffle for tickets to Hurling All-Ireland
Draw took place in Johnstown clubhouse on the 2/9/2010. 1st Prize: 2 Tickets for Hurling All-Ireland Final with one nights accommodation was won by Thomas Lennon, Monksland, Athlone. Co. Roscommon. 2nd Prize: 2 Tickets for the Hurling All-Ireland Final was won by Deirdre Allen, Lakeview Drive, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. Congrats to the winners.

Raffle for tickets to Hurling All-Ireland
Remember that a raffle is also being held for tickets to All-Ireland Football finals (Minor: Cork v Tyrone. Senior: Cork v Down). Raffle tickets are now on sale from club members at €5 per ticket or 5 tickets for €20.

Field of Dreams Competition
Kilglass Gaels are the Connacht finalists in the Kellogg's FIeld of Dreams competition and need your support to help them win a pitch makeover worth €100,000. To vote for them visit http://www.kelloggs.ie/whatson/field-of-dreams/

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Saturday 4th September
Corrib Oil Division 1 League: Kilmore v Clann na nGael at 5.30pm
Wednesday 8th September
Junior A Football Championship Quarter-Final: Clann na nGael v Castlerea in Kiltoom at 8.30pm