Newsletter - Sunday 20th June 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Pake O'Brien and parents Timmy & Rose, Creggane
Sunday 20th 10am: John Kilroy, St. Coman's Park
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Daniel & Hannah Harney and deceased family members, Curraghaleen
Friday 25th 7pm: Patrick & Mary Naughton and son Liam, Doohan
Saturday 26th 8pm: John Higgins, Crannagh
Sunday 27th 10am: Sarah & Michael Keena, Cornafulla

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Nancy Ward, Curnaboll
Sunday 27th 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curnaboll and Letterkenny

Well done and thanks
To all those who helped in the preparations and took part in last Sunday's ceremonies at Drum Monastic Site. Well done to all involved.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Monday 21st June at 8.30pm in the Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend.

Open Air Mass in Iona Park
On Tuesday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Celebrant: Fr. Ray Milton. All welcome.

Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund
Church gate collection will take place at Drum and Clonown Churches next weekend, 26th and 27th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Passionfriut Theartre
The Fool's Gold Theatre Co. Denver Colorado with Rita Broderick and Louis Adduci present "Brilliant Traces" by Cindy Lou Johnson at the Passionfruit Theatre on Wednesday 23rd June at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. Ages 15 years and over.

TriAthlone 2010
Please note that there will be road closures in operation in the locality to facilitate the TriAthlone festival, which is expected to attract thousands of people to Athlone for this international sports event.

• On Saturday 3rd July, the old N6 Galway road (R446) will be closed from 7am-11.30am from Athlone town outwards through Baylough and Summerhill to Connaughton's Bar, Clonark. The road will reopen as far as Talbot Avenue at 11.30am. Part of the road, from town out to Monksland roundabout, will also be closed from 1.15pm-6pm.
• On Sunday 4th July, the old N6 Galway road (R446) will be closed from 7am-11.30am from Athlone town outwards through Baylough and Summerhill to Greene's Forge, Earlspark (near Ballinasloe). The road will reopen as far as Talbot Avenue at 11.30am. Part of the road, from town out to Monksland roundabout, will also be closed from 1.15pm-6pm.
• Much of Athlone town centre (Church St., The Strand and most of the West side) will be closed to traffic on Saturday and Sunday.
• Access to Athlone between 7am-12.30pm will be via Mihanboy/Bealnamulla/Tuam Road (to access Monksland, Athlone bypass, etc.) and via Carricknaughton/Clonown (to access west side of town).
• Springwell Road will be open from 12pm onwards (from behind The Grove alongside the reailway to the new Monksland link road at Summerhill).

For full details please download the brocuhre from the triAthlon website at www.triathlone.ie

Clann na nGael Notes

Ladies Notes
It will be a busy week for some of the U-12 girls who play in three big matches. Firstly, the Cornafulla NS girls team play Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School Roscommon in the Cumann na mBunscoil Final on next Thursday 17th June at 11am. On Saturday next Clann U-12s play St. Croan’s in the Division 1A County semi-final in Johnstown at 4pm. And then finally on Sunday evening, the Drum/Clonown U-12 girls play in the Community Games Final in Ballyleague. They willing be trying to defend their title against Roscommon Town. Best of Luck to all involved.

The U-10s and U-8s took part in a Development Blitz in Woodmount on Saturday last. The club’s U-14 girls are busy preparing for Féile Peil na nÓg which takes place in Derry from 2nd-4th of July. The Club would like to thank all those who contributed and helped out in the Feile Fundraiser held in Connaughton’s on Friday last, which was a great success.

Féile Peil na nÓg
All details of the fixtures, locations etc. for Féile 2010 are now available on the official website www.feiledhoire2010.ie

Results/Torthaí
Division 3 League – Tansey Cup
Padraig Pearses 0-11 Clann na nGael 2-9
Mid-South Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael 0-6 St Bridgets 2-9

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Wednesday 16th
Mid-South Division 4 League: Clann na nGael v St Aidans 8pm

Newsletter - Sunday 13th June 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Annie O’Neill
Sunday 13th 10am: Kay Coyle
Sunday 13th 3.45pm: Mass in Drum Monastic Site
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Thomas & Hannah Lennon, Clonrulla
Wednesday 16th 7pm: PATRICK & Mary Whelan
Thursday 17th 7pm: John & Mary Murray, Clonbulia
Saturday 19th 11am: Sr. Catherine Henry, Drumlosh & New Jersey
Saturday 19th 8pm: Pake O'Brien and parents Timmy & Rose, Creggane
Sunday 20th 10am: John Kilroy, St. Coman's Park

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Peter & Lena Dunning, Ballinculla
Sunday 20th 11am: Nancy Ward, Curnaboll

Wedding Bells
Brenda Bigley & Tadgh Mannion
Jenny Coleman & Aidan Sherlock
May they be blessed with a long and happy life together.

Annual Religous Ceremonies at Drum Monastic Site - Sunday 13th June
3.10pm Blessing of the new life size statue of St. Brigid
3.15pm Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well
3.45pm Concelebrated open-air Mass in the ruins of the Medieval Church at Drum Monastic Site. Chief celebrant Canon Liam Devine, who is this year celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood

Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund
Church gate collection will take place at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church next weekend, 19th and 20th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Table Quiz
Cloonakilla N.S. Parents Association are holding a table quiz in the Athlone Springs Hotel at 8pm on 18th June. €20 per table. Your support would be much appreciated.

Moore United Senior Soccer
Training recommences on Saturday 19th June at 5pm. All welcome.

Big Bingo
Will be held in Dean Crowe Theatre and St. Mary's Hall on Sunday 20th June starting at 8pm. Over €5,000 in prizes.

Passionfruit Theatre prsents Sonny Condell
On Friday 25th June. Tickets €15. Tel: 086-3338457 for more details.

Clonown Community Site Project
Recently formed committee are currently taking donations for the purchase of a recreational site in the village. For further information contact Jackie 0863559003 or Ronan 086-3029804 or visit www.clonown.com

TriAthlone 2010
We need your help! Volunteers needed to fill various roles on the morning of 3rd & 4th July. For more details please contact the Volunteer Team by emailing at volunteer4triathlone@gmail.com or phone/text 085 1332872 or see volunteers section at www.triathlone.ie

Second-hand School Book Shop
At Dr. Steven's Centre, Lloyd's Lane, Athlone reopening on Monday 14th June from 10am-4pm for buying or selling of current school books

Clann na nGael Notes

Social Night
In aid of Féile na nÓg in Connaughtons Friday June 11th, Music by the Coyles. Lots of spot prizes on the night. Please support.

Skills Camps
Clann na nGael summer camp for girls and boys aged 6-10 years on 5th-9th July, 10am to 3pm daily. Clann na nGael skills clinic for ages 10-16 years on 12th-16th July, 10am to 3pm daily. For more details contact any committee member or contact Declan Rock 087-0601615.

Senior Football Championship
Clann na nGael play St. Aidans in the second round of the Senior Championship on the weekend of the 4th of July. See local press and notices for exact date and time. This game was game of the championship last year. Please come out and show your support for your team.

Roscommon v Leitrim
Roscommon v Leitrim is on the 20th of June in Hyde @ 3:30. Tickets on sale next Wednesday 16th in Monksland Community Centre from 8pm - 9pm sharp and in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown from 8:30pm - 9:30pm sharp. Tickets priced as follows: Covered stand €30; Seated Terrace €25; Terrace €20; Children (Terrace only) €5. Students and OAP get a €0 refund with valid ID at designated points at the ground on the day. Call 087-6954382 to reserve your ticket (please leave a voicemail if no one answers). If you don't purchase on Wednesday 16th, tickets will be available from the County Board office Roscommon town. Clann na nGael will be returning unsold tickets on Wednesday night.

Triathlone
Best of luck to all people from our area that are competeing in the Triathlone. It's a wonderful event to have in the area and the club are 100% supportive of it. Please note there will be no access to Johnstown GAA facility Saturday 3rd July and Sunday 4th July between 08:00 to 13:00 on both days. See local press for details.


Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Wednesday 9th
Mid-South Junior B Championship: Clann na nGael v St Bridgets at 8pm
Saturday 12th
Division 3 League –Tansey Cup: Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael at 8pm
Wednesday 16th
Mid-South Division 4 League: Clann na nGael v St Aidans at 8pm

Newsletter - Sunday 6th June 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: Mike McManus, Nure
Sunday 6th 10am: Anthony Whyte
Tuesday 8th 7pm: Charles & Agnes Durney
Wednesday 9th 7pm: Deceased members of Seery Family, Creggane
Thursday 10th 2pm: Marraige of Brenda Bigley & Tadgh Mannion
Friday 11th: Marriage of Jenny Coleman & Aidan Sherlock
Friday 11th 7pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Saturday 12th 8pm: Annie O’Neill
Sunday 13th 10am: Kay Coyle
Sunday 13th 3.15pm: Blessing of new statue at St. Brigid's Well
Sunday 13th 3.30pm: Rosary Procession
Sunday 13th 3.45pm: Mass in Drum Monastic Site

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 6th 11am: Michael Hardiman, his parents, his sister Mary and brother Kevin, Drumlosh
Sunday 13th 11am: Peter & Lena Dunning, Ballinculla

Baptism
Jack Charles Preston
Congratulations to his parents

Rest In Peace
Patrick Ganly, St. Coman's Park
Patrick Ledwith, Lucan and formerly of Falty, brother of Bridget Lennon, Creggane
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nanam

Annual Open-Air Mass at Drum Monastic Site
All parishioners are invited to attend the annual open-air Mass at Drum Monastic Site on Sunday 13th June commencing at 3.15pm with the blessing of the new statue at St, Brigid's Well, followed by a Rosary Procession at 3.30pm. This annual religious ceremony at Drum has provided a focal point for people, both at home and abroad, to gather in prayer for the repose of all their deceased relatives and friends. Ample seating will be available in the old cemetery.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Tuesday 8th June at 8.30pm in Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend.

Exam Mass
Special Mass for students sitting exams will be held in The Friary, Athlone on Tuesday 8th June at 7.30pm. Also, St, Anthony's Annual Novena takes place from 4th-13th June at 10am & 7.30pm daily (11am on Sunday). Best wishes and good luck to all students sitting exams.

Féile na nÓg Fundraiser
Clann na nGael under 14 team have qualified for Féile na nÓg and are hosting big fund-raising night in Connaughton's Pub, Clonark on Friday 11th June. Spot prizes galore. Music by The Coyles. Please support.

Table Quiz
Cloonakilla N.S. Parents Association are holding a table quiz in the Athlone Springs Hotel at 8pm on 18th June. €20 per table. Your support would be much appreciated.

Clonown Community Site Project
Recently formed committee are currently taking donations for the purchase of a recreational site in the village.  For further information contact Jackie 0863559003 or Ronan 086-3029804 or visit www.clonown.com

Western Alzheimers Information Night
On Thursday 10th June at 8.30pm in Monksland Community Centre. Free admission. All welcome.

Annual Pioneer Mass
Will be held on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday 11th June at 7.30pm in Clonmacnoise Monastic Site. Everyone is welcome.

TriAthlone 2010
We need your help!  Volunteers needed to fill various roles on the morning of 3rd & 4th July.  For more details please contact the Volunteer Team by emailing at volunteer4triathlone@gmail.com or phone/text 085 1332872 or see volunteers section at www.triathlone.ie

Second-hand School Book Shop
At Dr. Steven's Centre, Lloyd's Lane, Athlone reopening on Monday 14th June from 10am-4pm for buying or selling of current school books

Clann na nGael Holiday
Thinking of taking a break in October? Clann na nGael have organised a holiday with a difference. Come join us in Porto Rico (Grand Canaries) from 2nd to 9th October. Limited spaces available at a very reasonable cost.  Call Breda 086-8714943 or Mary 087-7838966.

Clonown Community Site Project

A new innitiative has been launched in Clonown with the aim of purchasing land from the county council and establishing a community recreation site in the village. The fund-raising campaign was launched yesterday, 1st June 2010, in the hope of raising the necessary funds within the next 12 months.

Background
The Clonown area currently has no purpose built recreational area and with the lack of safe walking routes, it is difficult for local people to walk, cycle or exercise in the area, particularly in the winter months.

In recent years, Roscommon County Council purchased land off the late Pat Hynes to extend Clonown Cemetery. There is a site of over three acres to the front of the cemetery which is not required for cemetery use.   In December 2009, a number of local people formed a committee with a purpose of purchasing and developing this site. The committee, along with local county councillors have been in discussions with Roscommon County Council.  The Council is prepared to make the site available at a significant discount to the local community.  Due to recent negotiations the price of the site is now at €35,000.

Facilities
This site has many benefits due to the central location and level surface. The site could be used for some of the following:

• A lit walking track.
• Children’s play area.
• Playing field for sports.
• Option for further development such as shop, crèche and the hosting of local sports events.

The Committee considers this to be an excellent opportunity for the local community to have a recreational area.

Funding
The committee has discussed the funding options available.  The committee has recommended that donations be requested from people who live within the community, have family connections in the community, and those living in the adjoining areas.

The committee also recognises the present difficult economic circumstances. Therefore the committee are asking for donations of either €100 per adult or per household. Donations of more or less than €100 will also be gladly accepted. All donor’s names and addresses (excluding donation amount) will be recorded in a special register which will be stored locally and published at a later date. People can also donate on someone else’s behalf and the beneficiary name can then be recorded in the register if requested.  The committee would like to ask all Clonown people to let their friends and relations from outside the area know about this project. For further information and a copy of the information leaflet, please visit www.clonown.com

The committee will also be asking local businesses to donate and all donors will be entered in a corporate section in the register.

Once purchased, there are a number of funding options available such as the Roscommon Integrated Development Company (integrated LEADER Partnership Company for County Roscommon), which funds the development of community projects. In order to apply for the RIDC grant, the applicant must own their own site. This funding scheme is due to expire in 2013. It is important that the community purchases this site in order to apply for grant assistance.

Committee members will be calling to each house in the area from 1 June 2010.

Further Information
For anyone interested in joining the committee or helping with fundraising
please contact a member at the numbers below.

• Jackie Cunningham (Chairperson) 086 3559003
• Ronan Gavin (Secretary) 086 3029804
• Paul Curley (Treasurer) 086 3349585
• Michael Shine 087 9046317
• Tony Dunning 087 9082888
• Shane Gavin 087 7723509
• Denis Gavin 086 1992422
• Tom O’Brien 087 2437854
• Anthony Dalton 087 8398791
• Kenny Macken 086 8446511

Clann na nGael Notes

Clann Ladies Notes

• There will be a Social in Connaughtons on Friday June 11th. Music by the Coyles.
• The U-12 girls have qualified for the county semi-final which they play next week. They await the winners of Padraig Pearses and St Croan’s.
• Congratulations to the U-12 girls of Drum/Clonown who continued their winning ways in the community games with victories over Ballaghdereen and Castlerea in the last week.
• The U-8s and U-10s played in an underage Blitz in Johnstown the weekend before last. The next Blitz is on the 12th June.
• Hard luck to Clann girls Ciara Costello, Ciara Quinn and Saoirse McManus who lined out for Roscommon U-14s in their defeat to Tipperary on Saturday last in Banagher.
• Congratulations to Martina O'Brien who played for the Roscommon Minor Ladies in their recent Connacht B Final victory over Leitrim, and to Rosa Shine, Niamh O'Brien and Michelle Harney-Nolan who are part of the panel.
• Also congratulations to Orla O’Neill who captained The Bower Convent to victory in the Leinster U-14B Schools Final over Castleknock recently. The Bower girls won by a goal and Orla who played at centre-forward scored 1-3.

Cumann na mBunscoil

Cornafulla boys team have qualified for the Cumann na mBunscoil Big Schools Final while the Cornafulla girls play Creagh in their semi-final. Both Cornafulla teams are undefeated so far in the competition. Both matches were due to be played this week but have been postponed until a later date.

Ardkeenan N.S. defeated Brideswell in the 3-4 Teacher schools semi-final on Tuesday 1st June in Johnstown at 1.30. They also are unbeaten having defeated Brideswell previously and will now play Creggs next Tuesday. Despite winning all 6 matches so far, they are only at semi-final stage as their category has 32 schools involved.