Sunday, 11 July 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 11th July 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 10th 8pm: Patrick Seery, Clonellan
Sunday 11th 10am: Hubert Naughton, Doohan
Tuesday 12th 7pm: Dan Dolan, Newtown
Wednesda 14th 7pm: Kieran & Gretta Naughton, Crannaghmore
Thursday 15th 7pm: Mary Gillick, Teresa Keena & Bernard Gillick
Friday 16th 7pm: Mary, John & Pat Hynes Johnstown
Saturday 17th 8pm: Paul Delaney, Westwood
Sunday 18th 10am: Martin Nolan & grandparents Thomas & Margaret, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 11th 11am: Timothy, Mary & Laurence Geoghegan
Sunday 18th 11am: Jimmy Dunning and his sister Maureen, Togher

Baptism
Blake Alan Beale
Congratulations to his parents

Clann na nGael Summer Camp
For 10-16 year old boys & girls from 12th-16th July in Johnstown. Coaching from our Senior Ladies and Mens teams including Johnny Dunning, Donal and Cathal Shine etc. Contact Declan Rock at 087-0601615. All are welcome

Cemetery Sunday
In Moore New Cemetery on Sunday 11th July with Mass at 5pm. Weather permitting.

Thank You
A sincere thank you to all who organised, participated and contributed to our recent successful Slimathon in aid of Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Renovation Fund. A total of €16,824 was raised.

Euro Festival Athlone
Volunteers required. Festival runs from Saturday 24th to Friday 30th July 2010. Contact 090-6442100.

Saturday, 10 July 2010

Clann na nGael notes

Clann and Drum Community Care scaling new heights!Clann na nGael adult teams (Senior, Junior A and Junior B) are doing a sponsored climb of Croagh Patrick on Saturday 17th of July in aid of Drum Community Care. The fundraising drive was launched on Sunday night last in Connaughton's Bar by The Players' Committee. Players from all the adult teams will be looking for your support and sponsorship for the event. The teams will return to the Athlone Springs Hotel for refreshments on the 17th of July. To show your support and to make contributions contact any player from Clann na nGael.

Pictured at the presentation of a cheque from The Players' Committee to Drum Community Care are:
Back row (left to right): Brian Goode (Captain, Senior Team), Ollie Colgan (Clann na nGael Chairman).
Middle Row (left to right):David Kelly(Vice-captain), Ross Naughton, Niall Shine (Captain Junior A Team), Eamonn Junior McManus (Selector, Senior Team).
Front Row: Assumpta Walshe, Ellen Daly, Lil Shine (Chairperson, Drum Community Care), Josephine McManus, Denis Naughton, T.D.
Connacht Senior Football Final: Sligo v Roscommon
Venue: McHale Park, Castlebar. Date: Sunday 18th July. Throw in: 4pm. Minor Game: Mayo v Galway.
Prices: Covered Stand €35; Seated terrace €25; Children €5 (Seated terrace only). *€10 back on all tickets for Students and OAP on the day in Castlebar with valid ID.

Please reserve your ticket ASAP and no later than Sunday 11th by calling or texting 0876954382 or emailing secretary.clann.roscommon@gaa.ie
In your message include your name, mobile no and exactly how many €35, €25 and €5 tickets you require.

Remaining tickets on general sale in the club Wednesday 14th of July in the following venues:
1. Monksland Community Center, 8pm-9pm
2. Johnstown Clubhouse. 8:30pm-9:30pm
(Reserved tickets can be picked up at either venue or by special arrangement).

Please note: Strictly no tickets in the club after Wednesday the 14th. Tickets will still be available online from gaa.ie and/or the County Board offices in Roscommon until Saturday 17th or they sell out, whichever comes first.

*The club has officially registered its dissatisfaction that it does not have the ability to sell either student or OAP tickets directly but this is the currently system the GAA is using nationally.

Club Lotto
Numbers Drawn: 9, 15, 17, 26. No 'match 4' for Jackpot of 4000. 6 X 'match 3' winners each receiving €35: Teresa Harney c/o Patricia McManus, Micko Donlon c/o James Curley, Terry O'Neill c/o Connaughtons, Aidan Reilly c/o Mary Menton; David Watson c/o Bernie Reilly; Deckers O'Callaghan c/o Sharon Nicholson. Next week €4200 in Athlone Springs.

Results/Torthaí
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship
Clann na nGael 0-13 St. Aidans 0-9
Mid-South Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael 1-2 St Faithleachs 1-10

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Saturday 10th
Junior A Football Championship: Clann na nGael v St Aidans 7pm

Sunday, 4 July 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 4th July 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Thomas & Bridget Lawless, Cornafulla
Sunday 4th 10am: Gloria Walsh, Crannaghbeg
Wednesday 7th 7pm: Bridget & Bernard Tully, Johnstown
Friday 9th 7pm: Teresa Ryan (nee Tumelty), Summerhill & London
Saturday 10th 8pm: Patrick Seery, Clonellan
Sunday 11th 10am: Hubert Naughton, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 4th 11am: Johnny & May Harney and John & Nell Salmon
Sunday 11th 11am: Mass

Rest in Peace
Noel Egan, Rooskey, Bealnamulla
Anthony Keenan, 4 Waterville, Monksland

Important Notice
At the back of Drum Church (on the notice board), there is a map of Drum Middle Graveyard which has been mapped out with all known plots numbered and named. We are trying to identify the unmarked graves/plots. If you could be of any help or have a plot which has not been named, please contact Teresa at 086-2633603 or Maureen at 086-8817007.

Cross River Anglers
Junior/Juvenile Angling Comperition on Sunday 4th July starting at The Mill at 2pm.

Drum Heritage Coach Tour to Donegal
Sunday 11th July 2010 (note revised date). Coach departs Summerhill at 7.30am. Coach fee €12 payable in advance - early booking advisable. Enquiries to 086-1972323.

Thank You
Midlands Simon Community would like to thank most sincerely the people of the Drum area for supporting so generously their Church Gate Collection.

Euro Festival Athlone
Volunteers required. Festival runs from Saturday 24th to Friday 30th July 2010. Contact 090-6442100.

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

Ladies U-12 Division 1A Final
Clann na nGael 10-10 Boyle 2-3
Clann claimed their fourth Division 1 title in a row on Wednesday last in Kilbride. Despite dominating possession from the start with some brilliant approach play, the girls were wayward in their shooting leaving Boyle still in the game approaching half-time. However a late first half rally left Clann leading at the break 4-6 to 1-2. In the second-half Clann continued to dominate despite playing against the breeze and ran out comfortable winners. This was a great team performance playing some lovely football with excellent support play. Congratulations to the management of Peter Shine and Cathriona Meehan who have been involved in all county final victories along with Captain Shauna Connell who played in her fourth final in a row, a unique achievement. Also special mention for Yvonne Harney and Shauna Naughton who won their third football title in six days with Clann, Cornafulla N.S. Drum & Clonown in the community games. Best wishes to Leanne Ward who missed the final through injury and let’s hope she makes a quick recovery.
Team: Lucy Nally, Aoife Harte, Renee Naughton, Niamh Quinn, Aine Connaughton, Amy Quinn, Brianna Brady, Shauna Connell, Claire Flannery, Caoimhe Lennon, Sinead Farrell, Yvonne Harney, Aoife Callinan, Shuana Naughton, Chloe Kilroy. Subs: Aislinn Carpenter, Orla Hanley, Sinead Costello, Sinead Connaughton, Siofra Hannon, Gillian Murray, Lara Warnock, Rachel Brien, Christina Connell, Eadaoin Lennon, Rachel Naughton, Aoibh Nicholson, Aoife O’Brien, Amy Kennedy, Ciara Fallon, Lauren Shine, Amy Shine, Yasmine Barry, Leanne Ward.

Féile Peil na nÓg
The U-14 girls will be heading to Derry next weekend for Feile Peil na nOg. Their host club will be Ballymaguigan on the shores on Lough Neagh. Clann have a hectic schedule playing 5 matches in Group B, the host club on Friday at 1.45pm and then London and Warwickshire along with local clubs Lissan and Moneymore on Saturday in Bellaghy. Best of Luck to all involved in coaching, mentoring, organising and fundraising and to the parents and girls involved, may they have a memorable weekend.

Intermediate Ladies
The intermediate ladies match against Michael Glaveys was postponed over the weekend as mark of respect to the late Dermot Earley who was a native of the Glaveys Club.

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.

Results/Torthaí
Corrib Oil Division 1 League
Elphin 1-6 Clann na nGael 0-7
Mid-South Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael OFF St Faithleachs

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Friday 2nd
Mid-South Junior B Championship: Kiltoom Clann na nGael v St Faithleachs at 8.00pm
Saturday 3rd
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship: Clann na nGael v St Aidans at 7.30pm
Sunday 4th
Junior A Football Championship: St Josephs v Clann na nGael at 4.00pm

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Events in Athlone this summer

There' s something for everyone in Athlone this summer... whether you're a sporting or music enthusiast or just want to have some fun with family and friends, Athlone's the place to be!

Checkout all our main events below and visit athlone.ie for our comprehensive events guide or if you prefer sign up to our news feeds for customised alerts!

European Triathlon Championships 2010
Thurs 1st to Sun 4th July

This year the Waterways Ireland triAthlone will incorporate the European Triathlon Championships.

Over the course of the weekend over 5000 athletes from around Ireland and Europe will compete in over 12 different triathlon events.
  • Thurs 1st July: European Championships Team Relay
  • Sat 3rd July:Waterways Ireland triAthlone, Sprint and Try a Tri (AM) European Championships Agegroup Sprint, Olympic & ParaTri (PM).
  • Sun 4th July:European Championships Junior Elite Men and Women (AM). European Championships Elite Men and Women (PM).
Visit www.triathlone.com for event schedule and latest news.

Euro-festival Athlone
Sat 24th to Fri 30th July

The Euro-Festival brings 15 different European Countries to Athlone for a festival of sports, music, cultural performances, cookery demonstrations and tastings, street theatre, photography and painting competitions. As well as being entertained for the week by our European friends the festival programme is packed with free events and fringe entertainment every day and night for all ages and interests.

The festival opens with a Grand Colourful Parade on Sun 25th July featuring all the participating nations, Irish Marching Bands and Street Theatre and the festival finale on Fri 30th July is a spectacular fireworks display.

There is a diverse musical lineup from Delorentos to Mike Denver, Sean Slattery & The Connections, Blue Moose, The Fabulous Bonker Boys, Ragus and Keith McDonald & The Showband Show playing free outdoor concerts each night.

You'll find the full programme of activities on www.eurofestival.ie
Euro-festival is hosted by Athlone Town Council.

Athlone Music Festival
Sat 31st July and Sun 1st Aug

Athlone Music Festival is to be held at the at the Athlone Town Football Stadium on Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 1. Tickets are a very reasonable 50 euro for a 2 day pass and 35 euro for a 1 Day Pass.

The Line up for Saturday 31st July 2010 includes: Sharon Shannon and the Big Band, Featuring Imelda May and Mundy,The Heathers, Mad Dog Mcrea and lots more...

The Line Up for Sunday 1st August 2010 includes: The Hazel O'Connor & Subterraneans, featuring Clare Hurst; Undertones - Big Generator; Renegades of Funk and lots more...

See www.athlonemusicfestival.com for more info and the full lineup.

Other Upcoming Events
  • Walderstown Road Race, the "Race of the South" takes place on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July 2010. Visit www.foremcrc.com for more details.
  • Nuts About Charity is an Annual Fancy Dress Cycle in aid of 5 Athlone charities. It takes place on Sun 11th July.
  • Inland Waterways Association of Ireland 50th Shannon Boat Rally takes place from Fri 23rd July to Sun 31st August.
  • Go along and have a fun day out at a race meeting in Kilbeggan and Roscommon Racecourses.
Visit athlone.ie for full details

Sunday, 27 June 2010

Newsletter - Sunday 27th June 2010

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: John Higgins, Crannagh
Sunday 27th 10am: Sarah & Michael Keena, Cornafulla
Tuesday 29th 7pm: John & Tom Shine
Thursday 1st 7pm: John & Mary Fallon, Cornafulla South
Friday 2nd 2pm: Marriage of Siobhan Cunniffe & David Harney
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Thomas & Bridget Lawless, Cornafulla
Sunday 4th 10am: Gloria Walsh, Crannaghbeg

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curnaboll and Letterkenny
Friday 2nd 8pm: Speical Intention
Sunday 4th 11am: Johnny & May Harney and John & Nell Salmon

Baptisms
Cillian Robert Kreuer
Peter Patrick Swanson
Congratulations to their parents

Important Notice - Masses in Athlone on Sunday 4th July
Due to the TriAthlone festival taking place next weekend, there will be no parking and no movement of traffic in the area around Ss. Peter & Paul's Church, Athlone next Sunday. Mass times for next weekend will be: Saturday - Vigil at 6.30pm, Sunday - 9am and 6.30pm. There will be no mass at 10.30am or 12pm. We regret any inconvenience caused. Masses will be at the usual times in Drum, Clonown, St. Anthony's Friary and St. Mary's.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Drum/Clonown Community Games under 12 girls who won the County Final on Sunday 19th June and now go on to represent Roscommon - best of luck girls. Also, congratulations to Clann na nGael under 12 girls who won their
fourth county championship title in a row. Well done to all involved.

Clann na nGael Museum
Anyvody interested in getting involved in the museum is asked to please come to a meeting/discussion this Monday night at 9pm in the clubhouse, Johnstown.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Monday 28th June at 8.30pm in the Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend.

Drum Heritage Coach Tour to Donegal
Sunday 11th July 2010 (note revised date). Coach departs Summerhill at 7.30am. Coach fee €12 payable in advance - early booking advisable.

Open Air Mass in Parnell Square
On Thursday 1st July at 7.30pm. Celebrant: Fr. Ray Milton. All welcome.

BBQ in aid of IHCPT
Supporting children with sepcial needs. BBQ at The Bounty on Saturday 3rd July at 9pm. Steaks, chicken and music. Tickets €15 contact 086-0696231.

Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Clann na nGael Notes

Clann Ladies Notes
The U-12 girls defeated St. Croan’s in Johnstown on Saturday in the county semi-final on a scoreline of 2-8 to 2-4. It was a very workman like performance and gives Clann a fourth Division 1 Final in a row at this age group. Clann will meet Boyle who they defeated in last year’s final. The final is probably this Wednesday.

On Sunday the Drum & Clonown U-12 girls retained their County Title in the Community Games. They defeated Douglas Hyde, Roscommon Town 8-5 to 2-2 in Ballyleague. Once again congrats to all involved and they now have a Connacht Finals to look forward to in July.

The Intermediate Ladies play Michael Glaveys in the Round 1 of the championship on Sunday next in Johnstown.

Cumann na mBunscoil
Congratulations to Cornafulla NS girls team who defeated Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School Roscommon in the Cumann na mBunscoil Final last Thursday on a score-line of 5-14 to 3-5. This is the second year in a row the school has retained this competition and congratulations to all involved. The school made it a unique double on Monday when in the Big Schools Boys Final, they defeated Creagh by two points. This was a great team performance with Cornafulla playing the better football throughout, but a gallant Creagh got a couple of late scores to leave everyone on tenderhooks. Well done to all involved and particularly Mr Nolan with the boys and Mr Glennon with the girls team.

Lotto
Numbers drawn: 5, 12, 14, 15. There were three 'match 3' winners. Next week's jackpot is 3800 euro in Connaughtons.

Clann will climb Croagh Patrick
Clann na nGael Adult teams fundraiser in aid of Drum Community Care is being launched on Sunday 4th July @ 9pm in Connaughtons. All welcome.

Results/Torthaí
Mid-South Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 1-6 St Aidans 1-14

Fixtures/Clár Cluichí
Friday 25th
Corrib Oil Division 1 League: Elphin v Clann na nGael 8.00pm
Sunday 27th June
Mid-South Junior B Championship:Kiltoom Clann na nGael v St Faithleachs 3.30pm