Clann na nGael Notes

Senior Championship
Clann na nGael 1 – 8 Kilmore 0 – 10
The Clann na nGael Athlone Springs Hotel senior team opened their championship with a win over Kilmore on Sunday last. The large Clann crowd which traveled to Kilmore saw the home team lead by 5 points to 2 mid way through the first half, with the Clann points coming from Donie Shine and Matt Scally.
Kilmore extended their lead before points from Enda Kenny and Donie Shine ensured Clann were within 2 points of the hosts at the break. Clann could have been further behind but for a fine Ronan O'Reilly save
Clann were the better team at the restart and points from Matt Scally, Jonathon Dunning and Cathal Shine put Clann in the lead for the first time. This was a lead which Clann held on to for the rest of the game.
A Jonathon Dunning goal pushed out Clann lead to 4 points. The game seemed over but a Kilmore revival gave Clann a nervy end to the game. A Darragh Lennon point made sure of the win for Clann. This a very good performance from the lad and they now play St Aidans in their next championship game. Best for Clann were Ronan O'Reilly, Denis Gavin, David Kelly, David Flynn, Enda Kenny and Matt Scally.
Team and scorers: Ronan o Reilly, Mark Killian, Brian Goode, Denis Gavin, Darragh Shine, David Flynn, Oliver Harney, David Kelly, Gary Shine, Jonathon Dunning 1-1, Mark Shine, Donie Shine 0-2, Darragh Lennon 0-1, Matt Scally 0-2, Enda Kenny 0-1.
Subs: Niall Mc Manus, Cathal Shine 0-1, Niall Shine.

Silver Jubliee
The Club would like to congratulate Fr John Mc Manus who celebrated his silver jubilee on Thursday evening last.

Results
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship
Kilmore 0-10 Clann na Gael 1-8

Fixtures
Thursday
U-14 Championship: Clann na nGael vs Boyle in Boyle at 7pm
Minor League: Clann na nGael vs St Ciarans in Fuerty at 7.15pm
Friday
Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs Fuerty in Fuerty at 8pm

Ladies Results
U-14 All Ireland B Final
Clare 8-11 Roscommon 2-05
Connacht U16 Championship
Galway 4-12 Roscommon 3-8
John Miller Connacht Minor B Championship Final
Roscommon 5-15 Sligo 1-6
Roscommon U-12 Community Games Final
Drum & Clonown 6-11 AFK 0-0

Ladies Fixtures
Wednesday 1st July
Connacht U16 Championship: Roscommon v Mayo
Sunday 5th July
Abbey Hotel Intermediate Championship: Clann na nGael v Four Roads at 5pm

Newsletter - Sunday 28th June 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 27th 8pm: Sonny & Bridget Lawless, Cornafulla South
Sunday 28th 10am: Margaret Naughton & deceased family members, Clonark
Tuesday 30th 7pm: Tom & John Shine, Crannagh
Wednesday 1st 7pm: Mass
Thursday 2nd 7pm: Owen & Kathleen Connaughton, Clonark
Friday 3rd 1.30pm: Wedding of Robert Connaughton & Lisa Halligan
Friday 3rd 7pm: Danny Dolan
Saturday 4th 8pm: Anna O'Neill, Mount Florence
Sunday 5th 10am: Hubert Naughton, Doohan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 28th 11am: Nancy Ward, Curnaboll
Friday 3rd 8pm: Tom & Mary Grenham and son Tommie, Curnaboll
Sunday 5th 11am: Johnny & Mary Harney and Johnny & Nell Sammon

Well Done and Thanks
To Drum Heritage Committee and volunteers who organised the open-air Mass last Sunday.

Cross River Anglers
Junior & Juvenile Competition Sun. 28th June .Start The Mill at 2 p.m.

Athlone Agri-Show Festival
This Sunday 28th June at Gaffeys Farm, Moydrum, Athlone. Great family day out. Please support.

Clann na nGael Summer Skills Capms
Will be held on Johnstown GAA grounds from this Monday, 29th June to 3rd July for ages 6-10 and from July 10th to 16th for ages 10-16. €50 per child. Contact Sean Murray at 087-9573759.

Year of St. Paul
Special Celebration to mark the end of the Year of St. Paul will be held on Monday 29th June at Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, starting 7.30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Penitential Rite, Confession and Mass with guest speaker on St. Paul, Fr. Noel Rooney, Sligo. Plenary Indulgence to be gained by those who take part.

Athlone Arts Group
Spectacular exhibition in the Athlone town Centre on July 3rd, 4th & 5th. There will be numerous paintings, modern, old and abstract in oils, water colours, acrylic and mixed media.

Parnell Square Open Air Mass
At 7pm on Wednesday 1st July. All welcome.

Athlone Meals-on-Wheels
Require voluntary drivers for lunctime only. Contact Yvonne at 090-6494393.

Harp Exhibition
In St. Mary's Hall, Lanesboro at 7pm on Saturday 4th July and in Castlecoote House, Roscommon, on Sunday, 5th July at 2 p.m. Contact Edel from the Wind Song Musical School at 086-8399835.

LIVEDISCO @ Drum Community Centre

ATHLONE YOUTH MUSIC PROJECT

PRESENTS

*** LIVEDISCO***

The school Breakup Party

**AGES 13-17**

Saturday 27th June - 3pm-6pm

Drum Community Centre, Athlone

Featuring:

** DNK ** A 2 piece electro/progressive house act from Athlone. Resident DJ's in Karma. Featured mixes on RTE radio and i105-107 www.bebo.com/dnkonline

** CMX ** Hip Hop MC/Producer from Dundalk, Co. Louth. His latest single "limb from limb" peaked at number 2 in the irish download charts. www.myspace.com/sidelineinc

** Tommy Steel ** 5 Piece Rock band from Athlone. Featuring Shawn Allen, Paul Allen, Gibs and Conor Pyke. Regarded as Athlones finest live rock band, they always put on a very energetic performance which are second to none.

** Donna Mc Caul ** Solo singer from Athlone. Featured on Eurovision. Electic new set that is gaurenteed to have something for everyone and will keep you on the floor all the way.

Doors open @ 2.45pm

Admission €15 (€10 with voucher)

Don't worry if you didn't get a voucher - just visit www.bebo.com/ympathlone and print out the poster and bring it along to get a €2 discount

Strictly no alcohol

Zero tolerence

For full details visit

www.bebo.com/ympathlone

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

U14 All-Ireland B Final
Best of Luck to the Clann girls, Kayleigh Dunning, Rebecca Naughton and Ciara Galvin in the Ladies U14 All-Ireland B Final against Clare on Saturday at 3pm in Corofin. The three girls all play in the forwards and they all contributed on the scoreboard in the semi-final win over Antrim. They have put in a hard few months training over the Spring and Summer to be where they are this week. Along with selector Mickey Dunning we wish them the very best on Saturday.

Minor B Connacht Final
Best of Luck to Roscommon Minor Ladies on Friday in the Connacht Final v Sligo in Elphin and to Kevin Naughton who is a selector with the team.

Results
TG4 Intermediate Championship
Roscommon 5-6 Longford 3-12
Kepak U12 Division 3A Final
Kilglass Gaels 8-8 Shannon Gaels 1-3

Fixtures
Thursday 25th June
Ladies U16 Connacht Championship: At Dunmore, Galway v Roscommon, 7.30pm
Friday 26th June
John Miller Connacht Minor B Final: At Elphin, Roscommon v Sligo, 7.30pm
Saturday 27th June
U14 All-Ireland B Final: At Corofin, Roscommon v Clare at 3pm
Saturday 27th June
Percy French Senior Championship:
- Kilglass Gaels v St Brigids at 7.30pm
- Roscommon Gaels v Padraig Pearses at 7.30pm
Abbey Hotel Intermediate Championship:
- Eire Og v Michael Glaveys
- Clann na nGael v Four Roads (Match will not be Saturday due to County camoige but on Sunday or during the following week in Johnstown)
Rockfords Nite Club Junior A Championship:
- Western Gaels v Castlerea St Kevins
- Shannon Gaels v Boyle
Farrellys Coaches Junior B Championship:
- Strokestown v Elphin
- St Barrys v St Croans
- St Faithleachs v St Dominics

Clann na nGael Notes

Championship Fever
On Sunday next the Clann senior team take on their Kilmore counterparts in the first round of the senior championship. This will be tough encounter for the lads as Kilmore are a tough nut to crack especially in Kilmore. A large crowd is expected to travel down to give Enon and the lads a bit of support.

Summer Camp
The Clann na nGael summer camps are nearly upon us, and all the forms should be in circulation. It is important that all forms are returned to the club ASAP. Dates For Camps:

• Summer Camp for 6 to 10 Yrs: 29th June to 3 July
• Skills Clinic for 10 and over: 6th July to 10th July

Information available from Sean Murray or at local primary schools

Museum
Thanks to every one who has been involved with the loan of many special items which make the Museum so impressive. If any members who might have old Cups or other memorabilia from wins in the past, we would be very interested in displaying them in the Museum. Please contact Padraig Naughton or call up to the clubhouse on Sunday Morning 11:30-12:30 or Friday evenings 8:30pm-9:30pm The Museum will be open at these times every week. The Museum can be opened for visitors with a little notice to the Club please contact Tony Whyte.

Under 14 Team
The Clann na nGael u 14 teams were in action during the week. The second team played St Barry’s in the final of the division 4 League. The lads gave a good account of themselves and were unlucky to lose by 4 points.
The first team bet Castlerea in the league on Thursday evening in a thrilling game, which both sides gave their best. Following that result Clann were level with Oran, Roscommon Gaels and Castlerea on 8 points, but lost on out on points difference for the semi finals.
The lads would like to wish Martin Costello a speedy recovery from injury.
Clann U-14 Panel: Owen Forde, Martin Costello, Patrick Haney, Ultan Harney, David Kildea, Richard Mc Manus, Rian Mc Namara, Colin Meehan, Jason Naughton, Aaron Shine, Malcom o Hanlon, Shane Petit, Mark Nicholson, Cathal Callinan, Dylan Colgan, David Connaughton, Jack Connaughton, Jamie Fahy, Martin Flannery, San Kenny, Dylan Earle, Conor Mc Alary, Connor Lennon, Fergal Lennon, Gary Mannion, Jonathon Murray, Caolan Naughton, Aaron o Reilly, Shane Scally, Mark Shine, Ian Wall, Evan Cunniffe, Cain Mc Manus, Cillian Bannon, Neill Conway, Shane Dunning, Shane Lacey, Dean Tobin, Evin Cunnuiffe, Neale Conway, Joshua Carney.

Results
Mid-South Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael 2-17 Oran 1-4
Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 0-11 Kilbride (A) 1-12
U 12 League
Clann na nGael 2-3 St Brigids 2-3
Community Games
Drum-Clonown 3-3 Kiltoom-Cam 2-5

Fixtures
Monday 22nd
U-12 Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown at 7pm
Wednesday 24th
Special Minor League: Clann na nGael vs Padraig Pearses in Woodmount at 7.30 pm
Thursday 25th
U-14 Championship: Clann na nGael vs Shannon Gaels in Croghan at 7pm
Sunday 28th
U-16 League: Clann na nGael vs Padraig Pearses in Woodmount at 12pm
Senior Championship: Clann na nGael vs Kilmore in Kilmore at 4.30pm
Monday 29th
U-12 Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs St Barry’s in Tarmonbarry at 7pm

Newsletter - Sunday 21st June 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 20th 8pm: Michael McManus, Nure
Sunday 21st 10am: John Kilroy, St. Coman's Park
Sunday 21st 3.45pm: ROSARY PROCESSION from St. Brigid's Well
Sunday 21st 4pm: OPEN AIR MASS in Drum Old Cemetery
Wednesday 24th 7pm: John Higgins, Crannagh
Saturday 27th 8pm: Sonny & Bridget Lawless, Cornafulla South
Sunday 28th 10am: Margaret Naughton & deceased family members, Clonark

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 21st 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curnaboll & Letterkenny
Friday 26th 8pm: Mary Monks (nee Shine), late of Drumlosh (Month's mind)
Sunday 28th 11am: Nancy Ward, Curnaboll

Annual Open-Air Mass at Drum Monastic Site
All parishioners are invited to attend the annual open-air concelebrated Mass at Drum Monastic Site on (today) Sunday 21st June commencing with a Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well at 3.45pm. Fr. John McManus, who is this year celebrating the Silver Jubilee of his ordination, will be the principal celebrant. This annual religous ceremony at Drum has provided a focal point for people, both at home and aborad, to gather in prayer for the repose of all their deceased relatives and friends. Ample seating will be available in the old cemetry.

Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund Annual Church Gate Collection
Will be held at Drum & Clonown Churches on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Invitation to Fr. John McManus' Silver Jubilee Celebrations
All the people of the parish are invited to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Fr. John McManus on Thursday 25th June, beginning with concelebrated Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul's at 7.30m followed at 9pm by a presentation to mark the occasion in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. For enquiries/donations please contact any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Clann na nGael Summer Camps
Two camps will be held in the club grounds, Johnstown this summer:

• 29th June to 3 July: Summer Camp for 6 to 10 year olds
• 6th July to 10th July: Skills Clinic for 10 year olds and over

For more information please contact Sean Murray at 087-9573759.

Passionfruit Theatre Benefit Night
With music by Carmel Sheerin & The Ravens, on Tuesday, 30th June at 8.30pm in The Dean Crowe Theatre. Tickets €20 available in Carry-Out off-licence, Baylough.

Day of Prayer for Priests
On Thursday 2nd July and the first Thursday of every month through the year at the Chapel of Adoration, Castle Street, concludes with the Eucharistic Celebration at 6:15pm with invited priests who share their vocation story and priesthood life and ministry. All are welcome.

Clann na nGael Notes

Results

John Corcoran Menswear O'Gara Cup

Tulsk 2-15 Clann na nGael 0-7

Clann na nGael 1-12 Michael Glaveys 0-11

Fixtures

Monday 15th June

Mid-South Junior B Championship: Clann na nGael v Oran at 8pm

Friday 19th June

Division 4 League: Clann na nGael v Kilbride A at 8.15pm

UPDATE - 17/06/2009
Mid-South Junior B Championship Result from Monday:
Clann na nGael 2-17 Oran 1-4

3rd team have now qualified for the Mid-South Semi-Final

Scheduled Dates for Remaining Division 4 Fixtures
Friday 19th June
Clann na nGael v Kilbride in Johnstown at 8pm
Friday 3rd July
Clann na nGael v Fuerty in Fuerty, time to be confirmed
Sunday 19th July
Clann na nGael v St. Domnics in Johnstown, time to be confirmed
Monday/Tuesday 10th/11th August
Clann na nGael v Padraig Pearses in Woodmount, date & time to be confirmed
Wednesday 19th August
Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult / Hyde Park, time to be confirmed

Scheduled Dates for Championship Games 2009

Senior Football Championship
Rd1 - Sun 28 June – Clann na nGael v Kilmore in Kilmore @ 4.30pm
Rd 2 - Sat/Sun 25/26 July – Winners Rd 1 v St. Aidans in Johnstown / Ballyforan
Rd 3 – Sat/Sun 8/9 Aug – Losers Rd 1 v St. Aidans in Johnstown / Ballyforan
Quarter-Finals – Sat/Sun 22/23 Aug
Semi-Finals – Sun 13 Sep
Final – Sun 27 Sep

Junior A Football Championship
Rd 1 – Sat/Sun 4/5 July – Clann na nGael v Strokestown in Johnstown
Rd 2 – Sat/Sun 11/12 July – Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels in Knockcroghery
Rd 3 – Sat/Sun 25/26 July – Clann na nGael v Ballinameen in Ballinameen
Quarter Finals – Sat/Sun 22/23 Aug
Semi-Finals – Sun 5 Sep or Sun 12 Sep
Final – Sun 4 Oct

Mid-South Junior B Football Championship
Semi-Finals – Sat 1 Aug
Final – Sat 22 Aug
County Final – Date to be Agreed

U-21 Football Championship
Rd 1 – Sat/Sun 10/11 Oct

Roscommon Games
Senior – Connacht Semi-Final – Sat 20 June – Roscommon v Mayo
Minor – Connacht Semi-Final – Sat 27 June – Roscommon v Leitrim
Connacht Senior & Minor Finals – Sun 19 July

All-Ireland Football Qualifiers:
Rd 1 – Sat 4 July
Rd 2 – Sat 11 July – Ros will enter at this stage if they lose to Mayo in Connacht Semi-Final
Rd 3 – Sat 18 July
Rd 4 – Sat/Sun 25/26 July

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Clann na nGael Lions 2-19 Boyle 0-3
Clann secured a third county title in a row with a comprehensive victory over Boyle on Saturday in Ballyleague. Clann struggled to break down a Boyle rearguard in the first half but thanks to a Claire Murray goal and some great play from the half-forward of Shauna Bannon, Nicole Meehan and Therese Lennon they secured a lead of 1-7 to 0-1 at the break. The midfield of Christine Conway and Shauna Connell took complete control in the second half and contributed in no small way to the excellent scoring. In the backs Lianne Ward was once again majestic and had plenty of support from Orlagh from all her defence where Orlagh Shine was also was in great form. Most of these girls will now go on and compete in the community games for Drum and Clonown which is next on the agenda. Congrats also to the management team of Peter Shine and Cathriona Nicholson.
Panel: Carol Griffin, Grainne O'Neill, Lianne Ward, Lauren McDonnell, Renee Naughton, Sarah O'Sullivan, Orlagh Shine, Christine Conway 0-3, Shauna Connell 0-5, Shauna Bannon 0-5, Nicole Meehan 0-1, Therese Lennon 0-3, Caoimhe Lennon, Claire Murray 2-1, Anna O'Loughlin 0-1, Sarah Ward, Sarah Connaughton, Damilola Omotosho, Kirsten McCormack, Aoife Harte, Lucy Dowling.

Clann na nGael Cubs 1-6 Ballinameen 2-1
The Clann Cubs capped a memorable day for the club by taking the Division 4 crown with a hard fought victory over Ballinameen played in wet conditions. A great first half saw them lead 1-3 to 0-0 with the goal coming from Aoife Callinahan but Ballinameen lifted their game in the second half to score 2-1 without reply. But the character of this team came through as they completely dominating the last ten minutes with some great running and tackling lead by Valarie Oyiki at the back, midfielders Laoise Henry and Claire Flannery and the all action Yvonne Harney and Sinead Farrell. Congrats to the management team of Kelly Killian and Niamh Fallon.
Panel: Ethel McManus, Valerie Oyiki, Emma Rock, Amy Quinn, Meghan Farrell, Kelly Whelan, Yvonne Harney,  Laoise Henry 0-1, Aoife Callinhan 1-2, Sinead Farrell 0-1, Claire Flannery (C) 0-2, Niamh Quinn, Orla Hanley, Emma Hughes, Lauren Walker, Ellen Naughton, Aislinn Carpenter, Aoife Fallon, Katie Costello.

Cumann na mBunscoil
Congratulations to Cornafulla Girls who defeated Boyle in the Large Schools Finals in Kilbride during the week. This was as good as team performance as seen at underage football and congrats to all involved. Most of the squad made it a double by winning U12 medals at the weekend.
They will be presented with their medals in the Abbey Hotel next thursday by Chief of Staff of the Army and former Roscommon great Dermot Earley.
Panel: Christine Conway, Renee Naughton, Lianne Ward, Claire Murray, Ciara Connaughton, Saoirse McManus (C), Ciara Quinn, Caoimhe lennon, Nicole Meehan, Kayleigh Allen, Shauna Connell, Orlagh Shine, Sarah O'Sullivan, Gertie O'Rourke, Megan Farrell, Emer Hannon, Maria Kenny, Emma Hughes.

U14 All-Ireland B Final
Congratulations to all three Clann girls Rebecca Naughton, Kayleigh Dunning and Ciara Galvin who were part of the Roscommon team and selector Mickey Dunning, that defeated Antrim in Monaghan on Sunday. All three girls scored, with Ciara Galvin who is just back from injury scoring 4 goals in the 10-10 to 0-9 victory. They now play Clare in the final in 2 weeks.

Results
All-Ireland U14 B Semi-Final
Roscommon 10-10 Antrim 0-9
Kepak U12 Championship Finals
Division 1A Clann na nGael Lions 2-19 Boyle Lions 0-3
Division 4A Clann na nGael Cubs 1-6 Ballinameen 2-1

Fixtures
Monday 15th June
Kepak U12 Division 3A Final: Kilglass Gaels v Shannon Gaels at 7pm in Kilmore

Newsletter - Sunday 14th June 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 13th 8pm: Tommy, Rose & Pake O'Brien and Mary Gilick (nee Keena), formerly Cornafulla
Sunday 14th 10am: Kay Coyle, Hill of Berries & Adrkeenan
Wednesday 17th 1pm: Wedding of Brian Ward & Danielle Coyle
Friday 19th 7pm: Mary & Patrick Whelan
Saturday 20th 8pm: Michael McManus, Nure
Sunday 21st 10am: John Kilroy, St. Coman's Park
Sunday 21st 3.45pm: ROSARY PROCESSION from St. Brigid's Well
Sunday 21st 4pm: OPEN AIR MASS in Drum Old Cemetery

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 14th 11am: Michael Greene
Sunday 21st 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curnaboll & Letterkenny
Friday 26th 8pm: Mary Monks (nee Shine), late of Drumlosh (Month's mind)

Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund Annual Church Gate Collection
Will be held in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June and at Drum & Clonown Churches on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents John Spillane on Friday, 26th June at 8.30pm in The Palace Loft. Tickets €20 available in Carry-Out off-licence, Baylough. Contact 086-3338457.

Launch of Parish Fund-raising Campaign
On Friday next, 19th June, Bishop Christopher Jones will launch a fund-raising campaign in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish, in association with Ráth Cairn Gaeltacht Development, will comprise two Monster Draws, which will take place on 27th November 2009 and 26th February 2010, with prizes totalling €100,000 in each draw. Tickets are €100 each and one ticket gives an entry to both draws. The Parish needs to sell 2,000 tickets at €100 each. Mr. Aidan O'Reilly, Baylough, has been appointed co-ordinator for the draw. The Parish wishes to thank you for your unfailing generosity and hope you will give the support needed with this major fund-raising venture. Refreshments will be served at the launch.

Fr. John McManus' Silver Jubilee Celebrations
All the people of the parish are invited to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Fr. John McManus on Thursday 25th June, beginning with concelebrated Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul's at 7.30m followed at 9pm by a presentation to mark the occasion in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. For enquiries/donations please contact any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Summer Camps
The following summer camps will be taking place in the locality this year:

• Athlone Gymnastics Club camps will be held for three weeks from Monday 29th June to Friday 17th July inclusive. For more details phone Brenda at 087-9188993.
  
• Speech & Drama camp will be held in Athlone GAA club from 20-24 July for ages 5-12 years. Fun-filled week with drama, mime, music, art & crafts, Trips to Library & Glendeer Pet Farm. Cost: €70 per child. Contact Mary Fox at 087-8941197.

Athlone Choral Society AGM
Will take place on Monday 29th June at 7.30pm upsairs in De Bella Restaurant, High Street, Athllone. New members welcome. If you are intrested in being an accompaniast (piano) for the society for September 2009 please contact Graham at 087-2423491.

Elphin Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
August 28th to September 2nd 2009 under the leadership of Bishop Jones. Cost €690 for regular pilgrims (book through Joe Walsh Tours, tel: 01-2410810). Assisted Pilgrims (who may be sick or invalided or simply require some assistance) should get an application form as soon as possible from Fr. Ray Milton, Drum Parish Office, tel: 090-6437125. More information available on http://www.drum.ie/parish/lourdes

U12 Finals and Cumann na mBunscoil

Congrats to Clann na nGael girls under 12 Cubs who defeated St Ronan's on Monday night to qualify for the Division 4 Final on Saturday.

Fixtures for U12 Girls County Finals in Ballyleague on Saturday
Pitch1
3.15 Div 2A Castlerea v Strokestown, PJ Shanagher
4.30 Div 4A Ballinameen v Clann na nGael Cubs, Liam Walsh
5.45 Div 1A Clann na nGael Lions v Boyle, Paul Fahy

Pitch 2
2.45 Div 3B Oran v Domnics, Sandra Shanagher
4.00 Div 4B Michael Glaveys v St Croans, Val Beirne
5.15 Div 1B Roscommon Gaels v St Brigids, Eddie Heslin

Cumann na mBunscoil Finals
Congratulations to Cornafulla Girls who won the Schools Final yesterday when they defeated Boyle in Kilbride. Playing with a strong first half wind, they built up a good lead which they never looked like losing.
The Cornafulla lads lost the toss and so faced the wind in the first half and were on the back foot from the start against a strong Ballybay side from which they never recovered from. Ballybay hit them with a flurry of early goals and despite a gallant second half effort they could never get the goals they needed.
Cloonakila boys put up a gallant effort and but lost out by a goal in the end in the Large Schools Final. Leading by 4 points at half-time with the wind they still lead with 3 minutes to go before Roxboro finally wore them down with a point and a goal.
Congratulations to all involved in getting the teams to this stage of the competition.

Fixtures Update
The Junior B Championship game between Clann & Oran in Johnstown has been changed from Saturday next (13th June) to Monday next (15th June) at 8.00pm.

Cumann na mBunscoil Finals

Congratulations to Cornafulla girls and Cloonakila Boys who both won there respective county semi-finals yesterday. The Finals are now in Kilbride on Wednesday evening and the schedule is as follows:

• 5pm - Boys Large Schools Final, Cloonakila, Bealnamulia v Roxboro
• 6pm - Boys Big Schools Final, Cornafulla v Ballybay
• 7pm - Girls Schools Final, Cornafulla v Boyle

Clann na nGael Notes

Seniors
Clann na nGael 1-8 Strokestown 1-6
The Clann na nGael Athlone Springs senior team produced a Houdini type escape act over the past week to hold on to our O Rourke cup status. After a famous come back against Castlerea on Wednesday, when the lads were 5 down and came back to win by a point. On Sunday the lads produced another Lazarus comeback from 4 points down to win by 2 points.
Clann led 0-4 to 0-3 at the break, but Strokestown came out firing after the break and were 4 points to the good midway through the second half. But Jonathon Dunning stuck for a goal, and Clann never looked back after that. Best for Clann were Brian Goode, Mark Killian, David Kelly and Gary Shine.
Team: Ronan O'Reilly, Mark Killian, Brian Goode, Denis Gavin, Ollie Harney, David Flynn, Darragh Shine, David Kelly, Gary Shine, Jonathon Dunning, Mark Shine, Donal Shine, Emmet Rock, Matt Scally, Alan Dunne. Sub: David O'Neill.

Under 14 League
The Clann na nGael u-14 teams are progressing nicely at the moment. In the past week the lads have had wins over Roscommon Gaels and St Dominic’s. These wins have propelled us up the league and we have an outside chance of making the play offs.
The second team have reached the semi of the division 4 league as a result of the walk over received from Ballinameen on Friday evening last. It was very disappointing for all the lads who turned up 45 minutes before throw in find out 15 minutes after throw in time that Ballinameen were not traveling. This was no fault of the Clann na nGael minor or the county minor board, and the referee Tommie Gately was there on time. A Call from Ballinameen would have been appreciated. The lads are playing Roscommon Gaels B in Johnstown on Thursday in the League semi Final.
Under 14 Panel: Owen Forde, Martin Costello, Patrick Haney, Ultan Harney, David Kildea, Richard Mc Manus, Rian Mc Namara, Colin Meehan, Jason Naughton, Aaron Shine, Malcom O'Hanlon, Shane Petit, Mark Nicholson, Cathal Callinan, Dylan Colgan, David Connaughton, Jack Connaughton, Jamie Fahy, Martin Flannery, San Kenny, Dylan Earle, Conor Mc Alary, Connor Lennon, Fergal Lennon, Gary Mannion, Jonathon Murray, Caolan Naughton, Aaron O'Reilly, Shane Scally, Mark Shine, Ian Wall, Evan Cunniffe, Cain Mc Manus, Cillian Bannon, Neill Conway, Shane Dunning, Shane Lacey, Dean Tobin, Evin Cunnuiffe, Neale Conway.

Under 12 League
Clann na nGael 2-6 Padraig Pearses 2-5
Clann won the toss and played with the breeze and had a lot of early possession but found the scores hard to come by. The first score came from the boot of Ciaran Lennon after a good outfield move. Pearses then equalized before Clann went ahead again following a good point by David Griffin. Clann were in command with a lot of possession but were unable to convert it to scores. Pearses again followed up with another point to leave both teams level at two points each at the interval.
The second half continued on the same trend however Clann used their possession better and a goal and a point from David Griffin seemed to put the Clann lads on the right track. Pearses had other ideas and scored a goal to bring them back into the game. Clann hit back with points from Eoin Hannon, Ciaran Lennon and a goal and a point from Jamie McBride to leave the scores at Clann 2-06 Pearses 1-4 and time almost up. Pearses brought themselves back from the dead scoring 1-01 in injury time leaving only one point between the teams. Both teams were hungry for one more score but the ref had the last say blowing the final whistle with Clann holding on to a hard earned single point victory. Clann's defence played very well and midfield worked hard. The forwards came up against strong backs and had to work very hard for the scores but got enough to earn the victory.
Clann Team and subs: Sean Fallon, Luke Dolan, Gary Nicholson, David Ward, Kieran Connaughton, Sean McManus, David McManus, David Griffin, Brandon Ryan, Eoin Hannon, Jamie McBride, Darragh Lennon, Eoin O'Neill, Ciaran Lennon, Sean McManus, Harry O'Rourke, Ian Naughton, Patrick O'Brien, Patrick Kelly, Niall Connaughton, Mark Maloney, Peter Foley, Ronan McAlary.

Summer Camp
The Clann na nGael summer camps are nearly upon us, and all the forms should be in circulation. It is important that all forms are returned to the club ASAP.

• 29th June to 3 July: Summer Camp for 6 to 10 year olds
• 6th July to 10th July: Skills Clinic for 10 year olds and over

Information available from Sean Murray or at local schools

Cumann na mBunscoil
Best of Luck to the National Schools in the Clann area that are competing in the latter stages of the Cumann na mBunscoil this week. First in action are Cloonakila boys who play St Paul's Castlerea in the Large Schools Semi-final today Monday at 12pm in Kilteevan. If they win this match they won't have to much time to rest as the finals are down for decision in Hyde Park tomorrow Tuesday evening.
The Cornafulla girls play rivals Ballybay today Monday at 2pm in Kiltoom in their semi-final in what will be a busy week for those girls involved in club finals. The Cornafulla boys also renew rivallry with Ballybay tomorrow Tuesday evening in the Big Schools Final in Hyde Park. Come and show your support.

Museum
Thanks to every one who has been involved with the loan of many special items which make the Museum so impressive. If any members who might have old Cups or other memorabilia from wins in the past, we would be very interested in displaying them in the Museum. Please contact Padraig Naughton or call up to the clubhouse on Sunday Morning 11:30-12:30 or Friday evenings 8:30pm-9:30pm The Museum will be open at these times every week. The Museum can be opened for visitors with a little notice to the Club please contact Tony Whyte.

Upcoming Events
Clubhouse Social on Saturday 20th June at 8.30pm. Music by The Coyles. Full Bar. No cover charge. Raffle with many spot prizes. All are welcome.

Results
Abbey Hotel O'Rourke Cup
Castlerea 1-15 Clann na nGael 4-7
Strokestown 1-6 Clann na nGael 1-8
Mid-South Division 4 League
Kilbride B 1-6 Clann na nGael 0-9
Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael w/o Creggs scr

Fixtures
Wednesday 10th June
John Corcoran Menswear O'Gara Cup: Tulsk v Clann na nGael in Tulsk at 8.30pm
Thursday 11th June
U14 Division 4 Semi Final: Clann na nGael vs Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown at 7.15pm
Saturday 13th June
Mid-South Junior B Championship: Clann na nGael v Oran in Johnstown at 7.30pm
Sunday 14th June
U12 League: Clann na nGael vs Boyle in Jonstown at 12.30pm
John Corcoran Menswear O'Gara Cup: Clann na nGael v Michael Glaveys at 3.00pm
Monday 15th June
U12 Division 4: Clann na nGael vs Tulsk in Tulsk at 7pm

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Summercamp and Skills Clinic

Applications  forms for the Summercamp (6-10 years, 29th June -3rd July) and the Skills Clinic (10-16 years 6th July-10th July) are available on Sunday mornings in Johnstown, through the schools or Sean Murray (087 9573759) or Declan Rock (0872384493). Cost per participant is €50 and a deposit per participant of 10 to book place.

 

Cumann na mBunscoil

Best of Luck to the National Schools in the Clann area that are competing in the latter stages of the Cumann na mBunscoil this week. First in action are Cloonakila boys who play St Paul's Castlerea in the Large Schools Semi-final today Monday at 12pm in Kilteevan. If they win this match they won't have to much time to rest as the finals are down for decision in Hyde Park tomorrow Tuesday evening.

The Cornafulla girls play rivals Ballybay today Monday at 2pm in Kiltoom in their semi-final in what will be a busy week for those girls involved in club finals. The Cornafulla boys also renew rivallry with Ballybay tomorrow Tuesday evening in the Big Schools Final in Hyde Park. Come and show your support.

 

U12 Division 1A Championship Semi-Final

Clann na nGael Lions 1-16 Padraig Pearses Lions 1-4

Clann qualified for their 3rd County Final in a row with a good victory over neighbours Padraig Pearses in Woodmount on Friday evening last. Clann suffered a early set back with the loss of centre-back Sarah O'Sullivan through injury and took a while to settle. Indeed they trailed by a point at half-time but turned in a tremendous second half performance scoring 1-11 and only conceding a point. When the defence settled they were excellent, while midfield worked tirelessly throughout and there was some brilliant point scoring from the forwards. They now meet a Boyle side in the final who are also undefeated in the campaign and Clann know they have plenty to do to complete the three-in -a row, but the management team of Peter Shine and Cathriona Meehan will not be resting on their laurels.

Panel: Carol Griffin, Aoife Harte, Leanne Ward, Grainne O'Neill, Renee Naughton, Sarah O'Sullivan, Orla Shine, Christine Conway 0-1, Shauna Connell, Shauna Bannon 0-1, Nicole Meehan 0-2, Therese Lennon 0-4, Caoimhe Lennon 0-5, Claire Murray 1-3, Kirsten McCormack, Sarah Ward, Sarah Connaughton, Damilola Omotosho, Valerie Dyiki, Lauren McDonnell, Lucy Dowling.

 

Clann na nGael Cubs

The Clann Cubs play St Ronans this evening in Johnstown in the Division 4A semi-final at 7.30pm for a place in Saturday's final. After a difficult start to the campaign, the girls have come good and now after winning three games in a row to qualify for the semi-finals. Under the watchful eyes of Niamh Fallon and Kelly Killian they will be hoping to make it a memorable day next saturday by having 2 Clann teams in the finals. 

Panel: Ethel McManus, Lauren Walker, Ellen Naughton, Emma Rock, Amy Quinn, Megan Farrell, Yvonne Harney, Kelly Whelan, Valerie Dyiki, Damilola Omotosho, Laoise Henry, Aoife Callinhan, Sinead Farrell, Claire Flannery, Orla Hanley, Emma Hughes, Niamh Quinn, Aislinn Carpenter, Aoife Fallon, Katie Costello.

 

U14 All-Ireland B Semi-Final

Best of Luck to Mickey Dunning (selector), Ciara Galvin, Rebecca Naughton and Kayleigh Dunning who are part of the Roscommon U14 team who play Antrim in the All-Ireland semi-final at a Monaghan venue next Sunday 14th June. They defeated Leitrim in the Connacht Final 2 weeks ago and are hoping to go one step further than last year when they were defeated by Mayo at the semi-final stage.

 

Results

U-12 Championship Division 1A Semi Final

Clann Na nGael Lions 1-16 Padraig Pearses Lions 1-4

 

Fixtures

Saturday 13th June

U-12 Championship Division 1A Final: Clann Na nGael Lions V Boyle Lions

U-12 Championship Division 4A Final: Winner Kilbride/Ballinameen v Winner St Ronan's/Clann Na nGael Cubs

Newsletter - Sunday 7th June 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 6th 8pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Sunday 7th 10am: Anthony Whyte
Thursday 11th 7pm: May & Patrick Naughton and son Liam, Drum
Friday 12th 7pm: Michael John McManus & deceased members of the McManus family, Drumpark
Saturday 13th 8pm: Tommy, Rose & Pake O'Brien and Mary Gilick (nee Keena), formerly Cornafulla
Sunday 14th 10am: Kay Coyle, Hill of Berries & Adrkeenan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 7th 11am: Mike Dunning
Sunday 14th 11am: Michael Greene

Congratulations
To all the children who received their First Holy Communion in Drum last Sunday.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Well done on the wonderful achievements in the county athletics finals last weekend in Athleague. Credit and thanks to the organisers, helpers, coaches, parents, supporters and of course the children who competed in such a gracious manner. Best of luck to the swimmers this weekend.

Thank You
Brother Brian Johnson and the Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew would like to thank the parishioners of Drum for their welcome, kindness and generosity on his recent visit. A total donation of €1,100 was received from Drum.

Passionfruit Theatre
Presents Agustin Maruri, an amazingly talented Spanish guitarist, on Sunday, 14th June at 8.30pm in Reeves Art Studio, Church Street. Tickets €15. Contact 086-3338457.

Soccer Sisters
Coaching Course for national school girls, in conjunction with the F.A.I. and Bealnamulla Girls Soccer Club, in Cushla Park, Monksland starting on Tuesday 2nd June from 7-8.30pm for 8 weeks. Enquiries to 086-2482422.

Fr. John McManus' Silver Jubilee Celebrations
All the people of the parish are invited to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Fr. John McManus on Thursday 25th June, beginning with concelebrated Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul's at 7.30m followed at 9pm by a presentation to mark the occasion in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. For enquiries/donations please contact any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Diocese of Elphin Celebration of Marriage
Invitation to couples who are celebrating the Anniversary of their marriage, especially their 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th Anniversary, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Sunday 28th June with Mass at 3pm. For further details please call 071-9170329.

Elphin Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
August 28th to September 2nd 2009 under the leadership of Bishop Jones. Cost €690 for regular pilgrims (book through Joe Walsh Tours, tel: 01-2410810). Assisted Pilgrims (who may be sick or invalided or simply require some assistance) should get an application form as soon as possible from Fr. Ray Milton, Drum Parish Office, tel: 090-6437125. More information available on http://www.drum.ie/parish/lourdes

Clann na nGael Notes

Development
Friday week last was a very proud evening for the club when the new floodlights were switched on before the O'Gara cup game between Clann na nGael and St. Brigids. We are now progressing very nicely with the moving forward of the club.

County Success
The Club would like to congratulate the Roscommon senior team on their fine win over Leitrim in the championship on Sunday. Clann were represented by Ronan O'Reilly, Jonathon Dunning, David Flynn and Donal Shine on the panel. Well done lads.

O'Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 1–9 Western Gaels 1-8
The Clann na nGael senior team had a fine win over Western Gaels recently, which eased our relegation worries, but we need to win our two remaining games to be sure of a place in the O'Rourke Cup next year. Clann were seven points down against Western Gaels and produced a serious comeback to win by a point. Another plus of that game was the performance of Michael Brehony who was the referee on the day and he let the game flow at all times.

O'Gara Cup
Clann na nGael 1–9 Roscommon Gaels 1–11
The Clann na nGael Junior A team played Roscommon Gaels in Johnstown on Friday evening last. This was theie best performance this year and Clann found themselves six points up early in the second half. But the Gaels upped the pace in the final period to end up two point winners
Team: Cathal Hannon, Mark Killian, Eugene Petit, Keith Kildea, Ronan Gavin, Denis Gavin, Darragh Shine, Colin Nicholson, David o Neill, Seanie Walsh, Alan Dunne, Graham Petit, Niall Lennon, Emmet Rock, Enda Kenny.
Sub: David Henry.

Under 14s
Clann na nGael 3–14 Oran 6-14
The Clann na nGael team took on Oran on Thursday last in Johnstown. Clann led by a point at half time, but Oran were the better finishers in the second half and won out in the end.
Team: Shane Scally, Colin Meehan, Gary Mannion, Martin Flannery, Ritchie Mc Manus, Martin Costello, Jason Naughton, Patrick Harney, Jack Connaughton, Fergal Lennon, Cian Mc Manus, David Connaughton, Mark Shine, Ultan Harney, Jamie Fahy.
Subs: Dylan Colgan, Connor Lennon, Evin Cunnuiffe, Arran o Reilly, Shane Lacey.

Lotto Results
Congratulations to Peg Fallon who won the Clann na nGael lotto jackpot of €7,600. The seller was Joe Fallon. Next weeks draw will be in the Mill and the jackpot will be €2,000.

Results
Abbey Hotel - O’Rourke Cup
Clann na Gael 1-9 Western Gaels 1-8
John Corcoran Menswear O’Gara Cup
Clann na Gael 1-9 Roscommon Gaels 1-11
Under 14 League
Clann na nGael 3–14 Oran 6-14

Fixtures
Tuesday 2nd June
U-14 League: Clann na nGael v St Dominic’s in Johnstown at 7pm
Wednesday 3rd June
O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael v Castlerea in Castlerea at 8.15pm
Thursday 4th June
U-14 League: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels in Hyde Park at 7pm
Mid-South Division 4 League: Clann na nGael v Kilbride B in Kilbride at 8pm
Sunday 7th June
O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael v Strokestown in Strokestown at 1pm
Junior B Championship: Clann na nGael v Creggs in Knockcroghery at 4pm
Wednesday 10th June
John Corcoran Menswear O’Gara Cup: Clann na Gael v Tulsk at 8.15pm in Tulsk