Clann na nGael Notes

Club Race Night
There are still a few horses and races to sponsor for the Clann race night in the Athlone Springs on Friday 9th October. It is sure to be a great night, so to have an interest in the night put your hand in your pocket and support the club. Contact any member of the committee.

Junior A Championship
Clann na nGael 0-7 Ballinameen 0-7
The Clann na nGael 'Kathleen Brennan Home Bakery' junior team drew with Ballinameen on Saturday evening last in a well appointed Fuerty. Clann were slow out the blocks and were 0-3 to 0-2 down at the break. Clann scores came from Alan Dunne and Ronan Killian.
Clann came out all guns firing at the restart, and a brace of points from Seanie Walsh put Clann's noses in front for the first time in the game. Ronan Killian put Clann further in front. But Ballinameen leveled matters once again with two quick points.
A Neill Harney point was sandwiched between two Ballinameen points. As it looked like Ballinameen were heading into the final, Alan Dunne stepped up with an equalizing point. A draw was a fair result and the replay is sure to be a cracker.
Team and scorers: Cathal Hannon, Derek Egan, Kevin Naughton, Keith Kildea, Cormac Harney, Eugene Petit, Ronan Gavin, Andy Carbery, Emmet Rock, David Lennon, Alan Dunne 0-2, Seanie Walsh 0-2, Niall Lennon, Graham Petit, Ronan Killian 0-2. Subs: David O'Neill, JP Dunning, Neill Harney 0-1, Niall Kennedy.

Junior B Championship
Clann na nGael 2-11 St Dominic's 1-9
The Clann na nGael 'Samz Tavern' Junior B team advanced to the Mid-South final with a five point victory over a very good St Dominic's team. Clann now go on to play St Faithleach's in the final next Saturday,
Team and scorers: Joseph Fallon, Mickey Haugh, Shane Gavin, Padraig Kelly, Emmet O'Connor, Philip Goode, Cathal Kenny, Mark Duignan 0-1, Kevin Conneely 0-1, Donal Beirne 0-1, Paul Whyte 2-1, Conor Duignan, Seamie Mc Manus 0-4, Fergal Shine 0-1, Keith O'Neill 0-1. Subs: Joey Connaughton 0-1, Eoin Connaughton, Michael Mc Manus, Francis Mc Manus, Cathal Cunniffe.

Under 12 Championship
Clann na nGael 2-9 St Brigid's 1-4
The Clann na nGael u-12 team advanced to the county final with a win over neighbours St Brigid's on Sunday. The Clann lads gave a gutsy display mixed with some great pieces of skill. Clann were 1-4 to 0-1 at the break.
Clann took control of the second half and a Jamie Mc Bride goal put the icing on the cake for the lads.
Team and scorers: Cathal Shields, Harry O'Rourke, Gary Nicholson, Sean Fallon, Sean Mc Manus, Kieran Connaughton, Luke Dolan, Brandon Ryan 0-1, David Mc Manus 0-1, Eoin Hannon 0-1, Jamie Mc Bride 1-0, Darragh Lennon 0-1, David Griffin 1-2, Ciaran Lennon 0-3, Sean Mc Manus. Subs: Eoin O'Neill, Lorcan Glynn, Ronan McAlary, Cian Mulvey, Paddy O'Brien, Peter Foley, Niall Connaughton, Ian Naughton, Sean Ward.

Ladies All-Ireland U-14 Sevens Tournament
Commisserations to the U-14 girls who were defeated in the National Sevens Plate Final on Saturday. They played 7 matches in total winning 4 matches, each match lasting 20 minutes. Kilmoremoy of Mayo defeated Clann in the Plate Final, a game where Clann were unlucky and could have won after a host of missed chances. Ballyboden-Kilmacoo were the overall tournament winners. Clann U-14s Lions now have a Division 1A semi-final against St Brigids to look forward to next Sunday while the Clann Cubs face either Kilglass Gaels or Shannon Gaels this weekend in the Division 3B semi-final.

Abbey Hotel Ladies Intermediate Shield Final
Clann na nGael 3-12 Michael Glaveys 1-9
Clann defeated Michael Glaveys in the Shield Final last Friday evening in Johnstown. Played in perfect conditions Clann were rocked by an early penalty which Glaveys converted. But goals from Maz Sweeney and Blana Gately put Clann in a commanding position at the break leading 2-8 to 1-3. Glaveys came more into the match on the resumption but the Clann defence as a whole were resolute and played very much as unit forcing the Glaveys forwards to shoot under pressure. A second goal from Maz Sweeney gave Clann the breathing space required. On the night the girls played some good football and worked hard to end the year on a high note. Midfielder Ruth Finlass received the Player of the Match award with captain Niamh Fallon receiving the Shield.
Team: Eileen Goode, Deirdre O'Neill, Rosa Shine, Shauna Irwin, Aisling Curley, Kelly Killian, Aine Seery, Martina O'Brien, Ruth Finlass 0-3, Michelle Harney-Nolan 0-2, Niamh Fallon, Blana Gately 1-3, Maz Sweeney 2-2, Niamh O'Brien 0-1, Ciara Fallon 0-1.
Subs used: Kathleen Doran-Rourke, Amy Shine, Maeve Harney.

Clann na nGael 3-14 Kilbride 3-3
The Second Team defeated Kilbride in their their Semi-Final on saturday evening last in Kilbride by 3-14 to 3-3. Clann were slow to start but soon got into full flow after a great goal from Kathleen Doran-Rourke. This was sandwiched by points from Tracey Keegan and Ciava Dunning and then Aoife McManus fired over three quick points in row to push Clann further ahead, leaving the half-time score 1-9 to 1-1. A second Clann goal from Martina O'Brien seemed to put Clann out of sight only for Kilbride to score two quick goals to reduce the lead to 5 points. A goal after a powerful run through the middle by substitute Ruth Finlass lifted Clann again and futher points from Kathleen Doran-Rourke, Aoife McManus and Ruth Finlass gave Clann a eleven point winning margin.
Team: Eileen Goode, Caroline O'Neill, Michelle Keegan, Deirdre O'Neill, Anna Shine, Kimberley Finlass, Katie Ward, Martina O'Brien 1-0, Gillian Wall, Ciava Dunning 0-2, Niamh Fallon, Aisling Lennon, Aoife McManus 0-4, Tracey Keegan 0-3, Kathleen Doran-Rourke 1-3.
Subs: Maz Sweeney, Ruth Finlass 1-2.

Under 8 Girls
Next Saturday, 3rd October the Under 8 girls go to Woodmount to take part in another South Roscommon Blitz hosted by the Padraig Pearses Club. The Blitz will run from 12pm to 2pm.

Fixtures
Saturday 3rd October
Roscommon People Junior A Cahmpionship semi final Replay: Clann na nGael vs Ballinameen in Fuerty at 3.45pm
Mid-South Roscommon Junior B Championship Final: Clann na nGael vs St Faithleachs in Fuerty at 5.30pm

Newsletter - Sunday 27th September 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 26th 8pm: Charlie Lennon & the Lennon family, Belrea
Sunday 27th 10am: Molly McManus
Friday 2nd 7pm: Patrick & Ann Cunniffe
Saturday 3rd 8pm: Ned McManus, Rooskey
Sunday 4th 10am: Theresa Murray, Culfada

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla
Fruday 2nd 8pm: Seán Boyle and deceased family members
Sunday 4th 11am: Mass

Rest In Peace
Jim Shine, formerly of Taylorstown and Bray (brother of Peter Shine, Taylorstown)

Wedding Bells
Sharon Nicholson & Warren Samuels

Drum Area Collectors/Distributors
Please call to Drum Parish Office or ring us 090-6437125. We need to complete and up-date our records area maps.

Adult Art Group/Classes
Meet every Monday from 10.30-12.30pm in Drum Parish Hall. New members welcome. Tea provided. €10 per person.

Ceili & Barn Dancing Classes
In Drum Parish Hall every Thursday evening from 830-10pm. Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy a night of the music, dance and exercise.

Drum Foróige
Youth club meets in Drum Parish Hall every Friday night from 8-10pm. Ages 12-18 years from Drum parish area welcome. Volunteers/Leaders needed.

Day of Prayer for Priests
On Thursday 1st October and the first Thursday of every month throughout 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.

Eucharistic Adoration
Consider committing to an Hour of Eucharistic Adoration per week, at Liturgical Centre, Castle Street. Times needed: Fridays: 2pm, 6pm; Saturdays: 9am, 4pm. 5pm. If interested, contact Sr Sonia 090-6498755.

Bridge Classes
Starting on Wednesday 7th October from 8-10pm in Hodson Bay Hotel. For further details contact L. Shine at 086-1607913.

Children’s Art Classes
On Monday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm in Drum Community Centre with art teacher Anja Sammon. Suitable for children from first class to sixth class. All materials are provided and family concessions are available. Booking is required. Please ring Anja on 087-7815941 or 090-9678867 for more details.

Kettlebell Total Body Fitness Training
Workout classes in Drum Community Centre every Monday 7.30-8.30pm and Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Classes cost €8 per class or €20 for 3 classes when pre-booked. All levels of fitness welcome (male and female). Instructor: Martin Mulvihill 086-0868171.

Garda Drop-in Centre
Every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm in Monksland Community Centre. Gardaí are available to chat or discuss about local concerns in the area and to help with passport forms, driving licence, etc. To contact Roscommon Garda Station telephone 090-6638300. In case of emergency please dial 112 or 999.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school through the medium of Irish re-opens in Drum Community Centre on September 8th 2009. Free pre-school places from January 2010 (5 mornings per week). For further information please contact Catherine 086-0641910 Or (090) 6437411 After 6pm.

Rural Community Transport
South Westmeath Rural Transport Association provides a return bus service from Drum/Clonown to Athlone every Friday. The service is operated by Willie Moore. This is a very important service and we encourage people to avail of it. The bus leaves Drum Church at 10am and through many areas including Ardkeenan, Cornafulla, Drumlosh and Clonown, arriving at Golden Island Shopping Centre at 11.05am. Bus leaves Golden Island at 1.30pm. View the full timetable on www.drum.ie or on the notice board at the back of Drum Church.

Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund
Tickets on sale for two monster draws with prize fund of €200,000. Tickets €100 (€50 per draw) and are available from the Parish Office, Sacristy, Drum Parish Office and various people throughout the parish. Full details available on www.drum.ie

Volunteers Needed
Fr. Ray is looking for you to become a Eucharistic Minister, Reader, Parish Council Member etc. Sign up now, do your part, there are plenty of other roles you can play in our Parish Community e.g. Altar Society, Basket Collector on Saturday/Sunday. You can nominate yourself or nominate someone else, but please ask them first. Thank you to all who are already doing their part in making this such a great parish community. Forms are available at the back of the Church or to download on www.drum.ie or phone 090-6437125 or call to the Drum Parish Office (9.30 to 1.30 Monday to Friday). Thank you.

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Ladies All Ireland Final
6 complimentary tickets for the Ladies All Ireland Finals in Croke Park on Sunday 27th September are available from the Club. Contact Kevin Naughton 087-9074187.

U-14 Division 1 Championship
Clann na nGael Lions 3-13 Padraig Pearses 2-5
Clann completed their final group match with victory over Padraig Pearses in Johnstown on Sunday evening and in doing so topped the group. The game was slow to take off with Clann only having four points to show after 25 minutes, two each from Shauna Bannon and Ashley- Rose Coyle. Then Rebecca Naughton scored points before Kirsty Warby scored a good goal to leave Clann leading 1-6 to 1-2 at the break. Kirsty got a touch on a long ball into the goalmouth to find the net once more in the first minute of the second half. Pearses full forward Danielle Kenny got her second goal to reduce the lead once more on ten minutes and Orla Ward in the Clann goal had to be alert to deflect a powerfully struck free over the bar from the same girl. Points from Ciara Quinn, Shauna Bannon, Ashley-Rose Coyle, Orlagh O’Neill and Saoirse McManus put Clann in the driving seat and on 22 minutes full forward Kirsty Warby scrambled her third goal to end the game as a contest. Clann had some good performances, with Ruth McManus, Ciara Costelloe, Aoibheann Curley and Ciara Quinn solid at the back, midfielders Ciara Galvin and Orlagh O’Neill showing a lot of enterprise and the half-forward line of Shauna Bannon, Rebecca Naughton and Ashley-Rose Coyle the pick of the forwards. They will now play their semi-final in two weeks. Best of the luck to the girls as they compete in the U-14 sevens in Dublin at the weekend.
Team: Orla Ward, Sarah O’Sullivan, Ciara Costello, Ruth McManus, Aoibheann Curley, Damilola Omotosho, Ciara Quinn 0-1, Ciara Galvin, Orlagh O’Neill 0-1, Shauna Bannon 0-4, Rebecca Naughton 0-2, Ashley-Rose Coyle 0-3, Saoirse McManus 0-1, Kirsty Warby 3-0, Hazel Menton, Ciara Connaughton, Kayleigh Dunning.

Percy French Intermediate Shield Final
The Intermediate Shield Final between Clann na nGael and Michael Glaveys will be held in Johnstown on Friday 25th September at 8.30pm. Congratulations to Kilglass Gaels, Oran and Castlerea St Kevins on winning their respective finals at the weekend and wish them the best of luck in the Connacht championships.

Results
U-14 Division 1 Championship
Clann na nGael Lions 3-13 Padraig Pearses 2-5
U14 Division 3 Championship
Kilglass Gaels 2-10 Clann na nGael Cubs 1-6

Fixtures
Friday 25th September
Percy French Intermediate Shield Final: Clann na nGael v Michael Glaveys at 8.30pm in Johnstown
Weekend of 3/4 October
U-14 Division 1A Semi-Final: Clann na nGael Lions v St Brigids
U-14 Division 3B Semi-Final: Clann na nGael Cubs await a 3 way play-off between Shannon Gaels, Kilglass Gaels and St Marys this Saturday to see who they play

Garda Community Safety Week

In light of a number of robberies in the area in recent times, please find below details of Garda Community Safety Week, which runs from 21st to 27th September 2009.

Please note that Roscommon Garda Station is the station that covers most of the parish of Drum, and the phone number is 090-6638300. A Garda drop-in centre is available in Monksland Community Centre every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm.

A Community Alert Area programme has been operating in the parish for many years and we would ask people to be on alert for strange or suspicious activity in the area and please report any concerns to the Gardaí. More information about the Community Alert programme can be found on the Garda website or the Muintir na Tíre website.

The following is a press release from An Garda Síochána website.

Garda Community Safety Week - 21st to 27th September 2009

The Garda Commissioner, Mr Fachtna Murphy, has designated this week as Garda Community Safety Week.

For An Garda Síochána, the delivery of concerted organisational Community Safety initiatives will bring palpable strategic benefits in Crime Reduction, Public re-assurance and confidence in our service. This Garda Community Safety Week Campaign also supports key Strategic Goals, contained in the Garda Síochána Corporate Strategy Plan 2007 - 2009.

The primary objective of this Garda Community Safety Week will be to remind and impress upon the wider public, the importance of being aware of how simple and yet effective, crime prevention can be in reducing the incidents of crime.

The main focus of the week will be in the following areas: Burglary, Theft from cars, Theft from shops and Bicycle theft.

The theme of the week is ‘Older People in the Community’

The purpose of the theme is to focus on the positive contribution of older people in society and in particular through their involvement in the various community partnerships and crime prevention initiatives operated in partnership with An Garda Síochána. While at the same time recognising that older people can be targeted by certain types of criminals however the impact of this can be reduced if crime prevention advice is taken on board.

This Campaign will be supported and reinforced by a number of activities throughout Ireland during this week, including:

# A Garda ‘Information Point’ Stand at the National Ploughing Championships at Athy, Co. Kildare from 23rd – 25th September.

# A number of strategic nationwide ‘High Visibility’ Policing initiatives involving the Garda Traffic Units, Garda Mounted Unit, Crime Prevention Officers and the new Garda Mobile Incident Command Units.

# The hosting of initiatives, to foster and sustain positive Garda / Community partnerships with various groups in society, including School Children, Intercultural groups and Older Persons.

# The hosting of a number of local radio broadcasts comprising a Garda Management on Crime Prevention and Community Safety advice.

# The hosting of Community Alert and Neighbourhood Watch meetings during Community Safety Week

# Circulation of Crime Prevention and Community Safety Advice Leaflets to the public in several forums, including Public Libraries and the Garda Website.

This initiative is being co-ordinated by the Garda Community Relations & Community Policing Division, Harcourt Square, Dublin 2. Further information will be available from the Garda Website at www.garda.ie

How to contact An Garda Síochána
Roscommon Garda Station: telephone 090-6638300
Monksland Community Centre: drop-in centre every Tuesday from 7-9pm

In case of emergency please dial 112 or 999

Clann na nGael Notes

Race Night
The club are holding a race night in the Athlone Springs on October 9th. There are many races to sponsor and horses to be bought. If you are interested in any of the above options contact Liam Fallon or Mike Keena. More details next week.

Junior A Team
The Clann na nGael Kathleen Brennan Home Bakery Junior A team are now at the semi final stage of the championship after a 0-9 to 0-6 win over Oran in the Quarter final replay. They now face Ballinameen in the county semi final on Saturday evening at 4 pm in Fuerty.

Junior B Team
The Clann Junior B team are playing St Dominic's in the mid-south semi final on Saturday evening at 5.30pm in Fuerty. A large crowd is expected to come along and support both teams Saturday evening

Tormey Solicitors League
A large crowd gathered in Johnstown last Thursday night to witness a very exciting contest between Clann na nGael and Mountbellew in the Tormeys Solicitors under 10 'A' final. The final comprised of two matches between the clubs, with the combined score deciding the winner. Each club won a match, with Mountbellew just shading it on the aggregate score. It was a hugely enjoyable event, with parents and supporters from each club encouraging the admirable efforts from all the players. The range of skills on display was very impressive, with some wonderful point scoring for such young players. The idea behind the league is to encourage maximum participation with every player getting game time. Mountbellew had a squad of 22 players, with 28 representing Clann na nGael.
The normal GAA rules were slightly amended for this league. The GAA's "GO GAMES" concept was incorporated into the rules, which meant that the league fixtures involved small sided games, 2 points being awarded for an over the bar score and players restricted to two plays before they must release the ball. Great credit is due to all 50 players, who all showed a level of determination that will certainly stand to them in their future football careers. Clann na nGael's two captains for the day were Conor Costello and Eoghan Fallon.
In the Tormeys Solicitors league under 10 'C' Final held in Johnstown last Wednesday night, Padraig Pearses edged out Ballinasloe in another very exciting encounter in Johnstown. The 'B' final between Athlone and Caltra will take place shortly, with a further thrilling encounter anticipated.
Clann na nGael squad: Michael Hanley, Micheál Griffin, Liam Donnelly, Conor Costello, Eoghan Fallon, Shane Macken, Dylan Maloney, Oisín Rock, Aaron Wall, Jack McManus, Séa Henry, Paul McManus, Thomas Bannon, Ruairí Lenehan, Coman Lennon, Michael McManus, Anthony Kelly, Jason Conway, Rory Forde, David Fortune, Neil Macken, Conor Farrell, Sean Ryan, Michael McManus, Sean Seery, Oisín Lennon, Adam Harney, Calum O'Brien.

St Dominic's Tournament
Clann na nGael were delighted to take up their annual invitation to the Knockcroghery Fair under 10 tournament, which took place in St Dominic's on Saturday the 19th September. After two great games against Kilbride and St Ciarans, captain for the day David Fortune lifted the Killian Cup for Clann. It was, once again, an excellently run event and great tribute is due to Gabriel Martin and everyone at St Dominics for their efforts. Clann played very well in the semi final and final to clinch the coveted cup. The hard fought victory was a testament to the effort and commitment shown by the players throughout the season. The first half of the final proved to be a close affair and the match was in the balance at half time. A great defensive display, with a strong midfield effort and some clinical finishing by the forwards, insured that as the match moved to a climax, Clann pulled away to clinch a great win.
Clann na nGael squad: Paul McManus, Adam Harney, Conor Costello, Liam Donnelly, Eoghan Fallon, David Fortune, Oisín Lennon, Séa Henry, Calum O'Brien, Michael McManus, Michael Hanley, Neil Macken, Ruairí Lenehan, Thomas Bannon, Conor Farrell, Sean Ryan, Michael McManus, Oisín Rock, Micheál Griffin, Aaron Wall, Jack McManus.

Fixtures
Saturday 26th
Roscommon People Junior A Football Semi-final: Ballinameen v Clann na Gael at 4pm in Fuerty
Mid-South Roscommon Junior B Championship Semi-finals: St Dominics v Clann na Gael at 5.45pm in Fuerty

Newsletter - Sunday 20th September 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 19th 8pm: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Sunday 20th 10am: Dan & Lizzie Hynes, Drumlosh
Wednesday 23rd 6pm: Altar Servers training
Wednesday 23rd 7pm: Tim Finneran, Clonellan
Thursday 24th 7pm: Michael, Julie, Sr. Veronica and Patrick Lennon, Clonellan
Friday 25th 1.30pm: Wedding of Sharon Nicholson & Warren Samuels
Friday 25th 6pm: Gorrynagowna Station Mass in the home of Eileen & Jay Lennon
Saturday 26th 11am: Doohan Station Mass in the home of Mary & Michael Grenham
Saturday 26th 8pm: Charlie Lennon & the Lennon family, Belrea
Sunday 27th 10am: Molly McManus

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th 11am: Margaret (Maggie) & John Hynes, Oldtown
Sunday 27th 11am: Paddy Dunning, Ballinaculla

Baptism
Sarah Catherine O’Driscoll

Altar Servers Training
Training for Altar Servers will take place in Drum Church on this Wednesday 23rd September from 6pm to 6.55pm.

Volunteers Needed
Fr. Ray is looking for you to become a Eucharistic Minister, Reader, Parish Council Member etc. Sign up now, do your part, there are plenty of other roles you can play in our Parish Community e.g. Altar Society, Basket Collector on Saturday/Sunday. You can nominate yourself or nominate someone else, but please ask them first. Thank you to all who are already doing their part in making this such a great parish community. Forms are available at the back of the Church or to download on www.drum.ie or phone 090-6437125 or call to the Drum Parish Office (9.30 to 1.30 Monday to Friday). Thank you.

Monksland Area Mass
Will resume on Tuesday, 22nd September at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Drum Foróige
Will resume in Drum Parish Hall on Friday 25th September from 8-10pm. Ages 12-18 years from Drum parish area. Volunteers/Leaders needed.

Ceili & Barn Dancing Classes
In Drum Parish Hall every Thursday evening at 8pm. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the music, dance and exercise.

Children’s Art Classes
On Monday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm in Drum Community Centre with art teacher Anja Sammon. Suitable for children from first class to sixth class. All materials are provided and family concessions are available. Booking is required. Please ring Anja on 087-7815941 or 090-9678867 for more details.

Kettlebell Total Body Fitness Training
Workout classes in Drum Community Centre every Monday 7.30-8.30pm and Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Classes cost €8 per class or €20 for 3 classes when pre-booked. All levels of fitness welcome (male and female). Instructor: Martin Mulvihill 086-0868171.

Garda Drop-in Centre
Every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm in Monksland Community Centre. Gardaí are available to chat or discuss about local concerns in the area and to help with passport forms, driving licence, etc

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school through the medium of Irish re-opens in Drum Community Centre on September 8th 2009. Free pre-school places from January 2010 (5 mornings per week). For further information please contact Catherine 086-0641910 Or (090) 6437411 After 6pm.

Rural Community Transport
South Westmeath Rural Transport Association provides a return bus service from Drum/Clonown to Athlone every Friday. The service is operated by Willie Moore. This is a very important service and we encourage people to avail of it. The bus leaves Drum Church at 10am and through many areas including Ardkeenan, Cornafulla, Drumlosh and Clonown, arriving at Golden Island Shopping Centre at 11.05am. Bus leaves Golden Island at 1.30pm. View the full timetable on www.drum.ie or on the notice board at the back of Drum Church.

Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund
Tickets on sale for two monster draws with prize fund of €200,000. Tickets €100 (€50 per draw) and are available from the Parish Office, Sacristy, Drum Parish Office and various people throughout the parish. Full details available on www.drum.ie

Athlone Literary Festival
Takes place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September, featuring debate, prose, poetry, readings and workshops. Further details from 090-6498838 or visit www.athlone.ie/literaryfestival

Passionfruit Theatre
Reopens with comedy play 'Promises Promises' by local playwright Margaret McKenna Mullan on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. Nookings to 086-3338457.

Clann na nGael Notes

The Junior A Semi-Final next Sat (19 Sep) between Clann & Ballinameen is OFF. The game is provisionally refixed for Sat 26th September.

The Intermediate Shield Final between Clann na nGael and Michael Glavey's is OFF on Saturday.

The Senior Final between St Brigid's and Kilglass is now moved from Fuerty to Kilbride at the same time 3pm.

Results
Roscommon People Junior A Football Quarter Finals
Clann na nGael 0-10 Oran 0-7
Mid-South Junior B Semi-Final
Clann na nGael 1-9 St. Domnicks 1-9

Fixtures
Saturday 19th
Roscommon People Junior A Football Semi-finals: Ballinameen v Clann na Gael - OFF

Ladies Results
Abbey Hotel Intermediate Championship Semi-Final
Oran 1-17 Clann na nGael 1-11
U-14 Division 1 Championship
Clann na nGael Lions 3-7 St Ciarans 1-0
Clann na nGael Lions 6-10 Castlerea St Kevins 1-5
U-14 Division 3 Championship
St Ronans 0-2 Clann na nGael Cubs 10-13

Ladies Fixtures
Friday 18thSeptember
U-14 Division 3 Championship: Kilglass Gaels v Clann na nGael Cubs at 6.30pm
Saturday 19th September
Abbey Hotel Intermediate Shield Final: Clann na nGael v Michael Glaveys - OFF
Sunday 20th September
U-14 Division 1 Championship: Clann na nGael Lions v Padraig Pearses at 6.30pm

Newsletter - Sunday 13th September 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 12th 8pm: Frank Naughton, Doohan
Sunday 13th 10am: Tony Duignan, Clonbulia and deceased family members
Tuesday 15th 7pm: Annie & John Lennon, Creggane
Wednesday 16th 7pm: Thomas, Michael & Mary Ellen Lennon, Cornafulla
Thursday 17th 7pm: John & Mary Naughton and deceased family members, Clonellan
Friday 18th 7pm: Kathleen Kelly (nee Keogh, Cuilmore), Boston
Saturday 19th 11am: CLONELLAN STATION MASS in the home of Kitty Seery
Saturday 19th 8pm: Tim & Nancy Lennon, Kilmacormack
Sunday 20th 10am: Dan & Lizzie Hynes, Drumlosh

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Elizabeth & Patrick Egan, Curnaboll
Sunday 20th 11am: Margaret (Maggie) & John Hynes, Oldtown

Thank You
To Drum Community Care who organised a great night for Drum Senior Citizens last Wednesday. Sincere thanks to the committee and all who volunteered there time and talents and made it such an enjoyable and memorable night for all.

Hospice Coffee Morning
Thursday 17th September from 9am - 1.30pm in Drum Community Centre. All proceeds to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Please support.

Ceili & Barn Dancing Classes
Will recommence in Drum Parish Hall on Thursday 17th September at 8pm. Everyone welcome to come along and join in the music, dance and exercise.

Children’s Art Classes
On Monday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm in Drum Community Centre with art teacher Anja Sammon. Suitable for children from first class to sixth class. All materials are provided and family concessions are available. Booking is required. Please ring Anja on 087-7815941 or 090-9678867 for more details.

Holy Hour for Vocations
Second Sunday of the month (through the year), guided holy hour for vocations integrated with Evening Prayer of the Church, 13th September 2009 at the Chapel of Adoration – Castle Street, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. All are welcome.

Kettlebell Total Body Fitness Training
Discover the latest total body workout popular with athletes, sports enthusiasts and even Hollywood celebrities! Classes are held in Drum Community Centre every Monday 7.30-8.30pm and Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Free introductory class on Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th September. Classes cost €8 per class or €20 for 3 classes when pre-booked. All levels of fitness welcome (male and female). Instructor: Martin Mulvihill 086-0868171.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school through the medium of Irish re-opens in Drum Community Centre on September 8th 2009. Free pre-school places from January 2010 (5 mornings per week). For further information please contact Catherine 086-0641910 Or (090) 6437411 After 6pm.

Rural Community Transport
South Westmeath Rural Transport Association provides a return bus service from Drum/Clonown to Athlone every Friday. The service is operated by Willie Moore. This is a very important service and we encourage people to avail of it. The bus leaves Drum Church at 10am and has collection points at Newtown Cross; Ardkeenan; Thomastown; Clonark; Cornafulla; Drumlosh; Curraghnaboll; Oldtown; Clonown; Carricknaughton and Doogue, arriving at Golden Island Shopping Centre at 11.05am. Bus leaves Golden Island at 1.30pm. View the full timetable on www.drum.ie

Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund
Tickets on sale for two monster draws with prize fund of €200,000. Tickets €100 (€50 per draw) and are available from the Parish Office, Sacristy, Drum Parish Office and various people throughout the parish. Full details available on www.drum.ie

Clann na nGael Fixtures Update

The venue for the Junior A Championship Quarter-Final Replay between Clann na nGael and Oran on Sunday, 13th September has been changed to Fuerty (the game has been transferred from Kiltoom).

Clann na nGael Race Night

Race Night in aid of Clann na nGael Youth Development in The Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday 9th October at 9:00pm

Admission Free, All Welcome
- Bet on races on the night
- Buy your own horse in the auction race
- Spot Prizes

Race Sponsorship (€100) and Horses (€20) are available to buy from local sellers or:
Mike Keena 086-2345846 / Liam Fallon 087-2253156

Main Sponsor: Athlone Springs Hotel

Clann na nGael Notes

Fixtures
Friday 11th September
Mid-South Junior B Championship Semi-Final: Clann na nGael v St. Domnicks in Johnstown at 8.30pm
Sunday 13th September
Junior A Championship Quarter-Final Replay: Clann na nGael v Oran in Kiltoom at 5.45pm (Extra-Time if necessary)

U-21 Championship 2009 - Fixtures & Groupings
Groups
A – Roscommon Gaels, Elphin, Strokestown
B – Clann na nGael, Castlerea, Padraig Pearses
C – St. Aidans, St. Bridgets, Western Gaels

Semi-Final
Winners Group B v Winners Group C

Final
Winners of Semi-Final v Winners Group A

Group B Fixtures
Round 1 – Sat / Sun 10/11 Oct
Castlerea v Clann na nGael in Castlerea

Round 2 – Sat / Sun 17/18 Oct or Sat / Sun 24/25 Oct
Winners Rd 1 v Padraig Pearses in Johnstown / Pairc an Phiarsaigh

Round 3 – Sat / Sun 31 Oct / 1 Nov
Losers Rd 1 v Padraig Pearses in Johnstown / Pairc an Phiarsaigh

Newsletter - Sunday 6th September 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 5th 8pm: Michael Glynn, Crannaghmore
Sunday 6th 10am: Paddy, Mary Frances & Owen Shine
Wednesday 9th 5pm: Senior Citizens Mass in Drum Parish Hall
Friday 11th 7.30pm: CREGGANE STATION MASS in the home of Vincent and Mary Harney
Saturday 12th 10am: ARDNANURE, CURRAGHALEEN and CLONRULLA STATION MASS in the home of Louise Harrington
Saturday 12th 8pm: Frank Naughton, Doohan
Sunday 13th 10am: Tony Duignan, Clonbulia and deceased family members

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 13th 11am: Elizabeth & Patrick Egan, Curnaboll
Sunday 20th 11am: Margaret (Maggie) & John Hynes, Oldtown

Wedding Bells
Siobhan O'Connor & Trevor Nicholson
Lynda Donohue & Alex Kreuer

Baptisms
Conor Diarmuid O'Brien
Ruairi Sean Kelly
James Jackson Conway

Drum Community Care
Mass & Social Evening for the senior citizens of Drum to be held in Drum Parish Hall on Wednesday 9th September commencing with Mass at 5pm sharp. All senior citizens of Drum are invited.

Drum Active Aged
Recommence on Tuesday 8th September in Drum Parish Hall at 3pm. New members are encouraged to join. Get active, meet up for a cuppa and a chat.

Drum I.F.A.
Urgent meeting in Drum Parish Hall this Monday 7th September at 9pm sharp.

Pioneer Mass and Jubilee Celebrations
The Annual Pioneer Mass will be held on Thursday 10th 2009 at 8pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. The Golden and Silver Jubilarians will be presented with their pins. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome.

Congratulations
To the participants from Drum and Clonown who competed in the National Finals of the Community Games. Well done to all.

Naíonra Réalta Geala
Pre-school through the medium of Irish re-opens in Drum Community Centre on September 8th 2009. Free pre-school places from January 2010 (5 mornings per week). For further information please contact Catherine 086-0641910 Or (090) 6437411 After 6pm.

Kettlebell Total Body Fitness Training
Discover the latest total body workout popular with athletes, sports enthusiasts and even Hollywood celebrities! Classes are held in Drum Community Centre every Monday 7.30-8.30pm and Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm. Free introductory class on Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th September. Classes cost €8 per class or €20 for 3 classes when pre-booked. All levels of fitness welcome (male and female). Instructor: Martin Mulvihill 086-0868171.

Church Gate Collection
The Irish Epilepsy Association will hold their annual church gate collection in Drum and Clonown on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Rehab would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported their recent church gate collections at Drum and Clonown. A total of €256 was collected at Clonown Church and €545 at Drum Church.

Leader Rural Employment Scheme
Vacancies arising in our locality. Applicants must have herd number and be in receipt of some Social Welfare income (at least 12 months). Further enquiries to: Ger Fallon (Leader Supervisor) at 090-6488292.

Rural Community Transport
South Westmeath Rural Transport Association provides a return bus service from Drum/Clonown to Athlone every Friday. The service is operated by Willie Moore. This is a very important service and we encourage people to avail of it. The bus leaves Drum Church at 10am and has collection points at Newtown Cross; Ardkeenan; Thomastown; Clonark; Cornafulla; Drumlosh; Curraghnaboll; Oldtown; Clonown; Carricknaughton and Doogue, arriving at Golden Island Shopping Centre at 11.05am. Bus leaves Golden Island at 1.30pm. View the full timetable on www.drum.ie

Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund
Tickets on sale for two monster draws with prize fund of €200,000. Tickets €100 (€50 per draw) and are available from the Parish Office, Sacristy, Drum Parish Office and various people throughout the parish. Full details available on www.drum.ie

Clann na nGael Notes

Roscommon Strategic Plan 2010 -2015: Games Schedule
The committee tasked with bringing forward proposals in relation to the Games programme of GAA matches in County Roscommon would like to hear from interested parties as regards the current games programme in the county. In particular any views you may have in how the programme of games can be improved. All grades of competitions are covered by the review from under 12 level to senior in both Football and Hurling.
Your views should be with the committee no later than the 8th. September next. Comments may be sent by post to the County Board Office ,5/6 Castle View, Roscommon or by e-mail to Pat Finneran at clonagh@ireland.com or to the office at administrator.roscommon@gaa.ie.

U-14 Ladies Championship
The Clann Lions U-14 team team continued their 100% record in the competition with a two good victories over Strokestown and Four Roads and look certain to qualify for the semi-final with 3 rounds left. They play St Ciaran's in Johnstown next Sunday in what is a top of the table clash.
The Clann Cubs gave two credible performances against Elphin in Johnstown on Tuesday last where they were unlucky not to get a draw and away to Shannon Gaels on Friday where they performed very well in an entertaining game and showed they are improving with every outing. Clann play St Faithleachs in Ballyleague next Friday.

U-16 Ladies Blitz
Last Thursday evening the U-16 girls took part in a Development Blitz in Kiltoom against St Dominics, St Brigids, Four Roads and Padraig Pearses. Each match was 20 minutes with players compelled to use the weaker foot for the last 5 minutes of each match.Player got a chance to play in a variety of positions with all the Clann squad scoring on the evening.

Intermediate Ladies Semi-Final
The Intermediate Semi-Final against Oran will now be played on the week-end 12th/13th September with the winners playing Eire Og in the final.
The 2nd team qualified for the final of their competition with victories over Padraig Pearses, Strokestown and Kilbride. Tracey Keegan was the star of the show in Woodmount with a first half hat-trick giving Clann victory on a scoreline of 4-6 to 0-8. Next up was a trip to Strokestown where goals from goals from Aisling Lennon, Eileen Goode, Maz Sweeney, Keeva Dunning and Martina O'Brien secured a easy victory. The last group game against Kilbride in Johnstown resulted in 8 different players scoring with Gillian Wall leading the way with 4 points and the goals coming from Aisling Lennon, Martina OBrien and Keeva Dunning in a 3-15 to 1-4 victory.The now play Padraig Pearses in the final in a few weeks.

Senior Championship
Clann na nGael 1-12 Western Gaels 1-14
The Athlone Springs sponsored Clann na nGael senior team bowed out of the senior Championship on Saturday evening last, to a strong Western Gaels outfit in Hyde Park. This Clann team is improving and is a credit to the management team of Enon Gavin, Eamon Harney and Eamon Mc Manus Jnr.
Team and scorers: Ronan O'Reilly, Ollie Harney, Brian Goode 0-1, Denis Gavin, Darragh Shine, David Flynn, Niall Mc Manus 0-1, David Kelly 0-1, Colin Nicholson, Darragh Lennon, Mark Shine, Done Shine 0-4, Enda Kenny 0-1, Cathal Shine 1-0, Matt Scally 0-1,
Subs: Ross Naughton 0-2, Daniel Qualter 0-1.

Fr Manning Cup Success
Congratulations to Emmet Kenny who was part of the Roscommon u16 team that won the Fr Manning Cup recently.

Results
Ladies U-14 Division 1 Championship
Clann na nGael 5-15 Strokestown 2-4
Clann na nGael 4-15 Four Roads 1-5
Ladies U-14 Division 3 Championship
Clann na nGael 1-0 Elphin 1-3
Clann na Gael 3-4 Shannon Gaels 5-6
Shannonside FM Senior Football Championship
Clan na Gael 1-12 Western Gaels 1-14
U 12 Championship
Clann na nGael 3-9 St Ciarans 1-5

Fixtures
Wednesday 2nd September
U-12 Championship: Clann na nGael vs Boyle at 7pm in Boyle
U-12 Championship: Clann na nGael vs St Michaels at 7pm in Cootehall
Saturday 5th September
Junior A Championship: Clann na nGael vs Oran at 6.30pm in Kiltoom
Friday 4thSeptember
Ladies U-14 Division 3 Championship: Clann na nGael Cubs v St Faithleachs at 7pm
Sunday 6th September
Ladies U-14 Division 1 Championship: St Ciarans v Clann na nGael Lions at 7pm