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Monday 30 November 2009

Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Ladies Board AGM
The AGM of the Clann na nGael Ladies Board will take place in the Clubhouse , Johnstown on Friday December 11th at 8pm. All new and existing members welcome to attend.

Club AGM
ALSO Clann na nGael AGM next Friday 4th @ 8.30pm

Division 1B
The minor girls lost out on the Division 1B final when defeated by a strong Western Gaels team on Sunday in Tarmonbarry.

Under 12 Training
Training for U-12 girls continues every Thursday in Drum Community Centre at 8pm.

Results week ending 29th November 2009
KDM Construction U-21 Football Championship
- Division 1 Semi-final Replay: St Brigids 0-10 Padraig Pearses 0-8
- Division 2 Semi-final: Eire Og OFF St Dominics (due to fog)
- Division 3: St Michaels 2-4 Oran 3-8
Roscommon Oil Tansey Cup
- Relegation Play-off: St Faithleachs 1-11 St Josephs 2-9 (AET)
County Division IV Semi-finals
- Boyle 0-14 St Aidans 1-10
- Eire Og 2-3 Kilbride 4-14
Supervalu Minor League Semi-finals
- Division 1: St Ciarans w/o Roscommon Gaels scr
- Division 3: St Dominics 3-8 Shannon Gaels 1-5

Sunday 29 November 2009

Newsletter - Sunday 29th November 2009

An Chéad Domhnach den Aidbhint
First Sunday of Advent

Drum Mass Intentions

Saturday 28th 8pm: Mary, P.J. & Lar Watson, Taduff
Sunday 29th 10am: Thomsie Murray, Gorrynagowna
Wednesday 2nd 7pm: Paddy & Nicola Kelly, Summerhill
Thursday 3rd 7pm: Michael Harney, Crannagh
Friday 4th 7pm: Mary Glynn, Crannaghmore
Saturday 5th 11am: Sean Brien, late of Creggane
Saturday 5th 8pm: Paddy Nicholson, Kilmacormack
Sunday 6th 10am: Maureen Shine, Drumlosh & Ballinasloe

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 29th 11am: P.J. and Mossie Curley & deceased family members
Friday 4th 8pm: Tom Dunning, Ballinaculla
Sunday 6th 11am: Fr. Michael Dunning (4th anniversary)

Rest in Peace
Rev. Fr. Patrick Healy, retired PP of Clifoney, Co. Sligo and formerly CC, Athlone
May he rest in peace

Sincere Thanks
You may have noticed that the floor in Drum Church had been cleaned, washed and polished in preparation for Christmas. Many thanks to our Caretaker Tommy Moran, Annette Hardiman and their team of helpers. Well done to all concerned.

Dancing Classes
Resume in Drum Parish Hall – anyone interested in jives and waltzing, please contact Padraig at 086-830640.

Ireland's Lapland
Ireland's Lapland at Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum is open from now until 23rd December.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Bag packing in Smith's SuperValu, Monksland next weekend Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December. Please support. Helpers needed – contact Helen at 086-3453828.

Table Quiz in Clonown
Fund-raising table quiz in aid of Clonown Church restoration will take place on Thursday 3rd December at 8pm in Clonown Hall.

Clann na nGael Ladies Board A.G.M.
Takes place on Friday 11th December at 8.00 p.m. in Johnstown. All members please attend.

Samaritans Christmas Concert
Will be held in Friary on Wed. 9th Dec. at 8pm, featuring Army Band, Simon Casey & Athlone Choral Society. Admission €10. Tickets available at Musicworld (Golden Island) & Castle Gift Shop.

Passionfruit Theatre CD Launch
"A Night of Passion" CD launch on Saturday, 5th December at 8.30pm in The Palace Loft, featuring many local singers & musicians. Admission free. All Welcome. Proceeds go to the Passionfruit Theatre & the Midlands Simon Community.

Dean Crowe Theatre presents...
-Saturday, 5th December at 8pm: Jason Byrne
-Sunday, 6th December at 3pm: the all new Hannah Montana/High School Musical Show


Christmas Art Fair
Athlone Arts Group hold their Christmas Art Fair in the town centre on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December. Paintings for sale.

St. Peter's School 75th Anniversary
All past pupils are invited to a Celebration & In Memoriam Mass on Sun. 6th Dec. in SS. Peter & Paul's Church at 10.30 a.m. followed by a tour of the school and refreshments. Old roll books & photographs will be on display We would welcome old photographs etc.) Further details at 0906492363.

All Night Vigil at Knock Shrine
A bus will leave from Ss. Peter & Paul's Church on Monday 7th December at 8.15pm. For more details, please contact Teresa McManus on 086-8062253 after 12 noon.

Day of Prayer for Priests
At the Chapel of Adoration, Castle Street on Thursday, 3rd December 2009 , concludes with the Eucharistic Celebration at 6:15pm with invited priests who share their vocation story and priesthood life and ministry. All are welcome.

Athlone Flood Relief

Many parts of our parish and town are flooded at the moment due to the high water levels of the River Shannon. Many people have had to evacuate their homes. Various relief efforts are underway and a community effort is needed to help those in need. The following links will connect you to webpages with further details of how to get involved. Thank you for your support.

Athlone Flood Relief - Fundraising Events
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodFundraisingEvents.aspx

Athlone Flood Relief Appeal - Bank Account
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodAppealAccount.aspx

Athlone Flood Relief - Advice Centre
http://www.athlone.ie/News/LocalNews/FloodsReliefCentre.aspx

Keep up to date with all the details on Athlone.ie
http://www.athlone.ie/News/BreakingNews.aspx

OPW Flooding Information/Advice
http://www.flooding.ie

HSE advice and services for those in flood affected areas
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/floodadvice.html

Roscommon County Council
Emergency Contact Number - Athlone Area: 087-6379396
Please visit the website for the latest details of flooding in the county:
http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/

Athlone Town Council
Sandbags/defences, Emergency Accommodation, Access Difficulties: contact 090 6442100
For Evacuation Assistance please contact Athlone Gardaí 090 6498550
Please v
isit Athlone.ie for the latest details of flooding in the town:
http://www.athlone.ie/News/BreakingNews.aspx

Tuesday 24 November 2009

Clann na nGael Notes

Clann na nGael Club Lotto
Numbers Drawn: 3, 18, 19, 26. No jackpot winner of €6800. Next week's jackpot will be €7000 and the draw will be held in Connaughtons. There were 4 'match 3' winners getting €50 each: John Hynes c/o James Curley, Tom Hasset c/o Fran Nicholson, Leanne Ward c/o Brian Fallon, Jimmy Devaney c/o Bernie Reilly.

Minor Board AGM
Wednesday night (25th November) in the Clubhouse @ 8.00pm. All existing/new/intending members welcome. Spread the word.

Sunday 22 November 2009

Newsletter - Sunday 22nd November 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 21st 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon
Sunday 22nd 10am: Patirck Murray, Culfada
Tuesday 24th 7pm: Bridie & Mike Naughton, Culfada
Wednesday 25th 7pm: Michael Carr
Thursday 26th 7pm: Michael & Mary Allen & deceased members of the Connor family, Clonark
Friday 27th 7pm: Mary O’Neill, Summerhill
Saturday 28th 8pm: Mary, P.J. & Lar Watson, Taduff
Sunday 29th 10am: Thomsie Murray, Gorrynagowna

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 22nd 11am: Louise Gavin
Sunday 29th 11am: P.J. and Mossie Curley & deceased family members
Friday 4th 8pm: Tom Dunning, Ballinaculla

Baptisms
Shane Richard Lennon
Eoin Patrick Naughton

Wedding Bells
Sarah Kennedy & Cathal Murray
Rachel O'Toole & Thomas Kelly

Rest in Peace
Seán Dillon, Slí an Choiste, Monksland
Dilly Moore, Riverside Place
Seán O'Brien, Donegal & Kildare and late of Creggane, Cornafulla
May they rest in peace

Clann na nGael Minor Board A.G.M.
Takes place on Wednesday 25th November at 8.00 p.m. in Johnstown. All members please attend.

Drum Heritage Group
Meeting on Tuesday 24th November at 8pm in the Visitor Centre. All members requested to attend.

Public Meeting in Clonown
Public meeting in relation to Clonown Church restoration will take place in Clonown Hall on Sunday 29th November after 11am Mass.

'A Night in November'
Drama will be performed in Passionfruit Theatre on Friday 27th November at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. For bookings please contact Fiona at 086-3338457.

Weekly Offering Envelopes
This coming week our collectors/distributors will be delivering the weekly offering envelopes to each home in the parish. We wish to thank them most sincerely for giving so generously of their time and also for their help throughout the year.
The Priests of the parishes of Ss. Peter & Paul, Drum and Clonown would like to sincerely thank all the parishoners who contributed on a weekly basis during 2009. The weekly offering is used for many different purposes including heating, lighting, insurance, and salaries of parish employees. We thank you for your support in the past and look forward to your continued support in the future.
New parishoners wishing to make a weekly contribution through the Offering Envelope Collection towards the upkeep of the parish may do so by contacting the Parish Office 090-643715 (Drum) or 090-6492171 (Athlone),

Important Notice - Maintenance Fund Raffle
The following notice
in relation to the '2 Monster Draws' for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund was received this week from draw organisers Comharchumann Ráth Cairn Teoranta:
A Chara,
Due to the present economic climate both Monster Draws will take place on 26th February 2010 to allow participating groups the extra time needed to sell their quotas. We wish to confirm that both draws will take place on this date and we trust that the new arrangement will also benefit your organisation.
Is mise le meas,
Pádraic Mac Craith,
Bainisteoir.

Monday 16 November 2009

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Programme

A message from Roscommon County Board
Hi All;

I am sure you are all aware that our Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (A.S.A.P.) officer Noel Collins has been very active in the promotion of this programme throughout Roscommon. Noel has now arranged that a special sign, advertising this programme, will be erected at every G.A.A. venue in the county and he has the signs ready for distribution to the clubs.

This initiative will be launched on Sunday evening 22nd November at 7.00pm in the Abbey Hotel and the special guest on the night will be Tyrone Senior team manager Mickey Harte.

Noel must be complimented for his trojan work in this area and we hope that every club in the county will be represented on the evening to support this great initiative; clubs may bring along as many members as they wish, no restrictions on numbers. We hope that each club will collect their sign on the night and have it erected in a prominent position on the club grounds; see you all in the Abbey on Sunday 22nd.

Brian Mac Stibhin
Runai
Coiste Condae Roscomain

More Information
Website: www.gaaroscommon.ie/asap or http://asap.gaa.ie
Email: asap@gaaroscommon.ie
Telephone: County ASAP Programme Officer, Noel Collins 086-1984252

Sunday 15 November 2009

Newsletter - Sunday 15th November 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 14th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan
Tuesday 17th 7pm: Kathleen Harney, Creagh, Bealnamulla & deceased family members
Wednesday 18th 7pm: Bridie & Paddy Moore, Meehambee
Thursday 19th 7pm: Victor & Una Fagg
Friday 20th 7pm: Liam Naughten & deceased family members, Ardkeenan
Saturday 21st 11am: Eamon Griffin (month’s mind)
Saturday 21st 1pm: Wedding of Rachel O’Toole & Thomas Kelly
Saturday 21st 8pm: Sr. Margaret Lennon
Sunday 22nd 10am: Patirck Murray, Culfada

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Sunday 22nd 11am: Louise Gavin
Sunday 29th 11am: P.J. and Mossie Curley & deceased family members

Baptisms
Charlie Peter Smith
Isabelle Catherine O’Toole

Rest in Peace
Frank Ward, Curraghnaboll, Clonown
May he rest in peace

Drum Apostolic Workers
Many thanks to all who supported the recent fun-raising coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday last. Over €2,000 was raised in aid of our own missionaries at work in foreign countries. Thanks to all involved.

Thank You
To all who hosted the Drum Station masses this autumn. We really appreciate your hospitality, generosity and welcome. It is great to see the tradition is still going strong in our parish community.

Foster Carers
Required for cats and kittens. A huge surge in unwanted cats and kittens is putting considerable strain on animal welfare societies.Foster homes both short and long term are urgently required. Please contact Debbie 087 1261590 for more details.

Maintenance Fund Raffle - Final Chance to Buy Tickets
As the first draw for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund monster raffle will take place on 27th November, anyone who wishes to purchase a ticket should contact the parish office or any of the ticket-sellers as soon as possible to ensure entry in the draw. €100,000 prize fund per draw. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Wednesday 11 November 2009

Clann na nGael Fixture

Sunday 15th November
Bus Eireann U-21 Football Championship Division 1 – Group B Playoff:
Padraig Pearses v Clann na Gael in Woodmount at 1.30pm

Sunday 8 November 2009

Newsletter - Sunday 8th November 2009

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 7th 8pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 8th 10am: Mass for the deceased of the parish
Sunday 8th 10.45am: Rosary in Drum Cemetery
Thursday 12th 7pm: Mary Kelly, Clonbulia
Friday 13th 7pm: Dinny Owen McManus, Dugra
Saturday 14th 11am: Patrick (Packie) Lennon, Doohan (M. Mind)
Saturday 14th 8pm: Pat & Mary Ellen Duignan, Doohan
Sunday 15th 10am: Gemma Henry, Clonellan

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th 11am: James & Mary Egan and deceased family members
Sunday 22nd 11am: Louise Gavin

Drum Apostolic Workers
Are having a coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 8th November immediately following the rosary in the cemetery at 10.45am. Christmas cards, gift sets and knitwear also on sale. Proceeds in aid of our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Drum Parish Hall
Dr. Eamon Dolan, Consultant Geriatrician attached to both the Connolly & Mater Hospitals, Dublin will attend Drum Parish Hall (beside cemetery) on Mon 9th Nov. at 8 p.m. to discuss Health issues in the older adult. Admission free. Everyone welcome.

Mass for the Holy Souls
The priests of the Parish will concelebrate Mass for the dead on Sat. 14th Nov. in SS. Peter & Paul's Church at 11 a.m.

Monksland Area Mass
With Book of Rememberance will take place on Thursday, November 12th at 8 p.m. in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Foster Carers
Required for cats and kittens. A huge surge in unwanted cats and kittens is putting considerable strain on animal welfare societies.Foster homes both short and long term are urgently required. Please contact Debbie 087 1261590 for more details.

Maintenance Fund Raffle
Tickets will be on sale in Clonown & Drum Churches after Mass on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November for Ss. Peter & Paul's Church Maintenance Fund monster raffle, which takes place later this month. Thank you for your support.

Thursday 5 November 2009

Notice of Clann na nGael AGM

Dear Club Member,

The 2009 Clann na nGael Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday the 4th of December at 8:30 in the clubhouse. You are invited to attend. New members welcome also.

Please find attached the club nomination form detailing outgoing officers. Please return completed forms to me by Monday the 16th of November either directly or electronically. As you maybe aware only vacant positions can be nominated on the night of the AGM.

I would like to clarify for all club members that at an EGM in 2005 we adopted the current official GAA club constitution. This constitution overrides all previous club rules and regulations adopted by our club at AGM's past. In effect this was a clean start for the club. If you feel that there are important club rules that existed pre 2005, please return them as motions.

I would also like to take this time to clarify that nominations for Young Player of the Year will come from the minor management only, in accordance with the exact motion adopted at the 2005 AGM.

Please note that the Players Represenative nominations should have played for the club in the past 12 months.

Postal notifications will be sent in the next 2 days.

Yours sincerely,

Thomas Lennon
Rúnaí
Clann na nGael, Co. Ros Comáin

Nomination Form (click here to open)

Monday 2 November 2009

Clann na nGael Club Notes

U-21 Championship
Clann na nGael 1-6 Padraig Pearses 1-6
The Clann na nGael under 21 team played their second game in the championship on Saturday last in Johnstown. Clann were very slow out the blocks and trailed 1-5 to 0-1 at the break. Things got worse after the restart as Pearses increased their lead to 8 points. Enough was enough for Clann as points from Cathal Shine, Donal Shine and James Keegan brought Clann to within a goal of our neighbours. Clann were now throwing everything at the Pearses defence and they were finally rewarded in injury when Daniel Qualter fisted the ball to the back of the Pearses net. Clann must play Pearses again on Saturday to see who progresses to the semi final.
Team and Scorers: Cathal Hannon, Cormac Harney, Colin Nicholson, Cathal Duignan, Seanie Walsh, David Flynn 0-1, Kevin Naughton, Donal Shine 0-3, Daniel Qualter 1-0, Ronan Killian, Darragh Lennon, Graham Petit, Ross Naughton, Cathal Shine 0-1, Neill Harney. Subs: Niall Lennon, Connor Jordan, James Keegan 0-1.

U-14 Blitz
The Clann na nGael under 14s took part in a blitz in Kiltoom over the past two Thursdays. Clann qualified for a place in the top group when they finished Runners up in a group featuring Padraig Pearses, St Aidans and Strokestown in the first week's blitz.
On Thursday last Clann were pitted in a group with Roscommon Gaels, St Brigids and Strokestown. The lads were very unlucky not to have topped the group. They played some fine football especially in the second week's games.
Players who took part: Aaron Shine, Ritchie McManus, Martin Costello, Shane Petit, Patrick Harney, Ultan Harney, Rian McNamara, Eoin Forde, Malcom O'Hanlon, Colin Meehan, David Kildea, Jack Connaugthon, Mark Shine, Cian Mc Manus, Cillian Bannon, David Connaughton.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to the Clann Junior B Manager Mike Keena and Alleeta Brennan who got married at the weekend.

Fixtures
Saturday 7th
U21 championship: Clann na nGael vs Padraig Pearses in Kiltoom at 2.30pm

Sunday 1 November 2009

Newsletter - Sunday 1st November 2009

Lá na Naomh Uile
All Saints Day

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 31st 8pm: John McManus, Drivera
Sunday 1st 10am: Pauline Watson, Kilmacormack
Sunday 1st 10.45am: Blessing of extension to Drum Cemetery
Monday 2nd 7pm: Mass for Faithful Departed
Tuesday 3rd 7pm: Ronan Mulligan, Taylorstown
Wednesday 4th 7pm: Joe Glynn and parents
Thursday 5th 7pm: Maura Durney, Cornafulla
Friday 6th 7pm: John McManus, Nure and his parents Mai & Pake
Saturday 7th 11am: Jim Shine, Taylorstown (Month’s Mind)
Saturday 7th 8pm: Oliver Nicholson, Cornafulla South
Sunday 8th 10am: Mass for the deceased of the Parish
Sunday 8th 10.45am: ROSARY IN CEMETERY

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 1st 11am: Delia, Laurence & Michael Shine, Curnaboll
Friday 6th 8pm: Stephen, Annie & Patrick Fallon and deceased family members

Rest In Peace
Eamon Griffin, Ballinasloe and late of Ardkeenan, Drum
May he rest in peace

Baptism
Charlie Peter Smith

Drum Apostolic Workers
Are having a coffee morning, cake sale, sale of work and mission display in Drum Parish Hall on Sunday 8th November immediately following the rosary in the cemetery at 10.45am. Christmas cards, gift sets and knitwear also on sale. Proceeds in aid of our own missionaries at work in foreign countries.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 3rd November at 8.30pm. All members please attend.

Clann na nGael U-12 Girls Training
Indoor training takes place on Thursdays from 8-9pm in Drum Community Centre.

Athlone Little Theatre presents 'Big Maggie'
By John B. Keane from Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th November. Bookings at 090-6474324 after 7pm.