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Thursday 28 April 2011

Roscommon Lamb Festival 2011

Roscommon Lamb Festival 2011 is a celebration of family fun, great food, farming, heritage and community spirit in County Roscommon. Taking place on the May Bank Holiday from Wednesday 27th April to Monday 2nd of May 2011, including a world record attempt on Saturday in Dr. Hyde Park.

We are now in our fourth year and growing from strength to strength with a vision of creating a nationally recognised festival for the Roscommon and Shannonside regions. Based on the fact that Roscommon has the highest lamb output in the country, the festival celebrates lamb in a diverse range of events over the course of the weekend.

Our schedule for 2011 is the most comprehensive since the festival started, with over 30 events taking place over the course of the weekend! Majority of our events are free and the festival itself is a not for profit event.

This year’s highlights include:
  • World Record Attempt – Most Knitters in One Place - a fantastic occasion to put Roscommon on the map for using the wool of our most famous product!
  • Sheep Farm Walks, Walking & Heritage Tours – including St John’s Wood, Rathcroghan & the Dominican Abbey.
  • BBQ Brazilia & Irlanda – Family Brazilian BBQ with Irish Lamb and music from Defcon 5 from 9pm-12am.
  • Family Fun Sunday – in Loughnaneane Park and Market Square with a jam packed schedule…
  • Wool Craft Village – with sheep shearing, wool spinning, weaving, feltmaking, knitting, dyeing, interactive weaving project and more
  • Pet Lamb Competition
  • Little Bo Peep & Boy Blue Competition
  • International Sheepdog Trials with competitors from Ireland,Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Canada and the UK.
  • RLF2011 Farmer’s Market with cooking and butchering demonstrations, fresh local produce, entertainment and more.
  • Teen Student Fashion Expo followed by a Youth Disco/Live Band.
  • Sporting events including cycling, kayaking and the Carer’s Marathon.

For more details or to download the 2011 festival brochure please visit the official Roscommon Lamb Festival website at www.roscommonlambfestival.com/ or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/roscommonlambfestival

Sunday 24 April 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 24th April 2011

Domhnach Cásca
Easter Sunday

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 24th 10am: Easter Sunday
Tuesday 26th 7pm: Annie & Patrick Dolan, Clonark
Wednesday 27th 7pm: Michael John McManus, Drumpark and deceased family members
Saturday 30th 2.30pm: Marraige of Arlene Naughton and Paul O'Neill
Saturday 30th 8pm: Tim Duignan, Doohan and Dublin
Sunday 1st May 10am: Tommy Lennon, Ardkeenan and his parents Kate & Tom

Clonown Mass Intentions
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 24th 11am: Easter Sunday - John & Ellen Shine, Buggane
Sunday 1st May 11am: Mike & Frank Gavin

Monksland Area Mass
Thursday 28th April at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All welcome.

Drum/Clonown Community Games
Thanks for supporting our church gate collection this Easter weekend. Gymnastics training starting shortly - all interested should contact Sheila Ward on 086-8747605.

Scrap Metal Collection
Clann na nGael GAA club will collect for free the following scrap metal: crashed cars, all household metals, loose scrap and batteries. Collection days will be on Saturdays. Contact Ollie on 087-2988132 or Pádraig 087-1699687.

Easter Envelopes
Are available at the back of the church for anyone who may not have received them.

Fancy Dress Cycle
A Fancy Dress Cycle through the town of Athlone will take place on Sunday 1st May 2011 at 2pm to raise money for a new Sensory Unity for children with Autism at Summerhill Primary School. It is organised by Athlone Chernobyl Aid Project. If you are interested in participating call DB Cycles on 090-6492280 or Martin Reilly on 086-2450605.

Cross River Anglers
Senior Fishing Competition on Saturday 30th April, starting at The Mill at 2pm.

'Dear Frankie'
Dear Frankie, a play that tells the life story of Raidió Éireann agony aunt Frankie Byrne, will be performed in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone on Wednesday 27th April at 8pm. It's a real trip down memory lane! Further details on www.fivelampstheatrecompany.ie

Thank You
The Parish wish to acknowledge with grateful thanks and appreciation an anonymous donation of €3,000 to the Church Maintenance Fund.

Open Evening in Clonown N.S.
Wednesday 4th May from 7-8pm. All welcome.

One Day Retreat to Lough Derg
On Saturday 28th May 2011. Bus will leave St. Peter's Square at 6am. Total cost €55. Please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171 to book a place before 20th May.

Interested in becoming a Volunteer?
Are you married for five years or more? Are you interested in supporting couples preparing for Marriage? Would you like to train as a Marriage Facilitator helping to run Marriage Preparation Courses? If so, please contact Accord at 090-6475491 or email athloneaccord@eircom.net

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Clann na nGael Notes

O'Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 0–15 Elphin 1–8
The Clann na nGael senior team secured their second brace of points in the O'Rourke Cup on Sunday last at the expense of Elphin. The Large crowd present at a sun drenched Johnstown saw Clann race into an early 0-4 to 0-1 lead, with a hat trick of points from Jonathon Dunning and a solitary effort from Donal Shine. Elphin rallied in the latter stages of the first half and led by 0-6 to 0-5 at the interval.
Clann were the dominant team at the restart and were back in the lead by the midway point of the second period with points from Donal Shine, Jonathon Dunning and Ronan Gavin. Elphin reduced the arrears to the bare minimum with 2 more points. Clann kicked on again with points from David Lennon, Alan Dunne, Donal Shine, and Enda Kenny which put clann 7 points to the good with time nearly up. Elphin scored a consolation goal with the last kick of the game. Clann ended up deserving winners.
Team and scorers: Darren Lennon, Eugene Petit, Cathal Duignan, Raymond Fallon, Ronan Gavin 0-1, Darragh Shine, Niall McManus, Graham Petit, Brian Goode, David Flynn, Enda Kenny 0-1, David Lennon 0-1, Donal Shine 0-6, Matt Scally, Jonathon Dunning 0-5. Subs: Mark Shine, Alan Dunne 0-1, Emmet Rock.

Minor League
Clann na nGael 3–6 Padraig Pearses 3–4
Clann commenced their special minor league with a victory over Padraig Pearses in Woodmount on Sunday last. Clann were captained by Blaine Dunning who was unlucky not to find the pareses net early in the game. Clann were strong in defence with good displays by Fiachra Lennon, Aran Shine and Stephen Flynn.
Team: Arran Shine, Mark Connaughton, Martin Costello, Fiachra Lennon, Stephen Flynn, Darragh Golden, Darragh Egan, Darragh Petit, Blaine Dunning, Emmet Kenny, James Farrell, John Finnerty, Daniel O'Connor. Subs: James McManus, Patrick Harney, Shane Pettit.

U16 Division 3
Clann na nGael 5–11 Kilglass Gaels 5–9
The Clann na nGael under 16 team traveled to Kilglass on Tuesday evening last, and found themselves 4-1 to 1-1 down early on. But the lads produced a mighty come back to be level with their hosts at the break 3-8 to 5-2. The lads steadied the ship in the second half and ran out deserving winners of a pulsating game of football.
Team and scorers: Dylan Colgan, Ritchie McManus, Conor Lennon, Jonathon Murray, Dylan Earle, Mark Shine 1-4, Arran Shine, Cathal Callinan 2-4, Fergal Lennon 0-1, Cian Mc Manus 1-2, Colin Meehan 1-0. Subs: Ian Wall, Sean Kenny, Evin Cunnuiffe, Darragh Lennon, David Ward.

U15 Tournament
Clann na nGael were well represented on the successful Roscommon under 15 team during the week in Laois, with Martin Flannery, Cillian Bannon, Jack Connaughton, Cian McManus, Arran O'Reilly, David Connaughton, Shane Scally and Jamie Fahy all part of the set up. Roscommon beat Offaly in the final on Wednesday last in Johnstown, and Joey Connaughton was part of the management set up. Well done lads!

Division 4 Final
The Club would like to wish Roscommon the best of luck in the National Division 4 final on Saturday in Croke Park. Clann are represented by Jonathon Dunning, Donal Shine and Cathal Shine on the panel. Best of luck lads. This is an all-ticket event only and tickets will be available from Roscommon county board offices in Roscommon town and on www.gaa.ie.

Junior B Training
Junior B training will commence on Wednesday evening next at 8pm.

Date for your diary
Weekend of the 5th-7th August is planned for the Clann na nGael 75th Birthday celebration. Plans are currently underway to mark this special celebration for the club, and promises to be an exciting action-filled weekend - more on this over the coming weeks. So place this date in your diary, one not to be missed!

U16 Ladies
Clann na nGael under 16 ladies are through to the championship semi-final and will take on St Ciarans. It is expected that this match will take place this Thursday in Fuerty at 6.15pm.

U14 Ladies Féile
Clann na nGael under 14 girls took on neighbours St Brigids in the féile quarter final at home in Johnstown last Tuesday evening. This was the girls first match of the season and all players and subs contributed eagerly to the game in every corner of the pitch. The girls ran out with a comfortable win and are now through to the semi-final which will take place on Easter Monday 25th April, in Kiltoom versus Shannon Gaels at 4.15pm. Final to follow at 5pm. All supporters encouraged to come along!

U12 Ladies
The under 12 girls played two games in the championship. Their first game was a draw against Four Roads in Johnstown on 10th of April. Second game was 17th April against St Brigids in Kiltoom. The girls had found their form in this match and ran out comfortable winners. Next match is against St Barry's later this week. Date to be confirmed.

Gaelic for Mums/Beginners
Gaelic for mums/beginners continues on Wednesday night, at 8.30pm. New members welcome.

Cash for Clobber
Collection of clothes for the "Cash for Clobber" fundraiser continues. If you have any old clobber i.e clothes, sheets, towels, shoes etc, please place in a bag and drop to the clubhouse on Sunday morning or call 086-3305417 and we will arrange collection.

Club Lotto
Last weeks numbers were5, 21, 23, 28 and there was no winner of the jackpot. There were 2 match 3 winners each receiving €100. Next weeks jack pot will be €2,800 and the draw is in Monahans.

Torthaí
Corrib Oil Division 1 League O'Rourke Cup
Clann na nGael 0-15 Elphin 1-8

Clár Cluichí
Tuesday 19th April
U14 League: Clann na nGael vs St Dominics at 7pm in Johnstown
Holy Thursday 21st April
U14 Division 3: Clann na nGael vs Kilglass Gaels at 7pm in Johnstown.
Good Friday 22nd April
Division 4 League: Clann na nGael vs St Dominics at 7pm in Knockcroghery
Easter Sunday 24th April
O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael vs St Dominics at 7pm in Knockcroghery

Sunday 17 April 2011

Easter and Holy Week Ceremonies 2011

Imeachtaí na Seachtaine Móire
Holy Week Events

Céadaoin an Bhraith - Aifreann Criosma
Spy Wednesday - Chrism Mass

A special celebration in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday 20th April at 7.30pm. During the mass, Bishop Christopher Jones will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick. Light refreshments served afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.

Séipéal Naomh Bríd, An Droim
St. Brigid's Drum, Drum

Thursday 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper / Déardaoin Mandála - Séire an Tiarna
Friday 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord / Aoine an Chéasta - Páis ár dTiarna Íosa Críost
Friday 7.30pm: Good Friday - Stations of the Cross / Aoine an Chéasta - Turas na Croise
Saturday 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil / Satharn Cásca - Bigil na Cásca
Sunday 10am: Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca

Séipéal Muire Mháthair an Taobh Bealach, Cluain Eamhain
Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Clonown

Thursday 8pm: Holy Thursday / Déardaoin Mandála
Friday 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord / Aoine an Chéasta - Páis ár dTiarna Íosa Críost
Saturday 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil / Satharn Cásca - Bigil na Cásca
Sunday 11am: Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca

Séipéal Naomh Peader agus Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Ss. Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone

Monday 18th April 7.30pm: Penitential Service
Holy Thursday / Déardaoin Mandála
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-5.00pm: Children's Mass
-8.00pm: Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday / Aoine an Chéasta
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-12 noon: Outdoor Stations of the Cross through the streets of Athlone starting at St. Mary's Church and finishing at Ss. Peter & Paul's Church.
-3.00pm: Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday / Satharn Cásca
-9.30am: Morning Prayer of the Church
-9.00pm: Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday / Domhnach Cásca
-9.00am: Mass
-10.30am: Mass
-12 noon: Mass

Domhnach Cásca - Aifreann na camhaoire
Easter Sunday - Dawn Mass

Dawn mass at Coosan Point at 6am (approx.) on Easter Sunday morning

Newsletter - Sunday 17th April 2011

Domhnach na Pailme agus An tSeachtain Mhór
Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 16th 8pm: Tom Connor, Clonark and deceased members of the Connor & Allen families
Sunday 17th 10am: Joe Lennon, Ardkeenan
Tuesday 19th 7pm: Máirtín Kelly, Clonbulia (Month's Mind)
Thursday 21st 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper
Friday 22nd 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord
Friday 22nd 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 24th 10am: Easter Sunday

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 17th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien
Thursday 21st 8pm: Holy Thursday - Our Lord's Supper
Friday 22nd 3pm: Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord
Saturday 23rd 8pm: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Sunday 24th 11am: Easter Sunday - John & Ellen Shine, Buggane

Penitential Rite
On Monday 18th April at 7.30pm in Ss. Peter & Paul's Church. A number of priests will be available for individual confession.

Chrism Mass
A special celebration in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday 20th April at 7.30pm. During the mass, Bishop Christopher Jones will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick. Light refreshments served afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.

Easter Envelopes and Easter Cards
Will be distributed to each home in the parish during the coming week by your local area collector/distributor. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.

Progressive 25 Card Game
In aid of the missions on Monday 18th March at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown. Great food hampers to be won on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Easter Bingo in Drum this Good Friday night
Drum Bingo will host an Easter special in Drum Community Centre on Good Friday night at 8.30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Usual cash prizes to be won, plus 24 Easter Eggs to be given away on the night. Monster raffle also. Everybody welcome.

Drum Clonown Community Games
Dates for your diary:
-Swimming on Good Friday, 22nd April at 5.30pm in Athlone Regional Sports Centre.
-Athletics competitions on Sunday 15th May in Clann na nGael, Johnstown
-Roscommon county finals on 18th and 19th June
-Church gate collection on Easter weekend, 23rd ans 24th April. Please support.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
There will be no work done in the cemetery on Holy Saturday, 23rd April. Sincere thanks to all who have participated and contributed to date. Please remember to remove all rubbish from the graveyard.

Waste Silage Plastic Collection
Will take place at Ballydangan Stores on Tuesday 26th April from 9am to 5pm. For further information contact FRS Network at 071-9662781 or 086-2521699.

Open Evening in Clonown N.S.
Wednesday 4th May from 7-8pm. All welcome.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
From 25th June to 2nd July. Spiritual Director: Fr. John McManus. Group leader: Gerry Kinneavy. Cost €599. Single room supplement: €120 extra. For bookings contact 087-2249621 / 090-6492045 / 087-2936933.

Tuesday 12 April 2011

Clann na nGael Notes

All-Ireland Colleges Finals
Congratulations to Loretto from Tipperary on their great win in the All-Ireland Colleges Senior C final in Johnstown on Saturday last. Hard luck to St Louis, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Congratulations also to Colaiste Íosagáin from Dublin on their great win in the All-Ireland Colleges Senior B final in Johnstown Saturday. Hard luck to Holy Rosary, Mountbellew. The club would like to thank all those who helped out on the day. On Saturday next, Johnstown will play host to a 3rd All Ireland final. This time its Ladies Secondary Junior C final between Presentation College, Athenry and St. Josephs, Navan. Throw in 11:45am.

U16 Ladies
The U16 ladies played Boyle in the quarter final of the championship on Wednesday night last in Johnstown. This was a very exciting game, with both sides playing attacking end to end football. Although Clann were well ahead in the second half, Boyle ladies did not give up and secured two late goals, keeping the Clann girls on their toes until the final whistle was blown. The semi-final is planned for Sunday 17th April but venue and opposition have yet to be decided.

Gaelic for Beginners/Mums
Gaelic continues on Wednesday nights. Come along, bring a freind and enjoy the fitness and fun. New members welcome.

Club Lotto
Last weeks numbers were 4, 7, 21, 28 and there was no winner of the jackpot. There were 14 'match 3' winners each receive €20: Liam and Magdelaine c/o Liam Dunne;
Tommy Naughton c/o Naughtons Garage; Matt Ryan c/o Tom Seery; Geraldine Lennon c/o Anne Shine; John O'Connor c/o Ollie Colgan; Aidan Hegarty c/o Bernie Reilly; Eamon Cunniffee c/o Bernie Reilly; Dergek Nagel c/o James Curley; Rose Harney c/o Vincent Harney; Mary Shine c/o Eileen Wheelan; Frank Naughton c/o Connaughtons; Mags + Ro c/o Joe Nicholson; Tony McEvilly c/o Kieran Gavin; Peggy Devaney c/o Bernie Reilly. Next week's jackpot €2600 in Connaughtons Bar, Clonark.

Club Lotto Text Updates
To receive lotto results by text, send a text (put your full name followed by "lotto" ) to 083-4166464. Lotto result texts will be sent Sunday night/Monday morning. It costs one standard message rate to subscribe/unsubscribe and there is no charge to receive texts.

Clár Cluichí/Fixtures
Friday 15th April
Division 4 League Mid-South: Clann na nGael v St. Faithleach's at 8pm in Johnstown
Sunday 17th April
Corrib Oil Division 1 League O'Rourke Cup: Clann na nGael vs Elphin at 2pm in Johnstown

Monday 11 April 2011

Elphin Diocesan Substance Misuse Seminar

Elphin Diocese invites you to the launch of their Substance Misuse Initiative by Bishop Jones in the Shannon Key West Hotel, Roosky on Tuesday 12th at 7.30pm. This evening will be of great interest to individuals, parents, education and all communities who wish to hear how we can all help play a pivotal role in helping to prevent substance misuse in our families or communities. If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact me

Why consider attending?
Alcohol and other drugs affect every village, town parish in Ireland. These affects an impact on individuals, families, schools and our parish communities. Our Initiative currently works with over 200 parishes nationwide in creating pastoral responses with other service providers to help in the primary and secondary prevention of substance misuse. We can all play our part, we are now launching in the North West Region.

Events happening in Parishes
  • Awareness & Information: We give all in attendance at the seminar a prevention pack that includes, posters, directory of services, books, information for parents/schools and information to use for parish and liturgies.
  • Education & Training: We facilitate the provision of substance use information/awareness nights for parents and communities. We provide a youth Peer 4 Peer Programme, Confirmation Healthy Life Choices programme that links in with the Sacrament of Confirmation (with new ideas on pledge). We also facilitate training for communities in the area of Suicide.
  • Alternative Activities to avoid substance misuse: We have worked with many parishes in creating alternative activities to substance misuse. These include youth café, youth clubs, No name Clubs, Alcohol free events etc
  • Community Mobilization to Support: We have over 100 parishes nationwide that have formed committees that look at the needs of their communities and have created responses that link with – prevention, evangelisation, building communities, reaching out to those affected and much more.

On the evening of the 12th April you will hear from the coordinator of the initiative, key speakers including the North West Regional Drug Task Force, parishes involved in our initiative, regional family support services and much more. We encourage clergy, parents, youth workers or those with an interest to attend and become aware of this very worthwhile initiative that is becoming available to all parishes in the Elphin Diocese. We would ask you to kindly book places by contacting John Taffe at 086-8611531 or 01-5053099 or contact him by email at ibdi@iecon.ie

Further information: www.catholicbishops.ie/drugs

John Taaffe, National Coordinator, Pastoral Response to Substance Misuse, Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative, Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

Sunday 10 April 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 10th April 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 9th 8pm: Baby Seán McManus, Curraghaleen
Sunday 10th 10am: Mattie Redmond
Tuesday 12th 7pm: Andy Kenny and deceased family members, Rooskey
Wednesday 13th 7pm: Lily McManus, Rooskey
Thursday 14th 7pm: Michael Waston, Ardkeenan
Friday 15th 7pm: Tom Nicholson, Cornafulla
Friday 15th 8pm: Rooskey Station Mass in the home of Larry & Martina Kildea
Saturday 16th 11am: Clonark Station Mass in the home of Julia & Pat Naughton
Saturday 16th 8pm: Tom Connor, Clonark and deceased members of the Connor & Allen families
Sunday 17th 10am: Mass

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 10th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche
Sunday 17th 11am: Ann & Tom O'Brien

Rest in Peace
Bridie Coen, Ardrahan, Co. Galway (mother of Nora Lennon, Kilmacormack)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Census 2011
Reminder to complete your Census form this Sunday night 10th April.

Charity Fashion Show
In aid of Drum Community Care will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Thursday 14th April at 8pm. Please support.

Clonown 10k
Clonown Community Development are holding a 10k run and walk on Sunday 10th April at 3pm commencing at Clonown Community Centre. Refreshments served afterwards in the centre. For further information or to collect a sponsorship card, contact Ann Dunning 087-2261096 or Paul Curley 086-3349585.

Tax Relief for Donations
Many thanks for the positive response to date. Reminder to return completed tax rebate forms to Drum Parish Office. This is for parishioners who are PAYE taxpayers and who contributed €250 or more to St. Brigid's Church, Drum during 2010. If you have mislaid your form, or did not receive the relevant documentation and feel that you qualify, please contact Cathriona at 090-6437125.

Volunteers Required
To distribute Parish Envelopes, particularly in the Monksland area, for Easter, Pentecost and Christmas. Please contact the Parish Office at 090-6492171.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Work in the cemetery has recommenced. Volunteers welcome to join in the work on Saturdays at 10am for the coming weeks.

Samaritans Church Gate Collection
Annual church gate collection will take place on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th. Please support. Samaritans available 24 hours per day for anyone who is feeling lonely, despairing or suicidal - call 1850-609090 in complete confidence.

Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna
The 46th annual Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre from Monday 11th April to Thursday 14th April, at 7pm daily. Matinee on Wednesday at 10.30am. Fáilte roimh cách. All welcome.

Lenten Reflections
Every Wednesday during Lent at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
From 25th June to 2nd July. Spiritual Director: Fr. John McManus. Group leader: Gerry Kinneavy. Cost €599. Single room supplement: €120 extra. For bookings contact 087-2249621 / 090-6492045 / 087-2936933.

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Clann na nGael Notes

Tansey Cup
Clann na nGael 1-24 St. Joseph's 0-7
The Clann na nGael Kathleen Brennan Home Bakery junior A team kept their unbeaten run going with a facile win over St Josephs in Johnstown, on Saturday evening last. Clann took control of the game from the very start and an early spectacular goal from Ronan Gavin put Clann on their way to victory. Clann led by 1-11 to 0-2 at the break.
Clann were in total control in the second half, but Ronan O'Reilly was called into action a 2 occasions to keep the Clann goal intact. Clann ran out easy winners and now sit on top of the table.
Team and scorers: Ronan O'Reilly, Darragh Lennon, Daniel Harney, Ray Fallon, Ronan Gavin 1-3, John Harney, Seanie Walsh 0-2, Darragh Shine 0-2, Emmet Rock 0-1, Graham Petit 0-1, Alan Dunne 0-5, Ronan Killian, Fergal Shine 0-5, Colin Nicholson 0-1, David Lennon 0-1. Subs: Darragh Lennon 0-3, Niall Lennon, Keith Kildea, Felim Lenehan, Andy McNamara.

Minor League
Clann na nGael 3–6 Castlerea 1–8
The Clann na nGael minor team entertained Castlerea in Johnstown on Sunday last in Johnstown. Castlerea were the first to settle and were 0-4 to 0-1 up early on, with Clanns point coming from Rudhrai McManus. A Willie Shine goal brought Clann level with the visitors, however parity was short lived as Castlerea hit 1-2 to knock Clann back on their feet. Emmet Kenny reduced the arrears with a point before Castlerea rallied with 2 more points, to go in at the break 1-8 to 1-2 up at half time.
Clann were a different prospect in the second half and 1-1 from Emmet Kenny put Clann within 2 points of the leaders with 10 minutes remaining. A Rudhrai McManus point brought Clann with in the bare minimum and their visitors and a second Emmet Kenny goal put Clann 2 points to the good with 4 minutes remaining. Further points from Darragh Petit and James Farrell sealed a well deserved victory for Clann. This team has a never say die attitude and with no shortage of skill, which in a very good mixture for a team.
Team and scorers: Arran Shine, Paddy Harney, James McManus, Martin Costello, Darragh Golden, Darragh Egan, Mark Connaughton, Rudhrai McManus 0-2, Stephen Flynn, James Farrell, Emmet Kenny 1-3, Shane Petit, Willie Shine 1-0, Darragh Petit 0-1, Rian McNamara. Sub: John Finnerty.

U16 Division 3
Clann na nGael 0–10 St. Ronan's 0–0
The Clann na nGael under 16 team won their first game of the year with a victory over St Ronans on Friday evening last. The game was very late starting which was not fair on the Clann na nGael players or the referee.
Team: Dylan Colgan, Conor Lennon, Ritchie McManus, Eoin Hannon, Darragh Lennon, Conor Mc Alary, Shane Dunning, Arran Shine, Cian Mc Manus, Cathal Callinan, Evin Cunniffe, David Kildea, Colin Meehan. Sub: David Griffin.

U14 Féile
Clann na nGael 2–5 St. Ciarán's 3-11
Clann na nGael under 14's Féile Peil na nÓg campaign ended in disappointing fashion in Fuerty on Thursday evening last with a defeat to an impressive St. Ciarán's team. Playing with the wind in the first half Clann registered some good scores, but a five-minute spell before half time swung the game in St. Ciarán's favour, with the teams going into the break on level terms. Clann failed to find any rhythm in the second half and it was St. Ciarán's who ended the game the stronger. Clann will now look to make up for this result in both league and championship later in the year.

U16 Ladies
Clann na nGael 4-24 St. Brigid's 0-4
On Monday evening in Johnstown, Round 4 of the U16 Ladies Championship the Clann na nGael girls recorded a good win over St Brigids. Clann na nGael girls dominated the play from start to finish leading by 2-16 to 0-0 at the half time break. All the subs were introduced in the second half and the Clann girls came out well deserving winners with a final score 4-24 to 0-4. This was a great team performance with every player making a significant contribution on the pitch. The next game is on Friday April 1st at 8pm in Lisanmult, Roscommon against Roscommon Gaels.

U16 Ladies
Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels
The U16 ladies traveled to Lisnamult to play Roscommon Gaels in Round 5 of the U16 Ladies Championship on Friday night last. The girls battled the elements in high windy conditions and ran out comfortable winners in the end. They are now through to the quarter finals and fixtures have not been confirmed as yet.

Ladies Gaelic for Beginners/Mums
Gaelic for Mums/Beginners continues Wednesday nights at 8.30pm. Five new members joined last week, so bring a friend and come along, a great nights fitness and fun!

Underage Training
Under 10 and under 8 training has commenced on Sunday morning. Parents and players are reminded that the training time has changed to 10.15am.

Club Lotto
Last weeks numbers were 1, 8, 11, 14 and there was no winner of the jaclpot. There were 5 match 3 winners each receiving €40. Next weeks jackpot will be €2,400 and the draw will be in The Mill.

Torthaí/Results
Action Video Productions Division 3 League Tansey Cup
Clann na nGael 1-24 St Josephs 0-7

Clár Cluichí/Fixtures
Wednesday 6th April
U16 Ladies Championship Quarter Final: Clann na nGael V Boyle at 8pm in Johnstown
Sunday th April
U16 League: Clann na nGael vs Boyle in Johnstown at 12pm
U16 League: Clann na nGael vs Kilglass in Kilglass at 12pm

Sunday 3 April 2011

Newsletter - Sunday 3rd April 2011

Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 2nd 8pm: Micko McManus, Cornafulla South
Sunday 3rd 10am: Lena Murray, Clonellan
Tuesday 5th 7pm: Catherine Higgins
Wednesday 6th 7pm: Gerry Devine, Ardkeenan
Thursday 7th 7pm: Annie Kenny, Taylortsown (Month's mind)
Friday 8th 7pm: Maureen Griffin and Sarah Kelly, Creagh, Bealnamulla
Friday 8th 8pm: Clonrulla, Curraghaleen & Ardnanure Station Mass in the home of Denis McManus
Saturday 9th 10am: Drivera, Nure & Johnstown Station Mass in the home of Martina & Michael Campion
Saturday 9th 8pm: Baby Seán McManus, Curraghaleen
Sunday 10th 10am: Mattie Redmond

Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 3rd 11am: Kieran & Annie Hynes, Curraghnaboll
Sunday 10th 11am: Joe & Ned Roche

Clann na nGael
U8 & U10 outdoor training for both boys and girls will take place at 10.15am in Johnstown for a couple of weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience. New members welcome.

Drum Cemetery Voluntary Group
Work in the cemetery has recommenced. Volunteers welcome to join in the work on Saturdays at 10am for the coming weeks.

Drum I.C.A.
Monthly meeting will take place in Drum Community Centre on Tuesday 5th April at 8.30pm. All member requested to attend.

Clonown 10k
Clonown Community Development are holding a 10k run and walk on Sunday 10th April at 3pm commencing at Clonown Community Centre. Refreshments served afterwards in the centre. For further information or to collect a sponsorship card, contact Ann Dunning 087-2261096 or Paul Curley 086-3349585.

Charity Fashion Show
In aid of Drum Community Care will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Thursday 14th April at 8pm. Please support.

Athlone Sub Aqua Club
Annual church gate collection will take place on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th. Your continued support is important and very much appreciated.

Bealnamulla Ladies' Soccer Club
Table quiz on Thursday 7th April at 9pm in The Mill bar, Bealnamulla. Please support.

Tax Relief for Donations
During the coming weeks, Drum Parish will be contacting parishioners who are PAYE taxpayers and who contributed €250 or more to St. Brigid's Church, Drum during 2010. If you do not receive the relevant documentation and feel that you qualift, please contact Cathriona at 090-6437125.

Lenten Reflections
Every Wednesday during Lent at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre.

Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
From 25th June to 2nd July. Spiritual Director: Fr. John McManus. Group leader: Gerry Kinneavy. Cost €599. Single room supplement: €120 extra. For bookings contact 087-2249621 / 090-6492045 / 087-2936933.