Local students aid Western Alzheimers

A group of Leaving Cert students from Elphin Community College recently raised €251 in aid of Western Alzheimers at their recent ‘Split the Bucket’ fundraiser. The students organised this fundraiser as part of their Leaving Cert vocational project. They not only raised vital funds but also awareness of the work of Western Alzheimers.

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Roscommon ICA meeting on Tuesday

The next meeting of Roscommon ICA Town Guild takes place on Tuesday, 7th of February at 8 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. A talk will be given by a registered dietician on ‘Eating for Health’. New members welcome. If interested, please contact: townica@gmail.com

Boost for St Attracta’s NS

Senator Eugene Murphy has this week welcomed the approval of funding for a two-classroom extension for St Attracta’s National School, Ballaghaderreen.

“I was delighted to be informed by the Minister for Education Norma Foley that the monies for the extension have been allocated and that the planning phase between the school design team and the Department of Education is now underway,” said the Senator.

“The school caters for 271 boys and girls in the Ballaghaderreen area and this new investment will improve the space and general amenities available to the students and all the school community”.

Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club AGM

The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club held their AGM on Saturday, 28th of January in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown.

There was a good attendance at the meeting and lively discussion and debate took place on various issues. The club is anxious to acquire a building or premises for the purpose of repairing and restoring vintage vehicles, machinery and implements. Persons with information regarding such a place suitable for this purpose should contact any member of the club.

The officers elected for the year 2023 are: Honorary President, John Lyons, Cloonerra, Strokestown; Chairman, John O’Connor, Tully, Strokestown; Secretary, John Farrell, Mountpleasant, Strokestown; Treasurer, Bernie Kearney (jnr), Grange, Fourmilehouse; Safety Officer, Paul Gill, Clooncunny, Strokestown; PRO, Henry Owens, Lismehy, Strokestown.

Votes of sympathy were extended to the Morris family, Ballinaheglish, on the death of Deirdre Hussey (Morris) and to the Bosquette and Murray family, Ballyhammon on the death of Maisie Bosquette (Murray).