77km run this Friday in memory of Archie

A 77km run will take place this Friday in memory of Archie Naughton, left, who passed away last year following a brave battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Team Archie runners Sinead Gannon, Tonya Hand, and Adrian Smith have established an online fundraiser with the aim of raising €7,777 in memory of Archie, who passed away aged just 16.

Archie completed three Dublin Marathons assisted by Team Archie and last year his brother Isaac (13) completed the event.

“We lost our beloved, charismatic, witty and courageous teammate Archie on 7/7/22 to a catastrophic disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” they commented on GoFundMe.

“In memory of Archie, we have decided to complete 77km on Friday, July 7th between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. We will run, jog, walk and crawl to help Archie’s brothers George and Isaac with their ‘7/7 Show Us Your Muscle’ campaign”.

The fundraiser will start from Tremane GAA Club and involve 5km loops around there and Mote Park. All donations would be gratefully received through the GoFundMe page ‘77km in Memory of Archie’.

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Roscommon CU €10k cash prize draw

Roscommon Credit Union’s bi-annual members-only cash prize draw takes place on Thursday, July 13th 2023.

There is a huge first prize of €10,000, with ten cash prizes in total up for grabs. Entry closes on Wednesday, July 12th, at 3 pm, and entries must be made in-branch only.

Not sure if you are already entered? Speak with a member of staff, call 090 6626657, or alternatively, email info@roscommoncu.ie.

To learn more about Roscommon Credit Union, visit roscommoncu.ie.

Fundraising auction for Strokestown playground

A fundraising event in aid of Strokestown playground will be held on Saturday evening, July 15th, commencing at 6 pm, and is set to include a major street auction, live music, a book sale and a cake sale. The event is being held to support the continuing operation of the community playground in Strokestown. A spokesperson for Strokestown Community Development Association noted that they have managed, despite the Covid-19 setback, to clear most of the major loan taken out to initially undertake, and more recently, to extend the project. However, they also have spiralling insurance costs to meet and need to replace some small items of equipment.

The spokesperson added that the association wishes to acknowledge the general public in the region and the local business community for their support for the project, as well as Roscommon County Council, Coillte, Sliabh Bawn Community Fund, Department of Rural and Community Affairs, for their grant assistance to date.

Items already guaranteed to be sold at the upcoming event include top class books, jewellery, turf, timber, brand new scarves, umbrellas, vouchers (including a fabulous stay at a leading Kerry Hotel), plants, hampers and much more. A draw will also take place for a major item on the evening, with further details to follow. Anyone wishing to donate an item or help out in any way, please contact Mary at the Strokestown Community Development Association Office or phone 071 9633759.