Church News

The Passion of our Lord takes place at 3pm on Good Friday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna,  Stations of the Cross take place at 7pm on Good Friday also.

9.30am Mass Easter Sunday April 5th Reader  Tom Gill, Ministers Geraldine Duignan, Colleen Guckian.

Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday Masses are in St. Mary’s Annaduff at 7pm.

Church Collectors for April Micheal Gill , Damian Moylan. Altar Society for April Teresa Guckian, Regina Mc Nabola.

Parish Banner.

The New Parish Banner which is to be kept in the Crypt of St. Mel’s Cathedral is now completed and was displayed in both Parish Churches last week end. The Banner which is in the Annaduff colours was designed by Father Wall and hand sewn by Maura Faughnan, Geraldine Duignan, Ruth Waller, Irene Daly, Nuala Kennedy, Ann Beirne and Colleen Guckian. The pictures of the Churches were transferred to the material and coated with special gloss by Sinead Guckian. The material used was unpicked  from old Parish vestments kindly dry cleaned by Maureen Quigley and dating back to  nineteen hundred and three and includes the Pelican and her nest of young ,the Celtic cross the, images of  the two Churches and the lettering of the churches. The Banner will get it’s first outing on Holy Thursday in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at the Chrism ceremony at 11am. and will be carried by Maura Faughnan.

Social Dancing

There will be no music in  Duignan’s Lounge  Drumsna on Good Friday, Dancing continues on Sunday night April 5^th with music by  Andy Murphy

There will be no Dancing in Fitzpatrick’s Lounge Mohill on Sunday night next April 5^th , dancing continues on Sunday April 12^th .  Social dancing is great and enjoyable way of getting exercise.

Bingo.

Bingo continues in the Centre Drumsna on this Thursday March 26th at 8.30pm.Last week’s winners include Maura Mahon, Mary Geheran. Raffle Phil Moran, Colleen Guckian, Mary  Mc Tiernan Gerry Rinn. Free books  Kathleen Rynn,  Majella Reynolds.

Golden Age Meeting.

The  next Golden Age meeting on to-day,  Wednesday April 1st at 11am.

There will be a practice for ‘’The only son ‘’and all those taking part are requested to attend. The  Annual Holiday to the  Tower Hotel Waterford is now full and no more bookings will be taken.  The Annual Bealtaine dance takes place in the Bush Hotel on Tuesday May 5^th,      with dancing to ‘’The Drifting Cowboy’’, finger food and a short piece of drama by the Golden Age group .

Annaduff Supporters.

Breaking news … the Annaduff G.A.A. supporters club is coming soon. Platinum, Gold and silver membership will be available shortly or you register now online at www.annaduffgaa.ie

Enrolment, Annaduff N. School

Enrolment for junior infants for 2015/2016 is now taking place in Annaduff National School. Please call to the school for an enrolment pack or telephone 071 96 24416.

Food Rescue Event.

A food rescue event takes place on to- night, Wednesday April 1^st in Lough Rinn Castle Hotel, Mohill at 7.30pm. Ireland AM chef Joe Shannon and Ethna Reynolds the ‘’Burlesque chef’’ will pool their talents to show you how to avoid food waste and make delicious meals out of food on the brink of their ‘’Best before ‘’date. Mindy O’ Brien from the voice of Ireland will also be in attendance and will make a presentation of issues surrounding food waste. Admission is 5 Euro and all proceeds go to the North West Simon community.

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to Tommy Butler, Effrinagh on the death of his wife Mary Bridget Butler, also to her family Oliver , Pauline and Angela , grandchildren, sister relatives and friends. Mrs Butler was interred in Kiltoghert cemetery after her funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Gowel last week.

May her soul rest in peace.

Drumsna Resource and day care Centre.

Drumsna Recource Centre is pleased to send congratulations to Colin Foley , Tom Beirne and Maureen Moffat who represented the centre in the Credit Union Art Competition recently and came 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd respectively in the Carrick-on-Shannon area. Further congratulations to Colin Foley whose painting progressed to the North West final where he came 1^st in his category. All concerned at the centre are very  proud of these achievements.

Yoga in the Centre.

Yoga classes take place on Thursday mornings in the Centre Drumsna from 10am until 11am. For all age groups and physical disabilities with a strong emphasis on protecting and strengthening core and spine. Contact 085 8612226 or email lotusyogaleitrim@gmail.com or contact Paul at the Centre. Six classes for 50 Euro or 10 Euro per class.

Quiz Night.

The Leitrim Irish Draught Horse Breeders Annual Quiz night takes place in Casey’s bar Mohill,  on Friday night April 10^th at 9pm. A great night is assured with lots of spot prizes . All are welcome .