Church News

There will be  Mass and Exposition in Drumsna on Friday May 15^th at 7pm. Holy Hour duty Katherine Mc Kiver, Padraig Dunne.

9.30am Mass Sunday May 17th Reader ,Katherine Mc Kiver, Ministers Padraig Dunne, Katherine  Mc Kiver.

Church Collectors for May Paddy Guckian, Padraig Dunne. Altar Society for May, Helen Cronogue , Eithne Sheeran.

Re- dedication.

The re-dedication of St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford takes place on Sunday next May 17^th with bishop Francis Duffy and Bishop Colm O’ Reilly . This is the culmination of the hard work and perseverance of a very dedicated group of people over the past number of years and brings to fruition the completion of our Magnificent Cathedral in the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois that was burned almost to a shell. Well done to all concerned.

Social Dancing

There will be dancing  in  Duignan’s Lounge  Drumsna on Friday May 15th with music by  Glenside Country and dancing in Fitzpatrick’s Mohill  on Sunday night May 17^th also to Glenside Country.

Bingo.

Bingo continues in the Centre Drumsna on this Thursday May 14^that 9pm. Please note change of time to 9pm for the Summer months. Last week’s winners include Patricia O’ Reilly, Phil Moran.  Raffle Patricia O’ Reilly, Margaret Charles, Helen Toolan, Free books Kitty Storey, Percy Ffrench.

Drumsna Family Fun Day.

The Annual Drumsna family and fun day in the Paddock with kind permission of Tommy and Teasie mc Loughlin takes place on Sunday June 14^th. There will be children’s sports with mammies and daddy’s race, egg and spoon race , dog show,Bouncy Castles,Fortune Teller, Throw the wellie, ,  and much ,much more.

Annaduff G.A.A.

Club Annaduff  Gold ,Platinum and silver membership is now available, support your club by contacting John Thornton @ 087 2463837 or Kevin Ludlow @ 097 8132242.

Strictly Come Dancing.

Annaduff G.A.A. Club is delighted to announce that Strictly come dancing is coming to the Parish later on this year. During the coming months we will be recruiting people who do not require any experience in dance. Participants will undergo an intensive preparatory programme with experienced instructors during the Autumn months. This will culminate in a gala performance locally in November of this year. It promises to be a night definitely not to be missed. Information on same is available from any club official.

Annaduff ,Drumsna, Jamestown Defrillator Group

Have you often thought that you would like to know how to give CPR or how to work a defibrillator, Well now is your chance as CPR/Defibrillator training  is taking place on Saturday May 16^th in the Community Centre Drumsna. Trained people are always needed in the community and the more people that are trained the safer our community  feels. We are also looking for people who would like to train to be an instructor for this area and would like to hear from you. Please contact Ursula at 086 2639759 for further details.

Golden Age Meeting.

There will be a Golden Age meeting in the Centre Drumsna to-day Wednesday to finalise the plans for the holiday in Waterford.Well done to all those who took part in the drama in the Bush Hotel last week. A wonderful night was had by the large crowd, thanks is extended to David and Joe Dolan and staff for their help and courtesy on the night, Jimmy Lennon ( Drifting Cowboy ) for the music, and to all the Active age groups from around the County for their support and encouragement.

Tidy Towns Meeting.

 There will be a Tidy Towns meeting in the Centre on this Wednesday evening May 13^th  at 7pm. The playground is now finished and looking good. Plans for the Fr Kevin Sullivan Garden of remembrance are also taking shape. There will be a Drumsna sports and family fun day in Mc Loughlin’s paddock on Sunday June 14^th , If you would like to help out all assistance /ideas will be gratefully received.

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to Frank and Anna Mc Govern Annaghhasna ,on the untimely death of their son-in-law Trevor Loftus in a tragic accident recently ,also to Trevor’s wife Fiona (Nee Mc Govern) and their two young daughters, Adare Co. limerick and the  extended Loftus and Mc Govern families.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

G.A.A./Parish Lotto.

There was no winner of the G.A.A./ Parish Lotto held in Cox’s Steak House

Dromod on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 8 ;10 ; 23 ; 24. The winner of the 50 Euro prize was Karl Rodgers. The winners of the lucky dip are as follows, Adrian Cox, Tim Shanley, Anna Greene, Francis Beirne.The next draw is in Duignans Drumsna with a jackpot of 2,300 Euro.

Darts Memorial

The Seamus Mc Glynn memorial darts competition will take place in the Weir Lodge Rooskey on Sunday next May 17^th . Draw at 3.30pm,  games commence at 4pm. 10 Euro per player money in/ money out. Best of 5 games to start. Refreshments and raffle on the day. All proceeds go to the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice foundation. Queries to James Mc Glynn 087 3130544.