Easter Ceremonies

Holy Thursday Mass in St. Mary’s Annaduff at  7pm.

Good Friday, The Passion of Our Lord  at 3pm. and Stations of the Cross 7pm in the church of The Immaculate Conception Drumsna.

Holy Saturday Mass in St. Mary’s Annaduff  at 9pm.

Good Friday in Drumsna, Passion of our Lord, Father John Wall P.P.  Teasie Mc Loughlin, Ella Gannon, Prayers of the Faithfull, Intercessions, Colleen Guckian, Alisha Gilhooly, Kirstin mc Kiver, Leonie Mc Kiver, Kathleen Mc Kiver, Grainne Fagan, Finan Fagan, Fema Flanagan, Laura Flanagan, Ella Gannon. 

Easter Sunday 9.30am Mass in Drumsna, Reader Colleen Guckian,  Ministers Ella Gannon, Colleen Guckian.

Church collectors for March,  Paddy Guckian, Padraig Dunne.

Altar Society, Ann Doherty, Sarah Gill

The Messenger.

Promoter wanted to sell the messenger in the Drumsna area .Contact 086 1516858.

Social Dancing

There will be Social dancing in Duignan’s Lounge Drumsna on Easter sunday March 27th with music by Andy Murphy.

Golden Age Meeting.

There will be a Golden Age meeting in the Centre Drumsna on Wednesday at 11am. All members are requested to attend for the rehearsal of the Bealtaine play. The Golden Age  Bealtaine ‘’May Madness Ball’’which will be in the Bush hotel on Tuesday May 17^th with music by The Drifting Cowboy. All welcome. The Annual Golden Age holiday this year is to The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney  from Sunday May 22^nd to Friday May 27^th We will travel by bus to Roscommom Station and then  by train to Killarney. Non members are welcome but to be sure of a place contact Maura at 96 24540 , Bernie at 086 3667045 or Colleen at 087 7670788 as soon as possible booking is essential.There is a 50 Euro deposit per person.

Bingo.

There will be   Bingo in Drumsna Community Centre on Thursday night March 24th  at 8.30pm. Last week’s winners included Helen Cullen, Maura Reynolds, Raffle Ann Beirne Free books Liz Hughes, Marie Browne.

Local bus link.

The local bus link from Ballinamore via Drumsna to Carrick-on-Shannon runs 4 times daily Monday to Saturday and back from Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballinamore 4 times daily.Timetable leaflets at most shop counters or call 071 9650 437 or visit locallink.ie .

Annaduff  N.S. Enrolment

Enrolment for junior infants for 2016/2017 is now taking place in Annaduff National School. Please call to the school or phone 071 9624416 to request an enrolment pack.

Drama Classes.

Drama classes for children aged 8 to 11 years old every Thursday in st. Mary’s Hall Carrick-on-Shannon, commencing March 10^th,  see www.Dramaclub.ie for details.

St Patrick’s Day.

The Annual Traditional Mass for Deceased members of Drumsna C.C.E. on St.Patrick’s Day in Drumsna celebrated by Father John Wall P.P.was a lovely ceremony with Fionnuala Maxwell singing the responsorial psalm in Irish. Conor Ward, Edwina Guckian, Fionnuala and a host of children charmed us with their music and dancing. The Irish Theme continued in Mc Loughlin’s on St. Patrick’s night with an abundance of talented young people. The hamper sponsored by Maureen Quigley was won by Tom Curran , 2nd prize a bottle of whiskey sponsored by Tommy Mc Loughlin was won by Ailise Maxwell, 3^rd prize bottle of wine sponsored by Colleen Guckian was won by Liam Purcell, 4^th prize box of Chocolaes sponsored by Mary Bohan was won by Patricia O’ Reilly 5^th prize chocolates sponsored by Colleen Guckian was won by Shauna Gill. Chairperson of Drumsna C.C.E. Councillor Sinead Guckian Thanked the large crowd for their support, Tommy and Teasie Loughlin for hosting the event, the sponsors of prizes  and the ladies who supplied the refreshments.

Meals on Wheels.

We are looking to recruit more volunteers for our meals on wheels service. With your help we can expand this service to even more people in the community. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Drumsna Community centre for details on 071 9625782.

Drumsna ‘s 1916 – 2016 Celebration.

Plans for the opening of the 1916 memorial garden on the top village green  are coming along well. The seven silver birch trees ,one for each of the signatories of the proclamation stand proudly there already as does the new flag pole.  The tri-colour will be raised  and the wonderful stone proclamation will be unveiled . The work on the garden which is based on a template from International gardener Diarmuid Gavin is being carried out by Drumsna garden centre. There will be a reception afterwards in the Community centre and everyone will be welcome.

An evening not to be missed.

Leitrim’s Lion Club presents an evening of Gospel and inspirational songs with Red Hurley in St. Mary’s church ,Annaduff on Sunday april 10^th at 5.30pm. with Annaduff  choir as artists on the night. Proceeds in aid of Annaduff/Drumsna church restoration fund and St Ciaran’s day services .Carrick-on-Shannon. Tickets @Mulveys newsagents Carrick or  call 087 9299333.

Aughawillen Drama Group.

Aughawillen Drama group are proud to announce two extra nights performance on the 9^th and 10^th of April in the Hall at Aughawillen. ‘’Mother knows best is a 3 act comedy and due to public demand we are delighted to entertain you once again.There is no need to book and admission is 10 Euro. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment. Listen out for Aughawillen Drama on Shannonside Northern sound and like us on facebook at Aughawillen drama.

Table Quiz.

The Leitrim Irish Draught Horse Breeders are holding a Table Quiz on Friday April 1^st in Casey’s Bar Mohill at 9pm. Teams of Four at 10 Euro per person.Lots of spot prizes and your support would be appreciated.

Annaduff N.S.Proclamation Day

The children and teachers of Annaduff National School excelled them themselves on Proclamation day on Tuesday of last week. Father John Wall P.P. read the proclamation to the most well behaved quiet children , together with teachers , parents Grand- parents and parishioners.  One hundred year old Maggie Reilly then raised the tri colour.  There was an abundance of talent on show with dancing , singing poetry and another 2016 Proclamation  written by the students themselves.  Maggie also sang  and was thrilled when the children came to shake her hand.The sun shone and it was memorable day. Much credit to all concerned.

Sympathy.

Sympathy is extended to the following on their recent sad bereavements.

To Michael Mc Manus Spa Cottage, Jamestown and the extended Family on the death of Michael’s mother Mrs Sheila Mc Manus.

To The Harte /Foley/ Rynn families on the death of Mrs Betty Harte, Aughamore.

To Ann-Marie and Daniel O Reilly and Family Glebe Drumsna on the unexpected death of Ann- Marie’s Mother Mrs Mary Frances Byrne.

May their souls rest in Peace.