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News & Sports

12th August 2001

WELCOME

We extend a Cead Mile Failte to all who are visiting the area at this time. Enjoy the holidays and take care on the roads.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Raymond Kirrane, Cloonfad and Regina Dyar, Ballyhaunis who get married in Breaffy Church on Sunday August 12^th. We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness.

FAS

There are still positions available of Secretary and general operatives for Kiltullagh Development Scheme which includes Cloonfad. The scheme begins shortly. Applicants must be on the live register for 12months. Apply to any member of the development committee.

CLOONFAD MAGAZINE

Feature Village for next year’s edition will be Meeltrane, Derrylahan, Cloonarkin, and Hundred Acres.
Articles, old photographs, Wedding & 21^st’s, are needed and appreciated.
Competition for a cover Photograph – Winning photo will be the cover. Photo needs to be a local landmark or scene and is to exclude people.

We urgently need all articles and organisation updates as the closing date is getting very near. Please hand in articles, photographs etc to John O’Malley or any member of the magazine committee. Thank You.

COMPETITION

An Art competition will be held in conjunction with the Abbey Pattern Ballyhaunis. Entries will be taken for 7 and under, 12 and under, 13 and over. With Summer time as the subject, entries will be taken up on Monday 20^th August at the Scout Den between 7-8pm. All entries will be displayed in the den on the day of the Pattern August 26 with results of all categories, prizes will be given on the day. Entry Fee.

Waste Treatment Facility

Anyone who wishes to lodge an objection with Roscommon Co. Council

regarding the proposed Waste Treatment Facility should do so in the coming weeks, quoting file ref: 01-1029. There is no fee.

KNOCK NOVENA AUGUST 14^TH TO 22^ND

Theme Life – I have come that you may have life – life in all its fullness (John x,10)

Dt	Theme	Speaker
14	The Quality of Life in Ireland today	Rev. Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. Vicar & Director of Retreats
15	Mary – A pointer to and promoter of Life	Sr. Mary Johnson, Sisters of Notre Dame Prof. Of Sociology, Boston
16	Cherishing the Life of the most vulnerable – The Unborn	Bishop C O’Reilly D.D. President of Cura Ms. Patricia McTiernan, Head of Student Services & Counsellor at IT Athlone also Cura volunteer
17	Young People and their potential to become fully alive	Mr. Gerard Gallagher, BD Catholic Youth Care, Diocese of Dublin
18	Choosing Life – Reconciliation - Prodigal Son	3.00pm Bishop Philip Boyce DD 8.30pm Cannon Joseph Cooney PP Ballyhaunis
19	The Eucharist – The Source of Life	3.00pm Bishop Chistopher Jones, DD 8.30pm Fr. Aidan Ryan PP, Ballinahown,

News & Sports

19th August 2001

Tug of War:- Congratulations to the Cloonfad Tug O War Team who won Gold medals in the All Ireland Tug O War 560K. championship in Fermoy on Sunday last August 12th. The club also won silver medals in the U -23 and 720 K competition. This led to great celebrations in Cloonfad on Sunday night. Well done to all involved.

Coach Michael Brennan calls " All together now" in winning the All Ireland Championship competition.

Back Row:- Michael Loftus, Tommy Comer, Sean Bowens, John Rabbitte, Padraic Cleary, Padraic Finnegan, Michael Bowens, Alan Murray, John Nolan, Eamon Lyons, Michael Brennan (Coach)
Front Row:- Thomas Comer, Michael John Keirns, David Mullarkey, Dean Jennings, Patrick Bowens, David Hestor, Eamon Bowens, Ryan Marchant.

Cloonfad UTD
Start of New Season - August 19th
Division 1 Cloonfad Utd. "B" - V - Strokestown Utd. Kick off 12.00 pm
Premier Div. - Cloonfad Utd - v - Moore Utd. Kick off 2.30pm
Both games in Cloonfad. Please support.
Cloonfad Magazine
Feature Village for next years edition will be Meeltrane, Derrylahan, Cloonarkin and Hundred Acres.
Articles, old photographs, wedding and 21st 's are needed and appreciated.
Competition for a cover photograph - Winning photo will be the cover. Photo needs to be a local landmark or scene and is to exclude people.
We urgently need all articles and organisation updates as the closing date is getting very near. Please hand in articles, photographs etc to John O'Malley or any member of the magazine committee. Thank you.
Dun Beag Creche Dunmore.
Dun Beag Crèche Dunmore are taking bookings for Montessori School and Playschool. Limited places available. Contact Janet at 093 38378. Don't forget our open day on 25th August 10am to 5pm. Come along and check out our great facilities. Everyone welcome.
Waste Disposal Proposal.
Anyone wishing to make objections to the proposed plant please write immediately to the following addresses:
Objection to Proposed Waste Plant,
Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Courthouse, Roscommon. Quote Planning File No. 01/1029
Objections to Waste Permit
EPA Waste Disposal Licensing Section, P.O.Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford. Quote Planning File No. 159-1
Knock Novena August 14th to 22nd 3.00 & 8.30pm
Theme Life - I have come that you may have life - life in all its fullness (John x,10)

DT	Theme	Speaker
20	Facing up to Suicide and Hope	Fr. Tony Byrne, CSSp, Dublin Sr. Kathleen Maguire, PBVM
21	Live and Victims of Substance abuse	Bishop William Slattery, OFM (Tipp.) Bishop of Kikstad, S.A.
22	The challenge of terminal illness - Euthanasia	Dr. Diarmuid Murray, Knock. Family Dr. Former Chairman Mayo/Roscommon Hospice

News & Sports

26th August 2001

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Brian Kirrane, Cloonfad and Margaret Enright, London & Limerick who got married in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad on Saturday August 25^th. We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness.

WELCOME

We welcome Lorna Ann Donnellan, Lavallyroe baptized in Cloonfad church into the Christian community.

CEAD MILE FAILTE

We extend a Cead Mile Failte to all who are visiting the area at this time. Enoy the holiday and take care on the roads.

ABBEY PATTERN BALLYHAUNIS

The Abbey Pattern Ballyhaunis will take place this Sunday August 26^th at 2.30pm in the Abbey Field. Family sport, fun and games afternoon. Last family outing before school re-opens.

APOSTOLIC WORKERS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE

The Annual Diocesan Display and Sale of Hand-Knits by Apostolic Workers of the Archdiocese, in aid of the Foreign Missions, will be held in St. Gerald’s Parish Centre, Castlebar on Saturday, 1^st September, from 2.00pm –8.00pm and on Sunday, 2^nd September from 12 noon – 6.00pm.

There will be a concelebrated Mass in the Parish Church at 3.00pm on Sunday 2^nd September, 2001.

CLOONFAD MAGAZINE

Feature Village for next year’s edition will be Meeltrane, Derrylahan, Cloonarkin, and Hundred Acres.
Articles, old photographs, Wedding & 21^st’s are needed and appreciated.
Competition for a cover Photograph – Winning photo will be the cover. Photo needs to be a local landmark or scene and is to exclude people.

We urgently need all articles and organisation updates as the closing date is getting very near. Please hand in articles, photographs etc. to John O’Malley or any member of the magazine committee. Thank You.

Committee Meeting on Wednesday August 29 at 9.30pm. All members are asked to attend.

News & Sports

2nd September 2001

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Group meet as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.

CLOONFAD MAGAZINE

Feature Village for next year’s edition will be Meeltrane, Derrylahan, Cloonarkin, and Hundred Acres.
Articles, old photographs, Wedding & 21^st’s are needed and appreciated.
Competition for a cover Photograph – Winning photo will be the cover. Photo needs to be a local landmark or scene and is to exclude people.

Cloonfad Utd –v- Ballinasloe Town in Cloonfad – Kick Off 2.30pm.

Cloonfad Utd are holding a race night on December 8^th to help cover the huge cost of youth football.

CLOONFAD N.S.

Cloonfad National School reopens on Tuesday Sept 4^th for pupils. Staff meeting on Monday Sep 3rd. We hope staff and pupils have a good school year ahead of them.

NEW APPOINTMENT

Mr. Fergus Glynn, Ballyglass, Ballintubber, Co. Mayo has been appointed to the teaching staff of Cloonfad N.S. Mr. Glynn will teach 3^rd and 4^th class and replaces Mrs. Eileen Gildea who takes up an appointment in Dunmore N.S. We wish them both health and happiness in their new appointments.

UNISLIM

Unislim takes place every Monday night at 8.30pm in the Hazel, Ballyhaunis. Classes recommence on Monday September 10^th. Special Offer for joining in September. New and old members welcome.

OMBUDSMAN

Staff from the Office of the Ombudsman will be available to discuss details of complaints in confidence at O’Gara’s Royal Hotel, Castle Street, Roscommon on Wednesday 12^th September, 2001 10am to 1pm; 2pm to 5.30pm; 6.30 to 7.30pm.