ARCHIVES 2002

January 2002

News and Sports

6th January 2002

WEEKLY OFFERING

Priests Christmas  Collection – 196 Envelopes returned.

Sincere thanks for your wonderful support of the Priests of the Parish and the Church.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer group meet on Thursday night at 8.15pm in Community Centre.  MICHAEL GLAVEYS GAA
The AGM of the Michael Glavey's GAA club will take place on Sunday January 6^th at 4pm in Granlahan Community Centre.  All members are asked to attend and new members are most welcome.
DAY CARE CENTRE
Day Care Centre returns on Wednesday January 9^th at 12noon in community centre.  New members are most welcome.
FAILTE
We welcome Sam Maguire to Cloonfad on Sunday night.  A most welcome visitor to our area!

News and Sports

13th January 2002

P RAYER MEETING
Prayer group meet on Thursday night at 8.15pm in Community Centre.  BLUNDERLAND PRODUCTIONS
Blunderland Productions would like to thank everyone who attended and supported their recent Pantomime in Griffins last week. €555 was collected and this money will be divided equally between Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and the Cloonfad Branch of the Heart Foundation of Ireland. Many thanks - your support is greatly appreciated.
WELCOME
We welcome James Matthew Jennings, Pollinalty baptized in Cloonfad Church into the Christian Community.
CONGRATULATIONS
SET DANCING
Set Dancing classes in Granlahan Community Centre Wednesday Jan 16^th at 8.45pm.  All are welcome especially beginners.
UNISLIM
Every Monday at 8.30pm in the Hazel, Ballyhaunis.  Special offer to join in January.  All are welcome.
PRESENTATION BUFFET
Michael Glavey’s GAA club are holding a presentation night in Keanes on Friday 18^th January.  Medals will be presented to the victorious Under 16 Boys and Under 16 Girls who won County titles and Minor Runners up medals.  Also Player of the Year awards.  Guests of honour are Roscommon Senior Caption, Fergal O’Donnell and Ladies Junior Manager P.J. Rabbitte.  Tickets are available from B.Cregg and C.McGuire.
KILTULLAGH BRANCH OF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED ASSOC.
Draw for November & December
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News & Sports

20th January 2002

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer group meet on Thursday night at 8.15pm in Community Centre.
AEROBICS
Aerobics & Toning by Noreen will take place in Egans Lounge on Tuesday nights from 8 to 9.30pm.  All fitness levels catered for.
COLLECTION
The Conquer Cancer Church Gate Collection will be taken up at all masses in the Tuam Diocese this weekend January 19 & 20.
PROPOSED ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
There will be a meeting in the Community Centre on Wednesday night January 23^rd at 8.30pm regarding the proposed holding of a St.Patricks Day parade in Cloonfad village this year.  It will depend completely on the amount of local support for this venture, as it is a major undertaking for the community if it is to be organised.  So it is up to the amount of support, good labour force and goodwill of the entire community if the idea of the parade is to go ahead.  All are welcome to voice your opinion on this matter at Wednesday night’s public meeting.
Cloonfad Magazine
There are a limited number of magazines for years 93, 95 & 97  still available.  If anyone is interested please contact me wjlowery@eircom.net or the Editor  Ann Regan.

News & Sports

27th January 2002

IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
The Irish Cancer Society would like to thank the collectors and everyone who gave so generously to their recent church gate collection. Amount collected €400.

PROPOSED ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Following a meeting during the week regarding the proposed holding of a St.Patrick's Day parade in Cloonfad village this year.  A decision on the holding of a parade was deferred until Monday January 28^th.  A final decision on the proposed parade will be made at a public meeting in Cloonfad Community Centre on Monday January 28 at 9.00pm. It will depend completely on the amount of local support for this venture, as it is a major undertaking for the community.  So it is up to the amount of support, good labour force and goodwill of the entire community if the idea of the parade is to go ahead this year.  All are welcome to voice your opinion on this matter at Monday night’s public meeting.
AERO BICS
Aerobics & Toning by Noreen will take place in Egan's Lounge on Tuesday nights from 8 to 9.30pm.  All fitness levels catered for.
GMIT COURSE
A Four-year BA course in Theological Studies and Business Practice.  Graduates are eligible to qualify as Secondary Teachers of Religion, Accountancy, Business Organization and Economics, as well as being qualified to work in Parish Administration, Business and the Voluntary Sector.  The course is open to both mature students and to school leavers.  All those who wish to apply for the course need to make their application to the CAO by February 1 2002.  Further information can be had from Ms. Mary MacCague at GMIT 091 753161 or Eugene Duffy at the Western Theological Institute 091 581711.
CLOONFAD UTD F.C.
Sunday January 27^th – Connacht Cup Round 4.  Cloonfad Utd –v- Strand Celtic.  Kick off 2pm in Cloonfad.
Division 1 – Castlerea Celtic –v- Cloonfad Utd ‘B’ – Kick off 2pm in Castlerea
CLOONFAD MAGAZINE
The Annual General Meeting of the Cloonfad Magazine Committee will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday January 30^th at 9pm.  All members are asked to attend.  New members would be most welcome and greatly appreciated.