ARCHIVES 2002

June 2002

News and Sports

2nd June 2002

WELCOME
We welcome Chloe Jade Kirrane baptized in Cloonfad Church into our Christian Community.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm. 
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS
Well done to the boys football team of Cloonfad N.S. who won the All Ireland F.A.I.S. six a side soccer competition in Navan during the week.   This is a historic success and the community would like to congratulate the Players and Management of the team on this wonderful achievement.
IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
Church Gate Collection for the Irish Cancer Society will be held on the weekend of June 8^th and 9^th.
THANKS
I would like to acknowledge our gratitude to the Family who donated a set of vestments to the Church this week.  Sincere Thanks.
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
Thanks to the people from Cloonfad Station area that took care of the cemetery during the month of May.  Can the Pollinalty, Pollaphuca, Fiddaune, Coolisker and Ballykilleen areas please take care of the cemetery for the month of June.  This group will meet on Monday evening June 3^rd at 8pm.
CONGRATULATIONS
1.     Congratulations and best wishes to Francis Keane and Karen Squire who get married in St.Patricks Church, Cloonfad on Sunday.  We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness.
2.       Congratulations and best wishes to Katie Browne who made her First Holy Communion in Knock last week.
CLOONFAD 10K SPONSORED WALK
Please support the Cloonfad 10K Sponsored walk for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on Monday at 3pm.  Starting point is at the Bridge.  There will be refreshments served in Egans afterwards.  Come along and join in the walk, its for a worthy cause.
HOST FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED FOR SPANISH STUDENTS
11-16years age group for the month of July.  For more information Phone 094-55985 after 4pm.
CLOONARKIN ENVIRONMENTAL WALK
The Sunday Cloonarkin walk takes place every Sunday at 6pm assembling at the head of the Cloonarkin road. Please come along and enjoy this scenic walk and help to protect our environment

News and Sports

9th June 2002

Francie and Karen 'jump the broom'




On Sunday last Mr. Francis Keane and Ms. Karen Squires were married in St. Patrick's Church Cloonfad.  Fr. Tommie Commins was the celebrant.  The reception was held in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town.  Francis looking particularly happy with himself and being a fervent G.A.A. supporter duly listened to the Galway and Mayo football match on the way to the hotel and revelled in the success of Galway. The hotel presented a beautiful meal.  Fr. Tommie and Francie made mention of the football match and the forth coming use of the 'back door'.  Celebrations went into the early hours and the happy couple headed away touring Ireland hoping for more seasonal weather.  We wish them every success and happiness. 

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Mary Drummey, Sister of Angela Burke, Parke who died in USA during the week.  May she rest in Peace
PRAYER MEETING
CLOONARKIN ENVIRONMENTAL WALK
The Sunday Cloonarkin walk takes place every Sunday at 6pm assembling at the head of the Cloonarkin road. Please come along and enjoy this scenic walk and help to protect our environment.
1981 INCARNATE WORD DUNMORE REUNION
Leaving Certificate class 1981 Incarnate Word Dunmore reunion on August Bank Holiday weekend.  Further details call Dunmore Community School Secretary at 093 38203.
WESTERN HEALTH BOARD
Smear Clinic for women will be held in Williamstown Health Centre

News and Sports

16thJune 2002

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm. 
GOOD LUCK & BEST WISHES
This weekend Cloonfad National School says goodbye to the 6^th Class Pupils – Jason Brennan, Michael Brennan, Kevin Cummins, Alish Cregg, Kylie Corless, Amanda Keane, Emily Straeter, Daniel Flatley, P.J. Keane, Darren O’Malley, Ruth Howard, Lisa Mullarkey, Sean McKay, Ben Kelly, Matthew Fleming, Shelly Walshe, Sean Ronane, Patrick Jennings, Chloe Mullhall Gibbons, Lucy Wright.
Thanks to all that have helped and brought them to this stage in their lives.  May God be with you all wherever the great journey of life takes you.
CONGRATULATIONS (3 WEDDIN GS)
Congratulations and Best Wishes to our three parishioners who got married this weekend.

1.       Carol Glynn, Lavallyroe and Darren O’Donohue, Artane, Dublin who were married in St.Patricks Church, Cloonfad on Friday.

2.       Helena Keane, Moigh & Michael Kirrane, Irishtown, married in St.Patricks Church Cloonfad on Saturday.

3.       Gerard McGuire, Ballykilleen and Nathalie Collum, Ballyhaunis married in St.Patricks Church, Ballyhaunis on Saturday.

We wish them all a lifetime of Health and Happiness.

“SPORTSTER” OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Cloonfad NS. Football team who have been awarded the prestigious “Sporster” of the month award for May by the Roscommon Herald Newspaper.  This is the first time that the award has come to the Cloonfad area, and the first time it has been won by a school.
ARMAGH VISITORS
Welcome to the Under 12 boys Gaelic football team from the Shane O’Neill Club in Camlough, Co. Armagh who are visiting the area over the weekend and playing Michael Glaveys under 12 in a friendly.  We hope they enjoy their stay.
GOOD LUCK
Good luck to Cloonfad Utd Players, Kevin Cummins, Damien Redington, Shane Gaffney and Daniel Flatley who will be representing Roscommon at the Kennedy Cup finals in Limerick University next week.
THANKS
The local branch of the Kiltullagh Hospice Support Group would like to thank most sincerely all that walked, sponsored the walkers, and organised the Cloonfad 10K Sponsored Walk in Cloonfad on 3^rd June.  The sponsorship is very much appreciated and a great day was had by all.  Thank You.
CLOONARKIN ENVIRONMENTAL WALK
The Sunday Cloonarkin walk takes place every Sunday at 6pm assembling at the head of the Cloonarkin road. Please come along and enjoy this scenic walk and help to protect our environment

News and Sports

23rd  June 2002

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Seamus McGloin, Knockatee, Dunmore brother in law of Helen Ronane, Ballykilleen who died recently.
May He Rest in Peace.
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm. 
SCHOOLS COUNTY FINAL (REPLAY)
Cloonfad N.S. –v- Fourmilehouse N.S. in Dr.Hyde Parke on Sunday June 23^rd at 7pm.  Please Support.    Good luck Boys!
ROSCOMMON HOME SERVICES
Roscommon Home Services Co-Operative Society Ltd. are a voluntary non-profit making organisation based in Roscommon town called “Roscommon Home Services”.  They are currently in the process of branching out into County Mayo.
·        Do you require a Housekeeper?
·        Do you require a Childminder?
·        Do you require a Social Carer to help you care for an elderly or      ill Dependant?
·        Do you need someone to maintain your garden?
Roscommon Home Services Co-Operative may be able to help you.
For further details contact:  Roscommon Home Services Co-Operative, C/O Teagasc Centre Roscommon.  Telephone 0903 25988.
CLOONARKIN ENVIRONMENTAL WALK
The Sunday Cloonarkin walk takes place every Sunday at 6pm assembling at the head of the Cloonarkin road. Please come along and enjoy this scenic walk and help to protect our environment.

News and Sports

30th June 2002

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Pierce Farell, London, Brother-in-law of Martin O’Gara (Gurteen) who died during the week. May He Rest in Peace.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm. 
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
Sincere thanks to the people from Ballykilleen, Pullaphuca, Pollinalty & Fiddaune who maintained the cemetery for the month of June.  We would ask the people from Mountdelvin, Benmore, Culkeen & Ballinross to take charge for the month of July.  Please meet at 8pm on Monday July 1^st with the necessary equipment.
CEMETERY MASS
Mass will take place in Cloonfad Cemetery on Saturday Evening August 3^rd D.V. at 8.15pm.
FAS SCHEME
A vacancy has become available for the last few months on the FAS scheme.  If you are eligible and interested please contact B.Cregg or M.Brennan as soon as possible.
CLOONARKIN ENVIRONMENTAL WALK
The Sunday Cloonarkin walk takes place every Sunday at 6pm assembling at the head of the Cloonarkin road. Please come along and enjoy this scenic walk and help to protect our environment.
COUNTY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Cloonfad N.S. football team who won the Roscommon Schools Gaelic football title last Sunday by defeating Fourmilehouse N.S. by a single point in extra time.  This was regarded by neutral observers as one of the best school games ever seen in Hyde Parke.  Afterwards the Alan Birmingham memorial Trophy, which was donated by the Birmingham family, was presented to Cloonfad Captain Daniel Flatley by Eddie Birmingham (Snr).  Many thanks to the huge number of supporters who travelled to support the team on what was one of the greatest days ever for our school and our community.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the Cloonfad Boys National School Team on winning the Roscommon National School County Final last Sunday.  It was the culmination of a wonderful year in sport for the school.  Well done to all!.