Mass Times for Papal Weekend

  Mass Times for Weekend of Papal Visit.   Source: Parish Newsletter

The 2018 Douglas Hyde Conference takes place from the 27th – 29th September

Douglas Hyde  30th Anniversary Conference   The 2018 Douglas Hyde Conference takes place from the 27th – 29th September in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. The theme of this year’s conference is People, Places & Time; Converging Histories. http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/…/the-douglas-hyde-conference.h… Full brochure can be downloaded here http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/…/Douglas-Hyde-Conference-Broch… #douglashyde #loveroscommon #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands

Theatre Workshops for Children & Young Adults in Ballaghaderreen Resource Centre.

Much Ado About Nothing to be performed in the grounds of “The Bishop’s Palace”

www.pilgrimplayers.co.uk The Pilgrim Players’ inaugural production of Much Ado About Nothing in the grounds of Edmondstown House in Ballaghaderreen. Audiences are invited to pack a picnic and come to The Bishop’s Palace to enjoy an outdoor festival performance of Shakespeare’s best loved rom-com.   WHO ARE THE PILGRIM PLAYERS The Pilgrim Players will produce brilliant productions of well-loved classics in this beautiful, historic location. We hope it will become an annual event.   THE COMPANY Seasoned Shakespeare actors Deirdre Mullins and Max Bennett and new locals David and Chloe Ewings, have gathered together a troupe of some of their favourite people, who also happen to be amongst the greatest talents

Bernard Regan is trying to trace family connections. Can you help?

Tracing Family.   “I want to trace my family connections in Ballaghaderreen.   My grandfather left the area in the 1870/80s and married someone who was also reported to be from the area – it is possible they were neighbours who knew each other before going to England where they married in Stockport. His name was John Regan and hers Bridget McGarry&#

Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co.Co. opens Ballaghaderreen Community Garden.

Ballaghaderreen Community Garden was Opened by Cllr. Orla Leyden on Sunday, June 17th 2018.   Speaking following the Opening Cllr. Leyden said: “What a lovely honour to be asked to officially open Ballaghaderreen Community Garden. Thanks Jacqueline for the invite. Well done to everyone involved Maria and all the crew…to all the community garden volunteers… with Tidy Towns, Chamber of commerce all part of committee. It is a really positive project and a fabulous new community space that everyone can get involved with…Sustainable living at its best. Suzanne Dempsey and Marian Kelly Environment Section Roscommon County Council and Craig Benton EPA were also there having supported community composting and wormery. The site has been

Dr. Anne-Marie Crowe conferred as a Fellow of Anaesthetists of Ireland.

    Dr. Crowe is daughter of Mrs Mary Crowe and the late Dr. John Crowe.  Wishing Anne-Marie continued success in her career.   Source: Roscommon Herald

Lara Morrison is looking for Duffys.

I was wondering if any of your members could possibly help in finding any links to my family past as I have got so far and it has gone cold I am the great granddaughter of Patrick Duffy born abt1891 in Corragoola ,Carracastle Parents: Thomas Duffy (abt 1854) & Bridget Cullen (abt 1861) They married around (1887) in Ballaghaderreen My great grandfathers siblings where, Martin Duffy (abt1889),Mary Duffy(abt 1860),Bridget Duffy (abt1892),Martin Duffy (abt 1894),Catherine Duffy(abt 1895),Anne Duffy (abt1895) This is where I am going cold I know Thomas Duffy father was Martin Duffy, don’t know his mother Bridget Duffy (Cullen) father was Michael Cullen, I can’t find any further details