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Condolences The Club extends sympathy to the Brady family on the passing of Justin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Results and Fixtures It was a quiet week on the playing fields and there are no competitive games planned for the week ahead. The Junior B Championship game away to Clann na nGael was …
Despite another great performance our Scór Sinsear Leiriu actors missed out on the All-Ireland title. Reaching two successive finals was a great achievement and hopefully they will be back next year. Well done to Micheál Gunn who was the selected as the Question Master for the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Tráth na gCeist Final, which was …
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 14 Listed Buildings in Roscommon have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund. Overall 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package. €3.5 million is being made available …
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Adult Football A late Shane Killoran point secured a share of the spoils for the Seniors against Kilmore on Sunday. It ended Elphin 0-14 Kilmore 2-8; our points coming from Shane Killoran 0-5, Frankie Cregg 0-5, Ronan Beirne, Brian Higgins, Cillian Fox, Fintan Cregg 0-1 each. The Juniors suffered a 0-9 to 1-10 defeat to …
Saturday 22nd April, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, in his 95th year. Padraig V O’Connor, Retired Garda Sergeant, late of Cloonroughan, Elphin and formerly of Bruff, Limerick. Beloved brother of Felix and Kevin (Sydney, Australia), brother-in-law of the recently deceased Margo (Sydney, Australia). Sadly missed by his …
Monday 10th April, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Eithne’s Care Home, Tulsk. In her 98th year. Una Lenehan (née McGrath) RIP, late of Chapel Street, Elphin. Predeceased by her husband John and niece Ann. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Nancy, nieces and nephews, Martina, Fionnuala, Sean, Mary, …
A 6km Fun Run, Walk or “Waddle” takes place in Elphin this Sunday, April 9th, in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation. The event will commence at 2pm with registration in An Bothar Rua from 1:30pm. The entry fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. For more information on Croi …
Back by popular demand the Elphin Musical And Drama Society proudly present “Reeling in The Elphin Years” in the local Community Centre on Friday March 31st at 8pm. The show was originally performed in February and such was the reaction that the local Musical And Drama Society were asked to return to the stage. As …
Congratulations To Alex Gleeson, Niall Higgins and the Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown team on winning the All-Ireland Post Primary C Football Championship on Saturday. Scór There was double delight for representatives in the Connacht Scór Finals in Tubbercurry with our Leiriu Actors retaining the title and Sylvia Regan winning the Sean Nós Dancing title. The Leiriu …
Two titles for Elphin GAA at Connacht Scór Finals Read More »
Gardaí in Castlerea are appealing for the public’s assistance following a number of burglaries in the Elphin area on Tuesday evening. A house at Edenaun, Elphin on the edge of the town and a house near Kilmaryal Church were broken in to. Both houses were unoccupied at the time of the incidents. Anyone who may …
Elphin GAA Social Night The Club are hosting a Social Night this Saturday, March 4th, in An Bothar Rua from 9:30pm. There will be Fun and Games, Music and Quizzes and all are welcome. Adult Football Round-up The Juniors suffered a 0-12 to 2-12 defeat to Clann na nGael B in the League on Friday …
Elphin 2-8 Strokestown 1-11 Frankie Cregg scored 1-1 in the last three minutes to secure a 2-8 to 1-11 Draw for the Seniors against Strokestown in the League. Elphin opened the scoring through a Fintan Cregg free in the 3rd minute but moments later Strokestown put the ball in the Elphin net. The lads didn’t …
Updated February 16 th The inaugural Dr John Stafford Festival – a weekend of Traditional Music and Gaeilge takes place in Elphin from February 17th to 19th. The Festival is named after Dr John Stafford of Portobello House, Elphin, who was life long friend and patron of the legendary harpist Turlough O’Carolan. While staying at …
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Elphin Musical And Drama Society proudly present “Reeling in The Elphin Years” in the Elphin Community Centre on Friday February 24th at 8pm. As the name suggests “Reeling in The Elphin Years” will depict life in Elphin over the past 70 years. It will take the form of a variety show through the mediums of …
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Scór Best of luck to our Scór na nÓg Quiz Team of Conor Gunn, Emmet Keane, Luke and Evan Gunn in the All-Ireland Final on Saturday in Belfast. Elphin-Ballinameen update The Minors begin their League campaign away to St Faithleachs on Sunday at 11am. Elphin GAA Membership Fees are now due and players must renew …
