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Minor Div.1 League Final: Clann na nGael 0-12 St. Brigids 2-8 Clann minors attempt to win the 2017 Minor Div 1 League Final ended in disappointment last Sat evening in Ballyforan when they were beaten by neighbours St. Brigids in a game that was always interesting but never reached any great heights. The lads for …
Clann na nGael Under 14s participate in Clare Tournament Read More »
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said the move by his party to introduce the Local Government (Amendment) Bill in the Dáil recently has put pressure on Communications Minister Denis Naughten and Local Government Minister Simon Coveney to ensure that no county boundaries are changes without the approval of local communities. Commenting on the news Eugene …
“Monksland Bill puts pressure on Naughten and Coveney to deliver” – Eugene Murphy TD Read More »
Friday 19th May, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her heartbroken family. Lisa Dolan RIP, late of Clonark, Athlone Deeply regretted by her loving parents Sean & Rosie, sister Laura, boyfriend Oisin Coughlan, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandaunts, granduncles, neighbours & a wide circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at her home on Sunday …
Senior Championship: Clann na nGael 6-10 St.Croans 1-09 Our Matrix Bathrooms and Supermacs Monksland sponsored Senior team played their first fixture of the Senior Championship on Saturday last in Kiltoom. The weather was poor all day and had the potential to affect the quality of the football on display, however, the conditions did not deter …
U.16 Girls Division 1A: Clann na nGael 7-18 St Dominics 0-01 A bright sunny evening brought large numbers out in Johnstown to support our girls in the county championship final. Our triumphant Michael Kenny Sponsored U16 girls finished off the championship season in remarkable style in yet another unbeaten match of the season to make …
Donie Shine Senior RIP A dark cloud hung over the Clann na nGael community this past weekend with news of the passing of Donie Shine Senior. The club passes our deepest sympathy to Donal’s wife Lil, his daughters Karen, Clodagh and Susie, his sons Mark and Donal Junior, his brothers Enda, Michael and Paddy, his …
Clann na nGael GAA to host Cake Sale in aid of Féile bound team Read More »
A dark cloud hung over the Clann na nGael community this past weekend with news of the passing of Donie Shine Senior. There was a huge outpouring of grief for the last number of days and vast crowds attended his funeral in Drum church, travelling from all sides of the country to pay their respects. …
Clann na nGael GAA pay tribute to Donie Shine Snr. RIP Read More »
Former Clann na nGael and Roscommon GAA Player, Manager and Officer Donie Shine Snr passed away today peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Donie played an important role in Clann na nGael’s domination of the Roscommon and Connacht Club Championship in the mid 1980. Those sides won eight successive Roscommon titles, six successive Connacht …
Tributes paid to Clann na nGael and Roscommon GAA great Donie Shine RIP Read More »
Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo takes place on Good Friday and features some surprises. There will be Easter Eggs galore and a Raffle on the night and the action will commence at 8:30pm so come along and bring a friend. Drum Community Centre wish to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to all patrons for your …
Eggs-tra surprises at Drum Community Centre Easter Bingo Read More »
Thursday 6th April, unexpectedly. Frank Halligan RIP, late of Dugra, Bealnamulla. Predeceased by his wife Marian. Deeply regretted by his sister Kathleen (Kelly), Nancy (Naughton) and Teresa (Halligan), brothers-in-law, neices, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing at St. Brigid’s Funeral Home, Brideswell on Sunday from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St. Ronan’s …
Minor League: Clann na nGael 4-21 Pearses 2-4 Clann Minors returned to Johnstown on Sunday morning last for a meeting with neighbours Padraig Pearses in the 4th round of the Minor league. Clann opened brightly and had two points on the scoreboard before Pearses struck for an early goal. However, this early setback only seemed …
Wednesday 29th March. Rebecca Coleman RIP, late of Monksland, Athlone. Predeceased by her beloved parents Peter and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving sister Sandra, brother Adam, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Arrangements. Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone, on Thursday from 5pm with removal at 6.50pm to the Church …
Minor League: Roscommon Gaels 1-4 Clann na nGael 2-19 Clann minors had their second competitive outing of the year on Sunday last in Lisnamult against Roscommon Gaels. The pitch in Lisnamult was in great condition. The game was played in breezy, dry and for the first time in 2017, warm conditions. Clann made a good …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Huge thanks to all Clann na nGael participants who marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Also thanks to the organising committee who made everything happen. There will be treats for the children involved on Sunday 26th March in Johnstown. Code of Ethics Course A Code of Ethics course for all …
Clann na nGael Lotto Winner Presentation Ann Shine (Assistant Treasurer & Lotto Coordinator) presented a cheque for €4,200 to Alan Coffey, winner of last weekend’s lotto jackpot. Also receiving a cheque for €420 from Declan Dolan (Treasurer) is Ollie Colgan, seller of the winning ticket. Well done to all involved. U.14 Division 4 League: Clann …
