The Diary: events guide
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25
Tubberclair/glasson Active Retirement
The group’s summer outing to Strokestown House and Carrick On Shannon, returning to Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule, for meal and entertainment on Wednesday, June 25 next, departing from Hall at 10.30am approximately. Contact Mary Lennon 087 235 7557.
PLAY CHESS
To celebrate the beautiful summer weather Athlone Castle has a giant chess set outside in the courtyard where ticket - holders can interact with this new part of the visitor experience. The castle is open Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm (last admission at 5pm).
DUN NA SÍ
Wednesdays are a busy night at Dun na Sí Heritage Centre in Moate. Karate classes at 5.30pm. Contact Alan on 087 9012447 or Thomas on 086 8948562. Traditional Irish music lessons (Whistle/Flute for Beginners and Advanced) at 7pm. Admission is €5 and all are welcome. Contact Marie 086 0271948. The Ganley School of Dancing classes get underway at 7pm. Contact Joe Ganley at 087 6473497.
YOGA
Yoga classes continue at Tubberclair GAA clubhouse every Wednesday morning from 10.30am to midday. The classes are suitable for all levels. For more information, contact Amy 087 1318972.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
A composting workshop for homes and the local community will be held on Thursday, June 26, at the handball complex, Curraghboy, at 7.30pm. It is supported by Stop Food Waste, the EPA, Roscommon County Council and Curraghboy Tidy Towns.
GROVELANDS OPEN EVENING
Grovelands Childcare will be holding its Open Evening from 5pm to 7pm at its locations in IDA Business Park, Dublin Road, Athlone, and Corran Riada, Monksland, Athlone, on Thursday, June 26. All are welcome to attend. For further information see www.grovelandschildcare.ie or phone 087 9700211.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
SAILING COURSE
Lough Ree Yacht Club adult sailing course takes place on five evenings from June 20 to 27 inclusive from 6.30pm to 9pm in Ballyglass, Coosan. For more information, call 090 6475976 or check www.lryc.ie.
BBQ
The 2014 NUI Galway Midlands Alumni BBQ takes place this Friday, June 27, in Grogan’s, Glason, from 8pm. €20 per person. Get together and meet up with former classmates and other NUI Galway Midlands graduates. Call 091 493750 for more information or check the NUI alumni website.
ATHLONE GAA
Cards in the Club takes place every Friday night at 8.30pm. All are welcome and for further information contact 086 8266270.
BRIDGE IN GLASSON
Bridge has resumed on Fridays in The Fatted Calf, Glasson, at 10.30am.
CASTLEDALY FIT CLUB
Castledaly Fit Club continues to meet up on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.45pm at the walking track. New members always welcome.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
FUN RUN
The Drum 6K Fun Run in conjunction with Ardkeenan NS and South Westmeath Hospice takes place. Registration is from 1pm and the race is due to start at 3pm. Prizes on offer. Entry costs €10 for adults (15 years and over) and €5 for children. Contact drum6krun@gmail.com or 086 8771764.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
ATHLONE AGRI SHOW
Athlone Agri Show takes place at the Showgrounds, Gaffey’s Farm, Moydrum, on Sunday, June 29. Admission is €10 for adults and free for children.
CASTLEDALY RUN
Castledaly GAA hold a fundraising 10km run and 5km fun run/walk on Sunday, June 29 next at 12 noon.
Registration will take place on the morning of the race from 10.30am onwards. The club has decided this year to support The Friend’s of St. Luke’s Hospital as one of the members of our U10 Panel is receiving treatment in St Luke’s at the moment and is doing very well.
If anyone has any queries about the race, please contact us on Facebook or call Paulette Heavin on 086 0683093 or Paula Finan on 085 1676083.
GOLDEN JUBILEE
There will be a special Mass in Clonown on Sunday, June 29 at 11am to celebrate Fr Larney Shine’s Golden Jubilee, followed by a presentation and refreshments in the community centre. All are welcome.
ROSEMOUNT SPORTS
Rosemount Sports will be held on Sunday, June 29, in the GAA Centre at 2pm, a date for your diary.
IRISH DANCING AND MUSIC
A night of Irish dancing and traditional Irish music including flute, accordion, guitar and violin players at The Prince Bar & Kitchen every Sunday from 9.30pm throughout the summer.
ART EXHIBITION
The Luan Gallery Summer 2014 Exhibition runs until Sunday, June 29, presenting works by Catherina Hearne, Naomi Vona and Sean Guinan. Phone 090 64 42154.
CRUACHAIN SAGAIRT (TUBBERCLAIR)
The Parish Pastoral Council are planning to have the outdoor mass at the Mass Rock known as Cruachain Sagairt on Sunday, July 6 at 12pm instead of the usual 11am mass. We will need the support of the people to organise for this blessing for our parish. We hope that there will be representatives from organisations and areas of our parish in the preparation and the celebration on the day.
MONDAY, JUNE 30
SUMMER CAMP
A children’s summer sports camp will be held from June 30 to July 4 in Monksland Football Pitches from 10am to 1pm. The camp will include a wide variety of fun games, races, sports and activities for all children to enjoy.
Prices begin at €15 for one child to €25 for two and €35 for three children. Registration night will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 7pm to 8.30pm in the Monksland Community Centre. For more information or booking contact Sarah on 090 6630853.
LOUGH REE YACHT CLUB
Lough Ree Yacht Club are holding a junior sailing summer camp in Ballyglass, Coosan, Athlone, one two and three week summer camps for children aged between 7 and 18. Application forms on www.lryc.ie
WALKING CLUB
Walking club meets every Monday and Wednesday evening at 8pm at Ballymahon Library to do the canal walk. Everyone welcome.
ART CLASSES
Rosemarie Langtry, resident artist at The Art and Heritage Artist Studios provides adult art classes on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and children’s art and craft classes from 4pm to 5.30pm on Mondays.
TUESDAY, JULY 1
ZUMBA
Zumba fitness classes are underway on Tuesday mornings at 10am in Tubberclair Hall. Get in shape the FUN way! Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class so it is a workout while partying! Suitable for all fitness levels. For more information check www.facebook.com/zumbawithcaro or call 087 2311205.
ART CLASSES
Art classes continue for beginners at Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30 at Dean Egan Bridgeways Resource Centre, Ballymahon. Improvers classes on Wednesday 7pm to 9pm at Sisters Mercy House, Main Street, Ballymahon beside the Country Shop. Fifth and sixth classes on Tuesdays from 3pm to 4.30pm at Ballymahon primary school. Contact Frances at 090 64 32203 or email hfkelleher@eircom.net
MARYLAND WALKING CLUB
Maryland Walking Club continues to meet on Tuesdays and Friday at 8pm in the park, all are welcome. New members are encouraged to join.
COMING SOON
TRIATHLONE
The 2014 Triathlone is set for Saturday, July 5 next. The route has changed with a new swim, bike, run and finish area.
In addition, the race time has been pushed back to 3pm to accommodate more participants. For more information, check http://www.triathlone.com or WaterwaysIrelandtriAthlone on Facebook. Alternatively, email: info@triathlone.com or call Triathlone on Twitter.
LEINSTER FLEADH
The Leinster Fleadh Cheoil in Moate hosted by Westmeath Comhaltas takes place from July 7 to 13 next. Email: fleadhlaighean2014@gmail.com or check facebook.com/leinsterfleadh2014 or call the PRO 087 7924778.
ATHLETICS IRELAND FOREST FEAST SUMMER CAMPS
To be held in Athlone Institute of Technology on Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11 and Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18. Camps are open to children aged 6 and over, and are priced at €50 for one week with a €10 discount for a second child. Each camp begins on a Monday and runs right through to Friday from 10.30am to 2.30pm. For bookings see www.athleticsireland.ie/summercamps
JOIN OUR BOYS
The Annual 5K Charity Fun Run in aid of Join Our Boys will be held at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Saturday, July 12. For further information contact fitness@hodsonbayhotel.com or phone 090 6442010.
RACE OF THE SOUTH
National Road Race Round of Irish Championship Riders from 32 counties, England & Wales. Takes place in Walderstown, Athlone on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Promoted by Fore Motor Cycles Club Ltd. Contact dobsonfore@gmail.com or phone 044 9661267/ 087 2639509.