Could it be Magic to be staged in Roscrea

Pictured: Inspector Myles and Sgt. Owens from Roscrea Garda Station recently met with asylum seekers staying at Corville House in Roscrea and gave them hi-vis bibs following a safety talk on the importance of 'Be Safe - Be Seen' on these dark winter mornings and evenings. These hi-vis vests are available from your local Garda Station free of charge, or from the RSA website

Colaiste Phobail Roscrea news

TY Musical
Final preparations are being made for Colaiste Phobail Roscrea’s musical Could it be Magic which stages on November 23rd, 24th and 26th please contact school reception at 0505 23939 for ticket information.

Maths week 2022
Maths week 2022 saw all our students enjoying maths by partaking in various challenges and investigations such as, exploring the contributions of famous maths mathematicians and a Coláiste games favourite- Maths COUNTDOWN challenge.
1st Years created posters on the sections covered so far
while 2nd Years did a loop card quiz on Algebra. And the 5th Years were exploring some famous Mathematicians and their discoveries

TY’s visit Cobh
Transition Year students enjoyed a day to Cobh recently where they visited the Titanic Experience and Spike Island.
Our Open Night was very successful and huge thanks to all those who took the time to visit us on the night. Above are some pictures from or science laboratory. Many students were very busy on the night showcasing our facilities.

CAIRDE CEILI
Our Cairde Ceili took place place before midterm – our Cairdes organised this event for our 1st years and was a huge success on the night. Thanks to all involved and the staff who also supported the event.

FANCY DRESS
Halloween fancy dress is getting bigger and better every year attached are some of our staff and students who made a huge effort for the occasion this year. It was impossible to narrow down the best dressed.

Other News

Tipp-Off Christmas Raffle for Mary’s Meals
A Christmas Raffle will take place in Roscrea on Tuesday, December 20 in aid of Mary’s Meals. With a range of unique prizes on offer, tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Phelans Siopa, Ballaghmore; Byrnes Shop, Dunkerrin; Toohers Shop, Kinnitty or directly from Mary Heffernan, Margaret Ryan, Patricia Gleeson or Angela Moore.
Donations can be made online at Tipp-Off Christmas Raffle Mary's Meals (marysmeals.ie) It costs just €18.30 to feed a child in a place of education for an entire school year through Mary’s Meals Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Musical Society
This year RMS presents 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' in the Abbey Hall on Thursday, December 1 to Saturday, December 3 at 8pm nightly and 2pm Matinee on Saturday.
Online booking is available and tickets are €15 (Adults) & €12 (U16'S and OAP's) + €1 booking fee.
Tickets are also available at the Roscrea Credit Union Box Office on Friday, November 18 (4pm-6pm) and Saturday, November 26 (10am-12noon). Tel: (0505) 23600 or (087) 6781575 for group bookings and after hours. Further Information available at roscreamsbookings @gmail.com

St. Vincent De Paul
The Roscrea Conference of the Society of the St Vincent De Paul helpline number is (087) 444 1835. Those who need assistance should contact the above number and all calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Wonderful Christmas presents at Dimmas Books
Roscrea's boutique bookshop located in the SVP Vincent's Shop on Church Street, has fantastic Christmas guift ideas to suit everyone.
Dimma's Books is open all week but also opened on Saturday next from 10am to 1pm.
Outstanding value in all new cookery books at a fraction of their retail costs elsewhere.
New fiction titles added to the shelves - priced from a lowly €1.50 a new book. Great bargains in all art-related and sport books. All new vols. National geography magazine as new for only 50cents. Where else would you get such bargains?

Kinnitty Players - tickets for show now available
Tickets for the Kinnitty Players upcoming production of the hilarious Separate Beds are now available to purchase online at eventbrite.ie - search on the site for Kinnitty Players.
The show will run for three nights from Thursday, December 08 to Saturday, December 10 in Kinnitty Community Centre.
Roscrea Country Market
Roscrea Country Market opens on Fridays from 10am to 12.30pm in the Muintir Na Tire Hall, Roscrea with a supply of cakes, tarts, scones, pavlovas, jams, eggs, brown bread. The market now has crafts as well, so pop along and have a look.

Gamblers Anonymous
Meetings are every Sunday evening at 7p.m. in the Parish Centre (Legion Hall) at St. Cronan's Church. Contact Barney on (087) 0684636
Ballaghmore Parish Fundraiser
A fundraiser in aid of Ballaghmore Parish will be held in Racket Hall Hotel, Roscrea on Saturday, December 3 when the Wrafter family band will be live in concert. Irish, ballads, folk, trad. Doors open at 7pm and show at 8pm. Tickets on sale in Phelan's shop, Ballaghmore.

Roscrea Badminton Club
Roscrea Badminton Club training will continue every Monday in the Community Hall in Shinrone from 8pm. New members, both social and competitive, are most welcome to come along.
If you just wish to try out the sport, racquets can be provided. For information ring Danny at (087) 9482127 or Pauline at (085) 7080515 or Bernard at (083) 3459496.

Roscrea Trail Blazers
Last Thursday night's walk was cancelled due to a poor weather forecast. This Thursday, November 17, they are on a new walk around Birr town, 8 km easy, flat walk, and well suited for all levels. Time: Two hours. Meeting at Tesco Carpark at 7pm. Please bring a head/hand torch and Hi Viz jacket.
The next Greenway walk will be the next section of The Barrow Way on Sunday December 4 from Milltown Bridge.
If you would like to join the group on any of their future walks you can contact Cathal on (086) 3399193 with an expression of interest or join their WhatsApp group. You will be made very welcome.