On May 14^th. 2015, Lauren O'Connor, Kilteevan, was one of ten girls from Co. Roscommon selected to participate in the Soccer Sisters tournaments at the Aviva Stadium. Lauren is in second class in Kilteevan National School.

The Soccer Sisters programmes are aimed at 7 – 12 year old girls. They are introduced to basic movement and football skills, and learn the disciplines and fundamental rules of the game. They are also encouraged to develop interpersonal skills and play for local clubs.

Very well Done Lauren. We hope you enjoy the tournaments .

At the launch of Kilteevan Tidy Towns on 9^th May, in Paddy Finns, Robert Owens was announced winner of the Anti-Litter poster competition.

Robert is pictured here with the Kilteevan Tidy Towns Committee;

Front Row L/R:Sharon Mc Geeney, Robert Owens (winner, Michael Fallon,

Back Row L/R: Seamus O Neill, Jennifer Coyle, Evette Mc Neela, Joe Davis .

Congratulations Robert. We look forward to seeing your poster on display in the community in the near future.

Thank you to everyone who supported the launch, especially our raffle sponsors.

Congratulations to children from Kilteevan National School who received their First Holy Communion today in St. Joseph’s Church . Following the ceremony, the children and their families joined in a celebration in Kilteevan Community Centre hosted by the school community .

(3rd May 2015)

Congratulations to Linda Carroll Ballinaboy, Kilteevan who won €402 in St. Joseph's 50/50 draw last night(May 2nd).

The next draw will take place Saturday night (May 9^th) in Paddy Finns.

Since 8.00 am this morning (2 May 2015), Kilteevan Tidy Towns volunteers are busy bringing about change in our community. Getting to today's stage involved a lot of hard work, plannning and  preparation. Health and safety issues also had to be taken on board.

This type of commitment on a bank holiday weekend, in inclement weather, is to say the least, heart-warming and inspiring.  Keep up the wonderful work.

Thank you to everyone in the community who is supporting this worthwhile initiative.

Thanks also to Roscommon Co Council for all their help and support.

A group of Kilteevan Youth Club members, accompanied by Youth Leaders Caitriona Dolan and Fiona Coen, went on an activity trip to Jump Zone trampoline centre in Dublin on 25^th April 2015.  Jump Zone is a completely unique and cutting edge experience and is the first of its kind not only in Ireland but in the whole of Europe.

The Kilteevan group all agreed that it was "a really cool day out”.

The next Youth Club outing is to the Hype Music Festival in Longford next month.

This promises to be another exciting event.

Niamh Fannon, Cloontimullan, Kilteevan won the National Youth Hostess Award at a black tie event celebrated in Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny on Saturday the 25^th of April 2015. Niamh has been a hostess with the Kilbride No Name Club for three years.

Deirmaid Mc Dermott, Mountbellew No Name Club won the National Youth Host Award.

These Awards are presented to the Hostess and Host who, in the opinion of the adjudicating panel, have made outstanding contributions to the No Name Club, community, school and family.

Speaking at the event, Carole Goulding, Chairperson of No Name Club offered her congratulations to Niamh and Deirmaid.

Ms.  Goulding said it was a magnificent achievement and that “they follow in an illustrious line of young people who have been named Host and Hostess of the Year. Deirmaid and Niamh are bringing their talents to their club, community and wider society and we are delighted to recognize the contribution they are making to Irish society”.

Niamh, daughter of Francis and the late Mary Fannon (R.I.P.) is a fifth year student in Meán Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Roscommon. She loves music especially piano and singing. She enjoys working with animals and Science is her favourite subject.

Niamh loves to read and enjoys cooking and baking. She  was awarded “Student of the Year” in Fourth year and was a nominee in second year. She was elected Class Prefect in first and second year and elected on to the student council in fourth year. She has also completed the Albert Schieritzer “Leadership for life Programme”.

Niamh has been presented with the bronze Gaisce Awards and the Gold John Paul 2nd Awards. Niamh also displayed a project with her team at the BT Young Scientist 2014 and Sci Fest 2014.

Niamh has been involved with the Super Talent, performing with her club and is now on a committee organising the clubs participation in the event.

Niamh takes part in all club activities their sponsored walk and promotion of a healthy lifestyle as well as attending the National Youth Forum.

No Name Club is a National Voluntary Youth Organisation founded in 1978 with clubs throughout the country.

No Name Clubs are run by and for young people aged 15 years and over, who come together in a safe and lively environment where there is fun, friendship and enjoyment without the pressure of alcohol or other drugs.The clubs demonstrate a lifestyle in which the use of alcohol or drugs is seen as unnecessary to the enjoyment of a happy, cheerful and fulfilling social life for young people. At present, there are over 15,000 young people in No Name Clubs throughout the country.

Congratulations Niamh, we are all very proud you and of your outstanding, well deserved achievement.

Congratulations to John G Dolan, Kilteevan who won €410 in St. Joseph's 50/50 draw last night.  The next draw will take place next Saturday night (May 6^th) in Down the Hatch, Roscommon

Congratulations to Paddy Neilan, Cloonmurly, Kilteevan on his recent appointment to the panel of referees who will take charge of the forthcoming Provincial and All Ireland Football Championships.

This is the first time in a number of years that a referee from Roscommon has been selected for the Senior Championship panel.

Paddy, no doubt will have a busy Summer and we wish him every success in his forthcoming games.