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SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to the winners of our recent celebration draw: Garry Fortune €114, Conor O’Sullivan €50 and Paula Dunne €25. The draw was very well supported and we thank you for your continued support.

Split-the-pot has raised over €8,000 for the school so far and will continue through the summer months in all local businesses: Angelo’s Takeaway, The Sawdust, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Lounge, Bob’s Shop and Takeaway, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Tim’s Chipper, The post office and Ballaghkeene Daybreak.

GAA 300 CLUB DRAW

In the June Draw the first prize of €100 was won by Marty O’Toole and Jane Toohill. Catherine and Peter O’Brien won €50 as did Des Mythen. Míle buíochas to all subscribers.

GAA ACADEMY

The ‘Red and Black’ Play and Stay Academy is on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and new members are welcome to join. This is a pilot eight-week program and we hope that it will be something that we can continue for many years to come.

THATCHING FUND

As a final push to the fundraising efforts to secure the future of the Storytelling House in Oulart, the organisers are holding a Jumble sale which will hopefully help to complete the fundraising before the Thatching begins in August. Sincere thanks to all for your help and support.

JUMBLE SALE

On July 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a Jumble Sale will be held at Bygone Days Storytelling House, Lower Oulart. A huge selection of good quality items will be on offer. You are encouraged to come along and grab a bargain. Tea will be available as well as face-painting for the children. A lovely selection of cakes and other goodies will be on sale plus many more attractions. Ring 087 9116695 for details.