Community Notes
BALLYMOTE
ADULT COUNSELLING: Every Friday from 9pm to 5pm in the Family Resource Centre. Call 071 9197818 to book a place.
PERSONAL GROWTH: A new sixweek self development group for young people aged 15-20 years will be starting at Ballymote FRC on October 10 from 4.15pm to 5.45pm.
PLAY THERAPY: Play Therapy takes place on Monday and Thursdays between 9am and 5pm in the Family Resource Centre.
KIDS YOGA: Yoga classes for children will be starting at Ballymote FRC on Wednesday, September 14 until Monday, October 19. There will be two separate classes, one for children aged 6-9 years from 3.20pm until 4.05pm and there will also be a class for children aged 10-13 years from 4.15pm until 5pm. Please bring your own mat. The cost of these classes are E40 for 6 weeks or E7 per session. To book contact Emer Knowles on 0871946000 or email emmieir@gmail. com.
OPEN DAY: Ballymote FRC will be holding an open day Saturday, October 22 from 11.30am until 2pm. The open day will include coding for kids aged 10-12, information stands and lots of fun activities for all the family. MUSIC CREATION WORKSHOPS:
Music workshops will be held at Ballymote FRC on November 2 and 3 from 12.30pm until 4.30pm. These workshops will include how to build musical instruments and how to record music.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Are held in The Loftus Hall, Ballymote, on Sunday evenings at 7pm until 9.30pm. Learn how to jive, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, line dance
and more, in a relaxed and fun environment. No partners required. Refreshments served. All welcome.
DAYTIME YOGA: Daytime yoga classes are running on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am. To book, contact Aoife Kane on 086-894 9040.
EVENING YOGA: Evening yoga classes will be resuming at Ballymote FRC on Thursdays from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Please call Therese Ryan on 086-3230197 to book a place.
EVENING PILATES: Evening pilates classes will be resuming in September at Ballymote FRC on Tuesdays from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Please call Oliver Nevin on 0860846849 to book a place.
SEAN NOS DANCING: Dancing classes will be resuming at Ballymote FRC on Fridays from 5.30pm until 7pm. Please call Deirdre Kerins on 0830408412 to book a place. PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP:
The parent and toddler group will be resuming on September 7 at Ballymote FRC. Every Wednesday from 10am until 12 noon.
SENSORY ROOM: The Family Resourcce Centre has a fully equipped sensory room at the centre which is available for use by any families with children who experience sensory issues. Use of the room is free and limited to single family units. To book please call 071 9197818.
ART GROUP: Every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Family Resource Centre. Call Paul at 0861990478 to book a place. a place.
CONVERSATION HOUR: This conversation hour in the Family Resource Centre is aimed at anyone who wants to practice speaking English.
It will be running every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm. Call
071 9197818 to book a place.
MABS: If you are worried about money MABS will be holding an outreach clinic at Ballymote FRC every second Tuesday. Contact MABS on 0818 07 2730 for an appointment.
WALKING GROUP: The walking group leaves from Ballymote FRC from 10.30am and returns at 11.30am every Tuesday. Call 071 9197818 to book a place.
FOOD PACKAGES: Free food packages are available under the FEAD program for people on low incomes.
Drop into the cenre, call 0719197818 or email ballymotefrc@ gmail.com for more detail
DROP IN IT CLINIC:A drop in IT clinic will be starting at Ballymote FRC. Anyone needing help with computers, tablets, smartphones, or laptops can drop in to the centre Monday 3.30pm to 4.45pm or Thursday 10am to 12pm. Call 0719197818 for more information.
SAFETALK: Safetalk is a half-day in person training program that prepares participants to recognise and engage with people who may be having suicidal thoughts. This training is suitable for anyone who wants to help prevent suicide. Enrolment will be taking place in August. Call 071-9197818 or email ballymotefrc@gmail.com for more details.
INFINITY STAGE SCHOOL:A stage school for children aged 4-13 years old will be starting at Ballymote FRC, Wednesdays from 5.30pm 9pm. Contact Amanda Martin on 087 6740824 for more details.
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
CONDOLENCES: The Merville Management Committee, Staff and the Wider Merville Community wish to offer our Condolences to the Family and Many Friends of Michael Marren, Ard Na Veigh, Maugheraboy, who has passed away recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
SCOUT VOLUNTEERS: Sligo Town Scout Group would like to hear from interested adults who would like to volunteer as an adult leader with our Scout Group. Please contact
Joe Doherty at 0872067474 or email 2ndsligoscouts@gmail.com
PENDANT ALARMS: Merville Community Centre facilitates on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of
Social Monitored Pendant Alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by Pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available for persons aged 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants.
Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office at 071 9150029 for further information. DREAMCHASERS CHILDCARE:
Limited Spaces are now available for preschool for this coming September. Contact Caroline or Audette at 071-9152022, 086-4424093. Qualifying supports such as The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) are available, please enquire for further information.
THINK SAFE: Merville Community Centre reminds all patrons that are asked to exercise caution on accessing the centre when driving in the area for drop-off and pick-up. Please be aware that the car park spaces are limited and may not be available at peak times.
We thank all users for their patience and cooperation in this regard. Think safe.
YOUR COMMUNITY NOTES: Local Voluntary and Community Groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@gmail.com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes and our Social Media Platforms.
BALLINTOGHER
KILLENUMMERY-KILLERY AREAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION: Killenummery Hall presents a crime prevention and home security information evening tomorrow at 8pm. PROGRESSIVE CARD GAME:
Recommences on Tuesday, October 4 from 9pm in Killenummery Hall.
TRAD MUSIC FESTIVAL: 24th annual Traditional Music Festival takes place from Tuesday, October 18 to Sunday, October 30. Official opening on Friday, October 21at 8pm in the community centre. For more information phone Terese 353(0) 719164250 or Francis 087-6787342.
BALLINACARROW
YOGA: With Ruth starting Saturday, October 1 in the community centre Coolaney. For further information contact: Ruth on 087-6485870.
WELCOME HOME: To Breege and Jimmy Mc Guinn on their holidays from Derby, England visiting family in Ballinacarrow and Tubbercurry.
CARDS: The card game returns after a long absense due to the pandemic it resumes on Thursday October 6 in the community centre in Ballinacarrow at 9pm. Looking forward to seeing all the card players and hopefully some new ones all are very welcome to a great social night out.
ALONE: A Digital Hub is now open for those aged 60 + in the community centre Coolaney.
It will offer guidance to learn to use technology devices, virtual social groups. Telehealth and family/friends video calling facilities.
Drop in any time from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further information call Conor (Digital Hub Worker) at 086 1085592.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people from the place of residence, travelling to Mullinabreena, Coolaney, Ballinacarrow etc.
It arrives at Tesco car park at approximately 11am and departs again from the car park at 1pm.
This is a great service that allows people to avail of their bus pass.
FARMERS’ MARKET: The Farmers’ Market continues in Achonry every Saturday morning from 10am to
1pm.
Great selection of fruit, vegetables, eggs and many more items on display.
COOLANEY
CARDS: The card game resumes after a long absense due to the pandemic in the community centre Ballinacarrow at 9pm, looking forward to welcoming back all the card players and hopefully some new ones, everyone very welcome. YOGA: With Ruth starting on Saturday, October 1 in the community Centre in Coolaney. For further information contact Ruth on 087-6485870.
NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: A proposed new traffic management system for Lower Main Street Collooney in consultation with
Sligo County Council. For further information contact Declan Noone on 087-8180385.
WELCOME: A very warm welcome to Very Rev Martin Convey, Killasser ,Co Mayo, the new Parish Priest
in the Ballinacarrow-Collooney parish from all the parishioners and residents of Ballinacarrow and Collooney.
PRIVATE PROPERTY: Please note that the car park at the rear of the Mill Centre is private property and that the owners/residents have asked that the people of Coolaney respect the signs at the exits and entrances to the development.
There was a near accident recently which thankfully was resolved and nobody was hurt.
FARREN MUSIC: Summer classes starting soon in the community centre Coolaney, in Guitar and Ukulele, beginners and improvers, group and one to one classes. Book now: message John Farren Music on 086-1529429.
ALONE: A Digital Hub is now open for those aged 60 + in the community centre Coolaney. It will offer guidance to learn to use technology devices, virtual social groups. Telehealth and family/friends video calling facilities. Drop in any time from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further information call Conor (Digital Hub Worker) at 086 1085592. YOUR SPEECH: Training Workshops: Speak to Succeed, Career Builder, Goal Setting for Winners, Me an Entrepreneur?, How to Live a Positive Life, Marketing for Success, Pitching for Investment.
For further information contact John at 085 1529429.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: Continues every Saturday from
10am to 1pm. ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Meet on a weekly basis and anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning: 087 1868494 leave name and number if you get the answering service.
BONUS BALL DRAW: Continues every Wednesday and Saturday nights, the balls can be purchased in O’Grady’s shop and PK Meats Main Street Coolaney.
NOTES: Anyone, who has notes and would like to include them in the Sligo Weekender please call 086 1637834 or email christinaclarke265@ gmail.com.
CARRAROE
SLIGO RIVERS TRUST: A very well attended public meeting took place in Sligo Park Hotel on Tuesday 20th Sept to consider the formation of a Sligo Rivers Trust. Sligo Public Participation and Local Authorities Water Programme hosted the organisation of the meeting. Presentations were made by Aisling Reilly Catchment Scientist on
Water quality in Lough Gill Bay Catchment, Dr Constanza O’Toole gave an introduction to the Rivers Trust Movement, Dr Trish Murphy Project Officer Inishowen Rivers Trust spoke on the successful journey of the Inishowen Trust and Mr Mark Horton All Ireland Director outlined the steps in forming a Rivers Trust .The meeting was invited to give an indication as to whether we should proceed with establishing one in Sligo and was positively supported with a show of hands. It was wonderful to see the different groupds involved in Angling, Water Sports, Water Leisure activities attending and offering support for the initiative. People completed a questionnaire outlining their interest in becoming a founding member, trustee or supporter. The forms are now being analysed and people will be contacted in coming weeks. However, anyone that could not attend on the night but would like
to be involved can send a email to sligoriverstrust@gmail.com . expressing their interest
SLIMWAY CLASSES: At Carraroe Community Centre each Wednesday from 7.30am to 10am, and again on Wednesday evening from 4.30pm to 6pm. Everyone welcome. Enquiries to Ann 0872362487 or www.slimway. ie
25 CARD GAME: Card game recommences in Ballinacarrow Community Centre on Thursday, October 6 at 9pm.
BOTTLE BANKS: We want to highlight this facility is for Community use and not for use by commercial businesses. We want to thank residents of Carraroe for the respectful use of the Recycling Banks to date. Do not leave rubbish beside the bins. Please note the facility is monitored by recorded CCTV. 24/7. NEW PROJECTS IN CARRAROE:
CADRA is always looking for proposals for new projects in area. Feel free to contact any member and make suggestions. You can send your suggestions for consideration to cadrasligo1@gmail.com
DOG WALKERS: People walking their dogs in Carraroe are requested to remove fouling. Please bring home and bin. Do not dump into hedges. Pooper- scoopers are available free from Sligo Co Council, TIDY TOWN WORK EVENING: We have a work evening each Wednesday at 7.30pm to 8.30pm We meet at the Community Centre.
Everyone welcome to assist. Our entry to the National Tidy Town competition will be sent this week and we ask all residents to assist by cleaning at own property and a little each side also.
TEXT ALERT CANCELLED: It is with regret we have to advise that Komeer has decided to discontinue our account. due to fact only 5 people have maintained their account despite originally having 365 members. Komeer also advised with only five members it not value for money and that Garda are not using the system. This means Carraroe community no longer has a Text Alert System in place. BALLINTOGHER TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL:
The festival which is celebrating its twenty fourth year, takes place from 18th to 30th Oct ’22 with the following programme of events: Tue 18th 8.30pm - Irish Night, Caint & Craic, Fri - 21st Official Opening & Traditional Concert, Sat 22nd 9pm Céili - Swallows Tail C.Band. Sun 23rd - 11.30 Aifreann, St Therese’s Church followed by talk on local history. 4pm - Slan abhail session. Sun 30th Ballintogher 44th Annual Feis - Dancing, Music, Singing and Story.
Details - Fest. -for further information call Teresa 0876645509 / Francis 0876787342 or Feis details call - Ann 071 91 64463 or Maura 91644244
ST JOHN’S FUNDRAISER: Great to see the development is progressing well with the solar powered lighting, fencing surfacing installed recently. It will be a fantastic addition to our community and it deserves financial support by the people of Carraroe. A funding drive is ongoing with the aim of selling 300 tiles. Each tile costs €150. Purchasers can either pay €150 in a lump sum or arrange a monthly direct debit of €13 for 12 months. -for more information visit St John’s FC site to purchase on line or discuss with any club member. Your support is appreciated
LAKEVIEW ICA GUILD: Lakeview Guild is delighted to be back in Carraroe Community Centre. New
members always welcome – for mor information call president Mary Dunbar at 087 6669533.
TIDY TOWN WORK EVENING: We have a work evening each Wednesday at 7.30pm to 8.30 pm We meet at the Community Centre. Everyone welcome to assist. Our entry to the National Tidy Town competition has been submitted. We are appealing to all residents to assist by cleaning at own property and a little each side also.
WATERGLADES: Great to see all the bedding and other plants in bloom again at Healy Plants Waterglades, Carraroe. A new addition to the location is a tea and coffee cart provided by Get Grounded Coffee Cart each day. This is a very relaxing location to meet friend in the beautiful surroundings of Lough Gill and Holywell.
EXERCISE GROUPS: Our chair exercise group has recommenced each Thursday at 11am in
Carraroe Community Centre. This programme is professionally led by Arita Loughlin and last one hour. Places are available and all Covid safety procedures are observed. Come along and join us for a very enjoyable physical exercise session – for more information call 087 2222835 and you can be added to the special What’s App Group for regular reminders.
ST JOHNS GAA LOTTO: Lotto Jackpot
€18,600.
No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 7,11,20 and 25.
€25 winners were Charlie Jordan, Maura Adams, Mathona Rooney and Annie Harte.
Draw is next Saturday, October 8. Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s, Canning’s, Pearse Road, McMorrow’s, Cairns Road, Applegreen, Pearse Road, Clifford’s Electrical, Londis, Cleveragh Road. or any club member. You can also play on line at St John’s GAA webpage.
WALKING GROUP: The walking group is back.
We meet on Mondays at 11am. Currently we meet at the car park opposite Sligo Sports Complex. Anyone interested can come along or contact 087 2222835 and we will add you to the Whats.
App text system so you get notifications.
SENIORS ALARM SCHEME: Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. If you know anyone interested in having the system we can arrange. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to wear the pendent at all times including in bed.
Application forms are available from any of the following Bridie McLean
086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email cadrasligo1@ gmail.com You can also down load form from webpage cadra. ie.
KILGLASS-ENNISCRONE
LOCAL NEWS: Would you or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/ achievements, if so, please send your news and pictures to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before 12 noon on Friday or call 096/37444.
E-Mail enniscronetourism3@gmail. com
RESOURCE CENTRE: We are seeking the following working musical instruments, acoustic guitars, triangle, harp, bass guitar, ukulele, unused musical accessories, if you would like to donate any of these items, please contact Alvina on 0872409824 or the centre on 09637444, your donation will help a student to play a musical instrument.
MOY SINGERS: Are back to rehearsals on Wednesdays at
8pm and are accepting new members! they are a four-part light entertainment choir, who love singing and the camaraderie of being in a choir. If you are interested in joining them to see if you’d like to become a member, why not email them at moysingers@gmail.com. AGM: West Sligo Family Resource Centre (WSFRC) annual general meeting is on October 6, at 7:30 pm in the Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone. They are seeking volunteers for the West Sligo Youth Cafe; do you have 1-2 hours to spare? Contact Alvina at 087-2409824 or call into the Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone.
They are looking for the following working musical instruments (acoustic guitars, triangle, harp, bass guitar, ukulele, and any unused musical accessories). If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact Alvina on 087-2409824 or WSFRC on 096-37444.
SCÓR 2023: Scór Sinsir takes place in Ballintogher on Saturday, October 8, following a launch at the Clayton Hotel this Friday, September 23, at 8.30pm. Enniscrone-Kilglass is keen to revitalise its interest in Scór given its tradition over the years in various events.
Anyone interested in entering can contact Cathal Mullaney
(087) 0577947 for further details. Enniscrone Combined Football Club Blotto Results: No winner. Numbers drawn; 8, 22, 28. €25 winners were Annie Forde, Ann Melia, Sandra Healy, Alan McGowan. Next week’s jackpot is €6800. Draw takes place in the Ocean Sands on Sunday, September 18. DROMORE WEST COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Weekly Bingo in Dromore West Community Centre every Friday night at 8.30pm. All are welcome. Anyone looking for transport contact Annette Queenan on 086 8236466.
ENNISCRONE SHOW: Tonight, Thursday at 7pm, Sky channel 186, highlights of the Enniscrone Show will be broadcast by IMayo TV, spread the news to far and wide so they too can enjoy with you. CHALLENGE: Enniscrone’s ‘The O’Dubha Challenge’ on Sunday October 2nd at 9 am (for both half and full). Register online at www. eventbrite.ie.
WALKING FOOTBALL: The Walking Football is starting back again in the Castleconnor Hall from 3 - 4pm. If anyone is interested in joining or looking for further information, please call Gregory on 087 3329392/ 096 37444. CHARITY YOUTH BAKE SALE:
Enniscrone’s Youth Participation Committee is holding a charity bake sale to raise funds to purchase musical instruments for the West Sligo Family Resource Centre (WSFRC) youth music programme. The Bake sale is on Saturday,
October 1, from 2.30pm-4.30pm at the Family Resource Centre, pier road, Enniscrone. Please support.
Is holding a clothing collection today, Thursday. If you have bags of old clothes, shoes etc in good condition, please drop them into the school. finish of the race will be in the castle field Enniscrone, the home of O Dowds Castle. Sunday 2nd of October at 9.00am,
CLOONACOOL
This Thursday Greenshine, a folk group from Cork, will open the 2022 Cloonacool sheep festival. This will be a night similar to the regular Thursday night sessions in the Community Centre but a larger crowd than usual is expected. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or on the door and are priced at €10. Bar facilities. A very special evening is in store for those attending.
Saturday kicks off with a walking treasure hunt at 10.30am. This will leave from the new green area and finish at the Mill Café, following the route of the new local walk (6k lasting about 90 mins).
One of the festival’s main events then takes place also on Sat 1st Oct. This sees award-winning country singer, Stuart Moyles and his band arrive in Cloonacool to play at the festival dance. Doors open at 9pm and tickets for this night are also available on Eventbrite or on the door on the night. Bar facilities.
Sunday
Oct 2nd is the main feature day for the festival and kicks off at 12 noon in the village. The main headline events are the Sheep Show, starting at 2pm and the all-new Dog Show, starting also at 2pm. The Dog Show will take place in the new green area. Many other fringe events and activities will also feature on the day.
Wind-down Bash. On Sunday evening, the fun of the festival will continue with music by Frank Brennan in the Community Centre. All are welcome to enjoy a relaxing evening after the excitement of the weekend. Bar facilities.
Because of the sheep festival, the Community Centre car park will be closed on the morning of Sunday 2nd Oct. Those attending mass will still be able to park on the roadside however. Dramatic News. Due to the roller coaster Covid situation during Christmas and well into the New Year, plus a clash of dates this Autumn, the Cloonacool Players have had to make an unprecedented decision and sadly the curtain has to come down on ‘Drinking Habits’. The Committee thank cast and crew, and all who helped so much in getting ‘Drinking Habits’ to such a high standard.
There has been a great response to the 2022-2023 Park Lotto campaign. Funds collected in this way help to maintain and improve all the facilities at the Community Park. Well done to the committee there for their ongoing commitment to their contribution to our community life.
NOTES: All notes are welcome and should be sent to cloonacoolnotes@ gmail.com by Sunday 12 noon.
ACHONRYMULLINABREENA
CLOONACOOL SHEEP FESTIVAL : The second Cloonacool Sheep Festival will take place between September 29 and October 2 with a full programme of events. Highlights will be an opening night cabaret on Thurs 29th with folk band, Greenshine, all the way from Cork. Tickets are now on sale for this music night on Eventbrite and will be available on the door on the night at just €10 each. Tickets are also available on Eventbrite for the Gala Festival Dance on Sat 1st with Stuart Moyles. Tickets available from local committee members or in the Mill Café.
Dancing Classes in Buninadden Community Centre Friday nights at 9pm. Learning to Jive, Quick Step, Foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Old Time Waltz, with a mixture of Line Dances & Sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshments served. A lovely sociable night to meet up with friends. Come on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to our tutor Christopher on 086 8474744. Keep in touch with updates on Buninadden Community Centre Face Book page.
Will resume in St Nathy’s Hall on Friday 7 October at 8.30pm. It’s been two-anda-half years since the last game so start practicing, tell your friends & be ready for the game & some stiff competition.
If you wish to include a note to the community notes for Achonry Mullinabreena please contact Elaine Conroy on 0878822302 or by email on elaineconroy08@gmail.com.
RIVERSTOWN
Congratulations to Riverstown’s Under-12 mixed skittles team and their managers Ann Kelly and Noreen McDermott who took third place in the Community games national finals in Limerick University on Saturday, September 24. The team consisted of Nicole Parke, Karl Barlow, Bronagh Conlon, Sean McMorrow, Darragh Quigley, Alice Foley and Dillon Leydon.
Little Buddies Duck Race will take place on Sunday, October 2 at 2pm on the River Unshin. Ducks will be available from Little Buddies and local shops. So don’t miss out. This is Little
Buddies main fundraiser for the year so any support would be greatly appreciated. Excellent prizes, games and entertainment on the day. Everyone welcome to come along and cheer on their duck.
Emily’s Zumba class Continues on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Teach Cheoil, Riverstown.
Book your place now on www. victoriawalkerdance.ie/in-personclasses.
Riverstown Community Park Committee would like to appeal to the local community to support them in their upcoming Fund raising endeavour.
Due to covid there has been no fundraiser for the past 3 years. Estimated costs for running the park include Insurance €1,800, electricity €1,200 and maintenance €1,000. Funding of €50,000 has been promised to help put up lights in the park but additional funds are necessary to put these plans in place. Thank you to all involved in assisting with the application for this funding. All through the Pandemic the community were so lucky to have the use of the walkway in the park, it was really lovely to be able to meet up with friends event at a distance.
Many visitors admire the Park but people do not realise how much it cost for the upkeep. It is in continuous use by young people so now it is hoped that Community, Clubs and others who may wisht to be associated with this. Recently lovely picnic tables have installed with are suitable for disabled as well as able bodied. Thank you to Sligo county Council and local man Michael Coen who was instrumental in getting them. A Raffle (with tickets €5 a line) and cake sale will take place in October.
FESTIVALS: Ballintogher’s 24th Traditional Festival will run from Tuesday, October 18 to Sunday, 30 October. The Festival starts on Tuesday, October 18 with Irish Night, Caint and Craic at 8.30pm. The Official Opening and Traditional Concert will take place on Friday, October 21.
On Saturday, October 22 at 9pm enjoy a Céili with Swallows Tail
Céili Band. Sunday, October 23 at 11.30 Aifreann, St Therese’s Church followed by talk on local history. At 4pm there will be a Slan abhail session. On Sunday, October 30 enjoy Ballintogher’s 44th Annual Feis which includes Dancing, Music, Singing and Story.
For more details on the Festival contact Teresa 0876645509 or Francis 0876787342 For Feis details contact Ann on 071 91 64463 or Maura on 071 91644244.
Shamrock Gaels will be celebrating their 50th year with a special Dinner Dance in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday, October 22 with special guest, Pat Spillane, one of Kerry’s all-time greats. There will also be covid delayed medal presentation to the 2020 Championship winning ladies’ team, the U19 Boys who won the B Championship this year and the player of the year awards. Tickets are available for €40 from any committee member.
Card Games recommence in Ballinacarrow Community Centre on Thursday, October 6 at 9pm.
Social Dancing Classes are held in The Loftus Hall, Ballymote, on Sunday evenings at 7.00 to 9.30pm.
Learn how to jive, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, line dance and more, in a relaxed and fun environment. No partners required. Refreshments served. All welcome.
Dancing Classes in Buninadden Community Centre Friday nights at 9pm. Learning to Jive, Quick Step, Foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Old Time Waltz, with a mixture of Line Dances and
Sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshments served.
A lovely sociable night to meet up with friends. Come on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to tutor Christopher on 086 8474744. Keep in touch with updates on Buninadden Community Centre Face Book page.
All are welcome have their news items included in the Riverstown community notes so please email carrowcashel@eircom.net or alternatively text or call Iris on 086 8258525.
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE
The Big Build is famous for bringing out the very best in people – in each & every episode an army of volunteer builders, labourers, trades, suppliers, friends & neighbours come together giving their time, labour and materials to help a local family whose lives have been impacted by a significant loss or misfortune. The team is coming to Sligo in a few weeks time and they need all kinds of helpers from Skilled Tradespeople to General Labourers and to General Helpers in Catering and Registration. All 3 roles are on www.i-vol.ie.
Irish Girl Guides are currently looking for Volunteers Leaders to be part of a team running Girl Guides groups for girls in your area! There are a few ways you can help out- every week as a volunteer leader or a couple of times a year for
outings or camping. There is also the option of being a Unit Helper where you volunteer from time to time, not regularly. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends!
St Johns is delighted to be able to invite volunteers back to St. John’s Hospital once again to take part in their Befriending Programme. If you have a particular interest that you could share with resident e.g. playing cards, listening to music etc that would be great. Just 2 hours per week would make a huge difference to them.
While the Crib in Sligo Town has two project workers and a project leader, volunteer support is vital to their success! You would work alongside a professional youth worker on developmental activities, groups and/or drop in cafe. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
The Volunteer Ireland Awards 2022 are now open for nominations! Anyone can nominate and be nominated for a Volunteer Ireland Award. You can nominate an Individual, Group or Volunteer Manager. For more information and to nominate someone please visit: http://volunteer.ie/
CURRY
SYMPATHY: The parish was stunned last week-end when the word came through of the passing following a short illness of Teresa McGeeney, Athlegue, Co Roscommon, formerly O’Connor from Carrowilkeen. Even though she had left her beloved place of upbringing to devote herself to her chosen career in nursing and share a home with her husband Kevin she always remained in touch with her family and friends Sympathy is extended to her husband,her brothers Michael James,Tom and Luckie,sisters Anne,Helen,Mary and Philomena her father and mother - in - law, J P and Nora McGeeney, extended family,nieces,nephews friends and neighbours.
The death also occurred of Brendan O’Hara, Aclare, father of Elisha Gallagher and father -in-law of Curry GAA Chairman,Barry Gallagher. May they rest in peace.
Well done to everyone who are taking part in Curry GAA Inclusive Fitness Week and European Week of Sport. On Monday last the weather wasn’t in their favour but it didn’t deter some,for taking to the water in the pool. Thanks to Mary Dunne from Swim Ireland for coming to Curry Pool and talking to the swimmers and gifting them swim hats.
Best wishes to our Junior Ladies as they take on Coolera/Standhill in the Football ‘b’ B Final this Saturday October First in Enniscrone, Quigabar pitch, at 3pm. Let as many as possible get there to support to urge them on to success.
The jackpot this week was €2,800 and the numbers drawn were 15, 22, 25 and 28 as there was no jackpot winner the lucky dip winners were, Michael Cahill, Pauline Reilly and Colm Connolly. Next weeks jackpot is €2,900 your support for the lotto means so much to the club and the parish and is much appreciated the funds raised are invested in Club’s facilities.
If you are interested in joining a newly formed book club in Tubbercurry Community Library. call 071-9111705 or email shealy@ sligococo.ie.
Nursery football
Riverstown U12 Mixed Skittles team along with their Managers Ann Kelly and Noreen McDermott after their win at Community Games National Finals in UL Limerick. continues every Saturday from living in town and surrounding recent weeks. sadness that we learned of the
10am. Children aged Under-5 and areas are welcome to join us for a death of Nathy Brennan last week. Under-6 mixed 10am to 10.45am cuppa and a chat. No charge, but Nathy was a true gentleman with and U7 mixed 10am to 11am takes donations towards the running of wonderful natural wit, a man of place at the grounds complex. New the Café are accepted. many talents, his patrons derived as walkers always welcome.More info much enjoyment from his humorous call Leonore on 086-1519987. exchanges and conversation as from
Over 60’s the beverages they drank there. Exercise Class on Tuesdays at The Comhaltas monthly sessions 10.45am in St Marys Community were greatly enhanced when Nathy Centre, Curry ,starting September would regale the gathering with a
27. Fee is €10 for an eight week block. song or story. He really enjoyed the New participants welcome. young musicians. His face would light up when they played and he never ceased to be amazed at their great talent. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Nora and the Brennan family.
Take place in the Community Centre, Curry and Moylough Heritage Centre. Classes for all ages and grades, children to adults.
Further information or to book your place contact Shane on 0867777399 or contact through their Facebook Page - Sligeach Shotokan Karate Club.
The Heritage Centre’s scrap collection will continue until the end of September, all contributions will be be more than welcome.
The jackpot this week was €2,600 and the numbers drawn were 20, 21, 24 and 27. As there was no jackpot winner the lucky dip winners were, Nada Duffy, Laura Brennan, Tom and Breege Gannon. Next week’s jackpot is €2,700.
The Rhue Cemetery Committee would like to say a sincere thank you to all the people who gave so generously at the recent gate collection. The amount collected was €1,990. This money goes towards the upkeep of the cemetery.
25 Cards are back in Moylough Heritage Centre on Wednesday nights at 8-30pm first night is on Wednesday, October 5.
TUBBERCURRY
The death has occurred of Teresa McGeeney
(nee O’Connor), Claregalway and formerly of Curry. Sympathy to her husband Kevin, brothers Michael, James, Tom and Lukie, sisters Anne, Helen, Mary and Philomena and to her extended family, relatives and friends.
Frank Gallagher, Kilkeerin, Co. Galway and formerly of Annagh, Tourlestrane. Sympathy to the McSteen family and to his extended family, relatives and friends.
May they rest in peace.
CONNECT CAFÉ: The next Connect Café takes place in the FRC Tubbercurry on Thursday, 13th October from 11am to 1pm. All those
Due to the roller coaster Covid situation during Christmas and well into the New Year, plus a clash of dates this Autumn, we have had to make an unprecedented decision and sadly the curtain has come down on Drinking Habits. The Committee thanks cast and crew, and all who helped to such in getting Drinking Habits to such a high standard.
As part of the Tubbercurry GAA Health
Club Initiative they will be commencing Weekly Walks on Sunday mornings, led by Reggie and his trusted team. Walks will commence shortly and if you or someone you know would be interested in joining, please contact Rebecca on 085 1412186.
The Clooncool Sheep Festival takes place from September29 to October 2. It includes a variety of events, from Thursday night cabaret, to Saturday night dancing, Sunday sheep and dog shows. As a result the Cloonacool Community Centre Car Park will be closed on the morning of Sunday, 2nd October. Those attending Mass will still be able to park on the roadside and so are asked to allow a little extra time. The organising committee apologises for any inconvenience caused.
A workshop for parish choir and folk groups, including second level school choirs, takes place on Wednesday evening in Tubbercurry Church at 7.30pm. Regina Deacy, choir direction in Ballina will lead the workshop.
Each Wednesday there is an opportunity in the parish to spend some time in Eucharistic Adoration. It takes place in the Parish Church, beginning at 11am and concluding at 7pm. All are welcome.
Please note that there will be Morning Mass in Tubbercurry on
Friday next at 9.30am. Thank you for your co-operation in attending other daily Masses in our neighbouring parishes in
Banada Abbey Bingo Prize fund of €10,000 on offer this Tuesday at 8pm both in the hall and online. Lots of additional opportunities to win more prizes. Congratulations to our local jackpot winner last week. Game 5 jackpoy €1,000 on 42 calls or less. Game 10 New Jackpot now €2,000 on 43 calls or less. So, for on-line, order your book before 12 noon this Tuesday or see you at the hall on the night.
Best wishes to Ciara Henry who signed a long-term deal with Sligo Rovers through the ATU Sligo scholarship programme.
It was with great