RIVERSTOWN
This Friday, Traditional Concert in the Hall starting at 8pm and on Saturday Night 11th Nov Ceili. Music by Duntally Ceili Band starting at 9pm.
Ballad of Mossy Hood by Seamus O Rourke takes place Saturday, November 25. Killenummery Hall 8.30pm. Tickets available from Fr Patsy and Hubert Mc Hugh.
TRAD CONCERT: PERFORMANCE:
Gurteen.
The prayers for the dead will be recited on next Sunday November 12 at Templeronan Cemetery at 3. and in Killaraght old Cemetery at 2.15 Remembering our Deceased, for all who died since last November will be on Sunday, November 19 at 5pm.The annual collections for the maintenance and upkeep of the Cemeteries will be held after the prayers.
CEMETERY PRAYERS:
Members of the Collis and Kearns Families will perform together in concert on next Saturday night November 11 at 8pm. This will be a lively evening of traditional music and song with award winning musicians. For more information contact www. colemanirishmusic.com or ring 0719182599.
COLLIS/KEARNS CONCERT:
Patrick Feeney and band will perform a Gospel concert in Gurteen Church on Sunday night November 26 at
8pm. Concert organisers Coleman Music Centre have tickets for sale- contact 071-9182599 or www. colemanirishmusic.com.
GOSPEL CONCERT:
This fundraising event for the local Ladies team promises to be a fun day out with entertainment and refreshment served.
St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8.30pm - Single Hand
LOCAL 25 DRIVE: BUNNINADDEN COMMUNITY BOWLS:
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4pm (except Christmas week). New members welcome, age 16 upwards, tuition given. Tea/coffee & biscuits at half time. Nice relaxed atmosphere & a good chance to socialise.
Saturday evening Mass will take place at 6pm until the end of March.
There will be Adoration in Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of November.
LOCAL MASS DETAILS:
Congratulations to Cara Tighe on receiving a Garda Siochana Special achievement award at a recently in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. Cara was nominated by Coola post primary school. The award came as no surprise as Cara is an amazing and beautiful person.
SPECIAL AWARD: PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Congratulations to Lara Swann who was awarded Sligo Rovers Under 19 Women’s Player of the Year for 2023. Congratulations also to Owen Elding who was awarded Under 19 men’s player of the year. Both players have had a great year.
Well done to all the children who participated in the various Community Games events over the year and thank you to all who have returned their track-suit tops and tee-shirts. There are still a few unaccounted for so if you do have any that may have been overlooked please ensure they are returned to Ann Kelly, Noreen McDermott or Iris Murphy for future use.
COMMUNITY GAMES:
Every contribution was greatly appreciated. Thank you also to
Hilda, Wesley, Nathan, and Isabelle Shaw for being around to receive the donations on Saturday afternoon.
Well done to all at Bróga Bríomhar Dance School for an awesome response to the Annual Shoe Box Appeal. An amazing 190 shoe boxes were collected from Bróga Bríomhar Dance School in Riverstown and transported to the Ballymote warehouse. A Massive thank you to Jennifer Irwin who has supported the club every step of the way. Also a special thank you to Una Clarke, John and Lucy Davey and Marina Swann. This appeal has been going from strength to strength. In 2019 65 boxes were collected. In 2021 this total grew to 100, increasing again to 155 in 2022 and this year a record breaking 190 boxes were collected. Bróga Bríomhar Dance School would like to thank every single individual who helped with this appeal in anyway.
Ballintogher 2023 Traditional festival continues on Friday, November 10 at 8pm in Community Centre with the Official Opening by Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerard Mullaney followed by a traditional concert with Ceol nÓg group, Seoid Greoup, CCE Musicians and friends. On Saturday, November 11 at 9pm enjoy a Ceili with the Duntally C Band also in Community Centre. On Sunday, November
12 at 11.30am all are welcome to Aifreann na Féile which will be followed by a Heritage Talk. The final session of the weekend will take place in Moran’s Lounge. For more information call 087 6645509, 087 6787342 or 071 9164463 or visit ballintogherfest.ie / fredfinn.ie
Ballysumaghan Church, Sooey are holding a Fundraising Dancein Ballintogher Hall, eircode F91 XW71 on Friday, November
17. Music by Tony Marren. Refreshments Served. Doors open at 9pm. Tickets cost €12. All support very welcome. Please contact
Sharon Johnston on 0863651346 or Cynthia Bright on 0861223157 for further information.
For one night only at the Coleman Music Centre, Members of the well Known Collis and Kearins Family from Sligo will come together to perform a live concert on November 11 at
8pm. This promises to be a lively evening of Traditional music and song with Award winning musicians. Early Booking Advisable. Tickets €15. For Bookings Call 071 9182599 or visit our website www. colemanirishmusic.com.
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.
SHOE BOX APPEAL: FESTIVAL: DANCE: ONE NIGHT ONLY: COMMUNITY NOTES:
May Queen Lounge on Friday night – Juniors at 8pm and Seniors at 9pm. Reminder: Membership of Comhaltas is due at the moment and Comhaltas Membership is perquisite for entry to Fleadh Competitions.
Bunninnadden Community Bowls takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm to 4pm (except Christmas week). New members welcome. Aged 16 and up. Tuition given. Tea/Coffee and biscuits at half-time. Nice relaxed atmosphere and a good chance to socialise with other people.
In Bunninadden Community Centre on Friday nights at 9pm. Suitable for beginners and advanced. Learn to jive, waltz, quick step, foxtrot, slosh, partner dance, country and modern line dance. Refreshments of tea / coffee served. Phone Christopher (tutor) on 086 8474744 for details.
Continue in The Tubbercurry FRC on Monday evenings, beginners at 6.15pm and advanced whistle, flute and fiddle at 7pm. Contact Michael Hurley on 086 6036243 for details.
COMMUNITY BOWLS: SOCIAL DANCE CLASS: MUSIC CLASSES:
We will pray the Rosary in memory of the Faithful Departed at 3pm on Sunday, November 12 in Rhue Cemetery, Sunday November 19 in Cloonacool and Sunday November 26 in Kilcummin.
NOVEMBER ROSARIES:
This choir will join us for the Vigil Mass in Tubbercurry on November 18 at 7pm.
COOLANEY GOSPEL CHOIR:
A Remembrance Service to be held on Sunday evening, 19th November at 6pm in Tubbercurry Church. The Pastoral Council will contact the families of those, whose funerals took place in the parish from November 2022 to October 2023, inviting them to attend.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE:
Revision Courses taking place February 16 and 17 in the Hilary Room, Banada. To book your place, contact Siobhán 087 6151581.
LEAVING CERT IRISH ORAL: DECIDER SKILLS PROGRAMME:
Tubbercurry FRC will run this 6 week programme which uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to teach participants skills to recognise, understand and manage their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The classes are taught in a creative fun and interactive way. Classes are suitable for anyone feeling anxious, low or that feel they need skills to deal with everyday stresses of life. Phone 071 9186926 for more details.
The next Café takes place on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon in Tubbercurry FRC. The Café is open to everyone in the community so come along for some fresh baking and a chat.
Our next family mass will be on Sunday, November 12 in Tourlestrane Church at 10.30am.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Tourlestrane Church on Saturday, June 15.
CONNECT CAFÉ: FAMILY MASS: CONFIRMATION DATE:
New Sean Nós Dancing Class for children aged 4+ is starting in St. Brigid’s Hall on Friday, 10th November from 5pm to 5.30pm with Bróga Bríomhar Dance School and teacher Kayla McGowan. Registration is essential, places are limited. To register, please text the dancers details to 086 2584465.
SEAN NÓS DANCING CHILDREN: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024:
Please note dates for celebration of First Holy Communion in
2024 – Cloonacool on May 11 and Tubbercurry on May 18. Please remember the children and their families in your prayers over the