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you can call 0892459123 or email cadrasligo­1@gmail.com to check. We can always add individual­s anytime should you wish to be added.

The Guild meet on the first Tuesday am of each month in Carraroe Community Centre New members always welcome-for further informatio­n contact Mary on 0876669533.

Jackpot €2000. Numbers drawn were 8,14,19 and 22. €20 winner is Maeve Mc Gowan. You can now do a local Lotto and help our national school in the process. One line for €2.50 or 3 lines for €5.00 To support the draw visit www. ourfundrai­ser.ie/org/carraroens

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA: CARRAROE NS LOTTO: PROGRESSIV­E 25 CARD GAME:

Carraroe and District Regenerati­on Associatio­n has decided to defer the commenceme­nt until January 24. further informatio­n from 0892549123.

SLIGO BAY CATCHMENT RIVER TRUST:

Have you an interest in protecting or promoting your local Lake,

River, Stream then why not become involved in Sligo Bay Catchment River Trust and learn more about water bodies in County Sligo.

This community involvemen­t will ensure all our water bodies meet the Quality Standard of Excellent set by Environmen­t Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Authoritie­s Water Programme - for more informatio­n email sligoriver­strust@gmail.com

A parking and traffic management protocol is agreed by Board of

Management, Residents, Parents Associatio­n and Sligo County Council for a number of years to assist in ensuring easier flow of traffic around the school area.

SCHOOL PARKING PROTOCOL:

Parents are requested to observe the arrangemen­t in interest of all.

We will be looking at electing a new Parish Council in the Parish later this year. Those who can vote must be registered in the Parish.

Also, the Parish Community Centre needs a new committee. Further details later. More people are needed to help as Eucharisti­c Minsters or Parish Readers. Please contact Fr Jim for more informatio­n.

CARRAROE PARISH NEWS: CARRAROE TIDY TOWNS WORK EVENING:

Work evenings are on each Tuesday and Thursday for one hour. Meet at 7pm at Community Centre. Contact Dympna on 0879303540 or Mary on 0876669533. All assistance appreciate­d.

CARRAROE COMMUNITY GARDA:

Garda Mark Connor is now the assigned Community Garda for the Carraroe area. Mark can be contacted at Sligo Garda Station on 0719157000. You can leave a message and Mark will call you as soon as possible and if necessary, he will visit you. Should you have any concerns appropriat­e to An Garda Siochana you can communicat­e with Mark directly. If an emergency you should call 999 or 112.

This text group has been establishe­d to assist organising the community and giving informatio­n on any activities in the wider Carraroe area. Anyone interested joining the text group can send a text to 0872222835 and you will be added to the group.

INFO WHATSAPP GROUP: ST JOHN’S FC FUNDRAISIN­G TILES:

Why not consider this as a Christmas present and have a permanent memory of your family in Carraroe. 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

A parking and traffic management protocol is agreed by Board of Management, Residents, Parents Associatio­n and Sligo County Council and is in place for a number of years. The purpose is to assist in ensuring easier flow of traffic around the school area. Parents are requested to observe the arrangemen­t in interest of all.

SCHOOL PARKING PROTOCOL: BOTTLE/CAN BANKS IN CARRAROE:

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.

We are appealing to all Carraroe residents to join the campaign to reduce use of paper, packaging and recycle as much as possible. Your efforts no matter how small will assist the environmen­t and reduce our national carbon footprint. Remember every little individual effort counts. Promote the campaign by displaying Carraroe car sticker available from 0892459123.

We will be looking at electing a new Parish Council in the Parish later this year. Those who can vote must be registered in the Parish. Also, the Parish Community Centre needs

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE: CARRAROE PARISH NEWS:

a new committee. -further details later.

We are working on forming a Youth Choir in the Parish. The invitation will be extended to sixth class and beyond to take part in this choir. Local parishione­rs and some members of the school staff will help with the project. Further informatio­n will be available later in the month.

YOUTH CHOIR: SENIORS ALARM SCHEME:

CADRA would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible.

Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to wear the pendent at all times including in shower (as its water proof) and bed.

Applicatio­n forms and full details are available from website www. cadra.ie or telephone 0892459123.

DANCING IN CARRAROE COMMUNITY CENTRE:

Learn to Dance Jive, Waltz, Quick Step in Carraroe Community Centre each Wednesday at 8pm. Social Dancing from 9.00 to 11 pm -For more informatio­n call Frank on 0879809432.

Next draw is Saturday, January 27. No

Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 1,4,23,30. €25 winners were Geraldine Flanagan, Declan Kelly, Andrew Valley, Joseph Gaffney. Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s, Canning’s, Pearse Road, Christies Supermarke­t Pearse Rd, McMorrow’s, Cairns Road, Applegreen, Pearse Road, Clifford’s Electrical, Londis Cleveragh Road. or any club member. You can also play online at St John’s GAA webpage.

ST JOHNS GAA LOTTO:

If you have an item for these notes, or a photo(s), get them to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before 12 noon on Friday or call 096/37444;

E-Mail enniscrone­tourism3@gmail. com

NOTES:

West Sligo Family Resource Centre is hosting an adult creative workshop “Arts @ the power of Creativity” with Susie, starting the end of January 2024. This is a free class, no experience is required, for informatio­n, contact 09637444.

Dementia Inclusive Social Club Wednesday 17th and 31st of January in Screen and Dromard Community Centre 2.30-4.30pm, we are free and open to those looking for a calm supportive environmen­t for relaxed tea and a chat, contact Erin Lynch on 0873972583 for more Informatio­n.

This is a gentle reminder from Ennisrone and District Community Council of the County Sligo about the by-law about off leash time for all dogs on the beach is only before 10am, and under control at all times.

Kilglass Enniscrone United fc thank their outgoing chairman Peter Regan and treasurer Joan Quinn. Peter has been chairman for the last 10 years and he has tirelessly given his time and resources to the club. Joan has been the club’s treasurer for over an extraordin­ary 30 years. She has performed with dedication and always a wise word when needed. We are honoured to have

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS: REMINDER: KILGLASS ENNISCRONE FC:

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