Sligo Weekender

BALLINACAR­ROWCOOLANE­Y

- By Christina Clarke

Sincere sympathy is extended to wife Mary, children Laura, Shane and mother Maura, sisters and brother of Pat Bradley, Ballisodar­e and Seeviness, Coolaney whose funeral took place after 11am Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Joseph Rockfield Coolaney on Saturday February 17 and burial in Rockfield cemetery.

Pat will be very sadly and sorely missed by his loving family, neghbours and many friends. Rest in eternal peace Pat.

SYMPATHY:

Will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mullinabre­ena on Friday, March 1 at 8.30 pm. The Theme

This Year: I Beg You Bear with one another in Love: by thhe Palestinia­n World Day of Prayer. Supper will be served and everyone welcome.

The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, March 8 at 8pm sharp in the Yeats County Inn Curry. Music by the Duets. Tickets €35 per person. Please contact Thomas on: 087-2344338 to book tickets.

Takes place in Kilvarnet cemetery on Wednesday August 7 at 8pm.

The cemetery Mass for Collooney takes place in St Nathy’s cemetery on Friday August 2 at 8pm.

Coolaney Junior and Senior Foroige Club are holding a fundraiser and raffle, Bake Sale takes place on March 3 from 11 am to 1 pm in the community centre Coolaney. Big Prizes: over 800 hundred euro in prizes and the first prize will be €200. This fundraiser is to raise much needed funds for the cub activities throughout the year. Your support would be greatly appreciate­d.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: DINNER DANCE: CEMETERY MASSES: FOROIGE CLUB:

Takes place in the Church of St Fechin and St Lassara on Saturday, April 27 at 11 am and in Collooney in the Church of the Assumption on May 11 at 11am. The Holy Sacrament of Confirmati­on takes place on May 18 at 11 am for both schools.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: KNOCKNASHE­E PRE-SCHOOL:

Enrolment now taking place for September 2024. For further informatio­n contact Caroline Coleman on 087-2250045.

The blessing of engaged couples and those celebratin­g signifiant anniversar­ies of marriage (10 years, 20, 25, 40 and 50 years of marriage and longer) will be held in the Cathedral in Ballaghade­rreen on Sunday February 18 at 4pm.

Takes place every Friday in the community centre Bunninadde­n at 9pm. Learn to jive, quick step, foxtrot, slow waltz, old time waltz with a mixture of live dances and sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshmen­ts will be served. A lovely social night to meet up with frends, come along on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to Christophe­r the tutor on 086-8474744.

The card game resumes in the community centre in Ballinacar­row tonight, Thursday at 9pm. Great social night out looking forward to meeting our card playing friends again and everyone welcome.

St Fechin and St Lassara Church, Ballinacar­row now has its own webcam. It can be found on www.churchtv. ie/ballinacar­row. It can also be accessed through the parish website-www.kilvarnetp­arish.

ST NATHY’S CATHEDRAL: SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: CARDS: CHURCH WEBCAM:

com/webcam. Because ut relies 5G mobile broadband , the camera will only be turned on during Mass times and at the discretion off the Celebrant. Hopefully this new venture will be of benefit to those far and near who have connectiob­s with Ballinacar­row.

At the square in Collooney. Take a book and share a Book. Well done to Collooney Village Redevelopm­ent Ltd for this brilliant addition to the community. Thanks to Sligo Leader for grant assistance and to Collooney Tidy Towns for much appreciate­d cooperatio­n.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY:

The Defibrilla­tor located at the community centre Ballinacar­row is unavailabl­e until further notice. Please note that there is a defibrilla­tor at Owenmore Gaels Football Pitch Collooney and at The Garda station Coolaney Co Sligo.

DEFIBRILLA­TOR:

be extra vigilant as the longer and darker evenings are here, if you see anything you believe suspicious call Ballymote Garda station on 0719189500 immediatel­y and report, call 999 if you do not get answered in a reasonable time. Check with older members of the community and those who live alone.

If you know anyone over 65 who wants a personal panic alarm call 086-6000757 for applicatio­n forms. If somebody you know has a panic alarm remind them to check that it is in working order by activating the red button.

BALLINACAR­ROW TEXT ALERT:

Coming soon Ballinacar­row Text Alert will hold a property marking day in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further details or contact a member of the text alert group. Anyone with property to be marked, all you need is your Eircode.

NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

For Lower Main Street, Collooney as part of a consultati­on process with Sligo County Council. For further informatio­n and comments contact Declan Noone on 087-8180385.

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.

NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT:

April 27; Collooney 11am on Saturday, May 11. The Sacrament of Confirmati­on - will be administer­ed on Saturday, May 18 at 11am for both schools.

OWENMORE GAELS GAELIC FOOTBALL NURSERY:

The Owenmore Óg nursery for 4-7 year old boys and girls from the Ballinacar­row, Ballisodar­e and Collooney areas returns on Saturday, March 23 at the usual time of 10am at Connolly Park. If your child wants to learn gaelic football and fundamenta­l movement skills in a fun-filled environmen­t then text Thomas on 0868190657 to find out more!

COMMUNION VISITATION LIST:

Anyone who wishes - to be added to the monthly Holy Communion visitation list, please let Fr. Martin or Fr Jim know.

25 CARD GAME FOR KIDS:

Ballinacar­row NS Parent Associatio­n is holding a 25 card game for children 7+ in the Ballinacar­row Community Centre on Sunday, February 18from 10am11am (or after mass), we are inviting anyone from the ages of seven and up who wants to learn how to play 25 to come join us. Admission Free. Parent supervisio­n essential.

The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, March 8 at 8pm sharp at The Yeats County Inn, Curry. Music by The Duets. Tickets are €35 per person. Please contact Thomas at 087-2344338 to book tickets.

PIONEER DINNER DANCE:

The Sligo Weekender is now accepting your community news and events from the Ballisodar­e and Collooney area. Please get in touch with Kathryn Doherty at kathryn.doherty@ sligoweeke­nder.ie no later than Monday at 12 noon.

YOUR NOTES:

 ?? PICTURE BY PAUL CANAVAN ?? The Brennan family were in the Hawk’s Well Theatre last Saturday for the matinee performanc­e of Singin’ In The Rain by Sligo Musical Society.
PICTURE BY PAUL CANAVAN The Brennan family were in the Hawk’s Well Theatre last Saturday for the matinee performanc­e of Singin’ In The Rain by Sligo Musical Society.

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