Achonry/ Mullinabreena

SOCIAL

Achonry/ Mullinabreena and South Sligo emigrant/ local reunion takes place on Tuesday, August 9, at 9 p. m. in Killoran’s, Tubbercurry. Music by Mary Rose and Enda. Cover charge is € 5 with light refreshments included. This event coincides with the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day festival week.

GAA SUMMER CAMP

Coolaney/ Mullinabreena GAA will, for the first time, this Summer hold their own children’s Summer camp. It will be held On August 22, 23rd, and 24th in Coolaney Community Park from 10 a. m. till 2 p. m. each day. It is being run in conjunction with the Sligo GAA coaching and games committee. It’s open for all children from ages five to 12 inclusive. Contact Pádraig McGourty 086 8106431 or Gerry Lee 086 8282263 for details.

GAA LOTTO

The Coolaney/ Mullinabreena GAA Club lottery for June was held recently. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 24 and 33. There was no jackpot winner. Congratulations to Brian Marren, Lavagh who matched three numbers to win € 200. The jackpot now stands at € 4,000. Thanks to all who continue to support the local club lotto.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Matthew Conlon and Jennifer Parker who were married recently Dublin. Matthew, from Cabra, Coolaney is a current member of the Coolaney/ Mullinabreena GAA Senior squad.

LOCAL SCHOOL REUNION

The Carrowmore School reunion will take place on Saturday, August 13. Visit the old school, see exhibits, meet the teachers and then enjoy a great night of music and reminiscences in the Mountain Inn, Coolaney. Register your intention to attend ( 087 2861771) and if you have any old photos, please email tocarrowmorens@ gmail. com.

CORRESPONDENCE

Many thanks to all those who have contributed to this column to date. Contact ollielee@ hotmail. com or mobile 087 7981827.# 8 p. m. Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry. Among the many awards she has received include the Hot Press and Meteor Awards and also celebrates being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award.

CONGO SOLDIERS

Boyle members of Ex Servicemen and Personnel will unveil a ‘ Congo Plaque’ in Boyle on Wednesday, July 27. The plaque will commemorate the Boyle ex servicemen who served with the first Irish soldiers who took part in the United Nations Mission from 19601964 to the Congo. The ceremony will take place in Boyle Library.

LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCE

Lizi Hannon, Lynda Moyse and Ceara Conlon will make a welcome return to the stage with a lunchtime performance in the Church of Ireland on Thursday, July 28. This is the second time the girls have performed at Boyle Arts Festival and anybody that saw them in 2014 will know that this event is not to be missed.

Accompanying themselves on piano and guitar, they will once again delight their audience with a repertoire showcasing popular songs from all genres. For more information go to boylearts, com see Festival programme, or call to the BAF office on bridge street which is now open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a. m. till 6 p. m. open from 10 a. m. till 6 p. m. on the week of the Arts Festival.

POETRY AND PROSE

Join the Moylurg writers as they give selected readings of poetry and prose. They will be joined by writer Ross Donlon who also judged this year’s Boyle Arts Festival poetry competition with the winner being announced at this event. Taking place in King House on Saturday July 30 at 5.30 p. m. and is a free event.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

Club Matchplay: A reminder that quarter final matches of the King Harmon Cup are to be played by Saturday, July 30. Well done to Jonathan Egan who is the first player through to the semi- finals. Junior golf continues every Saturday Morning from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. for junior members. Membership enquires can be made to Michael Gilmartin at 086 2039182.

BOYLE CAMERA CLUB

The Camera Club was the first fully designated Digital Camera Club in Ireland and currently has about 50 active members. The club provides a forum to discuss photography and related topics of interest at all level. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced, this exhibition consists of printed photographs and a slideshow which is taking place in the Boyle Library till Saturday, July 30. with several competitors qualifying in their heats and semfinals while many others earned well deserved podium finishes guaranteeing them a place at the National Finals. Well done to all who participated in the games and congratulations to all the medal winners

Gold: Keeva Flynn, Darragh Flynn, Arwen O’Neill. Silver: Sophie Barrins, Matthew Blakeney, Seán Donegan, Cian Flynn, Scarlet O’Hora, Eli O’Neill, Kevin Rutledge. Relay team: Jack Byron, Darragh Flynn, Padraic Gavin, Fionn Gordan, Oisin Mullarkey, Colm Rutledge. Bronze: Aisling Mullarkey, Oisin Quinn, Colm Rutledge.

The gold medal winners will go on to represent Sligo at the National finals in Athlone in August.

SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL

Kilglass Enniscrone United FC are delighted to announce that we will be running a Sports Direct. com FAI Summer Soccer School camp this year at Michael McGowan Park, Enniscrone. The camp will take place between Monday and Friday, August 8, to August 12 and is open to 6- 14- year- old boys and girl of all abilities.

Entry to our camp costs € 65 per child. We also offer a special sibling discount of € 10 per child if one or more siblings join our camp. An exclusive FAI Summer Soccer School kit, football, and backpack is provided for all children who enrol on our camp this year.

Only a limited number of places are available at our camp this year so we urge people to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out. To find out more, or book your child’s place at our club visit summersoccerschools. ie. a garden in a tray with Naomi, then enter your garden in the Beltra show.

GOLDEN JUBILEE

Easkey native Fr Martin Keveny attached to the Brazilian missions is coming home to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of his ordination. A mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 14, in St James Church at 4 p. m. followed by a buffet in the community centre.

SAFE TALK

West Sligo Family Resource Centre is giving a Safe Talk ( Suicide Alert) in the Ocean Sands Hotel on Thursday, August 4 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. all welcome. Please contact 096 37444 for places.

CAR BOOT SALE

An indoor car boot sale will be held in Easkey Community Centre on Sunday, August 7 from 12 to 5 p. m. Tables € 10. Refreshments served all day. Contact 096 49020.

BOSTON TEA PARTY

The Dromore West Village Enhancement Committee is hosting A Mad Hatter’s Boston Tea Party on Saturday, July 30, at 7.30 in the Flying Horse. Dishes to share are welcome from all and can be left into the pub from 6.00. There will tea coffee and refreshments along with entertainment from local band Restrung. Come out in your best dressed hat or Mad Hatter costume as there will be a prize for the best dressed along door prizes.

Entry costs € 10 for adults and € 5 for children ( family discount available). All proceeds on the night go to the up- keep of the village and supporting local initiatives. All are welcome to attend as this event is for young and old so please come out and support as this is a night that hasn’t been done before and promises to be a great night for all.

FUN WALK/ RUN THANKS

The Rathlee National School parents’ association thank the sponsors and all who took part in and supported the recent fun walk/ run. Thanks also to Gerry and Patricia Browne, The Harbour Bar, Pullaheeney. businesses and from LEAP committee members.

Please continue to keep the area free of litter. The weekly Meitheal for the Tidy Towns will still continue, Mondays at 7.30 p. m. in Rathlee and Wednesday at 7 p. m. in Easkey meeting at the Grotto car park.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lottery on Friday, July 15,. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12 and 28. Winners of € 25 were Seán Cullen, T. J. Brady, Maureen Sloyan, Matched four, Tubbercurry, Zara Davis. Promoters prize Easkey PO Next week’s jackpot will be € 6,100 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the Community Centre at 8.30 p. m. on Friday night. The lotto now is available online. Check out game. smartlotto. ie.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOT

A fundraising Clay Pigeon Shoot and Family Barbecue will be held at the Harbour Bar, Pullaheeney on Sunday, July 31, at 2 p. m. Hosted by the Easkey LEAP group.

FESTIVAL OF DANCING

The Easkey Festival of dancing starts Friday, August 12, and continues till August 21 in the spacious marquee, featuring Jimmy Buckley, Patrick Feeney, The Copperplate Ceili band, a concert with local talent, one- act play, a teenage disco and a Heritage Day.

NOTES

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TRAD IN THE OCEAN

Following the recent success of the Tireragh Branch of Comhaltas at the recent Connacht Fleadh, the All- Ireland qualifiers are hosting a ‘ TRAD IN THE OCEAN’ concert in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone on Monday, July 25, and Tuesday, August 2, at 8.30 p. m. Admission € 10. Children Free. All Welcome. Enquiries to 086 8765545.

Our intermediate team has an important final round assignment next Sunday in Division Two when they host Geevagh from midday in Quigabar. Best of luck to everyone involved.

The under- 16 team has a break in action for a month or so till the opening round of the championship, when they will play Castleconnor in round one. Training continues this week. Our under- 14s kick off their championship campaign on July 29 with an away fixture against ST Farnan’s. Training continues this week. Our under- 12 boys play their semi- final against St Patrick’s on Tuesday week ( July 26).

Commiserations to Tom Mahon and the Sligo under- 21 hurlers on their loss to Fermanagh last weekend. Hard luck also to Western Gaels who were beaten in the Senior Championship on Sunday by Naomh Eoin.

SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL

Kilglass Enniscrone United FC are delighted to announce that we will be running a Sports Direct. com FAI Summer Soccer School camp this year at Michael McGowan Park, Enniscrone. The camp will take place between Monday and Friday, August 8 to August 12 and is open to 6- 14- year- old boys and girl of all abilities.

Entry to our camp costs € 65 per child. We also offer a special sibling discount of € 10 per child if one or more siblings join our camp. An exclusive FAI Summer Soccer School kit, football, and backpack is provided for all children who enrol on our camp this year.

Only a limited number of places are available at our camp this year so we urge people to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out. To find out more, or book your child’s place at our club visit summersoccerschools. ie.

WALKING CLUB

The Group meets at Enniscrone Tourist Office every Saturday morning for 9.30 departures. The next walk is the Sruffaungarve Walk. The level is moderate to hard and the terrain is open mountain. The length is 10kms and takes four to five hours. For more details, visit us on Facebook, website Enniscrone Walking Club. ie, or contact Mairead at 086 3042253.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the € 3,300 jackpot Numbers drawn were 7, 33 and 38. € 25 winners were Niki Battle, John Bourke, Martina Scanlon and Jack Harnett. The jackpot for the next draw is € 3,500 and the draw will be held in McNulty’s Bar.