Collooney

LOTTO

Collooney Village Re- Development Ltd lotto was held on July 20. The numbers drawn were 5, 17, 28 and 29. There was no winner of the jackpot prize of € 25. The four lucky winners were Anne Fox; Tommy Sheanon; John Hanley and Joanne O’Neill. Congratulations to the lucky winners and well done.

The next draw for € 10,000 and will be held tomorrow evening, August 3 in Culleens Pub. Entry envelopes are available in local businesses. Good luck to all who enter.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Patsy and family on the recent death of Owen Sweeney, Carrignagat following a short illness. As Owen’s remains were received at the Church of the Assumption, Collooney and at St Nathy’s Cemetery, Guards of honour were made by many local organisations including Owenmore Gaels, Collooney Tidy Towns and Collooney Active Retirement. May he rest in peace.

BINGO

Collooney Bingo takes place every Thursday night in Collooney Hall at 9 p. m. There was a great crowd last Thursday with the jackpot at a record of € 6,250. Next week the jackpot will be € 6,300 on 46 numbers. As even larger numbers are expected this coming Thursday, patrons are advised to come early for parking and getting a seat in the hall. Proceeds in aid of Collooney Handball Club and all are welcome.

CEMETERY MASSES

The St Nathy’s Cemetery annual Mass will be held this coming Friday, August 5, at 8 p. m. ( weather permitting) and in Kilvarnet Cemetery tomorrow evening, Wednesday, August 3, at 8 p. m. ( weather permitting).

BELTRA COUNTRY MARKET

Our workshop on the Saturday, August 6, will be Beat Buddies – making percussion instruments with Catherine. It is suitable for adults and children. The Country Market is open from 10 a. m. to midday and all are welcome.

BABY GIRL

Congratulations to Angela and Clive, Highwood Park, on the recent birth and baptism of their daughter, Freya Marie Conlon.

TIDY TOWNS

Vacancies exist on a TUS Scheme for Collooney Tidy Towns. For further details, please contact Roisin at 087 7971120.

OWENMORE GAELS

Coaching for boys and girls aged 5- 12 continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a. m. in Connolly Park. Give your child an introduction to GAA. All members welcome.

CEMETERY MASSES

The St Nathy’s Cemetery Mass will be held on Friday, August 5, at 8 p. m. ( weather permitting) and in Kilvarnet Cemetery on Wednesday, August 3, at 8 p. m. ( weather permitting).

NOTES CORRESPONDENT

Contact Catherine White, Collooney notes correspondent, telephone 087 1931675 email collooneynotes@hotmail.com.