Achonry/ Mullinabreena
COURT ABBEY CEMETERY
It has been know for some time now, but perhaps not know to all, that the cemetery at Court Abbey, Lavagh is almost full, with only three single plots available. After a recent enquiry from councillor Dara Mulvey to Sligo County Council, the following response was issued
‘ Sligo County Council Roads Department have investigated several sites in the Lavagh area regarding their suitability for use as a Cemetery. However, none have proved suitable.
Sligo County Council would appear to have exhausted all options in the local area unless further sites are identified for investigation. Future internments could take place in Achonry Graveyard which is located approx 4.5km from Mullinabreena Church and has the capacity to serve both the Lavagh and Achonry areas for the next 15 to 20 years. If the community could identify possible available sites then Sligo County Council will then assess suitability for a Cemetery’.
It is anticipated that a meeting will soon be held locally to discuss the issue. All enquiries to Fr Peter Gallagher or Dara Mulvey.
GAA PRIZE DRAW
Coolaney/ Mullinabreena GAA Club are currently running their new fundraising draw entitled ‘ Hotel Breaks Giveaway’. It has great prizes totalling over € 1,000 and tickets, at € 10 are available from all committee members, coaches, senior players and local shops and pubs. Proceeds are for general club expenses and go towards the park development. The draw will take place on Sunday, October 9, in O’Grady’s Bar, Coolaney. Your support is greatly appreciated.
SPEECH/ DRAMA CLASSES
The Speech and Drama classes have recommenced on Thursdays in St Nathy’s hall. Contact Maureen Leonard Dodd at 087 2836004 for more information.
CORRESPONDENCE
Many thanks to all those who have contributed to this column to date. Contact ollielee@ hotmail. com or mobile 087 7981827.
ROAD SAFETY
As the evenings are getting darker all walkers, runners and cyclists are asked to light themselves up in the interest of safety as they take to our roads. All dogs should be on leashes at all times. 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. For more information contact Karen at 087 9177274.
The Ballymote Walking group meets at Ballymote Family Resource Centre each Wednesday morning at 10 p. m.
Mindfulness meditation sessions take place for an hour on the last Wednesday evening of each month at Ballymote Family Resource Centre at 8 p. m.
If you are living with drug or alcohol addiction then you can avail of a number of Holistic therapy treatment sessions. Therapies include Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Auricular Acupuncture. They are funded by North West Regional Drugs Taskforce. Talk to Claire or Francis at 071 9197818 to make an appointment.
Slimming World sessions take place each Wednesday evening at Ballymote Family Resource Centre from 7.30 p. m. to 9.30 p. m. For more details contact Deirdre at 087 2418616.
The MABS outreach clinic will take place today, Tuesday, September 20,.
The Ballymote Art group meets with painter Paul Murray every Thursday morning from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the centre.
The Foot health clinic currently takes place on weekday afternoons at the Ballymote Family Resource Centre from 2 p. m. to 4.30 p. m. Bookings by appointment only. For bookings and further information contact Martina at 087 4182788.
COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE
Fr James McDonagh with family and friends will perform in the Coleman Music Centre on Sunday, September 25, at 8 p. m. Early booking advisable. A great night of music and song is assured. Booking at 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic. com. lew Walkers club will take place on September 24/ 25th and will be a Open Walking Weekend with a climb/ flat and grade A, B & C. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10 a. m. Your leaders are Philip James 086 3353000 and Tom Browne 087 2379632. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle. com. walkingboyle. com.
SHOWBAND NIGHT
Boyle will be brought back to the Golden Age of Ireland’s iconic Dance Hall/ Showband Era of the 1950s and 60’ s on Saturday, September 24, when this magical era will be lovingly recreated for one night only. Tickets are available through Úna Bhán Tourism located on the Grounds of King House. For further information please feel free to call Úna Bhán at 071 9663033 or email marketing@ unabhan. ie. tre will host their annual Tractor Run on 31st October starting from Cloonacool Community Centre. All Hondas, vintage cars and tractors welcome. For booking please contact Attracta McIntyre on 0863058844
CLOTHES COLLECTION
A clothes collection will be held in aid of Cloonacool Community Centre at the end of October. Please hold all your bags of old summer clothes etc for this. More details to follow. Alex McElhinney. The 12 pupils who started at High Park National School are; Dylan Hughes Lochlainn McManus Tommy Walsh Fiacra Clarke Charlie Cormack Jack Burke Sara Bradley Laura Higgins Lucy Coulter Aoife O’Connell Libby McDonnell and Tessa Dooney
BRIDGE CLUB
A new Bridge Club is up and running every Wednesday night from 8 p. m. to 10 p. m. in the Community Centre Skreen with all levels catered for. Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy the challenge.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit Training will restart in the Community Centre Skreen on Monday evenings at 9 p. m. from Monday, September 19. Classes will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings with all levels of fitness catered for.
BELTRA COUNTRY MARKET
The next workshop at Beltra Country Market will take place on Saturday, September 24, and it will be a Tie a Knot Demonstration by the RNLI showing the many ways to tie knots for camping, sailing and so forth.
PILATES
Pilates Classes have resumed in the Community Centre Skreen on Monday evenings from September 12 from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. each evening. All welcome coffee morning
A coffee morning in aid of the North West Hospice will take place in the home of Helen and Hugh Kilgallen on Saturday, September 24, starting at 10.30 a. m. You are cordially invited to come along and support this worthy event
GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Red Hawks Girls Basketball Club will resume on Wednesday evenings at the Skreen- Dromard Community Centre as follows
First to third Class from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. and fourth to sixth Class from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. The cost is € 30 for one child, € 50 for two children and € 70 for three children. In order to ascertain numbers you are asked to register your Daughter’s interest by Texting 087 9321199 or 089 7000685 with the child’s name and required class by Monday, September 12, Sufficient numbers are needed to run the sessions and Volunteer helpers are always welcome.
GIRL GUIDES
The Tireragh Branch of the Girl Guides are resuming their weekly activities on Friday, September 16, at 5.30 p. m. in the Skreen/ Dromard Community Centre. New members are always welcome – Girls from five years upwards. The group is now looking for two new leaders and if you would like to help and be involved please ring Geraldine at 087 6163606. It’s a great way to build the confidence of young girls while having fun along the way.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Keaveney family Brocagh Dromard on the recent death of Harry Fitzpatrick late of Dublin – husband of Margery Keaveney Brocagh and Dublin