Collooney
NEW MOTOR DEALERSHIP
Congratulations to brothers, Kevin and Neil Connolly, Connolly Motor Group on the opening in Collooney last Monday, October 17, of the new MercedesBenz North West dealership. This new venture has created 20 new full- time jobs here in Collooney. Well done to Connolly Motor Group and happy motoring to one and all.
BE SAFE, BE SEEN
Now as the evenings are getting darker earlier, please wear hi- viz vests while out walking, cycling etc. for your own safety and the safety of other road users. This cannot be emphasised enough.
TIDY TOWNS
As a fundraiser there will be a Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Disco in the Owenmore Inn on Saturday, October 29, at 9.30 p. m. Cash prize for the best costume on the night. Lots of great prizes including a weekend away. Tickets € 5.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Harte, The Square, Collooney who died during the week and who was buried in St Nathy’s Cemetery following her funeral Mass on Thursday, October 20. May she rest in peace.
LOTTO
Collooney Village Re- Development lotto results from October 12 were as follows: Numbers drawn 1. 4, 8, 15 and with three correct numbers receiving a prize of € 100 was Anne Fox. Well done, Anne. The next draw will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27, in Connollys Pub for jackpot € 10,000. Entry envelopes are available in local businesses and remember, if you are not in you can’t win.
A Kids Fancy Dress Hallowe’en Disco will take place on October 30 for under- 12s in Teeling Centre from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. € 2 entry fee and raffle for goodies on the night.
BELTRA COUNTRY MARKET
It’s Hallowe’en time again and there will be lots going on Saturday, October 29, at Beltra Market. Noeleen will be making Hallowe’en treats with the children and there will be a Fancy Dress competition for all ages plus a prize for the best carved pumpkin. Something for everyone. Market open from 10 a. m. to midday.
OWENMORE GAELS
The club is looking to build a stand at the pitch as the development of Connolly park continues. This will be a stand for the people built by the people. We are looking for people to volunteer to give € 5 per week for one- year towards the fund. There will be two options to pay, € 240 up front or 12 € 20 direct debit payments. Anybody who contributes to the fund will have their name permanently adorned on the wall of the stand. This is completely optional and open to anybody. Contact Niall 087 7609420 or Trevor 087 1710909 if interested.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Richard Cole, Cloonamahon and Lynn Moore and who were married on October 1 in Lynn’s home county of Cork. The happy couple celebrated with family and friends in Sligo on Saturday, October 15, last in the Coach House Hotel, Ballymote with a lovely reception. Congratulations to both Richard and Lynn and every good wish for health and happiness to them both in the future.
25 GAME IN BALLINAGAR
The 25 Card Game has resumed in Ballingar Hall at 9 p. m. every Wednesday night. Great Prizes, Monster Raffle on the Night. Everybody welcome come along and have a great night.
TRAD MUSIC CLASS
The Teeling Centre Traditional Music Class has resumed and continues every Tuesday at 6 p. m. for beginners, 6.40 p. m. fiddles and 7.20 p. m. for advanced. Classes in tin whistle, flute, fiddle etc. More details from Michael Hurley at 086 6036243.
FITNESS CLASSES
Fitness classes have resumed on Mondays at 7 p. m. and Wednesdays at 8 p. m. in the Teeling Centre with Seán Flannery. The cost is € 7 per class and each class runs for about an 65- 70 mins. All fitness levels are catered for, whatever is required from a fitness class is provided.
FOROIGE CLUB
Foroige Clubs offer young people the opportunity to run the club themselves in co- operation with the adult volunteer. Collooney Foroige Club meet for one or two hours weekly. If you are interested in Volunteering with the great club, please contact Siobhán Flanagan at 086 0227986.
NOTES CORRESPONDENT
Contact Catherine White, Collooney notes correspondent, tel.: 087 1931675 email collooneynotes@ hotmail. com. areas to encourage wildlife to inhabit those areas and learn about pruning, planting and encouraging biodiversity in the area. Ring the Depot for further information and to register
GREENWAY
The long- awaited first phase of the Dromahair Greenway is to be opened to the public. At 11 a. m. we have the 5km Fun Run. Be the first to run/ jog/ walk/ cycle the line/ loop. Also at 11 a. m. – Ecology walk with Julien Carlier – What’s so special about it? 2.30 p. m. – Walk the Line together – Family Friendly with a Children’s Fun Trail and Pop- up Dramatic Moments. From 3 p. m. – Ceol and Craic and Damhsa and recall the days of the railway – refreshments served.
Events starting at Clubhouse end of line except for Ceol and Craic at the other end of the line ( Bawn/ Edergole)
25 IN BALLINAGAR HALL
The 25 Card Game has resumed in Ballingar Hall at 9 p. m. every Wednesday night. Great Prizes, Monster Raffle on the Night. Everybody welcome come along and have a great night.
WOMEN’S GROUP WALK
Killenummery Women’s group will hold their now annual 5k walk on Sunday, November 20. Lots goodies for tea afterwards as usual. Variety of spot prizes. Put this date in your diary
MOCK WEDDING
The ‘ Mock Wedding of Vinny and Breege’ to be held in the Clarion Hotel on October 30 at 7.30 p. m. Our very well- known Tommy Marren scripted the play and he will act as the priest in the mock wedding. Well known groups, The Busy Fingers and Emerald Storm will perform at the function, along with the Straw Boys and much more. Tickets now on sale from Hubert McHugh, Daniel Kelly, Centra Dromahair and Checkout Ballintogher.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Blessing of Graves in Killenummery/ Killery – November 6 – Killery at 12.30, Creevlea at 2 p. m. Blessing of Graves in Carrowcrin on November 13 at 2 p. m.
NOTES
If you have any items you wish included in the local notes please contact us before midday on Thursday evenings are so much darker and with winter time fast approaching, it is important for all walkers, joggers and cyclists to wear reflective clothing. It is practically impossible for drivers to see them if they are dressed in dark clothing. The message must also go out to all drivers to light up their vehicles. Just because you can see a certain amount doesn’t mean that you can be easily seen. Please wear reflective clothing and switch on your lights.
VALLEY ROVERS
The under- 11 Valley Rovers team had a very successful tournament recently in the Showgrounds when they won the Paul Moyland Sheild. It was a long and tough day for the lads as they had to play eight games in a mixed weather situation of heavy rain and sunshine throughout the day. Into the final and they were two goals down but a great spirit and determination saw them get back to 2- 2 and then in the last minute of the game they got through to score the winning goal. Well to the lads and to their parents who supported them along the way.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tirerrill Historical Society start their winter series of talks in Highwood Community Centre on Monday, November 7, at 8 p. m. Sam Moore will tell the story of ‘ The German Spy who landed on Streedagh Strand’. Admission is € 5 and includes tea and scones afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Costello family, St James Well on the sudden death of their sister, Betty O’Carroll, Clohogue, Castlebaldwin which occurred last week. Irwin 3.00 – Carntample 3.45. On Sunday, November 13, at Killaraght old Cemetery at 2.15 and Templeronan at 3 p. m.
REMEMBERANCE
Remembering all who died since last November a ceremony will be held in Gurteen Church on Sunday, November 20, at 5 p. m.
ARTS/ CRAFTS CLASS
Hallowe’en Arts and Crafts at the Coleman Centre, Saturday 22 and October 29 from 10 a. m. to 11 a. m. for 5- seven- year- olds, 11.30 a. m. – 12.30 p. m. for eight to 10- year- olds. Booking essential. 071 9182599. € 6 per class. Family discount available.
RECENT WEDDING
Wedding congratulations and best wishes to David O’Grady, Gurtygara Gurteen and Rosann Carolan, Whitehall, Dublin, who were married in Doo Church, Ballymote, on Saturday, September 24.
PLAYGROUND RAFFLE
Gurteen Playground and Adult Recreation Fundraising Raffle on Sun. 30 Oct – the final fundraiser. They are determined to make it successful but need your help. Tickets are € 10 each for fantastic prizes. Committee members will call door- to- door. Tickets also in Gurteen Post Office and Centra. The proposed layout of playground can be viewed at the site for the Playground, near Sportsfield. Thank you for your support.
DEFIBRILLATOR
Gurteen Defibrillator – an updated list of all trained responders available – back of Church and Post Office. ‘ Thank you’ to James Bohan Design for printing the lists and the collection notices. Refresher courses in 2017, more details later. Our appreciation to members of both Defibrillator Committees – for Gurteen, and Monasteraden – which serves Kilfree area
ENTERPRISE TOWN EXPO
Tubbercurry and South Sligo Enterprise Town is coming to St Attracta’s Community School Tubbercurry on November 4 and 5. This is a free event sponsored by Bank of Ireland. There is a fantastic line up of events including a business expo, panel discussions, fashion show, sports activities, coder dojo, children’s activities, health and safety demonstrations and entertainment for all the family.
Special guest is Gavin Duffy of RTÉ Dragon’s Den. All are welcome to come along and experience the very best that Tubbercurry and South Sligo has to offer. We would like our locality to be well represented. Pleasecontact joann. hosey@ boi. com/ Sheila. lenehan@ boi. com. event registration for it will take place from 10.30 p. m. at the start line, which is opposite the clubhouse.
Also at 11 a. m. – for those not in such a hurry – there will be an ecological walk along the former SL and NCR railway line led by ecologist Julien Carlier. At 2.30 p. m. the community is invited to meet at the start of the line – opposite the clubhouse – to walk or cycle the line together.
This is a family – friendly event with a Children’s fun trail and pop- up dramatic moments along the way. There will be light refreshments served at the end of the line at the Edergole crossing house from about 3 p. m., with an opportunity to recall the days of the railway while enjoying some ceol and craic, as well as dancing.
HALLOWEEN IN THE GLENS
Everyone is invited to celebrate Halloween at the Glens Centre during a spectacular two- day event at the end of this month.
On Sunday afternoon, October 30, the Glens Centre will be hosting a series of scary workshops from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. There will be spooky arts and crafts for children. You can create soundtrack to Halloween with sound artist John Daly and there is even ( supervised) pumpkin carving for the adults.
On Monday afternoon and evening, October 31 from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m., come trick or treating and the Glens centre will provide you with entertainment. The Glens Centre is proud to announce that its First annual Children’s Scary Film Festival will take place on this special occasion with short films made by children in the Brouhaha Drama Club and St Clare’s Primary School.
The Monday Halloween show in the Glens will also have performances and readings by the Manorhamilton Youth Theatre, Brouhaha Drama Club and others. Come in fancy dress and you might even get a terrifying prize.
BOEING 767 TOUR
The locally based North West Vintage and Heritage Club recently promoted a very successful closing run of the year to the popular West Sligo resort of Enniscrone.
Prior to the run a total of 30 cars assembled in Ballisodare and then travelled to the Quirky Glamping Village in Enniscrone, where its owner the enterprising and visionary, David McGowan gave the party a guided tour of the Russian Boeing 767 aircraft there.
Mr McGowan also gave an enjoyable and interesting talk on his future plans for the Quirky Glamping Village.
PRAISE EVENING
Everyone is invited to come to the Manorhamilton Gospel Praise Evening on this Saturday night, October 29, in the Bee Park Community Centre at 8 p. m.
There will be Gospel Singing and a Life- story while the Speaker will be John Johnston. Admission is free and refreshment will be served afterwards.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo. com by 8 a. m. at the latest on Friday morning.