Ballymote

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The Ballymote North West Hospice Committee will host their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday evening, December 3, in the Loftus Hall commencing at 5.30 p. m. Our events will include ticket sales with great prizes to be won from our stage prizes, a cake sale, bric- a- brac and maybe Santa might drop by.

Anyone out there who could support us by baking some cakes, buns or other pieces of confectionary for our cake sale or maybe donating some unwanted present or gift would be most appreciated. Any gifts or donation can be left in at Jennifer’s, The Corran Restaurant. We will be looking forward to seeing you there.

THANK YOU

The local members of Concern in Ballymote wish to thank you all very sincerely for your very generous donations at their Church gate collection last weekend. The total of the donations was € 614. This will be of very great benefit to the Poorest of the poor in Third World countries where Concern workers are assisting them on your behalf.

NIGHT OF MUSIC

A night of music and song in memory of Dan Healy will be held in Durkins in Ballinacarrow on Friday, December 2. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of James Healy, Blackrock formerly Rathdooney, Pádraig Healy, Cuan Iosa, John Cunnane, Carrickbanagher, Kathleen Kielty, O’Connell Street whose deaths occurred recently. Ballymote Community Library is open this week from today, Tuesday, November 29, to Saturday, December 3. Closed next week.

SANTA DASH 5K

Run for a good Claus. in aid of Louise Martin on December 10 at midday. Registration will take place in the Blue Lagoon on Friday night from 5.30 p. m. to 7 p. m. and Saturday morning from 10.30 a. m. There will be a fantastic raffle afterwards with some amazing prizes. It’s a great day for all the family to run or walk together. There will be a prize for the best dressed too.

NOTES

Anyone who wishes to have news items included in the notes E- mail miriamsfinn@ eircom. net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p. m. every Thursday. nor B Connacht Championship Final, after extra time, at the centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis. They overcame St Ciaran’s of Roscommon and made history by being the only Sligo club to win this competition. Well done to the team, manager and trainers on a great achievement.

BINGO

Bingo is on every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. € 1,600 guaranteed payout every night, full house € 200 on flier game and € 150 on last game. New 50: 50 draw each night. First game at 8.30 p. m.

GYM AND FITNESS STUDIO

Abbey Gym and Fitness Studio at Banada Abbey, consists of a fully equipped gym and full timetable of classes, with all age groups catered for. For more details or to book your place email abbeygymbanada@ gmail. com.

COUNTRY MARKET

Drummartin Country Market ( 9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, 10.30 to 12.30. They have a large selection of home baked goods, free range eggs, organic Dexter beef, organic lamb, organic vegetables, bacon and pork products, selection of crafts and honey. Coffee shop: great value on hot beverages and cakes.

Upcoming workshops ( 11 a. m. to midday): December 3 Martina K making Christmas Wreaths for adults or kids. December 10 Anja making Christmas icicles and more for kids. December 17 Sylvia making Christmas Decorations for kids. All workshops € 5pp.

Christmas Markets are on the December 3, 10 and 17 and from 10.30 a. m. to 1.30 p. m. There will have a variety of Christmas themed products on sale including gift sets, Christmas decorations, Christmas Trees, Holly, Christmas cakes, jams and lots of Christmas themed goodies. Live Music.

If anyone wishes to sell at market please contact Erin at 086 3703145. Find them on Facebook: Facebook.

NOTES

If anyone wishes to put in local news please send an email to banatourlocalnotes@ gmail. com by 9 p. m. on Thursday evening. and write a personal letter back, which will be posted directly to the child. Santa’s Letter Service will up till Friday, December 17.

TOWN AWARDS

The judging of Boyle’s entry in the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town awards will take place on Wednesday, November 30. Three independent judges will visit the town on the day and meet with the applicants – Boyle Town Team and Boyle Chamber of Commerce – along with members of the community.

After a welcoming address they will be brought on an 80 minute tour of the town to see the various enterprises and locations referred to in the application. Marks in the competition will be awarded on innovation, leadership, sustainability, partnership, social inclusion, pro activity and a sense of energy.

The county winners, who can use the title ‘ Roscommon’s Most Enterprising Town’ will be announced at an event in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on December 7. The national winner will also be announced on the night.

Chairman of Boyle Town Team Brian Nerney paid credit to the team members who have been working tirelessly on this project for the last few weeks. He said the winning of the award would be a brilliant marketing tool for the town and a positive endorsement of the work been undertaken by so many at present and in previous years. He also stressed the importance of having as many local businesses, clubs, organisations and societies represented in King House on judging day.

To this extent the Town Team would appreciate if those who can attend would confirm in advance to any of the Town Team members below or by email to justinagavin@ hotmail. co. uk Boyle Town Team: Brian Nerney, Justina Gavin, Frank Geelan, Martin Connolly, Patricia Golden, Alison Clarke, Dara Callaghan, Cecil Draper, Sinéad Devine, John Cummins, Bodo Funke, Mervyn Boles, David Gunning, Trevor Conroy, Margaret Mulligan, Lydia Dwyer and Michael Ewing

SEMINAR IN KING HOUSE

A seminar titled Radical Actions will take place in King House on Friday, December 2, commencing at 11 a. m. Curated by Boyle resident Linda Shevlin, Radical Actions is a three part international commemoration project.

It takes the form of an exhibition of Irish artists Kennedy Browne ( Gareth Kennedy/ Sarah Browne), Duncan Campbell, Jesse Jones and Séamus Nolan at RMIT Galleries, Melbourne Australia; the exhibition Bernadette by Duncan Campbell at Roscommon Arts Centre and the final instalment will take the form of a seminar in the historic setting of King House, Boyle.

This seminar will look at the legacy of revolution and activism in Ireland and the artists’ role in shaping future states with speakers including Professor Luke Gibbons, artists Sarah Browne, Jesse Jones, Gareth Kennedy and Séamus Nolan, film maker Treasa O’Brien and Paula Geraghty.

ROSCOMMON AIRS

The rich cultural heritage of County Roscommon will be celebrated with a night of Traditional Music, song and dance performed by some of the finest musicians, singers and dancers from around the county on Saturday, December 3, in St Joseph’s hall, Boyle.

The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be the legendary Martin Donohoe presenter of Shannonside and Northern Sounds popular radio show ‘ The Wind That Blows’. Donations will be made from the proceeds of the night to the Tommy Simon Fund and Úna Bhán Tourism. As a sign of the significance of this event the Irish Traditional Music Archive of Ireland will be present to record this historic night.

Performers include a mix of the counties internationally recognised musicians Cathy Jordan of Dervis fame, Alan Kelly and John Carty, as well as national treasures such as Paddy Ryan, John Wynne, Patsy Hanly, Tommy Guihan, John Carlos, Francis Gaffney, The Moylurg Ceili Band, The South Roscommon Singers and many more.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking place on Sunday, December 11, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10.30 a. m. This will be a Flat/ Grade C at Lough Talt Mass Hill. Your leader for the day will be Philip James 086 3353000. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle. com.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

With a little over six weeks till Christmas and four weeks till the annual Boyle Christmas Fair, thoughts turn to the erection of the town’s Christmas lights. Following a meeting on Wednesday night it was agreed to have the lights erected over three evenings next week Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Meeting on the Crescent, work will commence from 7 p. m. till 11 p. m. If you can assist on any of the three nights, please contact Stephen Bohan at 071 9662552. The more people that help out the easier the workload.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to Anthony Benson, Mullinabreena, Chaffpool on the death of his mother Kathleen.