Tubbercurry

EVENING CLASSES

CAD ( Computer Aided Design) classes and Woodwork classes will commence on Tuesday, February 28, and runs for seven Tuesdays in total, from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. at St Attracta’s CS Tubbercurry. Cost € 80 – beginners/ improvers welcome. Contact mroddy@ stattractas. ie or ring 071 9120814 to book a place. Booking essential.

SIMON TEA OR COFFEE DAY

Make a difference and come and join us in the AIB Tubbercurry Branch on Friday, March 3, to support the North West Simon Community Tea or coffee Cake Day. It will run during opening hours, 10 a. m. – 12.30 p. m. and 1.30 p. m. to 4 p. m. Your support will be much appreciated.

COMHALTAS SESSION

The monthly Comhaltas session will take place in Nathy Brennan’s on Friday night, March 3. Junior session starts at 9 p. m. and senior session at 10 p. m. All musicians wishing to partake in this year’s Fleadh can get entry forms from your music teachers or your Comhaltas branch officers.

VINCENT DUNLEAVY R. I. P.

The recent death occurred of Vincent Dunleavy, late of Ozanam Crescent, Tubbercurry, and more recently of Bailey’s Nursing Home. Vincent was originally a native of Carrentubber and was reared in the Railway Cottage in Carrentubber on the Cloonacool road along with his siblings and his parents Joe and Teresa.

In his mid- 60’ s, Vincent was a quiet, inoffensive and kind person who struggled with health issues for many years. However, he always made light of his ailments and looked on the bright side. He was in jovial form and down town in Tubbercurry just a week before his death. Vincent was predeceased by his parent Joe and Teresa and brothers Frank, Eddie, Jerry and Mike.

His remains reposed at the Coen’s Funeral Home prior to removal to the Church of St John Evangelist, Tubbercurry. Burial took place in Court Abbey Cemetery. Vincent is survived by his brothers, Johnny, Mattie and Christie, sisters, Mary and Breda, in- laws, nephews, nieces, cousins and large circle of friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.

GOLF CLUB CENTENARY

Enniscrone Golf Club are preparing to celebrate their Centenary next year, 2018, and are working on a History Book of articles, photographs, press cuttings etc. for its publication.

Tubbercurry and South Sligo Golfers have had a long association with Enniscrone Golf Club over the last 99 years, and the club is anxious to collect same from the Tubbercurry area. Golfers such as Joe Burke, Pauric Kennedy, Maureen Noonan, Mary Brennan and the Gillespie family are among many from Tubbercurry, who contributed hugely to Enniscrone Golf Club and its development. All information can be sent to Enniscrone Golf Club for the attention of Centenary Committee – Ph: 096 36297.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Tubbercurry Active Retirement Association’s annual holiday trip is now being organised in conjunction with JMG Coach Travel. This year we are visiting Ireland North East.

We will be based in the Armagh City 4- Star Hotel, with tours arranged to the highlights of the surrounding counties of Down, Antrim, Louth etc. The duration is for six nights/ 7 days – from Monday, May 29, to Sunday, June 4, Cost, including travel, daily tours, and Bed/ Breakfast accommodation plus Evening Meal is € 450 per person sharing, with a limited number of single rooms at a cost of € 15 extra per night.

For further information or for booking, please contact us at 087 7720950 or 087 9042319. All interested are very welcome to join us.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Bannerlord Drama Workshops will commence on Saturdays mornings from 11 a. m. to 12.30 p. m. These fun workshops will be facilitated by ‘ Game of Thrones’ actor Peter John Sinclair and will run for 10 weeks. The Workshops will take place at An Chroi South Sligo Enterprise Centre, Ballina Road, Tubbercurry. Cost is € 85 per student for 10- week course. For more information contact Peter at 086 1689327. Email bannerlord6@ gmail. com.

SPEEDING TRAFFIC

Concern has been expressed in recent times by many locals about speeding traffic on the Circular road at the back of Teeling Street, Tubbercurry. This stretch of road from St George’s Church to the new traffic lights on the Ballina road junction has become busier over the last six months, as the flow of traffic for through traffic has increased due to works at junctions.

This knock on effect is more traffic. Combine this with car parks and business customers along this stretch of road, and it is a recipe for disaster, and an accident waiting to happen. In addition there is a pedestrian crossing at the rear of SuperValu and many pedestrians report ‘ near misses’ with speeding cars.

Correspondence will be going to the National Roads Authority and Sligo County Council to take necessary actions to slow this traffic down. A menu of actions including Speed Cameras, Continual White Lines and Signage need to be considered.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are now taking bookings for our indoor/ outdoor Archery lessons for adults and children over 8. Learn and improve your skills and have fun competing with your friends. Cost: € 20 per person for 60 minutes. Groups of 6 or more : € 20 per person for 90 minutes. Call - ( 071) 918 1920.

CLOONACOOL PLAYERS

Cloonacool Players will stage Jimmy Keary’s hilarious comedy, ‘ Mother Knows Best’ on Friday, March 3, in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@ eircom. net.