Riverstown

ARROW HARPS

Arrow Harps Registration for this season will take place in the Cooper Memorial Hall, Riverstown from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. All players must be registered.

CEMETERY MASS

There will be a Cemetery Mass held in Ballyrush graveyard on the Bank Holiday Monday, August 7, at midday

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Riverstown Community Games will be holding a church gate collection on Saturday, August 26, and August 27 in local churches. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

LOUGH GILL HOSPICE SWIM

A mega family day will take place in conjunction with this year’s annual Lough Gill Hospice Swim on Saturday, August 12, from midday to 4 p.m. at Back Avenue, Sligo.

Entry is free. Abbott Ireland has come on board as a partner for the family day.

The event starts with a 10k from Park’s Castle to the Boat house on the Back Avenue, followed by a relay which takes place at the pontoon area, and then/wetsuit one mile swim.

The finish area is at the Boathouse and always has a fantastic festival atmosphere with music and activities for children and families.

SUMMER STARS

Summer Stars is up and running again at Dromahair Library. All children are welcome to participate in the summer Stars programme. Free to join. Library open Tuesday 12.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 2.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (closed for mini break 4 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.). Wonderful new books have arrived just in time for you to read and enjoy.

NEWS ITEMS

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