EaskeyDromore West
CONGRESSMAN’S VISIT
Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle from Philadelphia will be visiting Easkey on Tuesday, August 15 in his position as a Congressman and his brother Kevin as a State Representative to visit their ancestral home. A reception will be held in Easkey Community Centre at 10.30 a.m.. All welcome.
Brendan’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ellen Harrison, Cooga, married a Mayo man, Michael Walsh from Kilfian Parish, Co. Mayo. Mary Ellen and Michael’s son Josie Walsh married Celia Wall from the Cloonenmore area. Josie and Celia immigrated to Pennsylvania, USA together where they had one daughter, Eileen Walsh, who married Francis Boyle from Donegal. Eileen and Francis had two sons Brendan and Kevin. Eileen, who is now deceased often visited the home of her parents when her family would spend summers in Easkey visiting her cousins.
A concert with some of the finest traditional musicians in the country will take place in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone on Tuesday, August, eight at 8.30 p.m. Following their great success at the Connacht Fleadh recently in Galway, Tireragh Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is now regarded as one of the leading groups of Irish Traditional Musicians in the country.
The concert will feature: ‘Fiddler of Dooney’ winner Jason McGuinness, Ceili Band Champions, Grupa Cheoil prize winners with many solo, duet and trio performances this promises to be a great night of entertainment so please come along to support ahead of the all-Ireland Fleadh in Ennis. Admission will be €10 and children free.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Tireragh Community Support Ltd is recruiting for their Community Employment Scheme. Duties include town maintenance, community work, horticulture and handyman duties. Based in Kilglass, covering West Sligo area. Phone 083 4461322 for more information. CE eligibility criteria apply.
NEW PARISH PRIEST
The appointment of Fr Kieran Holmes as parish priest of Easkey/Rathlee has been announced by Bishop Fleming. He will take up duty officially from the weekend of August 26/27.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Thelma Winters, Bangor Erris and Liam Hamill, Dublin, who were married in St James Church, Easkey on July 30.
SOCCER SUMMER CAMP
The Kilglass/Enniscrone United Football/FAI Soccer summer camp takes place Monday August 14 to Friday August 18 at the Michael McGowan Park. Boys/ Girls six to 14 years old. Cost is €65, €55 for second child. Book online summersoccerschools.ie or call one 890 653 653.
DROMORE VILLA FC
Dromore villa soccer club are looking for players of all ages who want to play this coming season 2017/18. People, who are willing to help out in coaching or with the local lotto are required, this is all voluntary and would be of great benefit both to the club and to the children and also to the community.
SUMMER CAMP
A summer camp will be held at Skreen-Dromard community centre on August 21, 22, 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages five to 12 years. Cost €30 per child or family €50. Camp will consist of arts, crafts and games with a day trip to Hazelwood forest. Contact Anne Marie at 087 6649635 to book.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on July 28. Numbers drawn were 3, 15, 22 and 24. Winners of €25 were David P. Higgins, Lilly Kearns, J, Ed and R. Hogan, Josh O’Brien and Willie Brady. Promoters prize Tony Jones. Next jackpot €5,200 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the Community Centre at 8.30 on Friday night. The lotto is available online at bit.ly/EaskeyCC. The level is moderate and the terrain is track and open Mountain and the length is three hours.
FUNDRAISER
Enniscrone Fire Brigade takes part in a joint fundraiser on main street Enniscrone on Saturday, August 12, in aid of Aoife Mulrooney Voluntary Mental health placement in Sri Lanka, and the National Children’s Cancer Charity ‘Aoibheann’s Pink Tie’. Organised by the Colleary family where their daughter Danielle attends. All support would be greatly appreciated.
BLOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot last Saturday night when the draw took place in the Ocean Sands Hotel. Numbers drawn were 3, 12 and 23. €25 winners were Loretta Tuffy, Loraine Reape, Patricia Freeman and Austin Tuffy. The jackpot for the next draw will be €9,900 and will take place in on Saturday, August 12.
CE SCHEME VACANCIES
Tireragh Community Support Ltd are recruiting for their Community Employment Scheme. Duties include town maintenance, community work, horticulture and handyman duties. Based in Kilglass, Co Sligo, covering West Sligo area. Phone 083 4461322 for more information. CE eligibility criteria apply.
ENNISCRONE SHOW
Enniscrone & District Agricultual & Industrial Show takes place on n Saturday, August 26, At Castleconnor Sport Complex. Show Office is at Castleconnor Community Centre, Corballa. Opening hours: Saturday, August 12, and Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone 087 4487564 Email info@enniscroneshow. com See website enniscroneshow.com show jumping Saturday, September 2, at Ard Chuain Equertrian Centre.
ENNISCRONE/KILGLASS GAA
Our intermediate team will have to do it all again in the Division Three league final after they showed tremendous spirit to claw back a seven-point deficit to salvage a draw at Tourlestrane last Sunday against Ballymote. Trailing 2-4 to 0-5 at half-time, the lads went 2-6 to 0-5 points down before launching a great in the closing stages with Donal Mullaney’s goal the key score to securing a 1-9 to 2-6 draw. Indeed, the lads could have snatched having kicked some poor wides throughout the game but nonetheless, they will be delighted to get another chance after a poor display overall. Details of the replay at the time of writing were yet to be decided but when fixed your support would be greatly appreciated. A word of thanks to the Tourlestrane GAA Club for having the pitch in fine condition and for the post-match refreshments.
The Enniscrone-Kilglass/ Easkey minor team reached the semi-final stage of last Thursdays 7-aside blitz in Scarden before losing to Ballymote-Bunninadden. They continue their championship preparations this week.
The under-16 team are joining with Easkey for the championship and get their campaign under way on Monday, July 31, against Ballymote-Bunninadden at 7 p.m. in Corran Park. St Molaise Gaels are also in the group.
Our under-14s continue their championship campaign against Easkey next Friday evening at 7 p.m. in Easkey.
Our under-12s are preparing for their semi-final against Tourlestrane on August 8 with training this week.
Fundraising – An extra 10 blocks and bricks have been released due to the enormous demand for sponsorship opportunities for our indoor astroturf complex. You can find all the details on our website, or contact any committee member. Thanks to everyone for the superb support.
BLACK PIG FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the Black Pig Festival Committee on another great festival this year. The area was full of excitement throughout the weekend. Well done, all.