Tubbercurry
ALL-IRELAND FLEADH
The 2017 all-Ireland Fleadh is over and the South Sligo musicians did themselves proud. Sinéad Johnston got first place on the mandolin and third on the banjo in 12 to 15, Conor McDonagh got second on the flute under-12, Conan Marren got second on flute slow airs 15 to 18,
The under-12 trio; Aoife Johnston, Conor McDonagh and Ciara Lee took gold and the under-12 duet Aoife Johnston and Conor McDonagh took silver. This was a very impressive performance by our members and we are very proud of them. Great credit must go to our local tutors Michael Hurley and Teresa O’Grady, who do fantastic work teaching these young people and promoting traditional music in the area.
Congratulations to all the other competitors who competed and did’nt feature in the prize winners – your day will come. Classes commence on Monday, September 11. in Tubbercurry Resource Centre.
LOUGH TALT SHOOT
Tubbercurry Gun Club hosted the Lough Talt Clay Pigeon Shoot last week at the magnificent Mount Taffe valley near Lough Talt. Held in glorious sunshine, this is an event started in the early 1950s but had been dormant for the last 20 years. A new generation of shooting and wildlife preservation enthusiasts has rejuvenated the event in memory of the late Michael Rochford from Lough Talt. It is hoped to make this at least an annual event, such was the enjoyment held by all.
Results as follows. Confined and Novice Event for the Lundy Perpetual cup: First – Brendan Brett; second – Thomas Lundy; third – Shane Kennedy.
Sporting Event: First – Kim Parsons; second – Séamus Brett; third – Liam Cariss.
15 bird DTL for the Lough Talt perpetual challange cup and 250 trap cartridges sponsored by Damien Wimsey Electrical: First – Martin Griffin; second – Séamus Brett; third – Seanie Wimsey.
10 bird DTL for the Rochford Family perpetual cup: First – Martin Griffin; second – Kim Parsons; third – Rian Walsh
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC
The next Blood Donation Clinic will be in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry, on Thursday, September 7, next from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. As always your support is very much appreciated.
Blood is in short supply and everyone who can, should consider donating. It is a wonderful act of caring for others; a genuine gift of life to a person in desperate need. Someone will live because you give. Within three weeks of donation you can be assured your blood will have assisted in saving someone’s life. No greater gift is possible.
NORTH CONNAUGHT COLLEGE
We will be starting the new term with our range of one year courses suitable for adults and school leavers on September 4. You are welcome to apply and come in for advice and information about options for qualifying for a career to suit you – no points requirement just interest and enthusiasm. Our website gives details and an online application system but you can also call in any time during the day from August 21 and receive a friendly welcome.
ADVENTURE CAMP
Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are running a three-week Archery programme for adults and kids on 16th, September 23 and 30. Contact Sinéad 087 3560210 or check out our Facebook page Ox Mountain Adventure Camp for further info.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The first meeting of the association for the autumn/winter session will be held in the Health Centre at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, New members are very welcome. You will hear of our plans for the coming months.
The Historical Dublin Tour, organised by the local Active Retirement Group, is now fully booked out, with a waiting list for cancellations. We would like to thank all who booked so promptly. The coach will leave Tubbercurry, Teach Laighne car park, at 8.30 a.m. on Monday, September 18, and we are all looking forward to a few enjoyable days together.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.