Castleconnor
GAA CLUB NOTES
CHEF ADRIAN – It’s getting closer to our night with Chef Adrian in the Diamond Coast. Thursday, November 9, tickets cost €20 which includes a free glass of wine. This was a most enjoyable night when last held and May I suggest (as a man) that it is a very entertaining night for both the men and women. So hoping to see you there. Tickets available from committee members. There will also be stalls there on the night with Jinny’s Bakery already confirmed (Good man Pascal)
MONTHLY MEETING – The November club meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 1, at 8.30 p.m. The AGM is scheduled for Friday, November 24, at 8.30 p.m.
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS AND OTHERS – Castleconnor GAA are starting mothers and others Gaelic football team. We are hoping to be up and running in the next couple of weeks. So spread the word this is for any woman looking to have a bit of craic and fun, it doesn’t matter if you have never played before....all the better this won’t be taken too seriously.
So spread the word this is for any woman looking to have a bit of craic and fun, it doesn’t matter if you have never played before.... all the better this won’t be taken too seriously.So get back in touch with Yvonne Healy (087 9902511) or Lisa Curran (086 0731616)
LOTTO
The draw for €12,000 took place in Muddys on Saturday night numbers drawn were 3, 14, 23 and 31 – No winner. Three x €50 winners – Micheál Jones, Michelle/Matt/Seán Geraghty, Valerie Murray. Next draw €12.100 Thanks for playing. recruiting participants in Easkey for the Tús Programme (CE Scheme). Please contact Sligo Leader Partnership at 071 9141138 for information.
BRIDGE CLUB
The Enniscrone social Bridge club is played weekly at the Diamond Coast Hotel commencing at 7.30 p.m. The results for h October 25, are first Anne Treacy and Mary Flynn, second Odette Casey and Des Sweeney. Next week November 1 the game will be in memory of Fr Séamus Heffernan the clubs first president.
CLASSES
Computers and Conversational Irish classes are starting in November in Easkey Community Centre. Contact Easkey House 096 49020 for more details.
COLLECTION THANKS
Tireragh Community Support Ltd would like to thank everyone who supported their church gate collections on Sunday, October22. The following amounts were raised: Dromore West: €74.30; Easkey: €143.17; Templeboy: €111.36; Rathlee €109.21. These funds will be used to continue to offer services in the local area, including handyman services. Phone 083 4461322 to find out more about services on offer.
HERB/WILDFLOWER GARDEN
The funding that was successfully received from the Department of Rural and Community Development Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2017 for Easkey will be utilised for the development of a culinary and medicinal herb and wildflower garden. We will be producing our own wildflower and herb seed for sale, as well as fresh and dried herbs.
To do this work we need to buy drying equipment, storage, polytonal, packaging, sealing machine for seeds, compost and all the necessary tools and equipment. There will also be limited trail surface enhancements and map board information on the existing Laundry Walk to transform it into a nature trail that can be enjoyed by our entire community.
RAMBLING HOUSE
Dromore West Village Enhancement Committee want to thank everyone who came out and supported the recent Rambling House Seisiun in the Still Bar Dromore West, a great night of fun, music, singing, storytelling and dancing was enjoyed by a full house. A DVD of the night will be on sale shortly.
PHOTO COMPETITION
The Dromore West Calendar photo competition is in full swing. Submissions for the summer Shots have been uploaded to the Dromore West website and voting is now taking place. To place your vote visit dromorewest.ie – click on the Community Enhancement tab at the top of the page and then on Photo Competition – to vote click on the little star on the corner of the image.
There was an issue with the website, so voting has been extended Friday, November 17. Submissions are now been taken for the autumn season – please email photos to photos@dromorewest. ie Closing date for voting and submissions is Friday, November 17.
MONSTER BINGO
Easkey Community Council will hold a Monster Bingo in the Diamond Coast Hotel on Sunday, November 19, at 3 p.m. with €3,800 in prizes and a raffle.
ORANGE TIE BALL
Enniscrone has been chosen to host this year’s Cycle Against Suicide ‘Orange Tie Ball’ which will take place in the Diamond Coast Hotel on Saturday, November 11.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on October 20. Numbers drawn were 8, 9, 12 and 32. €25 winners Romana Mallon, Kirsty Kavanagh, Terry Cawley, Róisín McHugh, and Chloe Timpson Promoter’s prize: Willie Brady. Next jackpot €1,700 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 game.smartlotto.ie/game/play/228.
DIAMOND LADIES LUNCH
The Diamond Ladies Lunch in aid of SHOUT will be held on Friday, December 1, in the Diamond Coast. There will be a champagne reception at 12.15 followed by lunch at 1 p.m. Tickets available from usual outlets.
NOTES
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