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SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended on the recent death of Norma Lundy, Cloongoonagh, to her family, neighbours and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
COUNTRY MARKET
Drummartin Country Market (9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. On Saturday, December 2, another fantastic workshop making Christmas Wreaths.
Come along and join in the festivities at Drummartin Country Market on Saturday and see their range of home baked goods, free range eggs, organic dexter beef, organic lamb and organic vegetables by Crimlin Farm, plants, woodturned products, baskets and many other crafts from knitted to printed. Also they have a wonderful coffee shop for tea, coffee and cakes. Look forward to seeing you there.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Basic Computer classes will begin on Tuesday, November 21, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. at St Attracta’s CS, Tubbercurry – places are very limited. Classes are for total beginners and are free. Classes run for five Tuesdays. Pre-booking essential: 071 9120814 or email mroddy@stattractas.ie.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,600 guaranteed payout every night, full house €200 on flier game and €150 on last game. New 50:50 draw each night. First game at 8.30 p.m.
GYM/FITNESS STUDIO
Abbey Gym and Fitness Studio at Banada Abbey, consists of a fully equipped gym and full timetable of classes, with all age groups catered for. For more details or to book your place email abbeygymbanada@gmail.com.
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now €1,300. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
YOUR NEWS
If anyone wishes to put in local news please send an email to banatourlocalnotes@gmail.com by 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. tions; Hand-made crafts; Jewellery; Woollen hats and items of clothing; Christmas lights and decorations and Christmas produce.
DEAR SANTA
Have you got a little someone who would like to receive a personal letter from the man in red himself this December? Una Bhan Craft Shop has established a direct line to Santa Claus and has arranged for him to reply to children’s letters.
Your child can write their letter to Santa and post it in the ‘Special Santa Box’ in the Una Bhan Craft Shop, €5 per child (to cover admin charges – no stamp required), then leave the rest to us.
Make sure your child includes their full name, address, age and special requests for Christmas and include a mention of any brothers, sisters or special friends so the reply can be really personal. We will make sure that Santa gets to read each letter and write a personal letter back, which will be posted directly to the child. Santa’s Letter Service will up till Saturday, December 16.
SALE OF WORKS
The church hall, Boyle will be holding their sale of Works on Friday, December 1, at 7.30 p.m. Sale include: Work, Country Produce, White Elephant, Books, cake and bottle stall, Hoopla and tea.
LOUGH KEY SANTA DASH
A Santa Dast will be taking place on Sunday, December 3, in Lough Key. Boyle at midday. Medals and catergory trophies open 040/50/60 and u 10/12/14. Register online at myrunresults. com or on the day from 11 a.m. Refreshments afterwards.
CHRISTMAS FAIR/MARKET
Plans are well progressed for this year’s Christmas Outdoor Market in the grounds of King House and Craft Fair in King House, Boyle. The Markets take place on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, On Friday, events commence at 5 p.m., concluding at 9 p.m. On Saturday the markets and fair are open from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. For any further inquiries please contact Úna Bhán Tourism at 071 9663033.
PIANO PRACTICE/EXAMS
The Royal Academy of music will hold their Piano Exams in King House, Boyle on November 27 28 and 29, also on December 4 5 and six, Anyone wishing to avail of piano practice, can book a practice session for Saturday, November 18, and Saturday, November 25, please ring 071 9663242.
Expressions of interest were sought from community centres in Co Sligo with Bunninadden the only one to respond. The application was one of nine for the entire country to be successful in obtaining funding. Through the Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership funding of €48,703 was secured for sport and physical activity projects. Such funding comes through the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The objective of the community sports hubs is to bring community people and groups interested in promoting sports participation together to plan, co-ordinate, and deliver sports activities for people of all ages in the community to get involved in and engage in a more active and healthier lifestyle.