Enniscrone

NEW YEAR’S DAY SWIM

Please support the Charity New Year’s Day Swim and Splash at the Pier, Enniscrone at 2.30 p.m.

This year’s benefactors are Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club, Enniscrone Civil Defense, River Moy search and rescue.

Sponsorship and raffle cards available from Checkout and S Durkan Solicitors or message the Enniscrone Events Facebook page. There are great prizes to be won in the raffle. Volunteers to help out on the day is very welcomed.

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID

2017 Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards in the category of ‘Community-Individual’ was awarded last week to David Tuffy from Enniscrone for his effortless community work. Traditionally, this is one of the most popular categories in the Cathaoirleach’s Awards, reflecting the outstanding work carried out by many individuals in the community.

The winning nominee in this category was put forward by Enniscrone Events Committee, describing him as ‘A volunteer like no other’ His commitment to his community is constant.

All of his community work is done in a humble and modest manner, never calling attention to himself, simply getting on with whatever job needs to be done.

TREE LIGHTING

Thank you to all who came to the Enniscrone Tree Lighting Ceremony, especially the Local Fire Brigade, who gave Santa a lift and the church choir. There is 18 trees this year lit throughout the town.

Enniscrone Events Committee would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and A Wonderful New Year. Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers and to you the public for coming out and supporting all the events throughout the year.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to John and Carmel McManus of Circular Road Sligo, on the death of their son Paul. Sympathy also to his brothers Alan, Shane and Sister Maria. Grandfather Joe McManus Pier Road Enniscrone and his family, sons Pat, Joe and Thomas, daughters Mary, Margaret, Marcella and Anne (Foody) in laws, cousins, relations, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace amen.

BRIDGE CLUB

Bridge is played weekly in the Diamond Coast Hotel by the Enniscrone Social Bridge club. Bridge will resume on January 10, at the usual time.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

West Sligo Forum Ltd’s new Community Employment SS Scheme is starting on January 22. Applications are accepted now. To apply contact West Sligo Forum at 096 49818 Monday to Friday. DSP criteria apply.

WALKING CLUB

On Saturday, December 30, the walk is Birreencoragh, the level is hard Open Mountain. The time it takes is five hours.

ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS GAA

ABBOTT CUP SUCCESS – Congratulations to our intermediate team on finishing the year on a positive note after claiming the Abbott Cup last Saturday afternoon in Tourlestrane, courtesy of a hard-fought 0-9 to 1-4 win over the home side. In what was the teams first game in three months, they put in a workmanlike display to eventually see of a dogged Tourlestrane with two points in the closing minutes.

Well done to all of the players on their efforts this year, and a special word of thanks to Bainisteoir Pat Darcy and selector Karl Finnerty for their commitment to the team all year. Commiserations to Tourlestrane, and thanks to the club for hosting the game and having the pitch in such fine shape for this time of the year.

The team from last Saturday was: Mark O’Hara; Josh Ellis, Cathal Mullaney, Michael John Crean; Eoghan Bourke, Keith Carden, Kevin Cawley; Donal Mullaney, Brian Coleman; Mark Caffrey, Mark Gordon, Tom Mahon; Brandon Fitzgerald, John Paul Carden, Shane Hargadon. Subs used: Michael Moyles, Christopher Tuffy, Shane Morrison, Niall Carden.

MARRIED VS SINGLES – We are getting set for another festive cracker next week when we host our annual Married vs Singles match on Wednesday, December 27, at 2.30 p.m. As always, all proceeds raised will go towards charity. This year, we will also have a game between the Enniscrone Gaelic for Mothers and others group before the main event. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone on the day for some Christmas fun. Keep an eye on our social media platforms for further updates this week.

CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to club PRO David Tuffy on receiving the Cathaoirleach Community Individual award for his extensive voluntary work for several local groups, including the GAA club. Richly deserved.

COUNTY BOARD – Congratulations to Francie Gallagher on his re-election to Sligo County Board as Assistant treasurer at last week’s convention.

BLOTTO DRAW

There was no winner of the €13,600 jackpot when the draw took place in the Ocean Sands, on Saturday night last December 16. Numbers drawn were 8, 21 and 24. €25 winners were Patsy Mullaney, Anthony Coleman, Idle Kerrigan, Emma Dillon, and Derek O’Boyle and Des Clarke. Next draw is on Saturday December 23 in Gilroy’s Bar will be €13,800.