CoolaneyRockfield
DUCK RACE RESULTS
The results of the Coolaney United Duck Race held on St Stephen’s Day are as follows: First Prize €250 – Tristan and Alexi Guilfoyle second prize €150 – Olivia McGourty third Prize €100 – Caitriona Forde, Sligo Thanks to all who supported our annual fundraiser for the upkeep and maintenance of Coolaney Community park. Exciting new plans will be unveiled in the next few weeks for the future development of the community park.
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME
The Seniors Alert Scheme alarm pendants are free and available for people over 65. The objective of the Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.
Funding is available under the scheme towards the purchase of personal alarm or pendant. Funding is made available by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. For an application form contact Cllr Dara Mulvey 087 6885050.
GOSPEL CHOIR
Coolaney Gospel Choir will be welcoming for new members in the month of January. Please contact any member of the choir during the month for more details.
LOCAL DIRECTORY
Local services directory being printed and delivered to every household in Ballinacarrow and Coolaney area early January 2018. Contact Jerry at 086 8867389 to advertise your telephone number.
CARD GAME
The weekly 25 Card Game in Killoran Community Centre continues on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Everyone welcome.
FORÓIGE CLUB
The Foróige Club continues each Friday evening at Coolaney Community Centre between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is open to all youths aged 13 to 18 years. For more information contact Mark 086 0740841 or Brendan 087 3964541.
WALKING GROUP
Coolaney Walking Group meets every Tuesday and Friday at the Mill Pharmacy carpark at 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. Just come along on the night.
PLAYGROUP
Playgroup continues in Coolaney Community Centre on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Come along and join other parents and toddlers in a relaxed setting. Surrounding areas very welcome to join.
COOLANEY SCOUTS
We are in the process of setting up Beaver Scouts (ages 6-8) and Cub Scouts (ages 9-11) in Coolaney and are looking to see what interest there is for both groups. We are also looking for more leaders and Associate members to help with the weekly groups or fundraising. Please contact Melissa, Mark or Nathan for further information through their Facebook page Coolaney Scouts. Thank you.
COMMUNITY NOTES
To include notes for next week’s paper, please email coolaneyrockfield@mail.com or call or text 087 7667664. Notes can include Announcements (weddings, births etc), Sports (news, results, fixtures, training), Fundraising, classes, Meetings and anything else to be shared with the community. is extended to Helen, Denis and family and to all her family and relatives on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.
THE death took place of Catherine Coyle, Island Road, Monasteraden and formerly of Kill, Tullow, Co. Carlow she was mother of Tom, Kilfree Junction, Gurteen. Sincere sympathy is extended to Tom, Lil and family and to all her family and friends on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.
THE death took place at North West Hospice, Sligo on Sunday, December 31, of Bernie Finn, Rathmadder, Gurteen and formerly of Doon West, Gurteen. A well-liked and unassuming member of the community he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A traditional musician, Bernie played the whistle and pipes at many sessions and had a great interest in listening and playing Irish music.
His remains reposed at Kilgarriff’s Funeral Home Ballaghaderreen on Monday and were removed to St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen for Mass of the Ressurrection celebrated by parish priest Fr Joe Caulfield Burial took place afterwards in Carrentemple Cemetery. He was predeceased by his sisters Margaret and Mary and survived by his nephew Tommy Deignan, Birmingham, his wife, Lorraine, grandnephews Owen and Luke, cousins, neighbours and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
THE death took place on January 1 at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin of Concepta (Connie) Scanlon (née Powell) Portmarnock, Dublin, a native of Clonsilla, Gurteen. News of her passing was received with great sorrow in her native community and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Predeceased by her parents William and Mary and her sister Pauline she is survived by her husband Gerard, sons Gary, Darragh and Cathal, her sisters, Lizzie, Maura, Ethel, Dorothy, Monica, Jacinta and Alacoque, her brothers Pat and Liam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family and a large circle of friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
THE death took place recently of John Durkan, Floughena, Doocastle – brother of Mary O’Grady, Clogher Monasteraden. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mary and her husband Martin and family Geraldine, Micheál, Aidan and Desmond. Sympathy also to John’s wife Mae and son Seán his wife Geraldine and children Luke, Holly and Lauren. May he rest in peace.
BAPTISED
Welcomed in the Sacrament of baptism recently in Gurteen Church was Lucy Sofia Redican, daughter of Sinéad (Coleman) and Jude Redican living in Brisbane, Australia.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and best wishes to Barry Convey and Shelley McGowan, Kilfree, Gurteen, who were married on Saturday, December 30, in St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Operation transformation 2018 returns. All proceeds go to fund the new development of new clubhouse at Keash GAA grounds. See more on Eastern Harps Facebook page or 087 2264955 or 086 3636887.
BINGO
Bingo is held every Friday night in Gurteen Hall – there is a jackpot of €1,900 in 46 calls or less and a lotto raffle of €400. The joint bingo committee of Gurteen Hall and Eastern Harps members express their thanks for the support and wish all their patrons a Happy New Year.
FITNESS CLASSES
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Classes are held every Wednesday and Friday in the PE Hall, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballymote. €5 drop in class. No upfront fees. Pay As You Go classes to suit your lifestyle and commitments. Times: Wednesday 7 p.m., Friday 7.15 p.m. For enquiries, text Rachel at 083 8020100 or LIKE rachelrooneyfitness on Facebook.