Drumcliffe
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to all the children from our area who competed last weekend in the Community Games in the Mixed Distance Relay and the Duathlon in Cleveragh: Drumcliffe came away with an impressive medal haul including Gold and Silver in the under-14 800m, Gold and Silver in the under-14 600m, Gold in the under-12 600m and Gold in the Duathlon.
Congratulations also to our teams who took part in the County Quiz held in Strandhill last weekend where Drumcliffe secured both the Gold and Bronze Medals.
DATES – Saturday, March 3,: Swimming Events. Sunday, April 22,: Drumcliffe Area Track and Field Events.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives, neighbours and friends of Leo Devins late of Canatogher, Rathcormack, Co. Sligo, who has died in England. He was buried in Drumcliffe Cemetery, Co. Sligo on Monday, February 19. May his soul rest in peace.
SOCCER SISTERS CAMP
Booking is now open for the Soccer Sisters Easter Camp in Carney on Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 29, The camp is open to all girls aged 6-14. Cost of the camp is €30 which includes a kit and a football. Booking is online at: soccersisters.ie.
SEAN NÓS
Sean nós dance classes continue every Tuesday evening in Rathcormac NS Beginners start at 6.30 p.m., with improvers and advanced dancers starting at 7.30 p.m. All very welcome. Call 086 1925988 for further details.
TIDY TOWNS
We will be having a meeting tonight, Tuesday, February 27, at 8 p.m. in the History Centre to discuss grant applications, Spring Clean, projects etc.
GAA REGISTRATION
The dates for 2018 registration of the local Drumcliffe-Rosses Point GAA Club are Saturday, February 24 (10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Oxfield) and Wednesday, February 28 (7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. in Rosses Point NS). The Saturday morning nursery coaching for kids is set to start back on March 3.
CARNEY LOOP WALK
Carney Tidy Towns are delighted to announce that the construction of the Carney Loop Walk has started in the Yeats Football Club grounds. Please accept our apologies for any parking inconvenience it may cause.
ORDINARY MAN
‘An Ordinary Man’ is coming to Rathcormac Hall on Thursday, March 22, a Beezneez Production starring Gerry Farrell, which by all accounts is simply ‘unmissable’. Tickets are on sale now from Cos Cos members or call 086 1925988.
CARNEY LISSADELL 10K
The annual Carney Lissadell 10k Road Race and Walk takes place on Easter Monday, April 2, Plenty of time to get some training in between now and then.
NORTH SLIGO HEALTH FORUM
We will be holding a meeting in the History Centre, Rathcormac tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
POTTERY CLASSES
Benbulben Pottery are starting evening pottery classes on Wednesday, March 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will run for five weeks. Please text 086 2155234 or email benbulbenpottery@yahoo.ie if interested.
YOUR NEWS/EVENTS
If you have any news items or event details for inclusion in the Drumcliffe Community news, please email oxfieldnewsletter@ gmail.com.
GAA DINNER DANCE
The Geevagh GAA dinner dance will take place in Kilronan Castle on Friday, March 2, The senior ladies and the intermediate Men’s teams will be presented with their medals on the night. Music is by DJ Stan. Tickets priced at €30 are available from Maureen at 087 9655330 or Teresa at 087 1369259. A good night is guaranteed.