Carraroe
FUNDRAISING CARD DRIVE
A 25-card drive will take place next Saturday, March 10, at 9 p.m. in McDermott public house Castlebaldwin in aid of Coola Astro Pitch Development. Cash prizes on the night. All welcome and support appreciated. Contact 086 6054288 if require any further information.
FOOTPATH
The first stage of the walkway to Molly Fulton’s has been completed and the contractor will soon be commencing the next stage.
Work is also progressing for footpath on the road at Cuilbeg which we hope will facilitate not just the adults who like to walk, but also the school children to walk to the community sports fields to avail of the excellent facilities provided in the community.
LOOK OUT FOR NEIGHBOURS
People are asked to keep in touch with neighbours especially those living alone who may need assistance. Give a call to see if any help is required.
DISTRICT REGENERATION
The committee met recently and agreed to organise a number of fundraising events in aid of Carraroe and District Regeneration Association with maintaining CPR training/Defibrillators and Text Alert Systems. Pads and batteries have to be replaced soon and are very expensive so all support is welcome.
The first event is a Cake Sale and Coffee/Tea which will take place on Good Friday in Community Centre. Donations of cakes and community support will be appreciated – more details later.
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN
Our community Spring Clean is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 14, commencing at 9.30 a.m. All residents are asked to keep the date free to ensure we give our area good clean-up for the summer. – more details later
25 CARD GAME
The regular game takes place each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Bring a partner but if necessary we can match you up. Please encourage anyone that might enjoy a game of 25 to come to a relaxed atmosphere where learners are welcomed.
DEFIBRILLATORS
Please note the defibrillators are located at Community Centre and Community Field Clubhouse. Code is posted beside the machine. Please be aware CCTV is in operation. We will be organising CPR training in during the year. If anyone wishes to be trained please call 087 2222835 and we will place name on list.
CHURCH SACRISTAN
Carraroe Church Sacristan has retired. We are currently looking for a replacement. Some suggestions have been made as to how this should progress. We are currently open to ideas and suggestions. Please contact Fr Jim if you have a constructive idea.
LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA
The regular meeting is held on first Tuesday of each month in Carraroe Community Centre New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894. The walking group continues every Thursday morning at 10.30 from the Riverside Hotel. The federation Irish night will be held in Teach Ceol in Riverstown next Saturday, March 10, as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations.
IRISH DANCING
Classes in Carraroe Community Centre – for more information contact – irishdancegirl@gmail.com or 087 9395364.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.
ST JOHN’S GAA
Lotto jackpot: €11,900 – Tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Road; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry McMorrow’s Shop, Cairns Road; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe.
2018 Youth Programme: Anyone not registered yet can still do so. Contact Fergal at 087 6760277 for information on the schedule for boys and Liam at 086 2342302 for information on the schedule for girls. See Facebook (@stjohnsgaaclub) and Twitter (stjohnsgaasligo) for updates
DANCING
Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo from 8.30 p.m. to late. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Next Wednesday, March 7, Carmel McLoughlin Band will provide the live music. The following is the schedule of live bands arranged Wednesday, March 14, Top Level, March 21 Stuart Moyles, March 28 Jason Moyles – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.
SENIORS ALARM SCHEME
Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to were the pendent at all times including in bed. Application forms are available from any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533.
CARRAROE TEXT ALERT
Please note this text arrives to your phone as Be Alert. The system is available to protect our community. If you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate. Please request the investigating Gardaí to arrange to send a Text Alert to notify neighbours. Anyone interested in joining the system can contact any committee member or phone 087 2222835 for an application form.
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS
To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.