Tubbercurry

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION

Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce and Community Association is hosting a Community Recognition Award Ceremony on St Patrick’s night, March 17 in Cawley’s Hotel, Tubbercurry.

The recipients of this year’s award are the Western Drama Festival Committee, who this year are celebrating the 75th year of the founding of the festival. First held in 1943, the Western Drama Festival has gone from strength to strength and is a firm fixture on the annual calendar of events both in Tubbercurry and in Drama circles throughout Ireland. Indeed, the Western Drama Festival was the first Drama Festival of its kind ever held in Ireland and is a model copied by drama enthusiasts throughout Ireland.

The founding fathers of Matt Devine, Alfie Rochford, John A Flannery and Seán O’Dowd, all now deceased, would be very proud if they returned today to see how more recent committees have developed what they established. Over the last 75 years, the festival has been an integral part of the community and social life in South Sligo and has been highly educational for all attendees over the years. Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce and Community Association is a vocal outlet and advocat for the entire community and this is an opportunity to say thank you to the many volunteers in this their Diamond Jubilee year.

The evening takes the form of a buffet supper in Cawley’s Hotel on St Patrick’s Night at 8 p.m. There will be a number of speakers, a presentation to the Festival Committee, and a dance/social afterwards to top band, Black Water Jack. This is an ideal way to socialise and say thank you to the many volunteers that make up the Western Drama Festival Committee. The general public are invited to attend and tickets are now available for the event at €35 each from a variety of Chamber members, including, Geraldine Brennan, Gearoid Surlis, John Gillespie and Roger McCarrick.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Complementing the Western Drama Festival celebration of 75 years in existence, a special exhibition ‘Celebrating Creativity in our Community’ will be heldin partnership with Tubbercurry Community Library – Sligo Library Service from March 6 to March 10 2018.

We invite all artists to submit pieces reflecting life in the community today and into the future. If interested please contact Anne Marie Hegarty – 086 8066662 or Eileen Davey – 087 9791942.

All art forms are acceptable i.e. Painting, sketching, sculpture, photography etc. The working title for this exhibition is ‘Next Chapter’.

TWINNING GROUP

Tubbercurry Twinning Group is planning a trip to Cutigliano in the Tuscany region of Italy from May 8 to May 13. A group from Tubbercurry’s Twinning town Vi- armes in France will be joining with the Tubbercurry group. The local group will be travelling from Dublin to Pisa and onward then to Cutigliano, and will be staying in a local hotel. Some suggestions for activities while there, are, Forest walks, an urban hike in the city of Lucca, trip to Chianti and visit a winery, trip to cheese making dairy or visit olive oil company.

If you are interested in joining us contact info@tubbercurry. ie or call to South Sligo Tourism and community office, Humbert Street, Tubbecurry. Ph. 087 0936616.

TUBBERCURRY FRC

Information Morning on Fostering Have you ever considered fostering? Information coffee morning Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre Tuesday, March 27, at 10.30 a.m. For information please contact the Fostering Resource Service Markievicz House Sligo 07191 49681.

Introducing Foods to Baby Information session: Lifestart Sligo will be hosting two free information events in Tubbercurry FRC on Tuesday the sixth of march and Tuesday, March 20, from 11.00-12.00. Information will be provided on stages of weaning, food ideas and preparation, benefits of a healthy diet etc. For more information Nicole at 086 0475342 or Jacqueline at 086 1300843.

WALKING GROUP

Our weekly walking group is a great opportunity to get active and socialise. We meet every Wednesday at various locations and go for an hour long walk. March 7 we meet at Cloonacool Community centre at 10.20 a.m. For more information on our group and other planned walks contact Cathy at 071 9186926.

MEDJUGORJE

The annual pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from September 13 to September 20, led by Spiritual Director, Fr Tim Flynn. Flights from Knock with return airport transfers to Medjugorje, Half board accommodation in a private house, together with full religious programme, all included in the price.

For more information please contact, Breda Durkin at 071 9186123 or mobile 087 1873703.

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Some of the things happening in our local library include: Board Games for over-8s every Tuesday from 5 p.m.: Story Time for Under-sixes every Friday at 2 p.m.: Creative writing group every Friday at 11 a.m. For all enquiries please call 071 9111705.

FINDING PEACE WITHIN

‘Finding Peace Within’ a oneday workshop on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Solas Healing Sanctuary, Curry. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Peace is the first step on a journey to healing and wholeness. A nurturing and life transforming day. Tea breaks and lunch provided. Spaces limited so booking is essential. For further details phone Maureen at 086 8511372..

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.