Ballymote

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

final preparations are under way for the Ballymote St Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 at 3.30 p.m., with over 50 entrants and two marching bands this promises to be a great family day out.

The final meeting of the Parade Committee will take place in Gormley’s Corner House at 9.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15.

We are still accepting entrants to the parade, please contact a member of the committee for more information, committee members – Pádraig Healy, Gerry Gormley, Liam Rafferty, Pat Mcgrath, Declan Healy, Eamon Scanlon, Francie Corcoran, Alan Stafford. Thank you for your support.

BAPTISED

Congratulations to the parents of Emma Mary Quinn, Carnaree, who was baptised recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Frank Kerins, Manchester; Mary Rose Keegan, Dowra; John William Kerins, Emlaghfad, whose deaths occurred recently.

COUNTY FLEADH

The Sligo County Fleadh 2018 takes place in Sligo Town on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Closing date for all competition entries is Friday, March 23, and must be sent to your Branch secretary Telephone 071 9182599.

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