BunninaddenKillavil
SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOP
Safetalk a suicide prevention workshop is taking place this Friday, May 18, from 7.10 p.m. at the community park club house. The talk is being given by a member of Sligo Mental Health promotion to alert people to the signs exhibited by someone who may have difficulties with mental health and also to inform people of the supports that are available. It is of particular interest to anyone involved with young adults and to parents.
Those interested in registering for the course please contact the HSE at 071 9135061 or Pat Spellman at 087 9963359 who is health and Well being officer with the local GAA Club. Information leaflets are available in both churches.
THANK YOU
The committee of the Community Games wishes to thank all those who took part in the sponsored walk on Bank Holiday Monday and for those who contributed.
BABY GIRL
Congratulations to Tony and Dolores Gormley on the birth of their baby girl Eimear, and to grandmother Muriel.
GET WELL SOON
Get well wishes and a speedy recovery to all persons from the area presently in hospital and to those recovering at home. cle races on the lawn had thrills and spills for all. Horse shoe throwing was very popular and winners here were Ena Giblin from Curry, Paloma Villarreya from Madrid, and Emmie Maye, Cashel.
Inside the centre a magnificent dye cast eshibition of model farms was thoroughly appreciated by young and old alike. Developed by Bunninadden boys Gareth Gallagher and David Taylor from a simple idea to the biggest display of model farm machinery in the country, with immense attention given to detail and mobile models.
In the tractor balancing event the winner was David Taylor was declared champion and Gareth Gallagher runner-up. The ladies champion was Philomena Brennan, Sligo and runner-up was Tereasa Gormley, Moylough.
While Deano and her assistants were busy face painting, nail painting and modelling balloons, well known characters Minnie and Mickey Mouse were entertaining the audience. Freshly cooked burgeres were in great demand along with ice cream.
A draw for hampers sponsored by Brian Cahill, and Atlantic windows and doors Ltd, were won by Una Dodd, Culfadda and Michael Ryan, Powelsboro.
Congratulations to the organising committee and sincere thanks to everyone who helped out on a super day in the community.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to all children who received their First Holy Communion in St Patrick’s Church Moylough last Saturday, administered by parish priest Fr Leo Henry A very enjoyable party was held in the arts and Heritage Centre organised by the parents committee.
CARD GAMES
Card games continue on Wednesday nights in the centre and will conclude on Wednesday night, May 30, Winners last week were John Brennan six games, Michael Devaney five games. Raffle winners Michael Fleming, John Brown, Malachy Maher. always had an innocent and slightly mischievous smile on his face that portrayed a fun loving character.
His funeral was attended by thousands in Ballina from Mayo and South Sligo region, and a great traditional music session at the funeral home said much about the love he had of music, and also about the esteem in which he was held by all his friends and colleagues. Michael is survived by his wife Breege, children, Finn and Aoife, mother Kathleen, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and many cousins and friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
HEALTH/WELLBEING EVENING
Tubbercurry GAA presents an evening ‘Health and Well Being in a Modern World’ on Friday, May 18, at 7.30 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry with guest speakers Aoife Lane, WGPA Chair and Head of Department Sport and Health Sciences AIT – How To Create A Healthy Club, Joe Waters, Sligo Samaritans – Promoting Good Mental Health, David Kelly, Lecturer in Health Sciences AIT – Promoting Healthier Eating Habits, Stephen Gilmartin, Msc Sports and Exercise Medicine – Why Exercise?. Tickets available on the door, €10 per person and €20 per family. Organised by the cast of Fr Ted OsKaRs film. All proceeds in aid of Tubbercurry GAA Grounds Development. Thank you for your support.
CREATIVE WRITING
Fancy yourself as a writer? Creative writing classes for adult beginners 10 weeks flash fiction, short stories, mining memories for memoir, journal keeping, poetry and more informal, fun classes led by award-winning writer Louise G Cole at: An Chroi Enterprise Centre, Ballina Road, Tubbercurry, starting May 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enquiries: 086 0814683 All welcome Thursday evenings includes tea and coffee supported by the MSLETB Community Education Scheme.
RECYCLING WORKSHOP
A recycling workshop takes place on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in Án Chroí, Tubbercurry. Come along and learn ‘what goes in your bin’. Everyone welcomed.
WATER BOIL NOTICE
Representatives from Irish Water held a meeting recently with all the public representatives from Sligo County Council and also with a number of Community Representatives. They gave an in-depth description of the ongoing problems associated with the water supply from Lough Talt. In a nutshell the boil water notice is set to continue into the immediate future with no sign yet of it being lifted.
Many representatives were totally unaware of how basic the treatment plant at Lough Talt actually is, and indeed it is probably incorrect to use the name ‘treatment plant’ at all. The water coming from the lake goes through a basic system where the water is chlorinated, but it is not put through any filtering system as is the norm in other more modern facilities.
Evidence of Cryptosporidium continues in the water as this is the danger season for this contamination and the public should check the Irish Water website on a regular basis for further updates.
However, households should definitely continue to boil water and leave to cool before drinking.
REFERENDUM
Canvassing and discussions are taking place locally on the upcoming referendum to remove or not remove the Eight Amendment from the Constitution. Word locally is that the vote will be tight.
A sad complaint locally is that posters have been removed by opponents of the other opinion. Respect for all opinions should be tolerated by all sides.
ADVENTURE CAMP
Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are running their fun summer camps again this year from July 17 to July 20 and 24 – July 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Cost of €60 per child. Aged eight years approx. And over. We also cater for children’s birthday parties. For more information email: oxmountaincamp@gmail. com, or phone 071 9181920 or 087 1362703.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Active retirement activities have resumed for the Spring/ summer session. The weekly Tuesday group meetings in the Health Centre will now be held in the evenings at 8 p.m. with Card games, Flower Arranging, Reflexology, Bealtaine celebration, outings etc on the agenda. Monthly outings are being arranged and we are looking forward to our week’s trip to North Wales in June. Weekly Bowling and Exercises continue as well as our open ‘Irish hour’ on Thursdays in Teach Laighne at 3 p.m. Ta alan daoine sa ceanntar ata gra aca do’n Gaeilge – bain usaid as bhur cupla focail and join us every Thursday for a very enjoyable hour.
Our Book club meets on the last Wednesday on each month – new members are very welcome. Book for this month in Colson Whithead’s ‘ The Underground Railroad’. Books are supplied courtesy of the local library.
MEDJUGORJE
The annual pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from 13th 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.
IRISH SUMMER SCHOOL
Irish summer courses will take place in Banada during the summer. Junior cert course will take place July 23 to July 27 and leaving cert course will take place July 30 to August 3. Call or text Siobhán for further details at 087 4510572.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.