AchonryMullinabreena
SYMPATHY
We remember in our prayers at this time: Joan Coleman, Seafield Drive, Sligo (sister of William Coleman and the late Margaret Gormalley), Patricia Foley, Tubbercurry (mother of Nicola Marren, Carniara), Monica Boland, Gurteen (sister of Kevin Gaffney, Tubbertelly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
UPCOMING MASSES
Mullach na Croise Mass: Sunday, August 12, 10 a.m. Visit to Holy Well: Tuesday, August 15, 7 p.m. Cemetery Mass Achonry: Saturday, August 18, 7 p.m.
Cemetery Mass Courtabbey: Sunday, August 19, 11.30 a.m.
LOCAL CD RELEASE
Congtrats to local musician Harry McGowan who released a new CD recently featuring his sons Shane and Fergus among a host of other local talents. The launch was held in the Coleman Centre Gurteen to a packed house. The CD will be available locally to purchase.
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
After almost five months of work on the project, over 2000 photos have now been collected. The group request that the last few photos promised would be handed in ASAP Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@ gmail.com. All photos will be returned after the event. Thanks to everyone for the incredible response so far. A date for the event will soon be published.
WALKING/RUNNING TRACK
The newly completed walking/ running track at Nace O’Dowd Park is proving a real success with many folk using it on a daily basis. It is contributing hugely to the health and well-being of our community in a real and sustainable way. The club is currently investigating means to fund the installation of lighting for the track.
BLUE KIDZ
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Coaching continues for the under-six, under-eight and under-10 age groups every Saturday in Nace O’Dowd Park for the month of June. New children are always welcome to join the fun filled sessions supervised by our fully trained coaches.
Contact Gerry Lee at 086 8282263 for more details. Registration is now due for all players. Contact your relevant coach for details.
LEADER RSS SCHEME
The Sligo Leader Partnership is currently advertising a vacancy for the Rural Social Scheme at Nace O’Dowd Park, Achonry. Please contact Declan Foley at 071 9141138 or email dfoley@ sligoleader.com for more details.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.