AchonryMullinabreena
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Johnston family following the death of Lesley Johnston, Tullamore (daughter of Gerry, formerly of Cloonarara). Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.
FLEADH SUCCESS
Congratulations to the local musicians on their success at the all-Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda last week. Sinéad Johnston first Mandolin and second Banjo age 12-15. Aoife Johnston first duet (with Conor McDonagh) age under-12. Well done also to Conor Johnston, Ciara Lee, Hannah Lee and Michael Gorman, who all qualified and participated over the weekend.
NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD
Congratulations to Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club, who received a National Lottery Good Causes 2018 award for Sport in County Sligo recently. The award is in recognition of the development work at Nace O’Dowd Park. The club now goes on to the regional finals in September. Well done and good luck.
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.
2018 PRIZE DRAW
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club are currently running their annual prize draw for 2018. There are lots of great prizes this year totaling over €2,000 in value ranging from a top cash prize to great hotel breaks. Tickets are available from senior players, coaches and committee members. All support is appreciated. Draw takes place on Sunday, September 9.
5K ROAD RACE/WALK
The annual Coolaney road race and walk organised by Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA will take place on Friday, August 31, at 7.30 p.m. This year it reverts to a 5km route which is sure to be very appealing to runners and walkers alike. It’s known as the ‘Fastest 5k in the west’. This event has grown hugely in recent years and is now very popular on the circuit. The event will be chip timed and refreshments will be served afterwards. Contact Gerry Lee at 086 8282263 for details.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL RUN
A special memorial run, in memory of the late James Feely, Tubbertelly, will take place on Sunday, September 16, at 12.30 p.m. The event base is St Nathy’s Hall Mullinabreena and all tractors, bikes and vintage cars are welcome. Refreshments before and after with an excellent raffle on return. All proceeds towards the Irish Heart Foundation and a defibrillator at Nace O’Dowd Park. Contact Lorraine at 087 6779836 for details.
TÚS SCHEME
Achonry Mullinabreena Com- munity Enhancement Group have a vacancy for the Tús scheme. Contact Ann Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 for details on the eligibility criteria.
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
After almost six 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. Anyone is welcome to visit Ann Marie and help with providing names for photos. 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. The club continues its appeal for fence sign sponsors at the park. Contact Ollie at 087 7981827 for details.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.