Cloonacool
LADIES GROUP
The Cloonacool Ladies Monday Morning Group will meet on Monday, September 3, from 10.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. We looking forward to meeting everyone again and new members are more then welcome.
COMMUNITY PARK DRAW
Tickets are now on sale for the Community Park lotto draw. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member. The next draw takes place in September and the jackpot now stands at €2,200. All proceeds goes towards the ongoing maintenance and development of facilities at the community park. Remember if you’re not in, you can’t win.Little VIPs Playschool re-opens on Thursday, August 30, at 9.30 a.m. For more information please contact 089 7046576.
CARD GAME
The Cloonacool Card Game will continue at 9 p.m. every Monday in Cloonacool Community Centre.
MUSIC CLUB
Cloonacool Music Club takes place on Thursday at Brennan’s Bar from 10 p.m. Come along for a great night of music and singing. There will be a bus available to collect and leave home on Thursday nights for music club. Pick up between 9: 30 and 10 p.m., and then leaving Cloonacool after the food. Please ring 071 9185037 for further information and to book your seat. There will be a minimal charge for the bus.
YOUR NEWS
Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com. the all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann held in Drogheda. Congratulations to Jason McGuinness who came first place in Fiddle Slow Airs and second place in Fiddle fast tunes. Well done to the Senior Grupai Ceoil, who got third place.
CARNS VIGIL
The 33rd anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady in Carns occurs on September 2. A nine night vigil begins on Sunday, September 2, at 9 p.m. at the shrine and the annual Mass will be held on Monday three at 8 p.m.
EASKEY POST OFFICE
The threat of the closure of Easkey post office is still on going. The usage has not increased dramatically so it needs to increase significantly over the next six months as an offer has already been made by An Post to the new postmaster to close next April.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to Niall Gordon, Dromore West/Templeboy Community Games who won silver medal in the under-eight 80 metres at the all-Ireland athletic finals.
COASTAL CHALLENGE
The annual Coastal Challenge, a 42km cycle will take place on Saturday, September 15. Same route as previous years with refreshments at the Beach Bar, Aughris and at the finish in Easkey Community Centre. Cost of entry is Adult €20 and under-18s are €10. Registration will be on the day of the cycle at Easkey Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the cycle starting at 10.30 a.m.
COLLECTION THANKS
Leap Easkey says thanks to everyone who donated to the recent church gate collection. The total sum raised was €546.
70K AND 40K FUN CYCLE
Templeboy/Aughris Rural Action group will hold a 70K and 40K fun cycle on Sunday, September 23, starting at 10 a.m. from the Beach Bar with refreshments afterwards.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The next meeting of the Kilglass/Culleens community alert takes place on Wednesday, September 5, at 9 p.m. in Sheridan’s Bar.
MONSTER BINGO
A monster bingo will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone on Sunday, September 9, at 3 p.m. in aid of the Jonathon Higgins Go Fund Me.
THE LATE MARTIN KEANE
The death has taken place of Martin Keane, Bagenalstown, Carlow formerly of Gleneaskey, Dromore West and Tulylinn, Culleens. His remains were removed from Sweeney’s funeral home to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour for Requiem Mass and burial took place in Churchill Cemetry. Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives.
PAST PUPIL REUNION
Past pupils who attended Coláiste Iascaigh (Easkey Vocational School) between the years 1973 and 1978 are planning a reunion for spring 2019. Contact Eileen at 086 8729905 or Margaret 087 9489973.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on August 17. Numbers drawn were. €25 winners: Colin Clarkson, Annabelle Higgins, Jackie O’Donnell, Claire McGuire, Martina Reilly. Promoter’s prize: Willie Brady. Next jackpot €2,500 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. 50/50 winner; Katie Browne.
YOUR NEWS
To have notes included email duffyfamilycabra@eircom.net or call 086 8373206. neral Home to the church Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Dromore West on Friday, August 17, and burial took place after midday Mass Saturday the 18th to Churchill Cemetery may he rest in peace amen.
JESUS AND MARY SECONDARY SCHOOL
School reopening dates for 2018/2019 First years. Monday, August 27, Third and Sixth years. Thursday, August 30, First, Second and Fifth years. Friday, August 31. Transition Years and all students. Monday, September 3.
PLC Graduation and enrolment on Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Post Leaving Certificate Courses commence on Tuesday, September 11.
Post Leaving Certificate Courses 2018/2019: There will be new courses on offer for 2018/19 in Healthcare Support with Care of the Older Person Level 5. Certificate in Health Services Supervisory Management Level 6. Also courses in Early Childcare and Education Levels 5 and 6/Special Needs Assistant; Professional Cookery; Art; eBusiness; Business Level 6, Conflict Management and Beginners Computers. Courses are day courses and run from September to May.
Enrolment Night will take place on Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. All enquiries are welcome.
NEW BABY BOY
Congratulations to Dr Patrick McSharry and his wife Donna on the birth of their new baby boy last week. A baby brother for Rebecca, Patrick and Luke.
IRISH DANCING
Scoil Rince Uí Chinnéide-Kennedy School of Irish Dancing. All classes will recommence Tuesday, September 4, in Waterpoint Enniscrone. New beginners welcome suitable for girls and boys from three years. Contact Tara at 085 7043458.
ANNIVERSARY
The September 2 will mark the 33rd anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady in Carns. The nine night vigil will start on Sunday, September 2, at 9 p.m., with the annual Mass at the shrine on Monday, September 3, at 8 p.m.
CE VACANCIES
Tireragh Community Support Ltd are recruiting General Operatives for their CE scheme based in Kilglass. Work covers West Sligo area. CE eligibility criteria apply. Phone 083 4461322 to register your interest.
Congratulations to all members of Tireragh Comhaltas, who took part in the Connacht Fleadh in Ballinamore. Best of luck to those who are going forward to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda.
STORYBOOK TRAIL
Enniscrone Library invites all of the family to read pages of a picture book that are displayed along the hollow at Enniscrone beach. It starts beside the lifeguard tower. Different books will be displayed here regularly throughout the summer.
BLOTTO DRAW
There was no winner of the €4,200 jackpot when the draw took place in Sheridan’s Pub Kilglass on Sunday last. Numbers drawn were 5, 7 and 18. €25 winners were Aaron Duffy, Tara Regan, Aisling McDonnell, and Michelle Duffy. The next draw will take place in Hopkins Bar, on Sunday, August 26, jackpot is €4,400.