AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymote CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A very important meeting of the Ballymote Christmas Lights will take place on Wednesday, October 24, in the Pastoral Centre at 8.30 p.m. As funding is badly needed all business people and members of the general public are in invited to attend to try and see can we light Ballymote up in style this year.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Ballymote Community Library is sending out a call for any and all local WW1 stories and memorabilia – to share in a WW1 Ballymote Exhibition to be run in the library in November 2018.
We would like to hear from anyone who had family members fight in WW1 – or who has WW1 stories, medals or memorabilia that they would like to share as part of this exhibition – Please call in or call Eithne or Nick at 071 9111669.
COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE
Irish Country music star Derek Ryan will perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on October 31 at 8 p.m., Admission €25. Tickets are on sale but selling fast so don’t be disappointed call today 071 9182599.
YOUR NEWS
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Banada-Tourlestrane SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended on the recent death of Veronica Maye, Aclare, to her family, neighbours and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
DEFIBRILLLATOR TRAINING
Re: Kilmactigue Parish Defibrilllator Group. Instructors are now planning Training dates. Those people who trained in autumn/winter 2016 are now due for Re-Training, as their certification only lasts two years. If you are not trained in CPR/AED and would like to do so, please contact 087 4570130 to discuss future training dates.
INDOOR COUNTRY MARKET
The Indoor Country Market (9km from Tubbercurry out on the Ballina Road besides Joe Dan’s Pub) continues from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. every Saturday. Along with the usual great selection of local produce and crafts they are also introducing ‘zero waste’ rice, oats and flour – bring your own container and pay by weight. Why not take a seat in the coffee shop and enjoy some fabulous home made cake while you are here.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,700 guaranteed payout every night, full house €200 on flier game and €150 on last game. New 50: 50 draw each night. First game at 8.30 p.m.
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now €5,200. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
YOUR NEWS
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Bunninadden-Killavil SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Milo, Marie, and Peadar McManus on the death of Lilian Dillon sister of Milo. She was laid to rest in St John’s Cemetery, Castleisland on Friday last. May her soul rest in peace.
Social dancing classes continue in the community centre on Friday nights from 9.11 p.m. All are welcome and refreshments served.
CLOCKS GO BACK
As the clocks go back this weekend a reminder to those out walking or cycling to wear high visibility clothing.
NORTH CONNAUGHT COLLEGE
If you are thinking of going back to further your education North Connaught College, Tubbercurry offer a variety of full times courses. To find out more contact them at 071 9185035 or email nccollege@msletb.ie.
Coolaney-Rockfield GOSPEL CHOIR
The Coolaney Gospel Choir will be performing at their annual Night of song in the Mountain Inn Coolaney on November 10 at 8 p.m. The concert has SOLD OUT in record time, highlighting just how popular this talented choir is. It promises to be another great night. Watch this space for more events coming up to the Christmas season.
CARD GAMES
25 Card game has resumed in Killoran Community Centre on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. All are very welcome.
Card Games also recommenced in Ballinacarrow Community Centre on Thursdays at 9 p.m.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Coolaney Women’s Group Meetings will continue in Coolaney Community Centre Thursdays at 10.30 a.m.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish Dance Classes recommenced in Coolaney Community Centre. All children aged 4+ are welcome. Classes instructed by Patricia Henry, former member of Riverdance. Contact 087 6100597 to secure your place.
COOLANEY ICA NEWS
New members are always welcome to attend our classes or join the guild which is now running for over 50 years. Keep Fit classes started on Monday, October 22, and runs for six nights, finishing on November 26 On November 1 at 8 p.m., Faye Hayden from Sligo Social Services will give a talk on a new project running in Sligo and detail the great work carried out by the organisation. Our annual ‘Bag pack for charity’ will take place later in the month, on the 22nd, 23rd and November 24.
COOLANEY UNITED
Coolaney United Wednesday Night Bonus Ball Draw is to support fundraising efforts for the proposed new Astro Pitch in Coolaney Community park. Each Bonus Ball is €5 with a weekly prize of €100. Bonus balls can be purchased in PK MEATS on Thursday and Fridays and in O’Grady’s shop and Pub the rest of the week. Best of luck to all.
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
Meetings are every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Coolaney Community Centre for Youths between the ages of 12-15.
FORÓIGE CLUB
The Foróige Club meets each Friday evening at Coolaney Community Centre between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is open to all youths aged 13 to 18 years. For more information contact Mark at 086 0740841 or Brendan 087 3964541.
COMMUNITY NOTES
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Gurteen CEMETERY PRAYERS
On Sunday, November 4, there will be prayers in Killaraght New Cemetery at 10.15 after Mass: Gurteen at 2.15: Mount Irwin at 3 p.m. and Carrentemple at at 3.45 p.m. On Sunday, November 11, the prayers will be said in Templeronan Cemetery at 3 p.m. and in Killaraght Old Cemetery at 2.15 p.m.
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
Remembering Our Deceased ceremony for all who died since November last year will be in Gurteen Church on Sunday evening, November 18, at 5 p.m.
GURTEEN ACTIVE AGE
Gurteen active age group meet weekly on Monday at 2.30 p.m. in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen. New members are welcome to come along.
KIDDIES DISCO
A Hallowe’en kiddies disco will be held in the ‘Haunted Room’, Teach Murray, Gurteen on Sunday, October 28, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be two spooky witches, storytelling, games and loads of prizes etc. The entry will be €5 per child and for families €5 for the first two children and €3 per child after.
All proceeds will go to Gurteen Playground and Adult Recreation towards the annual insurance cost.
EASTERN HARPS
Eastern Harps is running a monster race night in the Fox’s Den, Keash on Sunday, October 28. Please contact any member of the club executive for information. This is a fundraising event for the GAA.
DEREK RYAN IN GURTEEN
Irish Country music star Derek Ryan will perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Wednesday night, October 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale but selling fast so dont be disappointed call 071 918259.
SAVE GURTEEN POST OFFICE
The ‘Save Gurteen post office’ committee received a small boost to their campaign on Wednesday last with the closing date pushed forward till the end of January 2019. It just means that the fight will continue to make sure that the final result will be the post office remains open serving Gurteen and surrounding areas as it has being doing for many years.
MICHAEL ENGLISH
Michael English will be in concert in Gurteen Church on Sunday, December 2, at 8 p.m. This promises to be a great nights singing and music. Further info at 071 9182599.
Keash-Culfadda OFFEE MORNING
Keash Village Enhancement Ltd are having a coffee morning on Thursday, November 1, at the Fox’s Den from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go towards Phase two Development of A Multi Purpose Games Area. The committee welcome any Home Baked Goods which can be left into the Fox’s Den the evening before or that morning. Thank you for your continued support.
BRIGHTER COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE
Thank you to Martin Ballantyne, who spoke at all Masses over the weekend about Brighter Communities Worldwide, formerly Friends of Londiani.
Set up as a charity in Ireland and an NGO in Kenya in 2003, this organisation was co-founded by Martin Ballantyne and his wife Maria (a native of Cross, son of Kathleen and Tom) and now has an office in Midleton and Londiani in Kenya. In Kenya they work with rural and urban communities with a focus on improving health in homesteads and schools, giving access to clean water, keeping girls and boys in school, maternal health services and economic empowerment opportunities.
For more information look up brightercommunities.org or by email to martin@brightercommunities.org It is wonderful that we have a lay missionary from our parish.
CHARITABLE DONATION SCHEME
The Charitable Donations Scheme is currently being put in place in our parish. Parishioners, who have completed the CHY three Form are thanked most sincerely. Our parish has received €10.085.00 to date.
This Scheme applies to PAYE Workers, Income from Self-Em- ployment or anyone in receipt of a Pension from Employment, who has paid Tax in 2014,2015,2016 and 2017 and contributed a minimum of €250 each year to the weekly Offertory Collection and/ or Priests Collection. For every €250 contributed €112.32 is refunded by Revenue to the parish.
Parishioners, who are willing to be part of this Scheme must complete the CHY3 Form. All completed Forms received will be dealt with in strict confidence. Our Parish will greatly benefit from this Scheme.
COFFEE MORNING THANKS.
The hospice coffee morning was held in the Fox’s Den on September 20 last. Thanks to Patrick Ward for the use of his premises and to Nickie for her help. Thanks also to Breda Forkin for her confectionery creations and to those who attended and contributed to the event. Amount raised €560,
RACE NIGHT
The Eastern Harps race night takes place in the Fox’s Den Keash on Sunday Night, October 28 (Bank Holiday weekend). This event has been organised to raise funds for the completion of our new Club House.
With a total investment of more than €550,000, the club will have one of the finest facilities in the county. Much hard work has gone into bringing this project to reality and we now look forward to a completion date in Spring 2019. This investment will serve the club and local community well for many years to come.
We would like to sincerely thank the many companies and individuals who have donated money so far. There is still an opportunity to get involved in the fundraiser. You can do so by contacting any of the club executive or by emailing racenight@easternharps.com.
MC for the night will be Paul Collins from Today FM. A great night is in store for everyone.
DEATHS
Sincerest condolences to Tommy Kelly, Fallougher, whose mother passed away recently; laid to rest in Roundfort, County Mayo.
We also remember Paddy McGowan who died in London and formerly of Cloonshanbally (brother of Francis and Andy, also Mai Looby Greyfield). Our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
CLOCKS GO BACK
Remember clocks go back one hour on Sunday morning next October 28 at 2 a.m.
Mass times will change in our parish to 7 p.m. each Saturday evening thereafter for the winter months ahead.
CONGRATS TOURLESTRANE
Congratulations to all involved with Tourlestrane senior men’s football team, on their recent success; winning the County Championship for the third time in a row. A wonderful achievement for all concerned.
NOTES
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