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PHOTO EXHIBITION
After seven months of work on the project, over 2000 photos have now been collected and named. The dates for the exhibition are Bank Holiday weekend Sunday/Monday, October 28/29 in St Nathy’s Hall, 12.30 p.m. till 6.30 p.m. both days. Mark it in your diary. After the outstanding success of the exhibition of 2017, this year promises to be bigger and better.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is expressed to the Lee family Coolaney on the recent death of Seán Lee. Seán was predeceased by his brother Owen of Carniara, and sister Mary of Cashel North. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
LADIES’ GAA SUCCESS
Well done to St Nathy’s Ladies’ club on winning the Sligo senior title recently. They defeated Geevagh in a hard fought encounter in Tubbercurry.
ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS
The Flanagan family, Coolaney recently sponsored new jerseys for the St Nathy’s Ladies Senior and under-12 teams. The jerseys bear the logo ‘Organ Donor Awareness’ and the family are very generously doing their bit for this crucial awareness campaign. Well done and lets hope it piques the interest of many an observer in the process.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
The parents’ association of Achonry National School are holding their annual Clothes Collection in the near future.(dates to follow) So let’s start Packing those bags and pass the word on to extended Family/Neighbours and friends and lets put in a big effort this year.
What’s Accepted: All clothing including Underwear/Bed linen/ Towels/Curtains/Footwear/Hand Bags/Belts/Soft Toys. NOT Accepted: Pillows/Duvets/Mats. For more information Ring Micheál – 087 6312980.
RETIREMENT
Best wishes to Henry Carr, Castleoye, who retired recently from his supervisor role on the Sligo Leader Rural Social Scheme. Henry’s all round skill and manner will be sorely missed indeed by all the communities he worked with over the years.
25 CARD GAME
The popular 25 card game returns to its Friday evening slot on Friday, September 21, in St Nathy’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. New players are always welcome.
SET DANCING
Set dancing resumes in St Nathy’s Hall on Thursday, September 20, If sufficient numbers attend the classes will continue for the winter.
HURLING SUCCESS
Well done to Fergal and Shane Boland, who were part of the Tooreen team to claim the Mayo senior hurling title recently. The lads are grandsons of Vera Kennedy, Lavagh, who watches their adventures on the field of play with a great sense of pride.
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. making Boyle one of the first cycle friendly towns in Ireland. The money has been allocated under the Healthy Ireland Fund 2018 and is in preparation for the anticipated increase in cycle tourism that will take place in Boyle when the Lough Key to Boyle Greenway is constructed A subcommittee from Curlieu Wheelers Cycling Club has been formed to assist the Town Team in its efforts.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Well done to Tom Kearney, who is this year’s ‘Golfer of the Year’. Tom had had a great year with several wins and podium places and these have all contributed to his cumulative points total in the overall order of merit used to decide the year’s best golfer. He may well add another title to the collection for 2018 as he is still very much in with a chance in the King Harmon Cup. The winter 9-hole competition is now up and running. The format is a nine hole stableford running Monday to Saturday inclusive on a weekly basis, entry is €5, re-entry is €3. This competition runs throughout the winter, weather and course conditions permitting. If you are looking to play but don’t have playing partners arranged, just put up a message on the men’s’ WhatsApp group with your preferred time. to play the role of Friedrich and aged 17 or 18 to play the role of Rolf. Both needs to be singers but no acting experience is necessary. Anyone interested, please contact Tom Walsh at 087 2276628 or any member of the group.
CARD GAME
The Cloonacool Card game takes place at 8.30 p.m. every Monday in Cloonacool Community Centre.
LADIES GROUP
The Cloonacool Ladies Monday Morning Group meet on Monday mornings from 10.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. We looking forward to meeting everyone again and new members are more than welcome.
YOUR NEWS
Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com.