AchonryMullinabreena
TALENT NIGHT
A talent night will be held in St Nathy’s Hall on Saturday, November 17, at 8 p.m. Proceeds towards the annual Christmas party. Raffle on the night.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EGM
Achonry parents’ association are holding an EGM on Tuesday, November 13, at 8 p.m. in St Nathy’s Hall Mullinabreena. We hope all families will be represented at this meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA have upcoming events as follows: table quiz, Saturday, November 24, and the ever popular Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 22, More details later.
HEALING EVENT
A night of healing and mediation will be held in St Nathy’s Hall on both Monday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 21, at 8 p.m. Contact Róisín at 087 9807416 for more info.
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 on Fri/Saturday, November 9/10th and Saturday, November 17, in St Nathy’s Hall. So lets start Packing those bags and pass the word on to extended Family/Neighbours and friends and lets put in a big effort this year. Whats Accepted: All clothing includiing: Underwear/Bed linen/Towels/Curtains/Footwear/ Hand Bags/Belts/Soft Toys.
NOT Accepted: Pillows/Duvets/Mats. For more information Ring Micheál – 087 6312980. Clothes can be left at the hall Exit door during the week up to Monday, November 19, so no excuses. Please support.
25 CARD GAME
The popular 25 card game continues every Friday in St Nathy’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. New players are always welcome.
SET DANCING
Set dancing continues in St Nathy’s Hall every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. If sufficient numbers attend, the classes will continue for the winter.
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.
YOUNG EXPLORERS
Young Explorers Childcare is having its toddler, Preschool and Afterschool Care open day on Saturday, December 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Young Explorers purpose built facility in Abhainn Mór, Collooney.
On the day we will have toddler, preschool teachers and afterschool educators giving information about themselves and their roles as well as the daily routine and activities in each of our rooms. We will be giving tours of the building and outdoor areas and will be able to provide support to parents wishing to complete enrolment forms. Enrolment packs will be available on the day.
We advise early booking to guarantee your place for January/September 2019. We are providers of the Affordable Childcare Subvention Schemes. We open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 50 weeks of the year. We look forward to meeting you all and your children. Please call us at 071 9133166 or emailreception. youngexplorers@gmail.com for more information.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.