BunninaddenKillavil
THANK YOU
Bunninadden Tidy Towns Committee would like to sincerely thank the following people for all the support, donations, volunteering, and grants received towards improving the aesthetics of the village. Namely Sligo County Council, Ray O’Grady, Margaret Gormley, Keith Henry, Tony Gormley Construction, Fr Michael Reilly, parishioners, Cathal Killoran, Andy Allcock, Barry Gallagher and James O’Hara.
CHRISTMAS PARTY LUNCH
The Christmas party Lunch takes place this Thursday, December 13, at 1 p.m. in the community centre.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Elaine Harrison on the death of her brother Kieran Meehan. December 16, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in the Health Centre Collooney. There will also be a raffle held on the day with a special appearance by a Jolly Man in a Red Suit. All Welcome and Thank you in advance for supporting your local National School. May you and yours have a very Peaceful Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.
OWENMORE GAELS GAA
A huge thank you to all club members who turned out for our AGM last weekend. There are still a number of available positions within the club for the coming year, and if you would like to be a part of this growing club please contact Trevor at 087 1710909.
SAVE THE DATE - Our annual table quiz takes place Friday, December 21, in Connolly’ Bars. The competition is set to be as competitive as ever. A great night is promised. All support is appreciated in what is a great fundraiser for the club and a nice way to see out the year.
WE HAVE A WINNER - Congratulations to Barry Gilhooley, who sneaks it in the end with a strong finish. Barry will collect €250 as part of his winnings. Well done to Aidan McGoldrick who came second and Francis Tighe, who came third. They get €100 and €50 respectively. Thanks to everyone who entered our Sports Prediction Quiz. Visit our Facebook page to see a full list of results.
SHOP - With Christmas on the way check out our club shop on the O’Neills website for some great personalised gift ideas. Average 7-10 working day delivery on personalised items, this may increase with demand. A fine range of items available.
LOTTO – The lotto draw took place in Connolly’s Bar on Monday, November 26. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 3 and 25.
There was no winner of the €10,000 jackpot. Congratulations to our match-three winners Bridget Gallagher and John Kenny, who each win €50. The next draw for our €10,000 jackpot will take place on Monday, December 10, in the Owenmore Inn. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club.
HANDBALL CLUB
Juvenile Handball for boys and girls continues each Monday evening 6.30-7.45 in Collooney Handball Alley. Contact Simon at 086 0798636 or Martin 087 4108411 for more information.
YOUR NEWS
If you wish any items included in the Collooney Notes please email collooneynotes1@gmail. com. was Hollie Geraldine Lennon, daughter of Regina and Michael Lennon, Cloonloo.
CEMETERY COLLECTIONS
Gurteen, Carrentemple and Mount Irwin Cemetery Committee’s are very grateful to all who contributed to their recent collections for the upkeep of the cemeteries.
FRANCES AND KIERAN IN GURTEEN
Frances Black and Kieran Goss in concert in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Sunday, December 30, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are now available – call 071 9182599.
RAFFLE FOR TIDY TOWNS
Gurteen Tidy Towns are having a fundraising raffle for Christmas with 10 great prizes – draw will take place in the Hill Hotel, Gurteen on Sunday, December 23. Support will be greatly appreciated.
MEN’S CANCER
Marie Keating Foundation comes to Tubber’s Men’s Shed on this Wednesday, December 12, at 7.30 p.m. to increase men’s knowledge on the most common cancers that can affect them (prostate, testicular, lung, skin and bowel cancers) and info on the signs/symptons and how they can reduce their risk of these common cancers. Queries to Mary at Tubber FRC 071 9186926.
BINGO
Bingo takes place every Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30 p.m. Proceeds goes to the upkeep of the hall and the local Eastern Harps GAA Club. Big prizemoney to be won on the night.
SAVE GURTEEN PO
Gurteen ‘Save the post office’ committee are continuing their campaign to keep the post office in Gurteen. They meet weekly and everything possible is being done so well done to all concerned. All the many customers of the PO are advised to keep using all the facilities there and avail of Christmas All four One gift cards etc.