Carraroe

NO POSTERS PLEASE!

Cadra has written to each declared Local Election Candidate to request their support and respect for our community wish not to have posters erected in our area during the local election in May. We have supplied our DEDs and Map of the area concerned. Please spread the word and ensure all supporters are aware.

25 CARD GAME

The regular game is each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in Community Centre Winners on 13 games were Stephen Fallon/ Gerry Lavin Runners-up on 12 games were David McDermott/ Frank McGinley. Many thanks to all who attended recently despite the very bad weather.

New inexperienced players are always welcome. The game is run by Cadra in partnership with St John’s GAA Club and all proceeds go to local projects in the community so please support and bring a friend.

BODHRAN CLASS

Bodhran lessons have commenced in Community Centre. All ages and abilities catered for at each class – for more information call junior at 086 3013567.

TIDY TOWNS

We are planning to finish the area on the banks at the community centre and would like to hear form anyone willing to assist with any projects or indeed any ideas contact any committee member or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA.

The guild meet on the first Tuesday of the month in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. New members always welcome-for further information contact Mary at 086 3755894.

The next meeting of lakeview will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 8 p.m. Martha Ward from Sweeneys Opticians will give a presentation on the night.

The guild celebrated Women’s Little Christmas with afternoon tea in the Glasshouse Hotel on January 5, all the members really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the company. A big thank you to our social committee for organising it, a great idea and thanks to the staff at the Glasshouse for the excellent service.

The spring federation meeting will be held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Tuesday, February 20, at 7.30. Margaret from Strandhill Guild will give an up date on Dollys Cottage. The table quiz will be held at this meeting three members on each team, the winning team will represent Sligo Federation at the national finals.

The Gempack cake competition will also be judged on the night, we would ask the members taking part in the Gempack to contact our contest secretary Kathleen before Friday, February 8.

The Sligo weekend at An Grianan plans are now finalised, balance of money now due, contact Kay.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto draw jackpot now €12,950. Tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Rd.Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry McMorrow’s Shop, Cairns Road; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

All residents are requested to keep a look out for type of activity and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.

SLIMMING WORLD

Charlotte will provide sessions in Carraroe Community Centre each Tuesday morning at 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. and each Saturday morning at 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. All current, new, re-joining and visiting members very welcome. – for more information contact Charlotte at 087 7987118.

LEARN TO DANCE

Frank is looking forward to continuing the great atmosphere of learning and fun this year in Carraroe Community Centre. All learners and experienced dancers catered for at these sessions so come and enjoy. Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo.

Dance class commences at 8.30 p.m. with live band from 9.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The Bands schedules are:February 13 Jason Moyles, February 20 Noel Brody, February 27 Stuart Moyles. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.

SEAN NÓS DANCING.

Classes resuming again on Friday, January 11, for six weeks with all-Ireland Champion Ryan Sheridan. Beginner Class 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. Intermediate Class 7 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. Suitable for all children with a keen interest in learning traditional sean nós dancing.. Registration at the beginning of each class. New beginners always welcome. All Enquiries to 087 6106493 or email musicman14303@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

If you would like to book the centre, please contact the parish office at 071 9162136. Some spaces available in afternoons on Friday evening.

CHURCH NEWS

Parking at Church: Please use the designated car parks at our church which includes around the community centre. Plenty of parking is available in safe locations. Please avoid parking on the main roads. It obstructs passing traffic.

Carraroe Parish Choir: Parish Choir rehearsal on Mondays at 8 p.m. in the church. If you can sing and would like to be part of a community choir, please come along. More male singers are required.

The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.

HI-VIZ VEST

Cadra continues to distribute free Hi-Viz vests. We appeal to people walking or working around our community to wear Hi-Viz to ensure visibility in these dark evenings. We have a supply of free Hi-Viz available from any member of committee.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.