AchonryMullinabreena
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the families of those recently bereaved: Peadar Gorman, Carrowmore, Lavagh. Bridgie O’Dowd, Strandhill (wife of the late Nace O’Dowd), Terry McHaul, Navan (brother-in-law of John Patrick Kennedy, Achonry), Kathleen Healy, Dublin (née McDonagh Achonry). Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
YOUTH ASSEMBLY
Well done to local girl Maireád Conway, who participated in the Youth Assembly in the Dáil on climate change recently. Maireád joined 156 other young Irish people representing all 26 counties who sat in the seats of their TDs to focus and debate on climate change. Who Knows – Maireád may have warmed the seat for a future stint in the house.
FUN QUIZ NIGHT
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA are hosting their annual Quiz Night on Saturday, November 30, in the Happy Landing Coolaney at 9.30 p.m. There is a change of format this year with lots of novel, fun rounds to appeal to a wider audience. Great cash prizes, spot prizes and raffle on the night. Great entertainment assured. All support appreciated.
CLUB AGM
The Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club AGM will take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Coolaney Community Centre at 6 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact secretary Eugene if your are interested in getting involved with the club for the coming year.
COMMUNITY GROUP
The Community Group are asking people to keep an eye out for litter. This is a big problem on some roads in the area so please pick it up if it’s near your house and don’t wait for someone else to lift it. If there is a large amount dumped, report it to the Sligo litter warden at 087 1778735.
We have three Gaisce Students from the area helping the group at the minute. Aisling Feely, Laoise Gannon and Diarmuid Henry are kept busy with bulb planting, art work and sorting photos.
Thank you to the local business people living in the area who took part and planted bulbs along their own roads. Declan Henry Electrical, Geraldine Brennan Laundry Basket, Carly Hillier Whitethorn Equine Health, Francie Finan Sheds And Farm Works, Noel Johnston Computerbits, Walter Kivlehan Agri Services, David Hosey Jalmia Solutions, Oliver Davey Dexter Beef, Frank Brennan Agri Consultant, Caroline Coleman Knock Na Shee Preschool, Peadar Conway Trees And Hedging.
The Community Group AGM will take place on December 5. Venue and time to be announced.
ST NATHY’S LADIES
Hard luck to St Nathy’s Ladies, who were defeated in the all-Ireland Club Intermediate semi-final recently. The club AGM takes place on Tuesday, November 26, in Bunninadden Community Centre at 9 p.m.
TRACTOR RUN
St Nathy’s Ladies will be hosting a Christmas Tractor and Vintage Run on Sunday, December 8. Registration is from 11 a.m. with the Run commencing at 12. There will be a mini tractor run at 11.30 a.m. for our younger drivers. This will be a Christmas themed run with lots of prizes to be won on the day, including a prize for ‘Pimp my Tractor’ and a visit from a very special someone. Please come out and show your support.
KNOCKNASHEE TALK
Cormac McSparron and Dirk Brandherm of THE KNOCK NA SHEE PROJECT have been in contact and wish to return to St Nathy’s Hall for a talk about their work on Knocknashee regarding their findings during the excavation along with their plans for 2020. Date and time to announced later. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS
The Mullinabreena Church Altar Society are looking for volunteers from the parish to help with the upkeep of the parish church.
If you feel that you could help, please contact Róisín Healy 087 9807416.
BLUE KIDZ NURSERY
The very popular Gaelic games Blue Kidz Nursery programme returns soon. All Junior and senior infant children are invited to attend the fun filled indoor sessions in both Mullinabreena and Coolaney. Contact Donal Kerins at 086 3839363 or Pádraig McGourty at 086 8106431 for details.
LOCAL 25 CARDS
The local 25 card game continues in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8.30 p.m.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com .
Resurrection. Burial took place afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery.
Predeceased by her son Brendan, she is survived by her husband John, sons Joe, John and Rory – daughters – in-law Helen and Olivia – Rory’s partner Karen, grandchildren – Tanya, Dylan, Jason, Elie Mai, Tommy, Katelyn, and Eoghan – brothers and sisters, relations and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
THE death took place on November 13 at Sligo University Hospital of Maura Horan née Brett, Killavil. A popular member of the community she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was sister of Philomena Molloy, Moygara.
Predeceased by her husband Val she is survived by her daughter Helena, her son – in-law, Tony, her grandchildren, Laura, Niall and Liam and her sister Phil, sister – in-law Pauline Brett, nieces and nephews and all her relations and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended May she rest in peace.
RECENT BAPTISM
Welcomed in the Sacrament of baptism in Cloonloo Church on last Saturday was Dylan Eamon Queenan – son of Clare and Gerard, Cloonloo.
RECENT BIRTH
Congratulations to Annette O’Hara and John McDermott, Kingsland on the birth of their baby boy Bobby – a brother to Ella.
CINEMA CLUB
The ‘Quiet Man’ starring John Wayne showing in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen on Thursday, November 28, at 2.30 p.m. as part of their new Cinema Club. Come along and bring a friend and sit back in the warm and cosy tiered seated theatre. Membership is €4 per film
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Christmas party takes place on Sunday, December 8, in Teach Murray. Doors open at 1.30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2.30 p.m. Music by Carmel McLoughlin. people intending to go should contact Paddy at 087 7870013 or Christine at 087 636404 or to the Day Centre by Monday, December 2.
BINGO
Gurteen Bingo takes place every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. in the hall. Proceeds are shared between Eastern Harps GAA Club and the hall committee towards the upkeep of the hall. There is €2,600 of a jackpot on 47 calls and a lotto raffle of €300. Support is always greatly appreciated.
TIDY TOWNS RAFFLE
Gurteen Tidy Towns Christmas raffle for Christmas lights. Tickets on sale at €2 each or three for €5 with 10 great prizes. Support would be greatly appreciated.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing takes place every Thursday night in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen at 8 p.m. Join any Thursday night and learn how to jive – quickstep – foxtrot etc. Dancing, fun and exercise and all are welcome. Tutor is Christopher Beirne 086 847474.
TEXT ALERT AGM
The AGM of Gurteen-Cloonloo Community text alert was held last Wednesday night in Gurteen Hall. People are invited to renew membership of the Gurteen-Cloonloo text alert group. Please give your name, mobile phone number and €5 to any of the following: Kieran McGill, Paddy Coleman, Maureen O’Dowd, John Hannan. Mary O’Grady Jimmy Casey, Joe O’Dowd, and Morgan McCormack.
NEW BOOK
A new book written by Joe Keane a native of Moygara, Gurteen now resident in Hollymount, Co. Mayo named ‘The Slopes of Mullaghatee’ will be launched in the Hill Hotel, Gurteen on Monday night, December 2, at 7 p.m. A well written book with more than two hundred pages covering memories from around Gurteen – Joe’s memories of his childhood area in the 1950s and 60’s with some very interesting articles such as ‘The Blizzard of 1947’ Immigration – Rural Electricification the FCA ‘ – Mitching from School’ and many more. All are welcome to come to the launch.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Vocalist Bernadine Casserley accompanied by Anne Kielty