Castleconnor
LOTTO
There was no winner of the €22,800 jackpot, numbers drawn were 9, 11, 37 and 40. No jackpot winner. €50 winners: Eoin Kent, Helen Stenson, and Noel Gallagher. Next week’s jackpot is €22,900. You need to be in it to win it.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
We are holding our annual Christmas Sale on Sunday, December 15, Representatives of the Community Council will be calling to all parish houses in the coming weeks. Your support and generosity as always is very much appreciated. We are hoping to have a jumbo Christmas cake sale. Santa will visit the community centre on the day and this will be followed by our senior citizens Christmas meal and party. Please forward names to Trevor Feeney at 085 1230146. All help and support is welcome.
ANNUAL PANTOMIME
Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society present the Three Little Pigson December 6 and 7 at 7.30 p.m. in Castleconnor Community Centre. Written and directed by Alanna Barrett. There will be lots of new performers on stage for the first time with Castleconnor Drama Group so come along, it’s sure to be a great nights entertainment. on November 29 and 30 and Sunday, December 1, Easkey GAA Club will hold their annual general meeting on Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m. in the community centre. Club members, players and parents of underage players are invited to attend.
CHRISTMAS CRACKER BINGO
Christmas Cracker Bingo will be taking place in Dromore West Community Centre on Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. Raffle tickets are now on sale for the annual Dromore West Community Centre Christmas raffle. Tickets are on sale locally and through any member of the Community Council. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the community centre. Your support is greatly appreciated. The Christmas Raffle draw will follow immediately after bingo.
LIGHTING UP DROMORE WEST
The lighting of the Dromore West Village Christmas lights will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 6 p.m. outside the Still bar.
YOUNG AT HEART CLUB
West Sligo Young at Heart Club are holding their annual tea dance in the Ocean Sands Hotel on Thursday, December 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments/ raffle and music with Gary O’Reilly from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come along for an afternoon of fun and lots of dancing. If you require further information contact – Martina Scanlon 087 1185563 or email martina scanlon@yahoo.co.uk.
FITNESS CLASS
A new Fitness Class is starting in Easkey Community Centre Gym on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9.30 a.m. All types of exercise and fitness catered for. Contact Leeroy at 085 1240898 for further information.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to P. O’Grady, Forthland, Easkey on the death of his niece Mary Durkan, Ardagh.
CHRISTMAS MARKET/ CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL.
Easkey’s first Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Festival will take place on December 7/8. The Christmas Tree Festival is on Saturday, December 7, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Christmas Market December 8 from midday to 5 p.m. With over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls, there is something for everyone.
ST FARNAN’S GAA
The St Farnan’s GAA Club AGM will take place on Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. in Dromore West Community Centre.
Competitors are needed to represent the club in the county final of Scór na nÓg on December 1 in Ballintogher Hall. If interested please contact Cultural Officer Seán Kilgannon.
Tickets costing €35 will soon be on sale for the clubs annual dinner dance in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo on Saturday, January 18, at 7.30.
CARD GAME
A Sunday evening card game for the upgrade works in the cemetery takes place in the school beside the church in Easkey at 8.30. Results from last Sunday are first Frank and Martin Kilgannon. Second Ann Gallagher and Maureen Flynn., Francie Lyons and Robert Burns. Three JP Guire and Michael Clarke, Paul Foy and D. M. McGovern. Raffle; Donal McGovern, Gerry Durkan and P.J Sloyan. Table Prize; Una Rolston and Edward Feeney. There will be a learners table for anyone who would like to learn to play 25.
SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY
Kilglass/Culleens Community Alert committee will hold a Senior Christmas party on December 8 at 1.30 in the Ocean sands Hotel. Enjoy a three course meal with music and dancing. Tickets cost €15 and can be had from any member, contact Gerry Queenan at 087 1358056 or Sheridan’s Bar.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on November 15. Numbers drawn1, 24, 31.36. €25 winners; Tara Jane Wade, David Reilly, St Anthony, David Trowell, Fred Queenan. Promoter’s prize; Margaret Conlon. Next jackpot €8,400 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. 50/50 winner; Cosgrove grandchildren.
EASKEY GAA
Scór Chontae Shligigh presents Scór na nÓg on December 1 in Ballintogher Community Hall commencing with Scór quiz at 1.30 p.m. followed by all competitions. Please contact John Gordon 087 6986106 or Mary McHugh if you would like to take part.
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