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SYMPATHY
We extend sympathy to the Davey Family on the recent death of Gerry Davey, Ballymote and Achonry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
CHRISTMAS CEILÍ
A Christmas Ceilí will be held in St Nathy’s Hall, Mullinabreena on Thursday, December 19 from 8.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. . Music by Liaghne Ceilí band. Admission is €10. Refreshments will be served.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The ever popular Christmas Variety Concert takes place on Sunday, December 22, at 6 p.m. in St Nathy’s Hall. Special guests this year are Toy Show Tom and Nanny Pat. Tom Cullen and his nanny Pat, from Carrick on Shannon, will be a great attraction on the night and no doubt will receive a huge welcome. All welcome along for what promises to be a brilliant evening of entertainment for all the family.
COMMUNITY GROUP AGM REPORT
The AGM of the AMCE Group which was held recently. The names of the newly elected members of the committee are as follows: chairman: Michael Toolan, vice-chairman: Bernie Finan, secretary: Caroline Coleman, Assistant secretary: Margaret Gallagher, treasurer: Micheál O’Dowd and Martin Coleman, PRO: Bríd McDonagh and Assistant PRO: Elaine Conroy.
At the AGM, the committee reviewed the number of projects undertaken this year including the clean-up of the parish, the plant swap, the signage and picnic area, the Knocknashee walk and Carrowmore school. The book swap is ongoing and anyone that wishes to donate, buy or swap books can do so by contacting Ann Marie Gorman or any committee member.
ST STEPHEN’S DAY RUN
The 2019 annual St Stephen’s Day 5k fun run/walk takes place in Tubbercurry on Thursday, December 26, The event has grown hugely over the last few years and all proceeds go to an excellent cause in SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust).
DANIEL DAVEY EVENT
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Healthy Club Committee will host top Nutritionist Daniel Davey for a free/open information talk on Friday, January 17, in St Attracta’s Community School. The event will be sports related but also have a general nutritional focus for a much broader audience. Daniel, a former club player, is achieving great success with his best selling book ‘Eat Up Raise
Your Game’ across the country and this event is sure to capture the attention of the entire south Sligo community and beyond. The event, though free, will be ticketed. More details soon. Check the club Facebook page for updates.
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.
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 be 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 .
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 .
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RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS
Christmas party for the community takes place here today December 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will have mince pies and other treats, and hot drinks and some entertainment. Anyone interested in joining us should call 071 9197818 and we will add their name to the list.
The centre will close for Christmas on Friday, December 20, and will reopen on Monday, January 6. We wish you all a happy Christmas and a peaceful 2020.
25 CARD DRIVE
25 card drive continues in Haydens Doddy’s on December 20.
BAPTISED
Congratulations to the parents of Evie Kate Conlon, Carrowcushacly, who was baptised recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Gerry Davey, Doomore Ballymote, whose death occurred recently.
YOUR NEWS
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ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now €6,100. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.