AROUND THE DISTRICTS

BALLINACARROW MASS RESUMES

It was great to see Mass resume in Ballinacarrow Church on Saturday, July 18, following the closure due to Covid 19. Mass times were as follows: Saturday, July 18, at 6.30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at 9.30 a.m. Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to Bernadette White and family and to Sheila and Margaret Keane and families on the recent death of Séamus Keane, Wexford and formerly Ballinacarrow. May he rest in peace.

Sympathy is extended to Geraldine Fallon on the death of her uncle, Stephen Callahan, Tipperary. May he rest in peace.

GET WELL SOON

Speedy and full recovery to all from the area sick and in hospital at this time.

OWENMORE GAELS

Owenmore Gaels are back in action after the shutdown. If you would like to get involved please contact the club via the Facebook page.

Owenmore Gaels lotto is back, please play online and support the club. All details on the club Facebook page. ENNISCRONE

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our local hero Brandon Browne, who recently received a beautiful scroll from the lord mayor of Dublin, who has been recognised as a covid hero for his work for our community during the pandemic.

ENNISCRONE SHOW

2020 is a year like no other however the show still must go on (line). The Irish Shows Association are hosting a virtual show on Saturday, August 22, If you would like to enter any exhibits to the show please go to https:// www.irishshows.org/show/application/competition/new

Tune into irishshows.org on Saturday, August 22, to watch the first ISA virtual show.

OCEAN SANDS HOTEL

We are delighted to have received our weddingsonline Cert for our quality of food, friendly service and all your kindness. It is a pleasure looking after all our lovely couples on their special day. Thank You so much for all your lovely and glowing reviews.

ANNUAL BLACK PIG 10K RUN

The annual Black Pig 10k run will take a place on Monday, July 27, in Enniscrone Co. Sligo. For this year we will only be running the 10k event.

Due to ongoing precautions with Covid-19, and to adhere to all government and HSE guidelines, the event will see following changes.

There will be Water (Bottles Only) on the 5k mark and finish line.

All participants will receive their medal on finishing, however there will be no trophies/prizes awarded on the night of the race, winners will be contacted afterwards.

The event will be online registration only, and all race numbers will be posted out prior to the event.

All participants will have start wave assigned prior to the event, this will be published on social media and emailed out to all participants (Wave will be assigned based on your predicted finishing time, at the time of registration.

All participants will be emailed covid-19 self declaration form in a week prior to the race day, and will need to be completed.

Virtual 10k run – as requested we have now added a Virtual Run option for those who would like to support our event but won’t be able to make it this year.

Rules here are simple – sign up, then in your convenient time and place complete your run and email us a proof of it – gps link, activity tracker screenshot/photo and we will post out medal to you.

FORÓIGE ENNISCRONE

A huge thank you from myself and Rosie for your interest in the Foróige4Peaks and the ForóigeRace2Space. We are super excited to be launching the Foróige80Ways around the world challenge. We have 30 days from July 18 to August 16 to reach the 40,000km needed to make it around the world.

We are looking for you to help us with a little launch video where we will cut and put snippets into a short promotional video to help encourage people to donate their meters to reach our very ambitious goal. Any questions please feel free to ask at any stage.

We hope that you all can contribute to this and keep up the good work and momentum we have all made over the past few months during lock down.

TIRERAGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT

So, we are back up and running at Tireragh Community Support Ltd. Our veg will be available soon but, due to Covid restrictions, we are not open to the public. Instead, we will have a veg stall at the entrance to Kilglass House where our fresh produce will be available.

We have beautiful, organic beetroot ready now, as well as fresh garlic, and soon will have Queens, onions, cabbage etc.

Call or message us if you would like some. Our handyman service is also up and running for outdoor work only. Wishing everyone in the community good health and we look forward to welcoming you all again when normality returns.

ADULT EDUCATION

Jesus and Mary School Of Education Enniscronee are delighted to announce they are now enrolling for adult education courses for September 2020, phone 09636496.

WEST SLIGO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE.

Would you like to learn to cook? @comhairlenanogsligo are hosting online cookery classes for Young People aged 14 to 18 years beginning this Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. #onlinecookingclasses. GURTEEN

BISHOP-ELECT ORDINATION

The new Bishop-elect Fr Paul Dempsey will become Bishop of Achonry on Sunday, August 30, in St Nathy’s Church, Ballaghaderren. The Episcopal Ordination had to be postponed on April 19 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

PIETA HOUSE FUNDRAISER

Gurteen Bingo committee organised a fundraiser recently in aid of Pieta House. They would like to sincerely thank who donated to their fundraiser which comes to a close shortly. They have received €2,700 to date – way beyond their expectations. Well done to all concerned.

MASS RESUMES

Great to see that the Masses have started back in our parish in Gurteen, Cloonloo and Killaraght. With the current regulations numbers have to be curtailed but hopefully that will be changed in the near future.

The following are the times:Gurteen Church Sunday at 11.30 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10 p.m. Cloonloo Church has the Saturday vigil Mass at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Killaraght Church on Sunday at 9.30 a.m. and Friday at 10 a.m.

RECENT BAPTISM

Welcomed into the Sacrament of baptism in Gurteen Church on Saturday was Saoirse Niamh Duffy, daughter of Joseph and Niamh, Kilfree, Gurteen – a sister to Cormac, Joseph, Tara and Ailbhe.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Fr, Gerard Davey, Carracastle – a native of Killavil, who celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination on July 2. KEASHCULFADDA

BIRTH/BAPTISM

We are delighted to hear of the birth of Saoirse Millie Catherine Meehan Daughloonagh, who was baptised in St Kevin’s Church Keash recently. We congratulate her parent’s Kielty and Michelle and all the family.

VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND

The visitation of the sick and housebound can take place from July 20 onwards.

If a parishioner would like to receive the sacraments in their own home it is permitted under the guidelines and Fr Gabriel will visit those who request a visit. Please contact him at 086 3429686.

GURTEEN BINGO COMMITTEE – THANK YOU

Gurteen Bingo Committee wish to sincerely thank everyone who donated to their fundraiser for Pieta House which is coming to a close in the next few days. Over €2.7k has been raised to date, which is way beyond their expectations. Thank you.

PARISH WHATSAPP GROUP

If you would like to join the parish Whatsapp group please let Fr Gabriel know. Also if you would like to be removed from this medium of communication please let Fr Gabriel know or simply use the exit button yourself.

KEASH ON GARLAND SUNDAY

The Keash on Garland Sunday Committee regret that we will be unable to stage the annual historic Garland Sunday festival on Sunday, July 26, due to the ongoing Covid 19 Pandemic.

We recognise that our decision will come as a disappointment to our loyal patrons, sponsors and regular visitors, but all will appreciate that we have made our decision in the interest of everybody’s health and safety.

Unfortunately, the King of the Hill Road race/walk, scheduled for Sat. evening, July 25 cannot be held for the same reasons. We thank our patrons, sponsors and the community who assist and support us.

We look forward to staging the annual Garland Sunday Festival at the end of July 2021.

MASS RECOMMENCED

Public Mass has recommenced in our churches – Keash on Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; Culfadda on Sundays at 10 a.m. Only 50 people can be admitted. Loud speakers operative outside the doors of the church.

NOTES

All notes to be emailed to kcnotes1@gmail.com before 9 p.m. any Thursday for publication the following week. NEWTOWNMANOR

CHURCH NOTES

Church of Mary, Mother of God, Newtownmanor: Starting this Thursday, July 23, following 8 p.m. evening Mass, there will be an half hour period of Eucharistic Adoration; all are welcome.

SHARON’S MEMORIAL FUN RUN/WALK

Given the continuing social distancing restrictions, there will be no formal, communal ‘Sharon’s Memorial Fun Run/Walk’ this year.

However, for those who wish to continue the commemoration this year, individuals can choose a time/place of their own to pursue their 5K/8K Fun Run or Walk, between Sunday, July 5, and Sunday, August 2.

Those, who wish to donate to a good cause, in memory of Sharon Loughlin, can forward donations to any of the following: Pat Dolan – 086 0608731; Geraldine Loughlin – 086 0566156; Maggie McLoughlin – 086 1782072; Anne Dolan – 086 2242828.

This year’s charity, to receive all funds raised, is ‘The Irish Kidney Association’; details of its history and work can be found on the internet at ika.ie/about/ Early indications are that many of us are making the time to commemorate Sharon’s life and raise funds for this good cause.

CORRESPONDENCE

If anyone has any community news/information/items of interest that they would like to include in the Newtownmanor Notes please contact Séamus on seamus.storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

RIVERSTOWN RIVERSTOWN PARK

The Riverstown Community Park Committee have been carrying out refurbishments to the dressing rooms in the park e.g. repairs to the showers and replacement of pump, repairs to the toilets, pipework, lights and replacement of meters. The painting of the dressing rooms in ongoing along with general maintenance. Tree trimming will be carried out in September.

The contribution received from the Cycle Race in memory of Tommy McDermott enabled us to do this work, unfortunately due to Covid 19 all was held up. The committee appreciate everyone’s support in keeping the park in good condition and obeying the guidelines. Please continue to keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after your dog and bin your litter.

Riverstown community are very lucky to have such a wonderful safe facility on our doorstep especially in these difficult times. Stay safe.

ARDKEERAN NS

Part-time secretary required for Ardkeeran National School, 10 hours per week. Please apply in writing to the chairperson, Ardkeeran NS, Riverstown. Please include CV and letter of application. Closing date is Monday, July 27. Start date is Monday, August 24.

SHAMROCK GAELS

The Gaels will be hosting the Kellogs Cúl Camp the week commencing Monday, July 20.

There are still some places available, however pre-booking is essential as unlike previous years, registrations cannot be accepted on the day due to new covid-19 restrictions. Please book online at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

MUSIC CLASSES

Music and singing classes with Carmel Gunning will resume in July and August. Telephone 087 6250454 for more information. Further details will appear in paper soon.

STAY SAFE

Well done to everyone for doing their part to keep both the local and wider community safe during this strange and difficult time. As the country reopens hopefully everyone will continue to do their part to keep all members of the community safe.

As events unfold all are welcome have their news items included in the Riverstown community notes so please email carrowcashel@eircom.net or alternatively text or call Iris at 086 8258525.

SKREENDROMARD RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC MASSES.

Sunday and Weekday Masses are set to resume in the Skreen-Dromard Parish Churches from the weekend of July 25 and 26. On Saturday evening Mass on July 25 will take place in Dromard Church at 7 p.m. Sunday Mass will take place in Skreen Church on July 26 at 11.30 a.m.

Parish priest Fr Michael Gilroy and the Parish Pastoral Council have drawn up guidelines and regulations which will be implemented in both churches from the re-opening dates.

Everyone is asked to abide by these rules in their own interest and in the interest of everyone else too. Numbers will be limited in both churches as follows – Skreen 60 people and Dromard 34. Masses will be broadcasted over an outside Speaker System and people may sit in their cars and listen to Mass.

Hand sanitisers have been fitted in the porches of both churches and you are asked to use same on entry and leaving the church.

You are asked to wait at the doors of each church till a Parish Steward will lead you to your seat.

There will be no choice of seat but family members from the one household may sit together. Each place is marked with an X and that is where you are asked to sit in order to maintain social distancing.

Once seated you will not have to move as Communion will be brought to each person by the priest and Eucharistic Ministers. Both the priest and the Eucharistic Minsters will sanitise their hands before and after Communion distribution and will also wear a mask.

A Eucharistic Minister will distribute Communion at the front door of each church for those attending Mass but seated in their cars.

At the end of Mass everyone will be guided to the exit doors seat by seat to maintain social distancing.

Once outside the church everyone is asked to return immediately to their cars with no gatherings outside the church or at cars. Everyone is asked to bring their own face mask and wear it in the church.

All of these guidelines have been drawn up for the safety and well being of all the people and your co-operation with this and the Parish Stewards is requested. Mass will be celebrated in both churches on one day of each week to facilitate senior citizens, who may prefer to attend a weekday Mass instead of a weekend Mass.

The understanding and co-operation of everyone with all of the above will be much appreciated by Fr Michael Gilroy and will bring another piece of normality back into our lives.

BELTRA COUNTRY MARKET

Beltra Country Market has resumed its weekly market activities each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Beltra Hall and grounds. Refreshments from the Dragonfly Truck and everyone welcome.