CLOONACOOL
FUNDRAISING SONG
Local girl Lana Moore has recorded the very poignant seasonal song, Christmas 1915. The song was recorded here in Cloonacool at the Ox Mountain Studios of Chris Stapleton. The song video, which can be viewed on YouTube (youtube.com/ watch?v=Ef0LjfRuCtg) is also a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI). Please donate on the CFI website or Facebook page.
NEW STUDIO
Congratulations and well done to local musician Christ Stapleton, who has established a small recording studio in the village in recent months. The project, a response to the loss of the weekly music sessions in Brennan’s Bar because of the Covid-19 crisis, is proving very popular. Mnay local singers and fellow musicians have now recorded at the aptly named, Ox Mountain Studios. These recordings are available to view at the Christ Stapleton Music Facebook page or on the studio YouTube channel.
FRANK’S A WINNER
Congratulations to local golfer Frank Durkin on winning the club singles title in Tubbercurry golf club recently. Frank has spent the recent lockdowns to hone his skills and he looks forward to celebrating his win when restrictions are lifted.
KILMACTIGUE BOOK
Our near neighbours in Kilmactigue have launched Volume two of their History and Memories series of books. The current package, issued just in time for Christmas, also includes a DVD of the parish. This latest volume is a bumper edition produced by Marie Fleming, Daniel Jones and Pádraig Maye. The book costs €20 and the DVD, with breathtaking drone images, music and songs, is only €5 extra. All proceeds go to the Sligo Cancer Support Centre in Tubbercurry. The new book is for sale at Kennedy’s Shop, Aclare, Bertie Walsh’s Bonanza, Tubbercurry or you can contact the authors Marie Fleming, Daniel Jones or Pádraig Maye directly via their email at historyandmemories@ gmail.com. Volume one, issued in 2019, is now completely sold out but will soon be available on Amazon.
NOTES
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