Christmas jumper days raise €8,000
SCHOOLS, businesses and individuals across Sligo have been donning Christmas jumpers in aid of a worthy cause this month.
Christmas Jumper Days have been organised in aid of Sligo Social Services, with participants donating €5 each.
The event has seen an immense response, with more than €8,000 raised to date. Ransboro National School, Riverside Hotel, Sligo Grammar School, Summerhill College, St John's National School, Ursuline College, Appian Task and Youth Action Project Sligo-Leitrim are among those to have taken part, some of them pictured here both in their festive gear on the day and presenting donations to Sligo Social Services in others. Meanwhile Hannah Foley, also pictured, raised money for Sligo Social Services with a Christmas Day swim in baltic conditions at Mullaghmore Harbour. Hannah's fundraising efforts for this swim raised €1,012 for Sligo Social Services. Ahead of the swim, Hannah said: “Sligo Social Services raise most of their much needed funds through local fundraisers. Without these fundraisers throughout the year, smaller charities might be struggling to raise even a quarter of what they would in a normal year.”
SYMPATHY: The death has taken place of Billy Sweeney, Rathlee, father of Martin Sweeney, Broher. The death has also taken place of Teresa Doddy (née Haran), Bunninadden, and sympathy is extended to her brother Pat Haran, Curry Fule.
BAPTISM: Recently baptised were Sadie Brett, Ivy Close, Curry; Juliet Rose Boyle, Dublin and Tristan Strabelli, Dublin. Congratulations to their parents, godparents and families.
UNIQUE OCCASION: Special congratulations to Séamus and Margaret Brett, Broher, who had three grandchildren christened at the Baptismal Ceremony in Curry Church the Sunday before Christmas Day.
DIAMONDS: Congratulations to Michelle Cahill, Carrarea, and Jonathan Gaffney on their engagement. They are wished every good health and good luck.
BIRTHDAY BOY: Congratulations to Cian Waters, Montiagh, who celbrated his 14th birthday on Monday with his family.
CURRY GAA LOTTO: The jackpot this week was €8,900 and the numbers drawn were 1, 6, 7 and 15. There was no jackpot winner. The lucky-dip winners were Megan Walsh, Leanne Haran and Maureen Cahill (online) Next week’s jackpot is €9,000.
The GAA club look forward to your support for the lotto during 2021 as you have done in the past it means so much to the club and the funds raised are invested in club facilities. Those in the club and the lotto wish all members, friends and supporters right around the world a safe and blessed Christmas and look forward to seeing you all next year.
DOING A 5K: Have you ever thought about completing a 5km? Make it a reality by signing up to the Feel Good 5k. SSRP have launched their Feel Good 5k podcast and training plans. This free podcast is designed for all age groups to get you moving, build fitness and stamina from couch to 5km in six weeks. Find out more at Sligosportandrecreation.ie/2020/feelgood-5k/
COVID-19 SUPPORT: Alone manages a national support line and
additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm, by calling 0818 222024.
LIVING WELL PROGRAMME: Free Living Well Programme, 2021 Courses starting on the following dates: Tuesday, January 12,
Monday, January 18, and Thursday, February 18. If you are living with a long term heath condition you may be interested in doing the ‘Living Well’ formally known as the ‘Self Care to Wellness Programme’. This is a six-week programme delivered in 2.5 hour weekly sessions online where you will learn new skills to manage your health condition on a day to day basis. You must register in advance as places are limited to 10/12 participants. Please note you do not have to disclose your health condition on the programme. Please contact Olga at 086 6078950 or email olga.maguire@mayocil.ie You can find out more information on the programme on HSE website: hse.ie/ livingwell.
GP VISIT: Please note if you need to visit your GP you must phone the surgery in advance. Do not present without phoning.If you have a new cough, high temperature and breathing difficulties, remain at home and immediately phone your GP. Outside normal hours, phone the surgery for further details or if it is an emergency phone for an ambulance. (999 or 112).
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME: Anyone eligible who wishes to apply for a grant from Pobal to install a Monitoring System should contact Winnie Maloney at 086 3894265.
Last year, €5.4 million was spent on the scheme with almost 20,000 new participants from around the country being approved for the personal security device.
TEXT ALERT: Your local text alert system is available to all to send a message which you feel may be of importance to members of our local parish community.
At this time of concern it is important that we keep a lookout for each other and in particular for our senior citizens. Should you notice any suspicious activity it is important to contact the Gardaí or any of the people listed below to have a text issued. Curry-Moylough Text Alert is offering, Community Support, assistance, information, provisions, as maybe required at any given time you can contact Gerald Coleman, 087 6391331,
Martin Connolly, 087 2054930, Marie Costigan, 087 7883868, Séamus Durcan, 086 3617445, James Giblin
087 9061833, Tom Howley, 087 2200058, and Paul Walsh, 087 8171548.