Community notes
ENNISCRONE
ENNISCRONE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: Would you or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/ achievements, if so, please send your news and pictures to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before midday on Wednesday or call 096 37444 eail enniscronetourism3@ gmail.com.
WEST SLIGO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: West Sligo FRC are working remotely during the current level five restrictions. We are continuing to provide support services, information and advice to individuals and families over the phone or online. If you would like further please contact 096 37444 or Róisín at 087 3659049.
FAMILY SUPPORT: A family support service that is open to all parents, guardians or any family member. We provide a safe and confidential space to seek support, advice and guidance on any parenting concerns arising in your everyday life from anxiety, educational concerns, setting rules and boundaries etc. Free and friendly for parents and children of all ages.
You can contact or Email Heather our. Family Support Worker at
West Sligo Family Resource Centre. Telephone 096 37444. Mobile: 087 2506773. Email hreddington@ westsligofrc.ie.
RAINBOWS: Rainbows provides group support programmes for children and young people who have experienced a bereavement or the separation of their parents. The programme offers listening support in groups for children and young people of a similar age and loss.
The programmes are delivered by trained facilitators over a 10-week period for an hour each week. The Rainbows programmes help and support children/young people to positively adapt and adjust to significant change and loss in their lives. Children and young people can find it very helpful to meet others in a similar situation to themselves. This service is a free service. We are currently seeking to recruit volunteer Facilitators to train and join the Rainbows teams in WSFRC Each successful applicant will be required to attend a four-day training event.
Application forms are available from WSFRC, call 096 37444 or email g.obrien@westsligofrc.ie for an application form.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS PARISH: Due to Covid-19 restrictions all public Masses are suspended but are accessible online only on churchtv. ie, click on Sligo and then on Enniscrone or Kilglass.
Parish priest Fr Gerry O’Hora can be contacted at 096 36191 or 087 7614971 or priest in residence Canon George McHale at 096 36191 or 087 2945770. Parish Email kilglassenniscrone@killaladiocese.org. While all Masses are online the churches of Enniscrone and Kilglass are open to visit, light a candle, say a prayer or spend some time with the Lord. Visiting hours are Enniscrone 10am to 8pm; Kilglass 10.30am to 7pm. Enniscrone Church shop is open on Saturdays midday to 7pm, Sundays 11am to 2pm.
CONDOLENCES: Sympathy to the Craig family on the death of Malachy Cregg at Sligo University Hospital.
Malachy will be sadly missed by his wife Maureen and his loving family, son Michael, daughters
Laura and Lena, daughter-in-law, Sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister Theresa, brother-in-law, relations, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Sympathy is also extended to the Maguire family, on the death of Maureen Maguire (née Kilcawley) late of Bray, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Enniscrone.
Maureen will be sadly missed by her husband Séamus, daughters Marie Louise and Paula, son John, grandchildren, relations friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
KILGLASS PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE: It is nearly three weeks since our virtual concert and our GoFundMe Page is still going strong. Thank you everyone who has donated – every cent will make a difference. We will shortly be publishing a list of all the offline donations.
The proposed facility includes a childcare/afterschool service, shared offices to facilitate remote workers, hot desk facilities, a kitchen/coffee dock, and a meeting room with teleconferencing facilities. At the rear of the building there will be a large hall and stage which will facilitate music and dancing lessons, indoor sports, concerts, performances, and social gatherings.
Planning permission has been submitted and we expect to have this through later this spring.
NEW SURF SHOP IN ENNISCRONE:
Best of luck to Stephen McAuley who will be opening a surf shop on Main Street Enniscrone, called ‘The Wetsuit Company’. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Stephen cannot open his shop yet but you can find him on Instagram at thewetsuitcompany.ie or call 083 0186088.
BUNNINADDEN
COMMUNITY PARK: Ballinalack Community Park held their annual AGM online on March 15, 2021. The following officers are in place for the coming year: Dermot Gormanly remains on as chairman, John O’Flaherty continues on as secretary and Brendan Gallagher is remaining on as treasurer with Richard Brennan as assistant treasurer.
The meeting heard reports from the chairman/secretary/treasurers. Details of the works carried out at our community park in 2020 were outlined.
There is now a new fence and LED lighting around main pitch, the main stand has been refurbished with an extension added as an outdoor sheltered area. There was also upgrade works carried out on the security cameras. The overall sum of money invested in 2020 was €110,000. Grants for these projects amounted to €70,000, with the remaining €40,000 raised through fundraising, the funds from fundraising will always be ring fenced for further development and its vital to have this funding for grant applications going forward. The committee has a vision to keep improving these facilities for the people of the parish and the wider community. As we go forward we will always keep everyone informed. There was thanks to Seán, John and Tom (our caretakers) for the work they do weekly at our facility. Committee members were also thanked for their dedication, especially in such a difficult year. The commitment and the ongoing support from the members of clubs/ facility users for their adherence to Covid regulation which ultimately meant the park could remain open all through this level five restrictions, was also acknowledged. Sponsors were also thanked for their commitment.
Our Community Park is operated as a ‘not for profit ‘limited company. It is run by a group of people who are both members and directors.
BALLINTOGHER
SAD DEATHS: Sympathy to Kevin Lennon and family, Carnagh, Ballintogher, on the death of his father Tommy Lennon, Belmullet, Co Mayo, whose funeral took place recently.
Sympathy to Mrs McGoldrick and family, Carnagh, Ballintogher, on the death of her daughter Kathleen McCawley, Dowra, whose funeral took place in Holy Week.
COOLANEY
BALLYMOTE COMMUNITY PARK
BINGO: The bingo takes place every Saturday at 8pm on Zoom, and please note its later time. Great prizes and great fun for ll the family up to €1400 guaranteed to be paid out this Saturday and the jackpot stands at €1200 on 47 calls or less. Books are available from Kane’s SuperValu Ballymote from Tuesday to o 11am Saturday or purchase online on club.force.com. Search for Ballymote Community Park and select Pay Membership to receive your book, via email. All proceeds go to developing the park for the communities enjoyment.
PETITION: A petition to save the Bank of Ireland ATM in Ballymote is available for people to sign: change.org/BallymoteATM. For further information phone Keith Henry at 086 3357182 or email keithhenrysligo@gmail.com.
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to sisters Kathleen, Ita, Noreen, Yvonne, brothers Tommy, Johnny, Anthony, Kevin and Brendan on the death of their beloved sister Marian Higgins, Finglas, Dublin, and formerly Wardhouse, Tullaghan Co Leitrim. Funeral took place after Mass in the Rivermount parish church Finglas, Dublin, on Thursday, April 8.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: The market reommenced on Saturday, March 20 and is now continuing every Saturday.
ENROLMENT: St Mary’s College Ballisodare are now taking applications for the new school year commencing September 2021. Registration can be done by either phone 071 9167579 or email info@ smcb.ie.
FLEADHFEST COMPETITION: Sligo County Board of Comhaltas are organising a Virtual Fleadh Fest competition in April 21. This competition for individuals to compose (A) a traditional dance tune (B) a song with a Sligo theme of a traditional nature. There will be attractive prizes for the winners. The competition is open to all county Sligo home or abroad. Closing dates for entries Friday, April 16. For full details of the competition see the web page of Sligo County Fleadh 2021. For further information or queries contact 086 3916761.
MASS: Mass from the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Joseph Rockfield Coolaney can be viewed online every morning at 10pm and Sturdays 7pm, Sunday 10.30.
BONUS BALL DRAW: The bonus ball draw continues every Wednesday and Saturday nights. The balls can be purchased in O’Grady’s shop and PK Meats Main Street Coolaney. LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people at their place of residence travelling via Mullinabreena, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney etc. It arrives at Tesco car park approximately 11am and departs from the car park again at 1pm. This is a great service that allows people to avail of their travel pass. To book a seat call Eileen at 071 9185614.
NOTES: Anyone who has notes and would like to include them in the Sligo Weekender please call 086 1637834 or email christinaclarke265@ gmail.com.
BALLINACARROW
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Maureen Flynn, Carrickbanagher, who died recently.
BALLYMOTE COMMUNITY PARK
BINGO: The bingo takes place every Saturday night at 8pm on Zoom and please note the later time. Great prizees and great fun for all the family, up to €1400 to be paid out this Saturday with the jack pot standing at €1200 on 47 calls or less, Books are available from Kane’s SuperValu Ballymote from Tuesday to 11am on Saturday or purchase online club. force.com. Search for Ballymote Community Park and select Pay Membership toreveive your book via email. All proceeds go to devloping the park for the communities enjoyment.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Good luck and best wishes to all the students returning to school on Monday,
April 12.
PETITION: A petition to save the bank of Ireland ATM is available for people to sign change.org/ BallymoteATM. For further information contact Keith
Henry at 086 3357182 or email keithhenrysligo@gmail.com.
ST LASSARA SCHOOL BALLINACARROW: The school is now enrolling for the school year commencing September 2021. For full details contact either 071 9130350 or email principalstlns@gm.com.
ENROLMENT: St Mary’s Secondary School Ballisodare are now taking applications for their school year commencing September 2021. Registration can be done by contacting the school on 07-9167579 or email info@smcb.ie.
ACHONRRY FARMERS’ MARKET: The market contiues every Saturday.
ONLINE DONATIONS: An online donation system has been set up on the diocesan website achonrydiocese.org for the offertory collection envelopes, special ollections and the priests collection. Anyone who wishes to donate using this method can do so, also people to use the weekly offertory collection envelopes if its suitable.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people at their place of residence, travelling via Mullinabreena, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney etc.
It arrives at Tesco car in Sligo at approximately 11am and departs from the car park again at 1pm. This is a great service that allows people to avail of their travel pass. To book a seat call Eileen at 071 9185614. NOTES: Anyone who has notes and would like to have them included in the Sligo Weekender contact 086 1637834 or email christinaclarke265@ gmail.com.
MERVILLE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
COVID-19 LEVEL 5: Remember wash hands. wear a mask outside your home. keep social distancing. the centre is currently closed for all community activities. With
Covid restrictions, please keep an eye out particularly for elderly neighbours and those living alone at this time. stay safe by watching out for all in our community. follow our social media pages for up to date community supports and Information.
CONDOLENCES: The management committee, staff and the wider merville community wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Micheál Curley, Rosehill. Micheál was a tireless community volunteer over many years, in particular the Community Games at local and national level. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
PENDANT ALARMS: What price is peace of mind for the older people in our community at this troubled time?
Merville Community Centre facilitate on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of social monitored pendant alarms, under the seniors alert scheme that is administered by Pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available to persons age 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants. Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office on mervilleycc@gmail.com or phone 071 9150029 and leave a voicemail for further information. we can process the application over the phone. Installation is carried out line with all HSE Social Distancing Guidelines.
NOTES: Local voluntary and community groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@ gmail.com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes.
CARRAROE
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS CONTACT: To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or carraroesligonews@gmail.com no later than Monday each week.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB: Lotto jackpot
€15,750. Numbers drawn: 3, 13, 26,
28. €25 winners were Tony Mooney Cairns Hill, Ina Toolan Coolaney, Imelda O’Sullivan Aughamore,
John Green Ferndale. The lotto is available online – visit St John’s
GAA website. Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s, Canning’s, Pearse
Road, McMorrow’s, Cairns Road, Applegreen, Pearse Road, Cliffords Electrical, Londis, Cleveragh Road. or any club member.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR CARRAROE SPRING CLEAN NEXT SATURDAY: The annual Spring Clean is scheduled for next Saturday, April 17, commencing at 9.30am to 2pm. Due to Covid-19 we will have to organise it in a different way. This year we are asking people using hi-viz vests to litter pick on own road/area in family units or alone. please use clear plastic bags (black bags will not be collected), disposable gloves, litter picker. We will supply all requirements and will arrange to deliver to your door. On Saturday, please tie bag, leave it off road and send a picture identifying location to any of listed people. After 2pm we will have volunteers travelling roads picking up the full bags to remove them to storage until Monday. If you are willing to assist you can call any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email patwbenson1@gmail.com Your support will be appreciated.
TEXT ALERT SIGN UP DEADLINE TODAY: People who have not as yet signed up to the Komeer App or SMS system received a text on Thursday, April 1, advising that if they have not signed up by today, Thursday, April 15, they will be removed permanently form the records. To sign up for the alert via ordinary text use this system. A) From your mobile phone Text KOMEER to 51155 to securely pay €10 for 12 months service or download the Komeer App for €5 per year.
THANK YOU: Cadra wishes to acknowledge and express our appreciation to Darren Carr of the Well Pet Hospital for the generous donation to assist us keep our
Flower Planters around the area in bloom for the summer.
SENIORS ALARM: People with the alarm are advised to test each month by pressing the red pendant and allowing the service answer. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to wear the pendent at all times including in bed and shower (its waterproof). Application forms are available from any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email patwbenson1@gmail.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER: Cadra is seeking volunteer interested in assisting with the management of its social media platforms which we want to develop including development of website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. We want to develop all aspects to allow us communicate with all of our population as well as the Carraroe Diaspora. – anyone willing to assist with this aspect of our organisation can call 087 2222835.
DEADLINE TOMORROW: County Board of Comhaltas closing date for entries is tomorrow – for full details see Sligo County Fleadh 2021web page or telephone enquiries to 086 3916761 This is a Virtual Fleadh Fest competition in April, 2021. Individuals to compose (a) A Traditional Dance Tune (b) A song with Sligo Theme of a Traditional
Nature Attractive prizes for winners. The competition is open to all Co. Sligo people at home or abroad.
BOTTLE/CAN BANKS IN CARRAROE: We want to thank residents of Carraroe for the respectful use of the Recycling Banks to date. Do not leave rubbish beside the bins. Please note the facility is monitored by recorded CCTV. 24/7.
FUNDING APPEAL: Anyone willing to assist Carraroe and District Regeneration Association with the ongoing work and who wishes to support our efforts are requested to consider making a donation which will be appreciated. We thank those that have already made donations which will be acknowledged individually by letter donations can be made to the following account: Sligo Credit Union. Wine St Sligo. Account Number: 24936. Sort Code: 992104. IBAN/IE33SLRU9921040 2493602. BIC: SLRUIE21XXX.
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place on April 4 at Sligo University of Patricia Durkin née Corcoran, Edmonstown, and late of Seafin, Cloonloo. She will be sadly missed by her husband PJ and family James, Caroline, Noel, Tracey,
Seán and Paul, and their families – brothers and sister and a wide circle of relations and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
TIRERAGH TRAD FEIS: The Tireragh Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann are holding an online Feis for all Irish traditional musicians under the age of 18 years living in Co. Sligo. Each competitor will receive feedback on their performance and a certificate. Prizewinners will receive a medal. Closing date for entries is April 19 and results will be announced on May 9. There are competitions for under-eight, under-10, under-12, under-15, under-18 in whistle, flute, fiddle, concertina, bodhran and miscellaneous and if there are five entries for any other instrument category a competition will also be held for it. For more information please ring 087 8765545 or 086 4477787.
SLIGO COUNTY BOARD CCE: Closing date for entries for composition of a song and of tune with Sligo theme is this Friday, April 16, 2021. it is open to all Sligo people of any age at home or abroad. The song with Sligo theme of traditional nature and the tune of Irish traditional dance tune. Please send your entry using voice recording via Whatsapp to
086 3916761 and include your name, age, address and contact number. Parents/Guardian name and number if under-18 – email address also title of tune and/or song. It can be performed by composer or other person – generous prizemoney of €250 for each of the two competitions. inquiries-Sligocce. secretary@gmail.com.
EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held every Monday night – €564 was the prize on Monday night, April 5. Winner was Seán Bruen, Ballinafad.. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 available at Centra or online on Facebook and Twitter. All support is greatly appreciated.
GURTEEN CELTIC: The Gurteen Celtic lotto €50 winner was Ruth Conlon. And the numbers were 7, 11, 14 and 28 the jackpot is now at €3,400 Tickets can be bought in the local shops and also online.
CLOONACOOL
NOTES: Please ensure that your notes are sent to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com before midday on Mondays.
BRIDGE REPAIR: Work is commencing on the repair of the bridge over the Mad river in recent days. This will be a painstaking job that will last a number of weeks. Care has to be taken to ensure water safety as well as the safety of workers. During this time, the area will be a virtual building site and people are being encouraged to treat it as such. It will however be nice to see the old bridge restored to its former glory.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2021: Why not create your own version of this event? Darkness Into Light invites you to join Pieta and Electric Ireland on May 8, 2021, for a special Darkness Into Light sunrise. Even though we can’t gather together, we can still walk under one sunrise, holding in our hearts all those impacted by suicide and self-harm. Each and every year, your vital support enables Pieta to change the lives of thousands of people struggling with suicidal thoughts, or self-harming.
Email info@darknessintolight.ie.
RIVERSTOWN
FLEADH FEST COMPETITION: Comhaltas Fleadh Fest Competition open to all Sligo people. Competitors are asked to compose (a) One Irish Traditional Dance Tune – Prize €250. (b) One Song – with Sligo Theme of Traditional Nature – Prize €250. Please send your entry using voice recording via Whats.
App to 086 3916761. Include your full name, address, contact number, email address, title of song or tune and parent or guardian’s name and number if under-18. Inquiries to Sligocce.secretary@gmail.com. Can be performed by composer or other. Entry closing date Friday, April 16.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE: Cleanup work of playground, ballcourt and picnic area is on-going, but in order to get the playground open considerable equipment repairs are required. Funds are badly needed to cover these repairs and insurance of the ballcourt and picnic area. Anyone wishing to donate should go to idonate.ie/ rpspringphoto to the playground repair fund or enter a Virtual Spring Photography Challenge fundraiser. To enter challenge, take a Springrelated photograph to suit one of the following categories: Easter, Humour, Animal, Nature, children or Novelty and donate a minimum of €10 per photo entry. Email your name and photograph along with a brief memorable caption for your photograph, stating which category you are entering to carrowcashel@ eircom.net before April 30. There are prizes for each category and an overall prize. For more information contact Iris Murphy 086 8258525 or Martin Baker 086 1608334.
SHAMROCK GAELS: The club’s revamped website is now live. Huge thanks to web developer Frank Kearns for all the work in developing the site. Visit the site to keep up to date with club activities or to browse the archives. Also being launched is a youtube channel which already has a number of games uploaded. Keep an eye out for more content over the next few weeks. The club plan to relaunch club lotto in the next few weeks. Entry to the draw will be online. The annual clothes collection will take place this month so starting collecting. There has been a great response so far to the National Club draw and tickets are still in circulation. If anyone has unreturned tickets, please get them to Mary Quinn immediately. The tickets cost €10 each with a top prize of a car. 100% of proceeds go to the club and any support would be great.
NOTES: 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.
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE
CONTACT: You can browse all vacancies on i-vol.ie and check out all of our news on volunteersligo.ie OR call 071 9111042.
TIDY TOWNS SUPPORT PROGRAMME:
The programme will kick off Wednesday, April 14, at 7pm and the first topic is low maintenance, wildlife friendly planting in public spaces. The training will run for six consecutive weeks from Wednesday, April 14, to Wednesday, May 19. This training is open to PPN member groups, not just Tidy Town Groups so please spread the word. Some of the sessions will cover good practice in planting and promoting a local biodiversity and waste reduction in Sligo Communities. If you or somebody from your group wish to participate in this training, please forward your details to ppn@ Sligococo.ie.
You can sign up for one or all six sessions. Please just let is know which sessions you are interested in when registering. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact at 071 9114430.
DISCUSSION CAFE VOLUNTEERS:
Now for something a bit different – Discussion Cafés Volunteers – Over-65s. The University of
Limerick is looking for volunteers over the age of 65 to take part in intergenerational learning. The volunteers will participate in online ‘Discussion Cafes’ with student nurses so that you can learn from each other. If you’re interested in
this innovative project, register your interest on i-vol.ie or contact Sara at 086 0481743. This is a short term project. Last one is this week – Friday, April 16, 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm.
SOUTH SLIGO NO NAME CLUB: At the moment the club isn’t running, however, No Name is hoping to recruit leaders over the next few weeks and months to be ready for reopening. They will cover all of the Covid-19 Health and safety measures once they reopen. In your role as volunteer you will be supervising young people in a alcohol and drug free social setting doing lots of activities. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please call Mary at 087 4118922.
NORTH WEST SIMON COMMUNITY:
We are all out walking these days which is great. Why not walk to raise funds for the North West
Simon Community? Get your walking shoes on and raise much needed funds for them by walking 10,000 steps a day for the month of April. Easy right? The Simon Step Challenge is a virtual challenge, and can be done anywhere in the world. We’re asking people to track their daily steps using their favourite fitness app which you can link to the fundraising idonate platform.
DIVERSITY SLIGO: Diversity Sligo is looking for people to befriend over the phone. You will be matched with a person in Globe House (the accommodation centre for asylum seekers) based on common interests, age and gender. A lovely way to connect during these difficult times. They are also looking for a company secretary. If you have these skills you will have the chance to work with a vibrant, dynamic and dedicated team of volunteers.
HSE E-LEISURE BUDDIES INITIATIVE: The HSE E-Leisure Buddies is an online programme for people with intellectual disabilities living in Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. They are looking for Online Buddy Volunteers. The programme aims to reduce social isolation by hosting online hangout sessions for small groups of adults with intellectual disabilities and volunteers Full training provided.
SLIGO SCOUTS: Looking to volunteer without too much commitment? Have you decent admin skills?
Sligo Scouts is looking for a county secretary. Perhaps you could help the Scout Clubs leaders in Co. Sligo just 4-5 times a year with minutes and agendas? Online now, hopefully in person in Sligo town soon.
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE ONLINE EVENTS: Volunteer Information Sessions on Zoom.
These are regular, informal sessions on Zoom where you can meet Olivia and Riona, our Volunteer Development Officers. Aimed at potential volunteers, these informal sessions will cover any questions you may have about what volunteering options are available, how to apply, Garda Vetting etc. There will be time for questions about your particular interests or to arrange a 1: one follow up call – Wednesday, April 28, 2pm.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ONLINE GET TOGETHER: Do you manage or look after volunteers? These get togethers are an opportunity to meet with other Volunteer Co-Ordinators, paid and unpaid, to get support and discuss topics with those who manage volunteers. Pre-Covid we held these in person – but we have since moved online with Zoom.
It is a chance for us all to share ideas and learn from each other. There is no agenda, just an informal chat. We are keeping the groups small to ensure everyone gets a chance to contribute. Next one is on Thursday, April 15, 11 to midday. All of our events are on Eventbrite, you can register your place there.
CURRY
This poem was composed by Leanne, Kelly and Maisie Haran in delight at their granny Annie Fleming, Carrowreagh Cooper, receiving her Covid-19 vaccine last week, She has not been able to visit them for over a year or see Eugene, her hair stylist, owing to the lockdown.
MISSING GRANNY’S HUGS is a regular visitor back to Charlestown and maintains strong connections with the town with many family and friends who are still living in and around the Curry area.
FOROIGE CAREERS SEMINARS: Career Coaching Clinics, some starting this week, will allow young people to ask mentors questions about professions they may be considering for the future. Many young people have missed out on work experience and will be considering different subjects that will guide their career choices. The aim of the Clinic is to demonstrate that career paths can vary and to allow young people an opportunity to hear different professional experiences from the same field. Real stories in an interactive platform that will inform, encourage and inspire. You can register through Eventbrite at foroigecareers. eventbrite.com.
PLAY HURLING: Want to take up hurling. Tourlestrane is a GAA club who caters for all grades in the code so if you are interested, you can contact Ruairi Brennan at 085 1949360 or Jerome Quinn at 087 8211074.
GAA NEWS: GAA coaches, games development or promotion officers are now permitted in our Primary Schools as part of new Covid-19 restrictions. The Department of Education have confirmed the news that external coaches may return to Primary Schools to provide physical exercise for senior classes.
CHURCH CEREMONIES ONLINE:
Curry Parish church ceremonies will remain online on YouTube at Curry Parish Church from Monday to Friday at 10am and Sunday at 11.30am. Curry Church will remain open for private prayer from 9am to 6pm each day. Moylough Church will be open on Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Let us continue to pray for each other and those who are in a special need of our prayers at this time.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT: Darkness Into Light Registration is now open. Sign up today at darknessintolight.ie to help us replace suicide, self-harm, and stigma, with hope, self-care, and acceptance. While we can’t be side by side we can unite and share one sunrise together.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS: If you need help with Adult Computer skills, E-Mails, Social Media, Zoom etc. Contact John at 086 1529429. Age Action: Are offering free internet classes for older people. Age Action’s Getting Started KIT Programme provides tutoring to older people on using the internet on their devices. Follow the link ageaction.ie/howwe-can-help/getting-started-kit. Or contact Oisin at 091 527831 any time.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: The Yeats County Inn Hotel, Curry, has installed two electric vehicle charging points at their premises, which are part of the ‘national network’ available for public use. This is currently the only charge points on the N17 route between Sligo and Ballindine, a distance of 84km.
STEERING COMMITTEE FORMATION: The CBD Sports Complex and Gym, Charlestown, held their AGM on March 31, 2021. After many years of dedication, the directors are retiring leaving a vacancy for new directors to be elected. It was agreed that a steering committee will be formed in the interim and plans are under way to apply for a feasibility
Wait till I tell you about her. She can be a bit wild And thats putting it mild The lockdown hair has gone crazy. Leaving her eyesight sometimes hazy, Please God Eugene will have her top of his list. I think I even saw a bird’s nest. Today is the day we’ve been waiting for. She’s finally getting her first jab. It’s going to be fab Maybe she will do the dab Or Dad said she might temporarily. loose the gift of the gab. You see our mom is a Covid nurse And this Covid-19 has Surely been a curse. We’ve missed our granny so much. Our walks, talks and her gentle touch. We cannot wait to venture for some bugs.
And finally get some of those much-loved hugs.
NOTES: Send your Curry notes to Cyril Feehily at 087 2566657 or cyrilfeehily@gmail. com.
CONDOLENCES: Sympathy on the death of Marty Duffy, Swinford, to his brother John
Duffy, Rathmagurry;
Sympathy to the Gilmartins Cashel on the death of Paddy Egan, Ballymote, husband of the late Eileen Gilmartin, Cashel. On the death of Michael A Doherty, Glann, Charlestown, sympathy is extended to his cousins Brendan and Paddy Gilligan, Montiagh, and
Bernard Duffy, Rathmagurry.
May they rest in peace.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Losing someone is one of the hardest things we can go through but you don’t have to alone. Free, anonymous and online Fridays at 11am, turn2me.ie/ post/bereavement-group-adults
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations to Mary Teresa Finan (née Maye, Moylough) and her husband James, Lavagh, who celebrated their 50th anniversary of their marriage this week. They are wished many more celebrations with good health and happiness.
LOCKDOWN BIRTHDAYS: Celebrating their birthday in their own homes with family and virtually with their friends and neighbours were Anne Maloney, Carrarea, Hilary Durcan, Bunncrannagh, Alicia Hayes, Bunncrannagh, and Tracey Haran, Curry Fule. Here’s hoping that you will not have to experience a lockdown event again and that life will be a journey with good health and happiness.
PROFESSOR TOM BRETT: Dr Tommy Brett, a native of Bracklagh, Charlestown, whose father came from Broher, was the special guest on Radio Fremantle (Australia) recently where he took part in a wide ranging interview on his life
and time growing up in Charlestown and his formative years in education which culminated in him completing his Leaving Certificate at St Joseph’s Secondary School, Charlestown, before progressing to third level in University College Galway as it was as the time.
Tom qualified as a doctor and has spent many years in Australia where he works as Professor at the School of Medicine at Notre Dame University Fremantle (Perth) and also doubles up as a general practitioner. Tom has enjoyed an eminent career in medicine and has written several research papers during his long and stellar career as a doctor.
He also likes to dabble in writing and co-wrote a book with well known Mayo journalist Seán Rice entitled ‘We are Mayo’ which received rave reviews when it launched in 2020 and proved very popular both in Mayo and among the many Mayo folk scattered across the globe. The foreword for the book was written by Sabina Higgins, wife of our President Michael D Higgins and she was also interviewed and waxed lyrical about the quality and content of the book which she derived immense joy from reading and being associated with. Tommy study to assess current needs and create a plan to refurbish and develop this facility so that future generations will continue to enjoy the use of this gem. Many members benefit from the use of the facility, in South Sligo and East Mayo and there are numerous opportunities to enhance the building. If you would like to become a member of the steering committee and help to create the new vision please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, April 14, at 8 p.m.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Banada Development Agency Meals on Wheels Service offer applicants over sixty-five or those returning home from hospital, a homemade hot dinner plus desert delivered to your door Monday to Friday in the South Sligo area. Call 071 9181562 for more information between 9am and 1pm. Monday to Friday.
COPING WITH COVID: The Tubbercurry Family and Childcare Resource Centre have launched a new booklet ‘Families feeling their way through Covid-19’ The booklet is a collaboration project by Tubbercurry FRC and is part of Sligo’s Covid Community Resilience Plan’s. The publication is designed to help families deal with the extra pressures that have arisen due to the pandemic. It is now available free from all Family Resource Centres in Co Sligo and from the council offices. Sandra Cribben is the manager of the Tubbercurry Resource Centre, she says the booklet will offer advice for families when it comes to coping with Covid-19.
HERITAGE SOCIETY: For information contact Séamus Birmingham at 087 2489246 or email ctown@gmail.com.
DOG FOULING: Complaints are being made regarding persistent dog fouling in Charlestown. When bringing a dog for a walk, please remember to bring a plastic bag to pick up your dog’s waste.
As per government policy you must clean-up after your dog if it fouls in a public place. failure to clean up your dog’s waste can lead to a €150 ‘on-the-spot’ fine or on summary conviction to a fine of up to €4,000.
TUBBERCURRY FRC: Taking care of our Mental Health is more important now than ever. Take a step towards better Mental Health This Year. Innovation Recovery run many courses throighout the Year. These include top tips for anxiety, practising self-care, mindullness, managing setbacks and more.
If you are struggling with your mental health and would like help finding further courses and supports like these please contact Mary, our Social Prescribing Coordinator, at 086 4092724.
TEXT ALERT: Please remember, your local text alert system is available to all of us to send a message which we 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. DrumcliffeRathcormac 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.