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. Email 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.
BABY BOY: Congratulations to Patrick and Nicola McGuinness, Castleconnor. on the birth of their baby boy Ben.
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 Jordan family, Ballina, on the death of George B Jorden, who is sadly missed by his wife Carmel, daughters Elaine and Karen, sister Maura, grandchildren relatives friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.
KILGLASS PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE: What is your money going towards for our fundraiser?
The new proposed Kilglass Parish Community Centre will become a hub for the community. There will be an afterschool facility with ample place for playing both inside and outside.
Two shared offices will facilitate remote workers and also provide a revenue stream for the facility. With broadband fibre serving the building there will also be hot desk facilities, as well as a kitchen and a coffee dock. A meeting room with teleconferencing facilities will also be available.
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. This will be a hub within the community supporting children, workers and recreation.
Thank you to all that have donated to this fundraiser.
If you would like to donate then search for Kilgass Parish Community at gofundme.com.
OCEAN SANDS HOTEL ENNISCRONE: Bright blue skies and a fresh coat of paint for the hotel and apartments. Jason has a few busy weeks ahead of him.
We are getting ready to welcome back our leisure guests soon.
Plans and preparations are under way and the sunny skies are helping the anticipation of a super summer.
ENNISCRONE PITCH AND PUTT: The Helly family have been running the Pitch and Putt for over 50 years. They supply everything you will need to enjoy a relaxing round of golf. The Pitch and Putt is now run by Sarah Helly. Sarah is an LPGA Golf Professional, who also gives lessons to customers. The course has gained the reputation of being one of the best in Ireland and is a big favourite activity for everyone visiting Enniscrone. The course is magnificently maintained by Sarah’s husband Adrian.
EWAC ENNISCRONE: We would like to thank our members for their continued submission of posts, you have kept us all entertained with your recipes, historic photos and stories, patterns etc. Keep them coming.
For the people new to this group. We are a women’s group in Enniscrone, who through our lifelong learning schemes made possible by our close collaboration with the MSLETB, FRC, Sligo PPN, Sligo Leader, Age and Opportunity, to name a few, aim to alleviate loneliness in general and mental health and wellbeing. We aim to run a course or workshop once a month, the vast majority are free for members.
For this year we have a computer course for beginners, DIY, calligraphy, working with porcelain, and basket weaving in the pipeline. We have run mindfulness, chair yoga and aqua aerobics classes.
And hopefully we can start all these again soon.
CASTLECONNOR BLOTTO: Lotto results, No jackpot winner of €12,200. Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 16 and 26. Lucky-dip winners Seán Fuery, Imelda Maguire, Kieran Donegan. Next draw Saturday 17/04. Jackpot €12,300. Play online at bit.ly/castleconnorgaa.
COOLANEY
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to wife Mary, children Peter, Amy, sisters, brother and extended families of Peadar O’Dwyer Shanough Coolaney, whose funeral took place to Rockfield cemetery after 12 o’clock Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Joseph, Rockfield, Coolaney on Thursday, April 15, Peadar will be sadly missed by his beloved family, neighbours and many friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing a true gentleman over many years a terrible loss to the community in Coolaney and the surrounding areas. Rest in peace Peadar.
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to wife Mary, children David, Laura, sisters and brothers and extended Flynn and McDermott families on the death of Liam Flynn, Collooney. Liam will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends, neighbours and the football community where Liam and his brothers were at the heart of every football game they played. Rest in peace Liam.
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 11am Saturday or purchase online on clubforce.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 Wardhous, Tullaghan
Co Leitrim. Funeral took place after Mass in the Riverrmount Parish Finglas Dublin on Thursday, April 8.
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 Saturdays 7pm, Sunday 10.30.
BONUS BALL DRAW: The 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 wife Ann, children Stacy, Stephanie and Colin on the death of John Farrell, Kiernan Avenue, Collooney, whose funeral mass took place in the Church of the Assumption Collooney on Wednesday, April 14, and burial took place in St Nathy’s cemetery Collooney.
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 11am Saturday or purchase online on clubforce.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.
PLAYGROUND: Good news for the locality. The playground in Ballinacarrow has now re-opened as directed by Sligo County Council.
ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Teresa and James Finan Lavagh, who celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary. Best wishes from all at Achonry Farmers’ Market, neighbours and friends.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: The market recommenced on Saturday, March 20 and is continuing every Saturday.
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 Saturdays 7pm, Sunday 10.30.
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.
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at Ballymote Community Nursing Unit on April 5 of Tommie Joe Hunt, Ballymote, and formerly of Gurteen Cross. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Terri and family, Ingrid, Fintan, Orlagh and Kevin, grandchildren, sisters, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on April 12 of Nan Kelly, Cloonloo. Predeceased by her sister Lily and brothers Tommy Joe, Frankie and Micheál, she was the last of her family to pass away and will be sadly missed by her cousins, neighbours and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. Her remains were removed to St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, on Thursday afternoon for Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by parish priest Fr Joe Caulfield and burial took place afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death took place on April 11 of Michael A Doherty, Kilmovee, and formerly of Glann, Charlestown, he was brother of Anne Conlon, Gurteen. Sympathy is extended to Anne, Tommy and Conlon family and to Michael’s wife and family and to all his relations and many friends. May he rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at his home at Collooney on Monday, April 12, of Liam Flynn – husband of Mary (née McDermott), formerly of Church View, Gurteen. Sympathy is extended to Mary and family and to all his relations and many friends. May he rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death took place on April 16 of Michael J (Mickey) O’Dowd, Cuilmore, Gurteen, and Bailey’s Nursing Home, Tubbercurry. News of his passing was received with great sadness in the area where he was well-liked. He was a great character and a good neighbour.
His remains were removed from O’Dowd’s Funeral Home, Gurteen, to St Patrick’s Church on Saturday evening and after Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by parish priest Fr Joe Caulfield on Sunday afternoon burial took place in Carrentemple Cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to his sister Bea and family in Ohio and to his nieces and nephews in England and his many relations and friends. May he rest in peace.
EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held every Monday night – €573 was the prize on Monday night, April 5. Winner was Lauren Gallagher, Moydoo, Gurteen. 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 Séamus Hogg. And the numbers were 2, 12, 18 and 26. The jackpot is now at €3,500. Tickets can be bought in the local shops and also online.
GURTEEN BINGO BACK: Gurteen Drive-in bingo resumes on Friday, April 30, at 8pm. Gates open at seven and the committee are looking forward to seeing the bingo fans on that night for a chat and bit of craic. Eyes down at eight.
BALLYMOTE
BUDGETING COURSE: Ballymote FRC is running a Household Budgeting course in conjunction with MSLETB over the next four weeks, starting Wednesday, April 21, at 8pm via Zoom. This course will assist the participant in learning how to read and understand their payslip, from the perspective of taxes, tax credits, PRSI etc. The course will also cover areas such as benefits and entitlements, and how to get best value on utility bills.
If you are interested please call 071 9197818 or email ballymotefrc@gmail.com.
CLOONACOOL
SYMPATHIES: Our community was shocked and saddened this past week to hear of two deaths locally. Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Peadar O’Dwyer of Rockfield (formerly of Carnaleck) and to the family and friends of Frank Gavaghan of Tullycusheen. Both men were highly regarded in their communities and they will be missed very much by those who knew and loved them.
PARK LOTTO: The Community Park lotto draw for April took place at the weekend for a jackpot of €5,300. The numbers drawn were 8, 10, 25 and 26. Unfortunately there were no winners of the jackpot. There were two match-three winners; Joe McIntyre and Ronan Leonard. The winner of the Surlis’ SuperValu voucher was Jordan Brennan. Congratulations to all our winners and many thanks for your continued support. The Community Park committee would also like to extend sympathy to the Gavaghan family, Tullycusheen, on the death of Frank Gavaghan. Frank was a wonderful supporter of all our fundraising events down the years.
LAMBING SEASON: As the lambing season draws to a close locally, reports are generally of a successful campaign. The reasonably nice weather of recent has been a big help. The latest crop of lambs brings a real air of spring to the fields around Cloonacool at this time of year. The local farmers can enjoy a more relaxed period in their calendar now with less early morning and late-night checking of stock.
DAWN CHORUS: As Easter approaches and school holidays occur it is the perfect time of year to enjoy the Dawn Chorus. The seasonal display by wild birds often goes unnoticed in the morning rush. The quiet lanes and wooded areas in the parish are the perfect locations to hear this performance
of early morning bird song. Why not get up early – 6am is about right at present – take on the adventure with family and return home an hour later to a nice warm breakfast. 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.
NOTES: Please ensure that your notes are sent to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com before midday on Mondays.
CARRAROE
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS CONTACT: To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Monday each week.
CARRAROE SPRING CLEAN THANK YOU: The Carraroe Community appreciates all the people who came out and gave our area a major Spring Clean on Saturday last. It was wonderful to observe people working in families and alone removing litter and taking pride in our community. The Cadra committee want to thank everyone and also the volunteers who travelled the roads collecting the bags to bring them to storage at our Community Field in Cuilbeg. The management of CDA is appreciated for facilitating the storage. James McGowan Sligo County Council is always so helpful with removal and his support is appreciated.
ST JOHN’S FC CUILBEG ASTRO PITCH WALL-TILE FUNDRAISER: Planning was granted for an Astro Pitch at Cuilbeg Carraroe. We hope to commence works soon with the aim to have the project complete during the summer. This will be a fantastic way to mark the 40th anniversary for the club. It will be a great facility for the club, Carraroe school and the Carraroe community. Our aim is to sell 300 tiles. Each tile costs €150. Purchasers can either pay €150 in a lump sum or arrange a monthly direct debit of €13 for 12 months. – for more information visit St John’s FC site to purchase online or discuss with any club member.
CARRAROE AND DISTRICT REGENERATION ASSOCIATION 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.
KOMEER TEXT ALERT APP: To sign up for the alert system download the Komeer App and join Carraroe and District Regeneration Association Group for €5 per year. You will then receive all alerts from An Garda Síochána as well as Cadra information.
SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER: Cadra is seeking a 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.
TOWN BUS SERVICE TO CARRAROE: Cadra is continuing to campaign to have this service restored to Carraroe. We are aware all that is required to allow this proposal is a 10-minute extension to the existing service routes. All residents are requested to keep contacting their local representatives requesting the service be returned to Carraroe.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB: Lotto jackpot €15,750. Draw is next Saturday, April 24, 21. 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.
MASS FROM CARRAROE CHURCH: Mass is on 107FM.and webcam at churchtvie/carraroe please let the housebound know.
TAX RECLAIM FORMS: The church is allowed claim a rebate of tax on contributions up to €250 annually. Anyone that requires a tax reclaim form can contact the parish office at 087 8198466, 071 9162136 or email carraroe@holywellsligo.com.
PARISH READERS: We are seeking more people in our parish to volunteer as Parish Readers for weekend Masses after Covid19. Please contact parish office at 071 9162136 with your details or email carraroe@holywellsligo.com Your support is appreciated.
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.
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.
DOG WALKERS: It is appreciated that dog lovers need to walk their dogs but in the interest of others, that may not be a lover, please keep them on lead and also bring their poo home with you. Dog poo contains toxocara canis (intestinal roundworm of dogs), as well as harmful bacteria and nutrients. Do not leave it for others to walk in or dump it in plastic bags into the hedges where volunteers have to remove.
RIVERSTOWN
RIVERSTOWN TO AVIVA: Arrow Harps FC is embarking on an Astro Pitch project in the heart of Riverstown Village. The first phase, the Astro Pitch, will cost approx €500k. Following phases will include dressing rooms and indoor complex. The first step is to apply for planning permission which requires funds. Therefore the club is planning a virtual run/walk/cycle fundraiser from Riverstown to the Aviva stadium from May to the June Bank Holiday to help cover costs. Make this a personal challenge for you and/or your family to see if you can cover the 230km in circa five weeks or at least give it a try. Registration is online and all tracking is updated online through popupraces.ie. Club members past, present and future are asked to support this project. In addition, 25% of all profits will go to North West Hospice. Challenge your friends, relations, etc to get involved and cover the distance between you. People from Sooey to San Francisco can take part. That is the beauty of online. Even if you only end up doing 50km you will have played a part in helping this project get off the ground and have supported a charity as well. To register go to popupraces.ie/../arrow-harps-tothe-aviva../
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE: Only one week left to get involved in this challenge and support your local community so get out and get your photographs taken. Anyone wishing to donate should go to idonate.ie/ rpspringphoto to the playground repair fund or to enter the Virtual Spring Photography Challenge fundraiser. To enter challenge, take a Spring-related 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 will be relaunching their lotto this week and the first draw is Monday, April 26, with a jackpot of €3,600. The lotto will be online and you can join through a link on our website. You can also download the clubforce App and select Shamrock Gaels
Club which will take you directly to the next lotto draw. Players can create an account using their email address which will leave it easier to play on a regular basis. Registration is now open for all players. This is mandatory for all players before they can return to play and covers insurance for the year. Full details on registration can be found on our website. Registration is online through the foireann.ie. Thanks to all who gave to clothes collection. There will be a final opportunity to drop off again at the clubhouse on Saturday, April 24, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
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.
ACHONRY AND MULLINABREENA
COMMUNITY GAMES: There are two events for this year’s Community Games for children to take part in and enter online. Similar to the traditional Community Games format, each entry is judged at Area Level and if he/she qualifies, moves on to the County Final. Qualification at County Level leads to the national finals. Each event exhibit must be based on any Community Games Activity. Only
one entry per competitor. Event one is a Virtual Art Competition. Maximum paper size is A3. Competitors can use their own choice of paper. Simply take a photo and upload in one quick step. Event two is a Virtual Model Making Competition. Any materials may be used except aerosol and spray paint. The exhibit will be presented via a video upload. Maximum size of an exhibit will be 60cm x 60cm x 60cm. Age Categories are as follows: under-eight over six, under-10 over eight, under-12 over 10, under-14 over 12, under-16 over 14 Please clearly state the name and age category. So get drawing, painting or making models and most importantly #getinthegames Check out mycommunitygames.com/Sligo for more details. The entry form can be found online and the closing date is May 5.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: Since the 5km restrictions have been lifted you can stretch the legs a little further. Achonry Farmers’ Market is a good start to getting back out there. Nace O’Dowd Park 10a.m.1pm every Saturday. The Market is now a member of Sligo’s Food Trail, not surprisingly with it’s great selection of products. Great way to support local businesses.
COOLANEY-MULLINABREENA GAA CLUB CLIMB EVEREST CHALLENGE:
As a charity fundraiser the club senior players of CoolaneyMullinabreena GAA Club will embark on climbing Mount Everest on Saturday, April 24, 2021, via Knocknashee Hill. Funds raised will go to the Organ Donor Awareness Campaign. Donations can be made at the GoFundMePage, click on the following link for details GoFundMe.com/f/nb2vac-climbmount-everest
EASTER MONDAY PLANT SALE: Many thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Monday plant sale.
The proceeds were as follows: €222.40 raised towards Achonry Mullinabreena Community Enhancement fund and €110.98 towards UNICEF COVAX fund – A worthy cause, this global vaccination programme is for all health workers starting with those in the 90 countries that have had zero vaccinations thus far. A sincere thank you to Paul Mercer, Tom Johnston, John and Val Bailey for all their work behind the scenes in donating the seeds, growing and maintaining these plants during the year. Also to Aoife and Kamila for volunteering their time in the upkeep of the tunnel. John and Val Bailey have very kindly allocated a portion of their polytunnel to the growing of these plants for the benefit of the community. If you would like to volunteer your time in helping to maintain these plants please contact the page. Even an hour of your time would make a difference.
CURRY
NOTES: Send your Curry notes to Cyril Feehily at 087 2566657 or cyrilfeehily@gmail.com. CONDOLENCES: Sympathy on the death of Walter Parsons, Tonroe, uncle of Martin and Kevin Henry, Curry East.
On the death of Michael A Doherty, Glann, Charlestown, to his cousins Thomas Brennan, Carrarea, John Brennan, Montiagh, Martin and Luke Brennan, ‘The Willows’, Curry, and John Kennedy, Chaffpool.
On the death of Bernadette Brett Coleman, Needham, Boston (formerly née Brett, Broher), to her husband Paul and family, her brother Séamus Brett, Broher, sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Curry, with Burial in Bunnacrannagh Cemetery, details will be announced at a later date.
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
BAPTISM: Baptised recently was Maise Kay Brennan, Drimbane. Congratulations to her parents
Aoife and Ruairi, godparents and family.
IT’S A BOY: Congratulations to happy parents Sinéad and Mark, Carrarea, on the birth of their son Mark and brother for his sister Freya. They are all wished many years of enjoyment with good heath and happiness.
LOCKDOWN BIRTHDAYS: Celebrating their birthday in their homes with family and virtually with their friends and neighbours were Cathal Marren, Montiagh, Pauline Reilly, Clooaughill, and Michael Regan, Broher. Hoping that you will not have to experience a lockdown event again and that life will be a journey with good health and happiness.
PADDY COLLERAN: Paddy Colleran, a native of Currcunnane, a member of An Garda Síochána, was a member Sligo team who won the 1922 Connacht Football Championship Final which they played against Galway in 1923 (delayed due to the Civil War).
They then went on to take on Tipperary and beat them However, Galway objected to Sligo winning Connacht and there was a replay which Sligo lost as two of Paddy’s brothers Jim and Ned were not available as they had returned to Maynooth and also Peter Harte and they were not allowed to play. Paddy still made GAA history in his footballing exploits. He went on and won a Connacht medal with his native Sligo in 1928. He has also the distinction of playing for six different counties, three different provinces and also played for Ireland in 1928 against the USA in the Tailteann Games. The six counties he played for are Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Tipperary and Waterford.
PLAY HURLING: Want to take up hurling? Tourlestrane is your GAA club and 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 CLUB FUNDRAISER: Curry GAA are excited to launch their club fundraiser 2021 on May weekend. You choose your sport, get the runners out, get training, complete your activity and have fun while raising funds for the club.
Donations can be made on their GoFundMe page. gofund. me/956b792c/. Send on or tag them your videos as you train for or complete your activities.
IRISH RURAL LINK: Their regional workshops on Shaping our Electricity Future continue over the next few weeks. Join the workshop for your region and have your say on which approach you would like to see taken to power your electricity in the future. Register for the regional workshop online at irishrurallink.ie.
TUBBERCURRY COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Access Sligo Library Online services anywhere with your Free Sligo Library membership which entitles you to free access to eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eCourses. For more details, go to Sligolibrary.ie/DigitalServices/.
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 darkness into light. ie to help us replace suicide, selfharm, and stigma, with hope, selfcare, and acceptance. While we can’t be side by side we can unite and share one sunrise together.
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 point on the N17 route between Sligo and Ballindine, a distance of 84km.
SENIORLINE: Seniorline is a confidential listening service run by older people for isolated or lonely older people. The line is open every day from 10am to 10pm, freephone 1800 80 45 91 for more information.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Banada Development Agency Meals on Wheels Service, offer applicants over 65 or those returning home from hospital, a homemade hot dinner plus dessert 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.
ONLINE COOKING: Sligo Libraries offer the following free online workshops as part of the Government Keep Well campaign; Slow Cooking Workshops – Learn how to make pickles, kimchi, sourdough starter and bread, wine and other fermented foods Saturdays April 24, May 1, May 8 and May 15 from 11am – 12.30pm Workshops online via Zoom Limited places available – email Catherine Bourne cpbourne@gmail.com to book, giving your name and Sligo Library card number.
ART AND BIODIVERSITY: Art and biodiversity, natural dye making, sun prints, paper making, land art Friday, April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 14 from 11am – 12.30pm. Workshops online via Zoom Limited places available – email Catherine Bourne cpbourne@gmail.com to book giving your name and Sligo Library card number.
TUBBERCURRY HERITAGE: The aim of the Facebook page which is titled Tubbercurry History and Heritage is to recover and revive local history through storytelling, memories photos/image recovery. People, who wish to share and find out local history and heritage of Tubbercurry. Please join if you are interested, it will be appreciated if you share your past photos etc.
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-thespot’ fine or on summary conviction to a fine of up to €4,000.
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. Drumcliffe Rathcormac 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.
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CLOTHES COLLECTION: Tubbercurry GAA Club are holding a clothes collection, so if you have any good quality and re-wearable clothing, ready to be reused, for example, shoes, bags, belts, handbags, clothes, accessories etc., please drop off at Kilcoyne Park any evening between 6 and 7pm or we can collect from outside your house.
SAD DEATHS: Frank Gavaghan, Tullycusheen. Sympathy to his daughters Anntina, Orla and Marian, their mother Anne and to his extended family relatives and friends. Margaret (Maud) Maye, Dawros, Tourlestrane. Sympathy to her husband Herbert, sons Paul and Colum and to his extended family relatives and friends.
Peadar O’Dwyer, Shancough, Coolaney. Sympathy to his wife Mary, son Peter, daughter Amy, sisters Caroline Prendergast, Marian and Helena, brother Padraic and to his extended family relatives and friends.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations to Patsy and Maureen Walsh, Tubberoddy, Aclare, who celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last week.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Stacey Matthews and Brian Murphy, who celebrated their marriage last weekend.
BABY BOY: Congratulations to Mark Molloy and Sinéad McIntyre, Lovers Lane on the birth of their baby boy.