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MAUGHEROW
TRAINING: Under-seven boys/girls and under-eight girls training is back this sat first may at 10.45pm. Venue is Grange school astro pitch. All details can be found on the Naomh Molaise Gaels Facebook page.
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 E-Mail 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.
MASSES: 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. Garda mobile: 086 8578263.
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.
WORLD-CLASS FACILITY CENTRE: Minister Martin and Fáilte Ireland have announced a €19 million investment to develop state-of-theart facilities for outdoor waterbased activities, with 22 locations nationwide to benefit – including Enniscrone.
The significant increase in people enjoying outdoor water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and open water swimming is expected to continue to grow year on year, and not just during the summer months. This means all-weather changing facilities, secure storage and bathrooms at beaches and inland water spots will be in huge demand. The funding will be used to build world-class facility centres at 22 locations across the country where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction.
Each centre will provide hot showers, changing and toilet facilities, secure storage, induction spaces, equipment washdown and orientation points.
They will be fully wheelchair accessible and built using sustainable materials such as solar heating panels to meet ‘Nearly Zero Energy Building Standards’.
PUBLIC TOILETS: It’s a ‘relief’ to hear we will have the public toilets opening this summer. Cllr Joe
Quennan confirmed that the toilet facilities will be open from this coming May Bank Holiday weekend for the entire summer.
Sligo County Council have also agreed to employ a cleaning company to maintain hygiene in the public toilets in order for them to remain open during Covid-19. ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB: The club has now received charitable status and is listed on the Revenue website. We would like to thank our treasurer Joan Quinn for all the hard work in getting this achieved. With membership funds, fundraising, donations and grant funding it assures transparency and accountability for KEUFC, Micheál McGowan park, its volunteers and indeed the wider community.
We’ve got some exciting plans for the return of our blotto draw with Enniscrone-Kilglass GAA in the coming weeks.
CASTLECONNOR
CASTLECONNOR CLEANS UP: Castleconnor Community groups and volunteers came together over the Easter break and organised a roadside litter pick in association with the An Taisce National Spring Clean and Sligo County Council, observing social distancing and operating within their social bubble.
The entire roadside of the parish was cleared of the remnants of dashboard dining and totalled over 70km of verge (143km both sides). Plastic bottles, coffee cups, takeaway bags, confectionery wrappers, combined across the parish verges to amount to a total of over 1.75 tonnes of litter collected. Organisers of the project would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their time and assistance and for completing the task of removing what was basically recyclable material.
Once more we would ask that you respect our countryside and remind you that rubbish has no place on Ireland’s roadsides.
COOLANEY
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Teresa Frizzell, Rockfield, Coolaney, on the death of her brother John Leydon, Birmingham, England and formerly of
Knockadoo, Coolaney.
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Mary O’Boyle, Cabragh, Coolaney on the reecent death of her brotherin-law Colin Files in England.
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 in that the playground in Ballinacarrow has now re-opened as directed by Sligo County Council.
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 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.
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at Sligo University Hospital on April 15 of Simon (Simie) Mullooley, Portahard, Frenchpark, and formerly of Ardmoyle, Lisserlough, Boyle. He was a well known cattle dealer and had travelled all over Ireland to marts, making many friends who will sadly miss him.
His remains were removed from his home on Monday, April 19, to St Attracta’s Church, Killaraght, for Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by parish priest Fr Joe Caulfield, Gurteen, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his partner, Pat and her family, his sons Simon, David and Darragh, brother John, sister Attracta, grandchildren, daughters – in – law, niece, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace. EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held every Monday night – €553 was the prize on
Monday night, April 5. Winners were Tommy and Kathleen Cryan. 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 Tina Phillips and the numbers were 1, 5, 7 and 14 – the jackpot is now at €3,600. Tickets can be bought in the local shops and also online.
GURTEEN BINGO BACK: Gurteen Drive-in bingo resumes on this 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.
CARRAROE
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS: To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail. com not later than Monday each week.
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 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 Tik.
Tok. 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.
CARRAROE SPRING CLEAN THANK YOU: The Carraroe Community appreciates all the people who came out and gave our area a major Spring Clean. 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 Street, Sligo. Account
number: 24936. Sort Code: 992104. IBAN/IE33SLRU9921040 2493602. BIC: SLRUIE21XXX.
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 LOTTO NEWS: Lotto jackpot €15,800. Numbers drawn were 1, 25, 29, 32. €25 winners Catherine Stenson Greenfort, Peter Galvin Strandhill, Pauline Flynn Rosehill, Eric Cawley, Caltragh.
Next Draw is on Saturday, May 8, 2021.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.
CARRAROE CHURCH: Mass is on 107FM.and webcam at churchtvie/ carraroe/. Please let the housebound know.
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.
We are seeking more people in our parish to volunteer as Parish Readers for Weekend Masses after Covid-19. 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 the following toxocara canis (intestinal roundworm of dogs) Dog droppings contain 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.
MERVILLE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
CONDOLENCES: The Merville Youth and Community Centre Committee, staff and the wider community would like to express our condolences to the family and wide circle of friends of George Maguire, Inishfree Court, formerly Benson Drive, Cranmore. George was at the heart of youth community activities for many years at the St Anne’s Youth Club, now the Avalon Centre. His dedication and hard work will be greatly missed across our town and beyond. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
CONDOLENCES: The management committee, staff and the wider Merville community express our condolences to the family and friends of Stephen John Conlon, Willow Park, Maugheraboy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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.
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE
VOLUNTEER: Contact Olivia Byrne at olivia@volunteersligo.ie. You can browse all vacancies on i-vol. ie and check out all of our news on volunteersligo.ie OR call 071 9111042.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING WEEK 2021: National Volunteering Week 2021 takes place from May 17 to May 23. Do you want to celebrate all things volunteering? Take the opportunity this week to thank your volunteers, take part in volunteering, register as a volunteer with us etc. We will be hosting some online events that week and celebrating volunteering in Sligo. Get involved on social media – tell us about your volunteers using #NVW2021 and #smallactionsbigimpact.
DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND SLIGO BRANCH: Down Syndrome Sligo provides information, supports and activities to children and adults with Down Syndrome and their families. They are now seeking a branch treasurer and branch secretary. If you have the required skills and an interest in the area of disability and the work of Down Syndrome Ireland (Sligo Branch), they would love to hear from you. Email Sligoinfo@downsyndrome.ie.
CRITICALL PROVIDING A SAFE
HAVEN: While staying home or working from home, is for many, just an inconvenience, for others it is incredibly challenging and even treacherous. The #StillHere campaign has raised greater awareness about the risks that some of our citizens are facing.
One of the ways you can support the campaign is by volunteering your property as a safe haven. We want to ensure that when people are ready to make the courageous step to leave an abusive situation that we have every resource to hand to support them in their recovery and pathway to a new, safe life. More details on the i-vol.ie website.
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.
SLIGO MOWLAM NURSING HOME:
Keep sending your letters or cards to residents in Mowlam Nursing home. Keep your letters general in content and upbeat. Why not write a poem? Or create a puzzle? Register online for more tips and you can get going.
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 – next one is Thursday, May 20, at 1pm.
NEW LANDSCAPES IN VOLUNTEERING TRAINING FOR ORGANISATIONS: This session will cover key issues for volunteer programmes right now such as adapting current roles to fit current circumstances and creating new roles for new demands. We will look at how to manage volunteers offsite, including virtual volunteering and volunteering from home. And crucially, we will look at what organisations need to do to ensure their volunteer programmes can survive during these challenging times. Tuesday, May 18, 7pm to 8.30pm
All of our events are on Eventbrite – you can book your place there.
RIVERSTOWN
PLAYGROUND APPEAL: Not just for children or grandchildren the playground, ballcourt and picnic area is a friendly, convenient place for teenagers and young adults to meet. So everyone is invited to get involved in this simple but fun local fundraiser. The playground has no income to fall back on, just the support of the community. Please give generously to get the playground open for summer. To donate go to idonate.ie/rpspringphoto. To enter the Virtual Spring Photography
Challenge fundraiser, 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 is delighted to see the children back on the pitch this week. All children must be registered before they can join training and this can be done through foireann.ie. If anyone has difficulty with the process, please contact Michelle McMorrow at 087 6157455. There has been a great response to the National Club Draw. Anyone, who still has to return tickets should do so this week to Mary Quinn. Currently doing catch up member draws, the winners of the December draw were, Brian McDermott, Cormac Kearns, Mary B Quinn.
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../
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.
BALLINACARROW
PLAYGROUND: The playground in Ballinacarrow has now reopened as instructed by Sligo County Council. FARMERS’ MARKET: The Farmers’ Market continues in Achonry every Saturday morning from 10pm to 1pm. Great selection of fruit, vegetables, eggs and many more items on display.
NOTES: Anyone wishing to have notes included in the Sligo Weekender please contact 086 1637834.
ACHONRY AND MULLINABREENA
ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS: Congratulations to all those that took part in the CoolaneyMullinabreena GAA Club’s Climb Everest Challenge at Knocknashee. A total of 106 laps of the hill climb was completed surpassing their own aim of 72 laps, quite an achievement considering the elevation of the climb and the terrain. The challenge record was set by Senior Captain Enda Kivlehan and Junior Captain Alan Duggan, who achieved the quickest lap time of 10 minutes and five laps in the hour. In all the club managed to raise over €4,000.
North Connacht College Virtual open evening.
SLIGO COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT: What archaeology is in your sheds and gardens, towns and streets? That item you may think is insignificant might just be an archaeological or historical gem. In a new series the Sligo Community Archaeological Project looks at the everyday objects we have in our surroundings that we might not realise are objects or features of archaeological or historical interest. Each week their Facebook page will feature a different item. Many interesting objects and features lie throughout our countryside and towns, remnants of bygone agricultural activities, social or domestic activities or industries that no longer exist. If you are unsure of what that item might be why not contact the Sligo Community
Archaeology Project Facebook page with a message and a photo. The project is an initiative of
Sligo Heritage Forum and is being delivered by Fadó Archaeology on behalf of the Heritage Office of Sligo County Council.
SHARING POEMS OVER COFFEE: Tubbercurry FRC along with its partners at Innovation Recovery is hosting a coffee morning for poetry lovers on Monday, May 10, at 11am over Zoom. This is a free event. Contact Mary at 086 4092724 or 071 9186926 to register your interest.
CURRY
NOTES: Contact Cyril Feehily at cyrilfeehily@gmail.com or 087 2566657.
CONDOLENCES: Sympathy on the death of Aidan Tuffy, Kilrush, Co Clare, to his cousins Malachy Maher, Moylough, and Mickey Maher, Cashel.
May he rest in peace
HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY: Lockdown or not Kara McGowan, Bellaghy, enjoyed and celebrated her third birthday with her parents Edelle and Gerry McGowan.
LOCKDOWN BIRTHDAYS: Celebrating their birthday in their homes with family and virtually with their friends and neighbours were Kieran Martin Loftus, Broher and John McVann, Tubbercurry. Hoping that you will not have to experience a lockdown event again and that life will be a journey with good health and happiness.
UNSUNG HEROS: Thanks to everybody who helped with all the return to play activities over the weekend and getting the pitches in pristine condition, which are looking great in the glorious spring sunshine. Wonderful to hear the cheers of excitement of our underage teams getting back to pod training this week under the watchful eye of the GAA club coaches.
Parents and guardians are reminded to complete the return to play protocols as advised on foireann.ie.
SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING: Curry GAA Club is delighted to have Saturday morning training returning on May 1. Parents/guardians are reminded to make sure and fill out the Covid questionnaire on foireann.ie before attending also parents/guardians must re-confirm their child’s health on each day of a training session Training time table U-5 from nine to 30/10am under-six from 10 to 15/11am under-seven from 11 to 17/ midday All new players welcome from within the parish and county boundery.
FITTEST STUDENTS: Curry and Moylough are going to have the fittest students this week. this week is Active Schools Week. during the week children are encouraged to be as active as possible in school and at home. They will also learn about the importance of being active and discuss activities they enjoy and would like to try.
Over this Bank Holiday Weekend is Curry GAA Movathon, where each member of each football team will take on challenges to support our local GAA club. All support greatly appreciated. Sponsorship cards are available or go online: GoFundMe. com/f/currygaamovathon/.
GAA CLUB FUNDRAISER: Curry
GAA is excited to launch its club fundraiser this 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 at gofund.me/956b792c/.
PLAY HURLING: Want to take up hurling Tourlestrane is your 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.
CURRY AND MOYLOUGH: Health and Wellbeing Club extends best wishes to all our sports enthusiasts who are getting a little extra freedom this week, be it golf, tennis, or football. They have waited quite a while for today and what a glorious few days to be back. We especially wish all our underage players the best of luck as they return to Curry GAA Club and hope they have a healthy, fun and exciting year. And bring sparkle back into the lives of us all.
APPRECIATION: Last Sunday,
April 25, Michelle Cullen walked in the memory of her mother
Mary Waters former home place at Montiagh, Curry, to our home in Floughena, Doocastle, Co. Mayo (approximately 18km) in order to raise some money for the North
West Hospice.
She said, “As a family in 2017 we had to avail of the services of the hospice and the care our mother received from all the doctors, nurses and staff in their care was nothing short of amazing they are true heroes.”
Michelle wants to thank all you so much for your generosity, support and kindness you have shown to help her raise so much needed funds for the Northwest Hospice so far just in excess of €3,500. Also a massive thank you to everyone that came out to wish her well along the route it genuinely brought a tear to her eye.
TUBBERCURRY COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Access Sligo Library Online services anywhere with your Free Sligo Library membership which entitles you. Free access to eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eCourses. For more details, go to Sligolibrary.ie/DigitalServices/.
ROSARY ONLINE: Now that May is nearly with us andthe month is traditionally associated with the rosary, the rosary is currently being delivered online in St James’s Church, Charlestown, from Monday to Friday at 8pm each evening. with people invited to attend online via the webcam.
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.
CALVARY CHURCH SERVICES: Calvary Church is based in the Enterprise Centre, Airport Road, Charlestown Further information contact James McMaster at 087 6348209 or email jmcmaster@eircom.net.
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.
ONLINE COOKING: Sligo Libraries are pleased to 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 on 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.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: The Yeats County Inn Hotel, Curry, have 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.
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.
PURE WATER DELIVERY: Glencar Water for collection will be in the Yates Hotel, Curry, carpark on Saturday from 2.30pm till 3.30pm.
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.
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 Centre’s 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.
TUBBERCURRY FRC: Taking care of our Mental Health is more important now than ever. Take a step towards better Mental Health This Year.
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.
TUBBERCURRY
ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations to David and Francis Carroll, Lavagh, who celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary recently.
RAF DERRY BOUND: Best wishes to local soccer star Raffaele Cretaro, who has taken up a new coaching role with Derry City.
BANADA ABBEY BINGO: Every Tuesday evening at 8pm, online. There is a €3,000 guaranteed payout on the night.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Great selection of goods.