Community notes
ENNISCRONE AND CASTLECONNOR
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: We are working behind closed doors and are continuing to provide support and services. Please contact 096 37444 between 9.30am to 5.30pm for more information. The following services and classes are available.
Family Support Service (Monday to Thursday) Contact Heather Reddington: 087 2506773, email h.reddington@westsligofrc.ie.
BRIEF INTERVENTION THERAPY FOR ADULTS: For those experiencing mild difficulties impacting on their mental health or wellbeing. The intervention will last 8-10 weeks
(one session per week); and will be provided by suitably qualified mental health professionals such as fully accredited Counsellors/ Psychotherapists. Please contact Róisín at 087 3650949 for more details.
BRIEF INTERVENTION THERAPY
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: This is for children and young people, 10 to 18 years, for those experiencing mild difficulties impacting on their mental health or wellbeing. The intervention will last 6-8 weeks
(one session per week); and will be provided by suitably qualified mental health professionals such as fully accredited Counsellors/ Psychotherapists to work with each individual young person. Please contact Róisín at 087 3650949 for more details. Follow Facebook page: Facebook. or westsligofrc.ie.
MEN’S SHED: The Enniscrone Men’s Shed are meeting for a cuppa and a chat outdoors at the shed. All is weather permitting. No indoor activities as of yet until further notice. If any men would like to join us for an outdoor chat and a cuppa please call Gregory at 087 3329392 or Shane at 085 1924219. Enniscrone Men’s Shed have started their forth session of six weeks Rowing Class online with Sligo Sports Recreation Partnership all enjoying the classes. West Sligo FRC have started another six-week programme for Pilates Class online with the support of Sligo Sports Recreation Partnership.
If you would like to find out any more about the pilates classes, please call Gregory at 087 3329392.
ENNISCRONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
Swim Ireland, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership – Sport Ireland – ENNISCRONE – Registration now open – If you are not already a member, sign up by joining Swim Ireland’s Gomembership, and then book your programme under events. #getirelandswimming Sport Ireland Enniscrone and District Community Council Swim Ireland.
Eight Week Programme. Thursdays – 15 – 18 years 7pm. Advanced Adults 7.45pm and 8.30pm. Sundays 15 – 18 years at 7pm. Beach to Bouy adults 7.45pm and open water skills 8.30pm. supported by Enniscrone and District Community Council.
The new pathway from the creche down towards Waterpoint has become a popular new amenity for the town, extending and varying the routes through the Castle Field. It is a project of the Enniscrone and District Community Development Council overseen by their Walks Sub – Committee. Work on the project was generously carried out by Declan Rouse and his staff, while material costs were funded through a grant from Sligo County Council. Work will continue to plant trees and shrubs along the route and install a bench or two. We hope it prove to be a bonus for everybody. Enjoy the walk and the fantastic views.
ENNISCRONE LIBRARY: We’re delighted to welcome back patrons to Enniscrone Library. Opening times for Enniscrone Library are;
• Wednesday 11am to 4pm
• Thursday 11am to 1.30pm and 2pm to 5.30pm.
• Friday 11am to 4pm
• Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm
Online Services
All Sligo County Library users can access library services online, which continue to be available.
• Join the library online: Sligolibrary.ie/how-to-join/
• Download eBooks and eAudiobooks: Sligolibrary.ie/ ebooks/
In all situations, the health and safety of library users and staff will be paramount. Social distancing will be observed where library users interact with services. Health and safety protocols will be observed.
CONDOLENCES: Sympathy to the Faul family on the death of Mary Frances (née McManus), Ocean Sound, Bunowna, Easkey, formerly of Tubbercurry, Birmingham and Carrigallen Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter Frances, son-in-law Stuart Paterson, granddaughter and great grandson Paddy, brother’s. sister, nephews, niece’s relatives and friends.
May her soul rest in peace.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK: Congratulations and best of luck to all the Leaving Certs from Jesus and Secondary Secondary School, Enniscrone, who graduated this week.
BEACH YOGA CLASSES: Good luck to westcoastwellness.ie who has started Beach Yoga Classes.
Monday 6pm. Tuesday 10am. Wednesday 5.30am. And 6pm. Thursday 10am. Saturday am. Online bookings at westcoastwellness.ie – 083 324864.
DROMORE WEST VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE: We are delighted to welcome back Swim Ireland in association with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership to Aughris Pier in the coming weeks. This was very successful last year, culminating in many of our participants taking part in the Enniscrone Swim event.
Templeboy Aughris Rural Action, the Beach Bar, Sligo SkreenDromard Coast Care Group ,Leap Project Easkey, St Farnan’s GAA Club Easkey, St Farnan’s Hurling Club, St Farnan’s Ladies, Dromore Villa.
Aughris Registration Link is open at swimireland.azolve.com. Swim Ireland and SSRP are delighted to link with Dromore West Village Enhancement Committee to promote the programme locally.
BEACH TO BUOY: Dreaming of swimming out to that first buoy? This is the course for you. The programme is designed to improve confidence and technique in open water. Participants should be able to swim 50m, with a goal of completing 700m at the end of the programme.
OPEN WATER SKILLS PROGRAMME: This programme is aimed at experienced swimmers who want to improve technique, skills and stamina in open water. Participants should be able to swim 700m already with a view to building distance in a safe and encouraging environment.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS PARISH:
The following restrictions apply in respect of religious services.
Fifty people are permitted to attend places of worship. As with previous re-opening for services, the following protective measures continue to apply:
Wearing of face coverings.
Where possible separate points of Exit/Entrance clearly marked, 2m social distancing guidelines adhered to (members of same household can sit close together). No congregation by people outside premises before or after services. Stewards on site to assist in this regard. The maximum to attend a funeral is 50 mourners permitted at service. Related events, either before or after should not take place. Up to 50 guests are permitted to attend a wedding religious service. For celebrations/ receptions a maximum of six people are permitted for indoor gatherings and 15 for outdoor gatherings.
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.
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.
ENNISCRONE CHURCH SHOP: The Parish Shop in Enniscrone will be closed until further notice.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS GAA:
Our four- and five-year-olds are taking their first steps into football this Thursday evening in Quigabar from 6.15pm to 7pm for a six-week programme initially. Kids must have turned four before May 1.
Entry to the pitch will be via the lower gate and it will take place on the small training pitch.
Players can be registered on the Foireann website and parents must submit health questionaire to declare their child’s health.
For anyone interested in bringing their kids please message Brendan Byron 087 0525370 before Thursday.
ST FARNAN’S GAA: Thank you to all who attended our coaching morning on Saturday. We had over 80 St Farnan’s players from undersevens to seniors in attendance. A special word of thanks to all the parents and underage coaches for attending and creating such a positive atmosphere for the players. We will be running another coaching morning next month.
THE DIAMOND COAST HOTEL ENNISCRONE: The lads from Clean the Lot have been busy cleaning the exterior of the Diamond Coast Hotel all weekend. The hotel looks fantastic, it’s like a new place.
ENNISCRONE WOMEN ACTIVITIES CLUB: A club for women, run by women, we craft, chat, share skills, go on the occasional outing and basically have fun.
Our objectives are to offer a place for women to meet, make new friends and learn new skills. Through skill sharing opening up new opportunities for women, who would normally not have these, through lack of money and/or suitable public transport, etc. To work together towards a future where the women have the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and well-being by participating in our community. EWAC found a very interesting connection to Enniscrone.
‘Did you know the famous painter John Yeats would holiday in Enniscrone in the 1860/70s.
One of his daughters was born here in Blakeney’s cottage. This was bought by the convent in the 1940s and is where the secondary school now stands.
Just imagine, as children, they used to run in the sand dunes.
They had to have been influenced by Enniscrone’s beauty and people’.
CASTLECONNOR GAA: Castleconnor Cúl Camp is scheduled for July 12 to July 16. Get a jump start on your summer plans by registering your kids for Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps and get them ready for a healthy, fun and safe outdoor activity. It’s a great way to make new friends and more camps are being added over the next few weeks. Check out gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps for more information.
Castleconnor blotto Numbers Drawn 5, 6, 8, 37. No winner of tonight’s jackpot. Next week
€12,800 Lucky-dip winners Richard McLoughlan, John Creegan,
Vincent Mullen. Play at bit.ly/ castleconnorgaa/.
COOLANEY
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Ann Máire, Shane and Kate Mulkeen, Achonry on the death of their beloved son Eoin, whose
funeral took place on Tuesday,
May 18, after Mass in the
Church of the Sacred Heart, Mullinabreena, with burial in Achonry cemetery. Eoin will be sorely missed by his family, neighours and many friends especially his school friends, football family CoolaneyMullinabreena, Coolaney United, Rugby Club and his swimming club. May Eoin’s gentle soul rest in peace.
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Dolores McDonagh, Carrownagleragh, Coolaney on the death of her mother
Norrie Kivlehan, Culleenamore, Strandhill.
BIRTHDAY: Belated birthday wishes to Barry Clarke, Ard Laighne, Coolaney, who celebrated his birthday on May 12,
CAFE FIA: Coolaney Community Cafe Cooperative is pleased to announce that Cafe Fia will be reopening this June, once outdoor is permitted, wth award-winning chef Ethna Reynolds (of Nook Collooney) launching her newest venture ‘Nadur@Cafe Fia’.
BALLYMOTE COMMUNITY PARK BINGO: 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 e1400 guaranteed to be paid out this Saturday and the jackpot stands at e1200 on 47 calls or less. Books are available from Kane’s SuperValu Ballymote from Tuesday to o 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.
MASSES: Mass has resumed in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Joseph, Rockfield, Coolaney, on Monday, May 10, Satturday evening 7pm and Sunday 10.30am.
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 Al White, Ballinacarrow on the death of his brother Michael (Mick) Collooney and to the extended White family.
NEW BABY: Congratulations and best wishes to Danielle and Scott Goulden, Sligo on the recent birth of their baby boy, a wee brother for Victoria, and also to the proud grandparents Richard and the late Shirley Goulden, Rathnarrow and Muriel and Philip Morrisson, Sligo.
BIRTHDAY: Congratulations and best wishes to Phil Kirran, Rathmore, Coolaney, who celebrated a special birthday on Wednesday, May 19, from family, neighbours and many friends.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL COLLOONEY CONFERENCE: Wishes to thank everyone most sincerely for the generous contributions made to their annual Appeal in December 2020 and for the donations received. The amount collected was €8,419.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE: Looking for a career in caring for the eldery, recently retired or children left home. Home Instead Senior Care are always looking to recruit carers, a couple of hours a week or work full time and transport is essential. Phone Lisa at 071 9317051 or email sinead. mcdermott@homeinstead.ie.
MASSES: Public Mass has resumed in the Church of
St Fechin and St Lassara Ballinacarrow on Saturday,
May 15, at 6.30pm and Sunday,
May 16, at 9.30am. The following are the latest guidelines regarding attendance in Church: Social Distancing – please keep two metres distance in church, 50people are allowed to attend Mass, Funeral Masses and Weddings: Baptisms – Both parents, two godparents, the priest and the baby are all that is allowed to attend. No gatherings outside the church before or after Mass. First Confession/First Communion will take place in September/October 2021.
Use of the church or halls for any other purposes/community meetings are not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised indoor gatherings.
BIRTHDAY: Belated birthday wishes to Saoirse Gethins, Ballinacarrow, who celebrated her 11th birthday on May 5 ,from her family, neighbours and many friends.
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.
MAUGHEROW
MASS ROTA: St Patrick’s Church, Maugherow, arrangements for Sunday Mass during Covid restrictions.
Group A. Ballinfull/
Lissadell/ Doonowney/ Rahelly/ Cloonaghbawn/ Cloonacrin. Group B. Ballyconnell West/ Ballyconnell East/Ballyconnell More/ Cloonagh.
Group C. Cloughboley,/ Doonfore/Carnagark/ Ballinvoley/ Ardtrasna.
Group D.Carrigans/ Kilmancannon/ Raughley/ Ballymulderry/ Liggan.
Group A June 13
Group A July 11.
Group A August 8.
Group B June 20.
Group B July 18.
Group B August 15
Group C May 30.
Group C June 27.
Group C July 25.
Group C August 22.
Group D June 6.
Group D July 4.
Group D August 1
Group D August 29.
The number of parishioners attending Mass is currently limited to 50.
Masses will continue to be streamed online at drumcliffe/ Maugherow. Thanks all. BENBULBEN: A guided hike to
Benbulben, hosted by High Hopes hiking takes place on Saturday, June 26, at 9.30am from Drumcliffe car park. Tickets available at highhopesmountaintreks.com. MAUGHEROW PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: At a recent meeting of the PCC it was noted how some of the members have served on the council for a long number of years and beyond the permitted term of office, which is two consecutive three-year terms. The chairperson thanked them for their long years of service and the contributions they have made to the parish and community.
These members will be allowed to step down and replaced with new members in a fair and transparent manner. If you have any ideas on how best this should be done or if you like to serve on the parish council, please talk with the chairperson, Mary Carway, Ballymulderry, or Fr Tom Heever. BENBULBEN COMHALTAS: The monthly session of Benbulben Comhaltas for May is open to all Comhaltas members. For more details email benbulben.cce@ gmail.com to get the link emailed to you.
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 Ella Flynn, Jinks Avenue, who passed away last week. Ella was a much valued and hard working member of the Merville Community Centre management committee and board over many years. Her diligence and oversight was integral to the development of the modern facility that it is today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
ASTRO PITCH: We now have daytime weekend availability on our outdoor astro facility at Merville Community Centre. This pitch is ideal for a range of fun and sporting uses. Call 071 9150029 for further information.
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.
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at North West Hospice,
Sligo, on May 22 of Patrick
(Paddy) Flannery, Clooncunny, Monasteraden. A well-liked and popular member of the community he will be sadly missed by the many people who knew him. His remains were removed today, Tuesday, May 25, from the Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, to St Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden, for
Mass of the Resurrection with interment afterwards in Monasteraden Cemetery. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Nora and brother Tommy, he is survived by his sister Mary, brother Michael, niece, nephew, grandnieces, brother-in-law, sisters- in-law, relatives and many friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace. RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Public Masses have returned – the
Sunday Mass in Gurteen Church
will be at the usual time of 11.30am and the vigil Mass will be in Cloonloo Church on Saturday evening at 7pm. Mass in Killaraght will be at 9.30am on Sunday morning.
An additional feature on churchtv. ie/gurteen is: recordings of all Masses now available – if you click on ‘Previous Recordings’ then at bottom – on the grid icon it opens up the list from which to select – so you can view Mass at a later date.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Holy Communion will be in Gurteen Church on Saturday, June 19, and the First Confession for second class pupils of Carn NS will be held on Thursday, May 27.
COLEMAN CENTRE OPENS: Coleman Music Visitors Centre and shop Gurteen opened up on last Monday, May 17. For any enquiries please call 071 9182599 or visit the website at colemanirishmusic.com They are looking forward to meet all their patrons and friends again.
CLOONLOO NS: Cloonloo NS now enrolling please contact 071 9663684 or info@cloonlooschool. ie for an enrolment pack. See cloonlooschool.ie.
EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held every Monday night – €518 was the prize on Monday night, May 17. Winner was Paddy Hannon, Culfadda, support for the club is greatly appreciated.
GURTEEN CELTIC: The winner of the €50 prize in the Gurteen Celtic lotto draw on Sunday night, May 16, was Noeleen Thompson, Keash, the jackpot now stands at €4,000. The club is very appreciative of your support.
BINGO: Gurteen’s drive in bingo continues every Friday night at
7pm. Jackpot is €1,000 and the lotto game is €250. The committee greatly appreciate all support.
CLOONACOOL
SUNDAY MASS: Mass times at St Michael’s Church in Cloonacool continue to be 10am on Sunday with a maximum of 50 people attending. YOUTH AWARDS: Nominations are still being accepted for the Sligo-Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2021, in association with Sligo
Credit Union. The awards which are now in their 11th year aim to celebrate the outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years in our communities. Sligo-Leitrim Gardaí recognise the work and achievements by so many young people throughout Counties Sligo and Leitrim, who make their communities better places. Any member of the public may nominate a young person whom they feel deserves an award and nominations may be submitted by family members or relatives. Awards are given in the following categories: Individual Award, Group Award, Special Achievement Award and Safety Award. Nomination forms are available at all Garda Stations throughout SligoLeitrim. Electronic versions of the nomination form are available on request from Sligo.community@ garda.ie and Leitrim.community@ garda.ie.
Nomination forms will also be distributed by the Community Gardaí in each local garda District. The closing date for nomination forms is Wednesday, June 30, 2021. NOTES: Please ensure that your notes are sent to cloonacoolnotes@ gmail.com before midday on Mondays.
CURRY
NOTES: Send your Curry notes to Cyril Feehily at cyrilfeehily@gmail. com or 087 2566657.
CONDOLENCES: On the death of Bridgit Daly, Ballyhaunis, to her daughter Michelle Walsh, Cloonrawer, and her grandchildren.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Losing someone is one of the hardest things we can go through but you don’t have to be alone. Free, anonymous and online Fridays at 11am. turn2me.ie/post/bereavementgroup-adults
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Niall Brennan, Moylough, and Olivia Hanley, Ranaranny, who married recently in Bushfield Church. The couple are wished a lifetime of good health and happiness.
NEW VILLAGE SIGN: A white granite stone village sign has being erected on the border of Sargura village with Montiagh adjacent to the road from Curry to Cully Ballalley. The stone bears the village name Sargura as well as an image of the Virgin Mary. Well done to the local residents for their initiative.
CURRY GAA LOTTO: The jackpot this week was €9,200 and the numbers drawn were 2, 9, 26 and 27 there was no jackpot winner the lucky-dip winners were Catherine Fox, Ivan Maloney and Valerie Harrington. Next week’s jackpot is €9,300 the GAA club look forward to your support for the lotto going forward as you have done in the past. It means so much to the club and the parish and is much appreciated
GAA CUL CAMPS: Get a jump start on your summer plans by registering your children for
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps and get them ready for a healthy, fun and safe outdoor activity. It’s a great way to make new friends and more camps are being added over the next few weeks. Check out gaa. ie/kelloggsculcamps for more information.
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.
SENIOR FOOTBALL DRAWS: The draws for the Senior County League Division 2 and the Benson Cup are made with the Curry Club drawn in group two of the league joined by Ballymote, Drumcliffe-Rosses Point and Castleconnor. For the Benson Cup Competition the opponents are Ballymote, Geevagh, Easkey and Druncliffe-Rosses Point.
The club’s first competitive game is either June 12 or 13 in the league.
TOM PARSONS BELLAGHY: Congratulations and every success to Tom Parsons on his appointment by the Gaelic Players Association as Chief Executive Officer. Tom has been a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the GPA since 2017 and a member of the board of Directors since 2019. Tom has also previously been the GPA secretary and, more recently, held the position of chairman of the NEC Following the merger with the WGPA, Tom has co-chaired the NEC alongside Maria Kinsella. Tom brings a deep understanding of the life led by the modern inter-county player and was one of the country’s most highly respected players until his retirement in 2020. He will also always be remembered for his bravery when coming back from an injury sustained in 2018, having been told he might never run again. Tom joins the GPA from Jacobs (a professional and technical solutions company) having joined them in 2012 and, more recently, held the position as the Culture Manager for Europe. Tom is a Chartered Engineer and an ambassador for Engineers Ireland, speaking regularly on the importance of positive mental health and highperformance culture.
Speaking on the announcement of his appointment as the new
GPA CEO, Tom Parsons said; ‘I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be appointed as the CEO of the GPA. I truly believe in the great work of the association and, from personal experience, the GPA has supported me in my sporting, personal and professional life As a player, I feel I have experienced nearly all the challenges, highs and lows a player can face. I know how important it is to have an association that unconditionally cares for every player. I’m committed to build on the great work of our previous CEO Paul Flynn and I’m privileged to have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team in the GPA who have the player at the heart of all decisions.
‘A huge motivation for me was the decision by players to merge the GPA and WGPA in December of 2020. I feel this truly represents the leadership of our male and female intercounty players and I’m committed to serve the voice of all our players to the best of my ability. I look forward to taking up the position later in the summer.’ MOYLOUGH HERITAGE COMMITTEE: The Moylough Heritage Centre Committee are hoping to compile a book (Moyloughdown), on how Covid-19 has effected the community. They are inviting everyone in the area to submit their individual stories.how the lockdowns have impacted on their lives over the past 14 months. Did the pandemic effect wedding plans, funerals, school attendance, college, graduations, religious services, junior/leaving cert exams, college exams etc. Everyone has been effected in numerous different ways. You may submit your stories and photos to either Tom Walsh at tjosephwalsh@gmail.com, Brian Cahill at briancahill2010@gmail. com, Marie Costigan at marie. joecostigan@gmail.com. or to any member of the committee before May 31.
HERITAGE WEEK 2021: Heritage Week 2021 is coming and this year’s the theme is ‘Open the Door to Heritage’. County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre would want to help to make this the best Heritage Week for everyone. We have some surprises and will be sharing Heritage Week with you both online and (Government restrictions pending) in our centre. We want to reach as many of you as we can. Keep checking back with us and take part in this year’s Heritage Week. Saturday, August 14, to 22 heritageweek2021.
KAYAKING FOR TEENAGERS: A threeweek Introduction to Kayaking for Teenagers (ages 13-18) at Temple House starts in June. Choose either a Tuesday or Wednesday 3pm to 5pm. Spaces are limited. To book click on the link below eventbrite. ie/../kayaking-for-teens-three-week
WALKING GROUP: Buggy Buddies Walking Group now can meet outdoors the Tubbercurry FRC will be running a walking group for Parents/Carers and their babies/young toddlers on Monday mornings meeting in FRC car park at 9.30am.
Places are limited, you may book by contacting Mary at 086 4092724 with your name, number and email address..
DAILY MASS CURRY: The two churches in the parish have returned to normal service with regard to attendance at Masses in our parish.
Public attendance at morning Mass 10am. Entrance to church is via the back door of the church; all the usual protocols will be in place such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing. There also will be a register at the sanitisation station for attendees at weekday
morning Mass to sign as they enter church. Daily Mass will continue to be live-streamed.
WEEKEND MASSES: There are threeweekend Masses Saturday evening at 8pm in Curry; 10am on Sunday morning in Moylough; 11.30am on Sunday morning in Curry
(this Mass will continue to be live streamed). It is still necessary, in order to maintain all protocols, that, those who wish to attend weekend Masses, phone the parish office between 10am and midday on parish office: 094 9254508. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and request to be placed on the new Rota System. It is anticipated that with this new arrangement everyone will be able to attend weekend Mass every second weekend. Rota for this coming weekend is May 29 and 30 Saturday 8pm Curry – Rota one. Sunday 10am Moylough – Rota one. Sunday 11.30am Curry – Rota two.
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE: There is an 11.30am service on Sunday in St George’s Church, Tubbercurry.
IRELAND WEST PROGRESS: Ireland West Airport will undertake critical airport runway end safety upgrade works from May 26 to June 16 inclusive.
During this period the airport will be non-operational for flights into and out of the airport. The works are expected to be completed on June 16 ahead of a return to commercial flights operating.
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/Digital.
Services
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 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.
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.
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.
THANK YOU: Carraroe and
District Regeneration Association wish to acknowledge and express appreciation to Ger Canning of Canning’s Spar and Garden Centre for his very generous donation to our funds. This support will allow us continue to keep our community a nice place to live and visit.
ST JOHN’S FC FUNDRAISING: 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. Your support to have this facility in Carraroe is appreciated.
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.
CADRA 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.
CARRAROE CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS: cYou can pay your contributions directly to the Parish Bank account. The following are the details. Account Number: 12185497 St John’s Church, Ulster Bank. BIC: ULSB IE 2DXXX. IBAN: IE86 ULSB 9862 6012 1854 97 – for more information contact parish office at 071 9162136 or email carraroe@holywellsligo. com.
CADRA 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.
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.
ST JOHN’S GAA LOTTO NEWS:
Lotto jackpot €15,900. No jackpot winner. €25 winners were Séamus Mulhern Castlebaldwin, Michael Feeney Manorhamilton, Craig Adams Meadow Vale, Ann Costello Drumiskabole. Next Draw is on Saturday, June 5. 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.
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 Olivia Byrne at 071 9111042.
CHARITY SHOPS COUNTY SLIGO:
The charity shops in Sligo Town and county are open and need your support in more ways than one. You can donate, shop there or even better, you can volunteer there. They are all looking for new volunteers – NCBI Sligo Town, Oxfam, MS Therapy in Ballymote and Sligo Town (Essential Seconds), Enable Ireland, North West Hospice and Sligo Social Services Thrift Shop.
SLIGO SUDBURY SCHOOL: Sligo Sudbury School is a place where young people aged 5-18 can learn through play and experience at their own pace, in their own time and in their own way.
This school is looking for a volunteer assistant bookkeeper to help them keep track of receipts, payments etc. Approximately three hours per week.
ALONE SLIGO BRANCH: ALONE is looking for Befriending volunteers in Sligo Town. If you’re interested in calling, and in the near future, visiting an older person on a weekly basis, this is the role for you. The Befriending Service is designed to help alleviate the negative impacts loneliness has on mental and physical health.
FOCUS IRELAND SLIGO BRANCH: Focus Ireland Sligo Branch is looking for Admin and Reception Support volunteers. You will need a good phone manner and basic experience of using spreadsheets. This is a great help and ultimately helps them raise more funds for homelessness.
TIDY TOWNS VOLUNTEERS: Check in with your local Tidy Town groups throughout Sligo town and county as they have started back and need your help. Great way to get to out and about again and see people outdoors.
HAVIN’ A LAUGH MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY: This organisation is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteer writers to attend and compose conversations from our coffee mornings which take place once a month. This role requires a skilled blog or prose writer who has an interest in mental health and a friendly amiable demeanor.
THE NEUROLOGY SUPPORT CENTRE: The Neurology Support Centre assist patients and families affected by a neurological condition. They are based in Molloway House close to the hospital. They are looking for volunteer drivers and befrienders to bring patients to appointments or for other social activities at the Neurology Support Centre or other premises as appropriate. More information online at i-vol.ie.
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.
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 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 Wednesday, June 9, at 11am.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS GETTOGETHERS: 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. Next one is Wednesday, June 16, at 11am.
All of our events are on Eventbrite, you can book your place there.
RIVERSTOWN
ADULT SOCIAL ROUNDERS: Adult Social Rounders will resume for this year on Sunday, May 30, in Riverstown Park at 7pm. Adult beginners and previous rounder specialists are welcome. It will run for the summer on Sunday evenings. For Covid regulations and insurance reasons you must be a member of Shamrock Gaels. You can join easily by registering on foireann.ie. Cost for the year is €50. If you have any questions contact Marina at 086 8589048.
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS AND OTHERS: Gaelic for mothers’ and others returns at 8pm on Monday evenings in Riverstown Park. No experience needed and craic is definitely guaranteed. The social membership with Shamrock Gaels also takes in Gaelic for mothers’ and others. So go to foireann.ie to register, why wouldn’t ya.
NOTES: All are welcome to 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
VOLUNTEER CARPENTERS NEEDED: Achonry Farmers’ Market are looking for skilled carpenters to volunteer just two hours a week to help them build their market chalets. Contact David at 087 2670883 or Ollie at 087 7981827.
RUN FOR RÍOGHNÁN: On June
6, 2021, at 11am St Nathy’s club members will complete a 5k in memory of Ríoghnán Flanagan.
And they are encouraging as many as possible to get involved and complete their own 5km challenge locally to help promote Organ Donor Awareness.
There will be some live videos, pictures and updates from players and club members throughout the morning of the run. Further information about the event is available from St Nathy’s LGFA Facebook page.
CLOTHES DONATIONS: If you are planning a spring clean of your wardrobe please consider donating them to Achonry National School parents’ association’s clothes collection. Drop off point on Saturday, May 29, at Achonry Farmers’ Market 10am to 1pm. All proceeds will go to the school. Please contact Joann Hosey 087 9394499 if you have any questions. Thank you.
LIDL’S ONE GOOD CLUB: Congratulations to St Nathy’s
LGFA who completed Lidl’s One Good Club five step youth mental health awareness programme in association with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental. The club hosted a number of events and competitions over a 10-week period to which its members and participants really rose to the challenge and certainly brought the community together.
COURT ABBEY PHOTOGRAPHY: Local historian is currently looking for a photograph of Court Abbey with a view of the west facing doorway c.1960s/70’s or an image without the ivy that now unfortunately covers this 15th century building. Please contact 087 8822302 if you have such an image. Much appreciated.
TUBBERCURRY
SAD DEATHS: Patrick John Molloy, Tourlestrane, and formerly of Culdalee, Aclare. Sympathy to his relatives, neighbours and friends. John McLoughlin, Sligo. Sympathy to his son Andrew and family,
Lovers Lane and to his extended family relatives and friends.
SACRISTAN AWARD: Congratulations to Stephen Wimsey, who was presented with the Benemerenti Medal by Bishop Paul Dempsey in honour of his 37 years of dedicated service as sacristan of St John the Evangelist Church.
BABY GIRL: Congratulations to Sharon and Declan Hannon, Coill Dara on the birth of their baby girl. Also to Barry and Katie Kivlehan, the Rock on the birth of their baby girl.
HOTEL AWARD: Congratulations to Teresa and Pierre of Cawley’s Hotel, who have been chosen as 2021 ‘Travellers Choice Winner’ with Tripadviser in the top 10% of hotels worldwide.