Community notes
Chartlon, London. She was daughter of Peter and Maura Casey, Sligo, and sister of Mark Casey, Dooballa, Cloonloo, and a niece of Des Casey. Sympathy is extended to them and to her sisters, and brothers and all her relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death took place on May 26 of Eileen O’Leary, Killarney Co. Kerry, mother of Bridget Taheny, Moygara, Gurteen. Sympathy is extended to Bridget, husband and family and also to her sisters, brothers, grandchildren and many relatives and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Public Masses have returned. The Sunday Mass in Gurteen Church is 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. A 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. There are 16 children for the Sacrament and the first confessions were held on Thursday, May 27.
CONFIRMATION: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held in Gurteen Church on Saturday, September 18, with Bishop Paul Dempsey of Achonry.
COLEMAN CENTRE OPENS: Coleman Music Centre Exhibition Area and music store open Monday – Saturday 10am to 5.30pm. For any enquiries please call 071 9182599 or visit the website at colemanirishmusic.com.
EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps
50/50 draw held every Monday night – €547 was the prize on Monday night, May 31. Winner was Kate Connolly, Keash. 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 31, was Noeleen Mulligan, Cuilmore, the numbers drawn were 3, 13, 17 and
23. The jackpot now stands at €4,200. 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 €350. The committee greatly appreciate all support.
UNIFORMS WANTED: Secondhand uniforms wanted for primary and secondary schools. Please donate your old uniforms to the Ballaghproject, Unit 2B beside SuperValu, Ballaghaderreen Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Uniforms will be cleaned and offered for resale. Good quality football boots too. This initiative is supported by the Brothers of Charity Western Region – contact David or Martha at 087 9674301.
COOLANEY
NORTH WEST SIMON COMMUNITY: Dip and Donate Challenge takes place from June 18 to June 21. This will help to raise vital funds to sustain the Early Intervention and Homeless Prevention Service. Sign up at northwestsimon. ie/dip-donate-challenge/If you cannot make the beach you can always take a dip in a local lake or river, or even the back garden paddling pool. See northwestsimon.ie or email mary@ northwestsimon.ie for further details. Make a donation online at northwestsimon.ie/donate-now/ ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: The market continues every Saturday from 10am to 1pm
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.
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 B June 20.
Group C June 27.
Group D July 4.
Group A July 11.
Group B July 18.
Group C July 25.
Group D August 1.
Group A August 8.
Group B August 15.
Group C August 22
Group D August 29The number of parishioners attending Mass is currently limited to 50. Masses will continue to be streamed online at drumcliffe/Maugherow.
BENBULBEN: A guided hike to Benbulben hosted by High Hopes Hiking takes place Saturday,
June 26, at 9.30am from Drumcliffe car park. Tickets available at highhopesmountaintreks.com.
RIVERSTOWN
PRAMERCISE: A light fitness class with Tapa Fitness Instructors for new mums or mums with small kiddies will begin Thursday, June 10, at 10.30am in Riverstown Park. Babies and toddlers are welcome too as there will be a separate supervised area for them. Classes will run for four weeks at €5 per session. Those who are shy can bring a friend. Anyone wishing to attend should send a Private Message to Shamrock Gaels on their Facebook. This initiative is brought to you by the health and well-being committee at Shamrock Gaels.
DIP AND DONATE: Register for North West Simon Community Dip and Donate Challenge from June 18 to
June 21, to help raise vital funds for homeless prevention services in the North West. The first 50 participants who sign up will be posted out a free Dip and Donate t shirt. Sign up on northwestsimon.ie/dip-donatechallenge/or by contacting the organiser at mary@northwestsimon. ie. Can’t make it to the beach, take a dip in a local lake or river, or even your back garden paddling pool. It is also possible to set up an online fundraiser on Facebook or idonate and make a difference to those less fortunate. SOCIAL ROUNDERS: Adult Social Rounders will continue on Sunday evenings for the summer in Riverstown Park at 7pm. Adult beginners and previous rounder specialists are welcome. 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 takes place at 8pm on Monday evenings in Riverstown Park. No experience needed and craic is definitely guaranteed. Shamrock Gaels social membership also takes in Gaelic for mothers’ and others. Go to foireann.ie to register.
MUSIC CENTRE OPEN: Coleman Music Visitors Centre and shop are now open. For any enquires please call 071 9182599 or visit our website colemanirishmusic. com. Looking forward to seeing everyone return.
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.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO UNDER-14 TEAM: Carraroe community extends congratulations to the under-14 team on winning the County Final on Sunday.
NORTH WEST SIMON DIP: Register for North West Simon Community Dip and Donate Challenge from June 18 to June 21, to help raise vital funds for homeless prevention services in the North West. The first 50 participants who sign up will be posted out a free Dip and Donate t shirt.
Sign up on northwestsimon. ie/dip-donate-challenge/or by contacting the organiser at mary@ northwestsimon.ie.
If you can’t make it to the beach, you can always take a dip in a local lake or river, or even your back garden paddling pool. You can set up an online fundraiser on Facebook or idonate and make a difference to those less fortunate – for more information call 087 7708865 or email mary@ northwestsimon.ie.
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.
CARRAROE TIDY TOWNS: Volunteers are working away planting and preparing for the entry this year. We have a work evening each Wednesday with volunteers meeting at community at 7.15pm. All volunteers and assistance appreciated.
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.
ST JOHN’S GAA LOTTO NEWS:
Lotto jackpot €15,950. No jackpot winner. Numbers Drawn 7, 8, 10, 13. €25 winners were Michelle McShane, Lynette McLoughlin c/o Martin Keaney, Pat Corcoran Carraroe, Yvonne Moynihan Drumiskabole Carraroe. 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,