Community notes
COOLANEY
RETIREMENT: Congratulations and best wishes for the future to John Bromley, journalist and Deputy Editor, Sligo Weekender, after many years. John was former editor with the Donegal Democrat and hails from Ireland’s oldest town, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. John, a true gentleman in all his dealings, will be greatly missed by his colleagues and anyone who had the good luck to have met him over his 40-year career. Good luck, John, to you and your family and enjoy whatever you decide to do in your retirement. A pleasure to have known you. MUSIC CLASSES BY FRED FINN CCE
BRANCH: Traditional Music Zoom Classes by Fred Finn CCE: Junior Classes commenced on Saturday, October 9, and adult classes commenced on Thursday, October 7. All instruments taught. Visit fredfinn.ie, email fredfinnsligo@ gmail.com or call 071 9164250.
SLIMMING WORLD: Join a warm and friendly Slimming World group today. Takes place in the Loftus
Hall, Ballymote, every Wednesday at 7pm. For further information phone Ashling at 086 362294. New consultant from November 3.
COMHALTAS NEWS: Great news for Comhaltas friends and followers of Traditional Music. With the relaxation of Covid regulations, they are delighted to announce that traditional music classes will resume in the Family Resource Centre, Tubbercurry, in early November and are also pleased to announce that Michael Hurley, the talented and enthusiact tutor, is available to provide classes in the tin whistle, flute and fiddle. For further information contact Michael at 086 6036243. NEUROLOGY SUPPORT CENTRE:
Based at Molloway House, Molloway Hill, Ballinode. The Neurology Support Centre is a not-for-profit charity set up in 2013 with the purpose of supporting patients suffering from neurological conditions and their families. The aim is to support the challenges faced by patients and families and to advocate on behalf of anyone touched by a neurolgical condition. The support includes family support, counselling, education and training, holistic therapies, research and clinical.
YOUR SPEECH: Training workshops: speak to succeed, career builder, goal setting for winners, me an entrepreneur, How to live a positive life, marketing for success, pitching for investment. For further information contact John at 085 1529429.
LADIES’ FITNESS: In the community centre, Coolaney, every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Booking essential – phone 086 7373353.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Meets on a weekly basis and anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning 087 1868494. Leave your name and number if you get the answering service.
BONUS BALL DRAW: Continues every Wednesday and Saturday nights.
The balls can be purchased in O’Grady’s shop and PK Meats, Main Street, Coolaney.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people at their places of residence, travelling via Mullinabreena, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney etc. It arrives at Tesco car park at approximately 11am and departs from the car park again at 1pm. This is a great service that allows people to avail of their travel pass. To book a seat, call Eileen at 087 2252290.
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
MUSIC CLASSES BY FRED FINN CCE
BRANCH: Traditional Music Zoom Classes by Fred Finn CCE: Junior Classes commenced on Saturday, October 9, and adult classes commenced on Thursday, October 7. All instruments taught. Visit fredfinn.ie, email fredfinnsligo@ gmail.com or call 071 9164250.
SLIMMING WORLD: Join a warm and friendly Slimming World group today. Takes place in the Loftus
Hall, Ballymote, every Wednesday at 7pm. For further information phone Ashling at 086 362294. New consultant from November 3.
COMHALTAS NEWS: Great news for Comhaltas friends and followers of Traditional Music. With the relaxation of Covid regulations, they are delighted to announce that traditional music classes will resume in the Family Resource Centre, Tubbercurry, in early November and are also pleased to announce that Michael Hurley, the talented and enthusiact tutor, is available to provide classes in the tin whistle, flute and fiddle. For further information contact Michael at 086 6036243.
COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE: Classes resumed in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, from Monday, September 27, for a four-week term. The classes available on a wide variety of musical instruments including fiddle, flute, whistle, accordion, banjo, bodhran, guitar, keyboards, singing and many more. For further information phone 071 9182599 or email info@ colemanirishmusic.com.
HALLOWEEN CAMP 2021: takes place in the community centre, Ballinacarrow, from October 26 to October 29, 10am to 2pm each day. For information and to book go to partypartytime.ie. Places are filling up fast so early booking is advisable.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people from the place of residence, travelling to Mullinabreena, Coolaney, Ballinacarrow etc. It arrives at
Tesco car park at approximately 11am and departs again from the car park at 1pm. This is a great service that allows people to avail of their bus pass. To book call Eileen at 087 2252290.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Meet on a weekly basis and anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning 087 1868494 – leave your name and number if you get the answering service.
MASSES: Masses from Collooney Church are being broadcast via webcam at churchservices.tv (search Sligo churches and click on Collooney). All church services will be broadcast from now on via this channel.
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.
CLOONACOOL
DRAMA AND MUSIC NIGHT:
Restrictions permitting, an evening of song and drama will take place on this Friday, October 22, with Karen McKim and the local Phoenix Players providing the entertainment. Karen continues to develop a reputation as an outstanding solo singer and the Phoenix Players are presenting a one-act play that has been honed in recent weeks for the One-Act Festival circuit. All in all, this offers a great evening of entertainment. Admission is €10. Proceeds got to the community centre. Strict adherence to Covid restrictions is essential.
PARK LOTTO: The Community
Park lotto draw for September took place recently. The numbers drawn were 11, 22, 26 and 31. There was no winner of the €5,800 jackpot. Congratulations to three matchthree winners: Kate, Tara, Eoin and Liam Carty; Kieran Clarke and Siobhán Surlis; and regular winner Brendan McCarrick. The winner of the Surlis’s SuperValu shopping voucher was Emma and Anthony Flannery. Many thanks to Surlis’s SuperValu for their generous support. The Community Park committee would like to thank everyone who purchased their lotto tickets for the coming year – their recent campaign received an overwhelming response. Remember, if you still want to join the lotto you can do so at any time. Next month’s jackpot will be worth €5,900.
CLOONACOOL MUSIC CLUB: It is now expected that Music Club will take up a residency in the community centre in association with the Mills Café. Plans are currently forming with a possible first night scheduled for Thursday, November 4, next with a second night planned for early December. OX MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE:
Congratulations to Dermot and Monica Mooney, who were recently awarded Superhost Status for the 10th time with Airbnb. This is an award voted upon by guests to their Ox Mountain Adventure Camp at Masshill and indicates a very high level of achievement for the couple and their unique adventure camp and accommodation facilities.
MUSIC CLASSES: Great news for all our Comhaltas friends and followers of traditional music, with the relaxation of covid regulations we are delighted to inform you that traditional music classes will resume in the Family Resource centre Tubbercurry in early November. We are very glad to say Michael Hurley, our talented and enthusiastic tutor is available to provide classes in whistle, flute and fiddle. Should you wish to contact him in the interim regarding tuition his number is 086 6036243. Updates with further information on these classes in the coming weeks.
NOTES: Please ensure that your notes are sent to cloonacoolnotes@ gmail.com before midday on Mondays.
TUBBERCURRY
DEATHS: Vera O’Toole, Humbert Street and late of Rathlee, Easkey. Sympathy to her niece Christina Boland and family, to Anna and Germanus Whittington and to her extended family relatives and friends.
Jimmy Quinn, Weymouth,
UK, and formerly of Cloonacool. Sympathy to the Quinn family and to his extended family relatives and friends.
James (Jim) Walsh, Aclare, and formerly of Tubberoddy. Sympathy to his brother Patsy and family and to his extended family relatives and friends.
Anne Buckley (née McDermott), Surrey, UK, and formerly of Tullycusheen. Sympathy to the Leonard family, Carrowreagh Cooper, and to her extended family relatives and friends.
Noel Whelan, Walkinstown, Dublin. Sympathy to his son
David and family, Cnoc na Sí, Tubbercurry, and to his extended family, relatives and friends.
BABY BOY: Congratulations to Elaine Williams Gallagher and her husband Joe, Aclare, on the birth of their baby boy, Jamie.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Lena McGowan, Carrentubber, and David Clarke, Bunninadden, who celebrated their marriage last week. Also to Anne Marie Gallagher and Keith Quinn, who celebrated their wedding last weekend.
We wish the happy couples many years of happiness together. AILEEN’S ANNIVERSARY:
Congratulations to Aileen Egan and Company Accountants, Humbert Street, who celebrated their 25th anniversary of being in business.
HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to all the children who received their first Holy Communion last weekend. RAFF TURNS 40: Congratulations to local soccer star Raff Cretaro, who celebrated a milestone birthday last week.
MEN’S SHED: The Men’s Shed meets every Wednesday at 7pm in the
Old Boys’ School at Banada Abbey. The group is currently learning to make canvas frames and the basics of sketching, drawing and colour mixing, moving towards basic skills of oil painting. The group will soon be undertaking a gardening programme. New members are always welcome.
DRIMINA NS: The parents’ association is holding a clothing collection on Thursday, October 21, at the school car park. Clothes and bed linen accepted – no quilts or pillows, please.
CARRRAOE
NEWS/EVENTS: To have events or news items included in the Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Monday each week. LAGAN PLANNING APPLICATION
UPDATE: Either side has a month from the time Sligo County Council makes its decision to lodge an appeal to An Bord Pleanála. Cadra is currently examining different aspects in preparation for response and with view to consultation with the community on future actions. CHANGE OF CHURCH BANK ACCOUNT:
As you are aware, Ulster Bank is closing in the Republic of Ireland. We would ask any parishioner who has a standing order to prepare to move it to our AIB account. Anyone that wants to pay their subscriptions can use the following account: Allied Irish Bank, St John’s Church. No. 1 Account. Account No 45204-072. IBAN IE12AIBK93725845204072. BIC AIBKIE2D. MASS FROM CARRAROE CHURCH:
Mass is on 107FM and on webcam at churchtvie/carraroe – please let the housebound know. TOWN BUS SERVICE TO CARRAROE
UPDATE: Cllr Thomas Walsh has advised he has had a number of meetings with transport authorities in relation to the matter with the next one planned in November, which we hope will produce a positive response. Cadra will continue 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. As you may be aware the
current service comes and turns at Greenfort Estate. If it proceeded over Cairns Hill to Carraroe via Lakeview back to town via Carraroe Retail Park it would be around as fast and could provide a much better service to the area. All residents are asked to keep contacting their local representatives asking that the service be returned to Carraroe.
WALKING/EXERCISE GROUP: Our chair exercise group takes place in the Community Centre each Thursday from 11am to midday. Anyone that wishes to join can by contacting 087 2222835.
The programme will be led by professional coach Arita Loughlin We have a WhatsApp for the group and anyone that wishes to get involved is welcome to contact any member. ST JOHN’S FC ASTROTURF
FUNDRAISING: Great to see the development is progressing well with the solar-powered lighting, fencing surfacing installed recently. It will be a fantastic addition to our community and it deserves financial support by the people of Carraroe. A funding drive is ongoing with the aim of selling 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 is appreciated. DEFIBRILLATORS: Please note the defibs are located at Community Centre and Community Field Clubhouse. The code is posted beside the machine. Please be aware that CCTV is in operation. BOTTLE/CAN BANKS IN CARRAROE:
We want to highlight this facility is for community use and not for use by commercial businesses. 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. ST JOHN’S GAA LOTTO: Lotto jackpot €16,400. Draw is next Saturday, October 23. Last draw, no jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 8, 25 and 28. €25 winners Ann Healy, online; Caroline Fox, Strokestown; Pat Dooney, Green Road; and
Gary Carr, Cartron. Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s; Canning’s, Pearse Road; McMorrow’s, Cairns Road; Applegreen, Pearse Road; Clifford Electrical; Londis, Cleveragh Road; or from any club member. You can also play online at St John’s GAA Club’s website. CARRAROE SCHOOL PARKING
PROTOCOL: Parents are reminded that there is an agreed traffic management protocol in place and all parents are asked to observe the agreed protocol. Parents are asked not to obstruct residents’ entrances or to park on double-yellow lines as such obstructs other parents exiting the carpark and also delays in exiting as the two lanes cannot be used. Parking on main road at roundabout where double lines exist places children at risk apart from it being illegal. Parents should desist from parking in cul-de-sac adjacent to lighthouse as children have to cross a very busy road and it places children at risk.
LITTER PICKERS: Anyone willing to assist with litter picking will be appreciated. We will supply people with gloves, pickers, bags. Only clear bags. You can leave the tied clear bags at the special collection point at the community centre. Anyone that requires equipment can call any of the following: Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com.
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place on October 10 of Pat O’Donnell, Kilmovee – brother of Alicia Cassidy, Ratmadder Estate, Gurteen. Sincere sympathy to Alicia and to all his relations. May he rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH: The death has taken place in Michigan, USA, of John Newell – husband of Nancy Murray a native of Calterane, Gurteen, and their brother-in-law of the late councillor Gerry Murray. Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family and all the Murray family on their their bereavement. May he rest in peace.
ROSARY FOR OCTOBER: The Rosary will be recited for the month of October at Cloonloo Grotto at 6pm each evening.
BINGO: Gurteen’s drive-in bingo continues every Friday night at
8pm. Gates open at 7pm. Jackpot won recently started again at €1,200. Plus there is a second lotto now at €400. Depending on what the Government announces today the bingo patrons will have the option to go indoors or stay as drive-in.
The committee greatly appreciate all support. The Gurteen Hall committee wishes to thank Peter
Deeley and Mark Tansey for giving their time so generously to install the amplification and radio system for the drive in bingo.
GURTEEN CELTIC: The Gurteen Celtic lotto was not won last week – numbers were 1, 16, 24 and 26.
The €50 was won by Lisa Murray, Gurteen, the lotto is worth €6,200 this week on Sunday, October 24. The club appreciates all the support given each week to help with the running of the club.
EASTERN HARPS DRAW: The winner of the Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on Monday, October 18, was Ross Donovan, Gurteen. Note that the next draw will have extra prizes for the bank holiday as well as the usual jackpot. The club appreciates all your support.
MUSIC CLASSES: Coleman Centre have added singing and concertina to their classes held each week: all-Ireland champion concertina player Aileen Bourke is the new tutor for concertina and Emily Rooney is the new singing tutor also all-Ireland accordionist Daithi Gormely is doing the accordion class. Classes are available on a wide variety of musical instruments including fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, bodhran, banjo, whistle, keyboard, singing, and more. For more information call the centre at 071 9182599 or email info@ colemanirishmusic.com.
DANCING CLASS: The Ethna Fahy TCRG School of Irish Dancing is held in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, on Saturdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. New beginners are welcome to come at any time during these hours. Pre-school children catered for with Tip-Tap-Toe-Tap the beat programme. For more details contact Ethna at 087 3205484 or 087 6661905.
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations and best wishes belatedly on her 100th birthday to Mary Jane Tansey (née Knott) of Lisgullane, Killaraght and Celbridge. Born on October 14,
1921, she married Eamon Tansey, Ballinameen, on June 23, 1947, and had three daughters Kathleen, Mary and Angela. She is resident in Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock.
NEW OPENING: ‘The Dapper Duck’ is the new name for Teach Murray, Gurteen, now open – the official opening is on this Friday night, October 22. Live music will be with Ceoltoiri Coleman and Laura Ganley, sean nós dancer. Best wishes to the new owners Andrea and Anthony Simpson, son Daniel and daughter Amy. SPEECH AND DRAMA: Classes will resume at Coleman Music Centre on Wednesday, November 4, from 4.30pm onwards. For bookings and details please call Bernadette at 087 2219911. Early booking is advisable as places will fill up fast.
RIVERSTOWN
MAKING HOCKEY HISTORY: Well done to local Riverstown girl Lara Swann, centre mid-field player on Connacht under-18s girls’ hockey squad who along with her teammates secured a historic win against Leinster recently in Athlone. Best of luck to the team as they travel to Dublin to take on Ulster in the next match of the series.
TABLE QUIZ: Castle Dargan Ladies Golf are holding their annual table quiz on Friday, October 22, at 8pm in