ENNISCRONE KILGLASS
UKRAINE APPEAL COLLECTION: We are taking in items in the West
Sligo Family Resource Centre. If you would like to donate anything we would be very grateful. Here is a list of some of the items we need, baby formula, warm clothes/coats for kids and adults, shoes, boots, medical supplies, nappies, tined food cereals, for more information please call us here at 09637444. THE DIAMOND COAST HOTEL
ENNISCRONE: Everyone at the Diamond Coast Hotel was proud to be awarded the Wedding Online Award for Best Wedding Venue Connacht. The hotel has been shortlisted numerous times before, but this is our first time to win. This award comes on the strength of our investment in our refurbishment program over the past four years with close to €4 million having been invested to date. This success would not have been achieved without the arduous work and dedication of Mary Clarke and we cannot thank her enough.
CONDOLENCES: Our sincere sympathy to the family of Geraldine Mongey (née Fanning), Enniscrone and formerly of Ballymote and Birmingham. Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and in the tender care of the staff at Sonas Ard na Gréine, Enniscrone on
April 6. Pre-deceased by her devoted husband Neil, twin sister Marion (Flanagan), brother Dominick, nephew Michael, parents Tommy and Eileen, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Sadly, missed by her children, Niamh (Robinson), Orla and Eamon, son-in-law
John, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Tiernan, Jack, Thomas, Conor, Rachel, Abbi and Níla, sister Eileen, brother Tommy, extended family and many friends. May she rest in peace. TIRERAGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT EASTER EVENT: We are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt/Market on the April 17, Easter Sunday between midday and 3pm at Kilglass House F26H685. Meet the Easter Bunny, join in the Easter crafts and games, face painting, refreshments, Easter market stalls. Tickets on sale every Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 1pm at Kilglass House, booking is essential, phone 083 4461322 for more information, to book tickets or a stall.
GAA BLOTTO: April 10, blotto jackpot €4,500. No jackpot winner numbers drawn were 12, 33, 37.
€25 winners were Paul Gormley, Winnie Kennedy, Mark Kavanagh and Sharon McCarron. The jackpot for next draw on April 17 in the Pilot Bar will be €4,600. ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS UNITED LOTTO: Congratulations to our lucky winner in the bonus ball draw
Derek O’Boyle with the winning ball number 24. Enjoy the prize and many thanks to all who supported the fundraiser. STOKANE NATIONAL SCHOOL: We want to say a big Thank you to BLAST, the arts in education initiative from the Department of Education and to Anna Vahey our artist in residence for helping us create a fantastic mural on our school yard wall. All students and staff were involved in the design and creation of the mural which provides a beautiful colourful backdrop to the children at play in the school yard. The mural was created over three days spread out over three weeks; everyone wore old clothes on painting days just incase. Luckily, the sun shone down while we designed, painted, and tidied up afterwards. It gives a lovely splash of colour on dull days and sparkles in the sunlight when the weather is good. INTERNATIONAL CAP:
Congratulations to Eoghan Rua under-16 star Keeva Flynn, who was presented with her first international cap after her game v Northern Ireland recently. Keeva is travelling to Newcastle this Saturday with the under-15 International soccer schools’ team to take part in the Bob Docherty cup from the April 10 to April 14.
ENNISCRONE SHOW: Thank you to our wonderful hosts, the amazing spot prize sponsors and of course to all those who attended our Boston
Tea Party on Friday, April 1, in the Ocean Sands Hotel Enniscrone. A fabulous night had by all. ENNISCRONE WALKING CLUB: We love the hills, the bog and climbing the odd mountain. We walk Saturday mornings. We usually meet at trail head for 10am and hike for three to five hours. You need food, water, waterproofs, and good boots. Membership is €45 for the year, it’s a wonderful way to meet people and stay active and we are always on the lookout for new members. CASTLECONNOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Castleconnor Community Council is meeting on Monday, April 19, at 9pm. We are asking and encouraging all local groups to please make sure you have at least two representatives present. CASTLECONNOR GAA:
Congratulations to our own Ben Cawley, who was involved with the Sligo under-15 side yesterday for the first day of the Dermot Earley competition. Well done to Fionn Gordon, who was involved in the Sligo under-16s opening victory over Longford in the Manning Cup yesterday. Well done to clubmen Conor Stenson and Kyle Sexton, who were part of the Sligo under-14 development squad that played in the Seán Purcell Tournament in the Connacht Centre of Excellence. CASTLECONNOR GAA LOTTO: jackpot €10,600. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Geraldine Mullaney, Lorraine Battle, Pauline Boland. Numbers drawn were 9, 20, 38 and 40. Next draw Saturday, April 16. Jackpot €10,700. CASTLECONNOR HANDBALL CLUB:
Well done to all our juveniles who took part in a handball blitz in Collooney recently. They all played very well.
Merville Community Centre CONDOLENCES: The Merville management committee, staff and the wider Merville community wish to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Margaret McMurray (née McDermott), Arus Mhuire, Maugheraboy Road, who passed away recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY:
Community Employment is a great option for those on a lower social welfare rate as it involves rising of payment on to the increased CE rate, while providing work experience/training for 19.5 hours a week. If you have been in receipt of DEASP payment of any amount, however small, for the last 12 months, you could be eligible to join our Community Employment (CE) programme. Community Employment vacancies are currently available for School Age Care (Afternoons) and Kitchen Assistant (Afternoons). Call 071 9150029 for further information.
THINK SAFE: Merville Community Centre reminds all patrons that are asked to exercise caution on accessing the centre when driving in the area when on drop-off and pick-up. Please be aware that the car park spaces are limited and may not be available at peak times. We thank all users for their patience and cooperation in this regard. Think safe.
PENDANT ALARMS: Merville Community Centre facilitate on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of Social Monitored Pendant Alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by Pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available for persons aged 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants. Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office at 071 9150029 for further information.
ASTRO PITCH: We now have some limited daytime and weekend availability on our outdoor astro facility at Merville Community Centre. This pitch is ideal for a range of fun and sporting uses.
Also available for birthday parties at weekends and can be hired in conjunction with the Main Hall. 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.