St Paul’s Church marking 300th anniversary with special concert
THE Church of Ireland parish of St Paul’s in Collooney celebrates their 300 year anniversary this year and as part of those celebrations on Friday, September 16, there is a country gospel concert with country singer James Kilbane (8pm start). A special concert was planned pre-Covid and had to be postponed in the September of 2020. However, now it is possible to once again stage the event and the 300-year celebrations are taking place in the Collooney parish. Construction of St Paul’s Church was completed in 1720 and St Paul’s church and parish has been a central point for the community for the past 300 years and church goers continue to host worship for the wider community ever since.
The church and the community have seen many changes in Irish history since 1720. The church has still many original features including the church’s diamond-panel and leaded light stained glass windows.
St Paul’s church was
James Kilbane.
then enlarged in 1835. It is so important for the Collooney community to mark this very historic tercentenary and the organisers welcome all surrounding parishes and community from near and far to enjoy this evening of music and celebration. The concert with James Kilbane will have a strong emphasis on family and community.
Since 2004 and the ‘You’re a Star’ programme, Kilbane has released a total of 13 successful albums and numerous singles.
In recent months he has been working with television broadcaster Shalom World TV who broadcast across five continents with James’ new programme ‘Rewind with James Kilbane’. He is now multi-platinum selling artist who continues to move musically with the times on the internet and social media music platforms. He is a well known voice on radio, for his country and Christian albums. Kilbane’s music has grown far and wide before and during lockdown in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South American countries as well as North America and the United Kingdom. Kilbane’s home-grown approach attracts many from every walk of life and many Christian traditions. The St Paul’s church concert will include many of his popular songs, including There is a place, Mama’s Roses, Because He Lives, The Richest Man, The Nazarene Song’ and so many more.
Donation tickets are €20 and are available from McKim’s Mace Store, Collooney, any parish member, concert organisers, or direct from Wilfred at 087 7024242.
This will make an ideal event to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Paul’s church and to mark a local community milestone for this Sligo parish.
outdoor play area. Healthy snacks provided daily. Please call 071 9146512 for Registration Forms.
Has adjourned for the summer and will reconvene in September.
AIKIDO: Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings at 7pm. KARATE: Training Saturdays from 10am until 12 noon. Contact Jason on 086 1264502
BALLINACARROW
ALONE: A Digital Hub is now open for those aged 60 + in the community centre Coolaney.
It will offer guidance to learn to use technology devices, virtual social groups. Telehealth and family/friends video calling facilities.
Drop in any time from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further information call Conor (Digital Hub Worker) at 086 1085592. ST NATHY’S LEAVING CERT CLASS
1981: Is hoping to have a class reunion in August. A call out to anyone who entered St Nathy’s in 1976 or perhaps joined or left the class who would have sat the leaving cert in 1981 to get in contact and say An Seo, call or text Marty Groarke at 087 6350034.
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. FARMERS’ MARKET: The Farmers’ Market continues in Achonry every Saturday morning from 10am to
1pm.
Great selection of fruit, vegetables, eggs and many more items on display.
COOLANEY
Summer classes starting soon in the community centre Coolaney, in Guitar and Ukulele, beginners and improvers, group and one to one classes. Book now: message John Farren Music on 086-1529429.
Will take place in Kilvarnet cemetery on August 3 at 8pm.
ALONE: A Digital Hub is now open for those aged 60 + in the community centre Coolaney. It will offer guidance to learn to use technology devices, virtual social groups. Telehealth and family/friends video calling facilities. Drop in any time from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further information call Conor (Digital Hub Worker) at 086 1085592.
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.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: Continues every Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Meet on a weekly basis and anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning: 087 1868494 leave name and number if you get the answering service.
Continues every Wednesday and Saturday nights, the balls can be purchased in O’Grady’s shop and PK Meats Main Street Coolaney.
NOTES: Anyone, who has notes and would like to include them in the Sligo Weekender please call 086 1637834 or email christinaclarke265@ gmail.com.
CARRAROE
To have events and news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail.com no later than Sunday each week.
Damien Dwyer led a very interesting event around the new Heritage trail in the village of Rivertown on Sunday afternoon. The trail commences in the Sligo Folk Park and travels to Garda Station on to Community Park around to the site of Stenson Monument, Morrison Centre, Ring Fort, Forge with stroll through the village to the Ardkeeran National School and Church Sacred Heart with 11 stops ends at Taunagh National School. Damien also enlightened his audience on the various residents who lived in the various houses and elaborated on some of the events in the Village over the years. It was a very enjoyable trip and is recommended to anyone interested in the history of Rivertown.
Our community winter clean-up is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 17. All residents are asked to keep the date free to ensure we give our area good clean up for winter.
MEETING: The next meeting to finally agree on the formation of a Rivers Trust/Association which is open to the public is scheduled for September 20 in Sligo Park
Hotel at 7pm with the objective of giving people an opportunity of deciding next steps. Advertisements and information campaign will commence soon. It is intended to have a number of experts and local people speak on the night. People interested in assisting or receiving notification etc can call 0872222835.
Bluebird Care were this week unveiled as the new primary sponsor of CT Gaels LGFA Club,
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.
CADRA is always looking for proposals for new projects in area. Feel free to contact any member and make suggestions. You can send your suggestions for consideration to cadrasligo1@gmail.com
People walking their dogs in Carraroe are requested to remove fouling. Please bring home and bin. Do not dump into hedges. Pooper- scoopers are available free from Sligo Co Council,
We have a work evening each Wednesday at 7.30pm to 8.30pm We meet at the Community Centre.
Everyone welcome to assist. Our entry to the National Tidy Town competition will be sent this week and we ask all residents to assist by cleaning at own property and a little each side also.
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 on line or discuss with any club member. Your support is appreciated
Lakeview Guild is delighted to be back in Carraroe Community
Centre. New members always welcome – for mor information call president Mary Dunbar at 087 6669533.
We have a work evening each Wednesday at 7.30pm to 8.30 pm We meet at the Community Centre. Everyone welcome to assist. Our entry to the National Tidy
Town competition has been submitted. We are appealing to all residents to assist by cleaning at own property and a little each side also. WATERGLADES: Great to see all the bedding and other plants in bloom again at Healy Plants Waterglades, Carraroe. A new addition to the location is a tea and coffee cart provided by Get Grounded Coffee Cart each day. This is a very relaxing location to meet friend in the beautiful surroundings of Lough Gill and Holywell.
Our chair exercise group has recommenced each Thursday at 11am in Carraroe Community Centre. This programme is professionally led by Arita Loughlin and last one hour. Places are available and all Covid safety procedures are observed. Come along and join us for a very enjoyable physical exercise session – for more information call 087 2222835 and you can be added to the special What’s App Group for regular reminders.
Lotto Jackpot €18,300. Numbers drawn 17,21,28 and 30. €25
Winners Jennifer Nugent, Brendan Donoghue, Bridie Beirne and Catherine Collery. Next draw is Saturday, August 27.
Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s, Canning’s, Pearse
Road, McMorrow’s, Cairns Road, Applegreen, Pearse Road, Clifford’s Electrical, Londis, Cleveragh
Road. or any club member. You can also play online at St John’s GAA webpage.
The walking
group is back.
We meet on Mondays at 11am. Currently we meet at the car park opposite Sligo Sports Complex. Anyone interested can come along or contact 087 2222835 and we will add you to the Whats.
App text system so you get notifications.
Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. If you know anyone interested in having the system we can arrange. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to wear the pendent at all times including in bed.
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 cadrasligo1@gmail.com
You can also down load form from webpage cadra.ie.
KILGLASSENNISCRONE
NEWS: If you have news about your family, community group or school you feel should be highlighted, send your news and pictures to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before 12 noon on Friday or call 096/37444. E-Mail enniscronetourism3@gmail. com
The office has re-opened with a new Covid Policy, and we are able to provide support and services again. Please contact 096-37444 between 9.30am to 5.30pm for more information.
We have a defibrillator mounted on our wall outside, and our office is situated in the car park behind the library.
No appointment necessary, call into the West Sligo Family Resource Centre between 10.00am and 1.00pm or call Heather 0872506773 or 09637444.
Community Consultation Sessions for the new Sligo Age Friendly Strategy 2022 – 2026 will be taking place in five locations throughout
Co. Sligo over the coming weeks. The West Sligo Family Resource Centre session is on Thursday, August 25, from 2.00pm to 5pm.
Enjoy a chat and a cuppa, discuss issues facing older people, hear about progress, identify priorities, for further details or to book please contact 0871751671 or 07191114422. SYMPATHY: Sincere condolences to the family and relatives of Fr Brian Conlon, retired Parish Priest of Ballycastle, Co. Mayo and formerly of Carrowloughan, Dromard, Co. Sligo, who died peacefully on August 16, at North West Hospice, Sligo.
Jackpot €6,400. No Jackpot Winner,
Well done Nora. Support is greatly appreciated by the club.
After a two year break Culfadda Hospice Walk takes place Sunday 18th September. Registration at 12.30pm at the Community Centre and walk starts at 1pm. Sponsor cards available from Margaret Mc Gowan. Christy Kielty .Sean Connolly or Kieran McGill 0871676180.
The last
Summer Seisiun show will take place on this Wednesday night August 24 at 8,30pm with Ceoltoiri Coleman and dancers. This is always a great night’s entertainment. The last Junior music session is on this Saturday night August 27 also at 8.30pm and there is lots of young talent who come and provide a lovely night of music along with well known fiddle player Fiona Doherty -come along and enjoy the up and coming musicians.
DEFIBRILLATOR: The defibrillator at Killaraght Church is now fully operational, A list of ten trained local people is in the Defibrillator box. This Defibrillator is kindly donated to the people of Killaraght and the area around, as a thank you, by Liz and Denis Flanagan in memory of their daughter Niamh. TROCAIRE: Trocaire says thanks to the parishioners of Achonry Diocese for €49,599 donated to Lenten campaign for Zimbabwe.
CLOONACOOL
The Community Park Lotto Draw for August took place recently for a jackpot of €6,900. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 21 and 27. Unfortunately there was no winner of the jackpot but there were five match 3 winners; Mari Johnston, Francis Kelly, Kieran Moylan, Nellie Marie Brennan and Cliodhna Henry. The winner of the Surlis Supervalu voucher was Martin and Patricia Gavaghan. Special thanks to Surlis’ for their continued support. August marks the end of our lotto year and so tickets are now on sale for the next lotto year which starts in September with a jackpot of €7,000! Your continued support is much appreciated
Kilcummin graveyard, this Sunday Aug 28th. All arrangements are weather permitting and in the event of bad weather the Cloonacool masses will revert to the church.
A meeting will be held in Cloonacool Community Centre on Thursday, September 1 at 8pm. Representatives of An Garda Siochana and Muintir na Tire will attend.
This meeting, organised by the Cloonacool Players, will take place also in the Community Centre at 8pm on 5th of September next. All welcome, especially new members.
Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan will play a concert at the new Knocknashee Community Hub in Lavagh on Sat 27th of Aug next at 9pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or direct from 087 2512030. Booking is essential.
The Cloonacool Guitar Club continues in the Community Centre this Thursday evening with summer guests and summer visitors. This week promises another well attended evening of music and song – and it’s all FOC.
MILL CAFÉ QUIZ: The Community Café is open as usual this coming weekend. 11am on Friday and 10am on Saturday and Sunday is start time. A monthly quiz will take place
at the café on Saturday mornings with local charities benefiting each month with the winning table also getting a small prize. The quiz will be optional but anyone attending the café can pay the small entry fee and take part. The café table quiz will run through the hours of opening. The first such quiz will take place on this Saturday.
NOTES: The deadline for contributions, which are always welcome, is Mondays at 12 noon.
ACHONRYMULLINABREENA
Dr.Dirk Brandherm and Dr.Cormac McSparron of Queens University, Belfast will speak of their archaeological investigations on Knocknashee this Sunday at 6pm in the Knocknashee Community Hub. This talk promises to be an intriguing insight into the prehistoric aspect of our local heritage.
Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan in concert at the new Community Hub in Lavagh on Sat 27th Aug at 9pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or call 087 2512030. Booking is essential.
Congratulations again to Achonry Farmers Market who celebrated their 2nd Birthday in style on Saturday last, August 20. This is a fantastic amenity to have in the community. We’ll done to the Market Committee for all their hard work. They are all ready busy planning their Christmas markets.
BOOK SALE/SWAP: AMCE are holding a book sale/swap at the Achonry Market every Saturday. Also in Carrowmore School F56EF63 Sundays from 2pm until 4pm.
If these times don’t suit please contact Brid 0866081926 or Margaret 0872875458 to arrange a time.
RIVERSTOWN
Sligo Folk Park is delighted to announce an end of summer Pirates and Fairies Fun Day for children of all ages taking place on Saturday, August 27. Hunt for buried treasure, make a magic wand, have your face painted, listen to exciting tales from the sea, pet some wonderful wildlife, find the hidden crocodile and walk the plank! These and more activities will be available in both the morning and afternoon session (Morning session from 11am-1pm. Afternoon session from 2pm-4pm). Head over to the website www.sligofolkpark.com to book your tickets now. Children €5 and Adults €10.
Castle Dargan Ladies Golf Club are hosting an Social Dance in Castle Dargan
Hotel on Sunday from 6pm to
9pm. Music by Michael Walsh and Leo Taaffe All welcome. Promised to be a good afternoon €10 admission on the door.
Riverstown Community would like to extend best wishes to Singer/Songwriter Gavin Murphy from Drumfin, Riverstown who will be performing at Electric Picnic Festival on Saturday, September 3. Gavin will perform a live set of his own songs on the Global Green Stage at 3pm, followed by another live performance as lead guitarist with The Smiths tribute band ‘These Charming Men’ at 6pm on the Salty Dog Stage. Gavin will also be releasing a new single titled “Who Was That?” on September 1. Visit www.gavinmurphysongs. com for more information.
Riverstown See the Sunrise are delighted to have raised €3574.65 for North West
STOP. A massive thank you to everyone who supported, donated, volunteered and came out to the
See the Sunrise for STOP walk in Riverstown. Big thanks to Martin Baker and YourStop, Riverstown for supplying the teas, coffees and biscuits on the morning and to the members of Shamrock
Gaels Senior Men’s and Ladies’ teams who helped out with the planning and stewarding on the day. Riverstown Totalhealth Pharmacy and Shamrock Gaels were proud to be a part of this event in raising funds and awareness for North West STOP-Suicide Prevention and are so grateful for the overwhelming support of the community!
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 on 086 8258525.
TUBBERCURRY
DEATHS: The death has occurred of the following:- Angela Donohue, nee McDonnelly, Castleoye. Sympathy to her family, Derek, Niall, Claire, Louise, Liam and Lorcan and to her extended family, relatives and friends.
Noel Gilligan, Rinnarogue, Bunninadden. Sympathy to his sons Martin, Oliver and Kieran, daughters Caroline and Christina, brothers Sylvester, Denis, Mike, Oliver and Gerry, sisters Kathleen, Attracta, Veronica, Rosaleen and Martina and to extended family, relatives and friends. CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Colin and Lynn Walsh, Co. Antrim on the birth of their baby boy, Finn and to the proud grandparents James and Mary Walsh, Ballymote Road.
Also to Colin Gorman and
Claudia Lavelle on the birth of their baby boy Cayden and to proud grandparents Phillip and Teresa.
Congratulations and best wishes to talented sports star Giselle Gallagher who has travelled to Linderwood University in Missouri USA on a Rugby Scholarship to study Sports Science.
Lots and lots of winners at Banada Abbey Bingo last Tuesday night. Prize fund of €10,000 on offer this Tuesday at 8.00pm both in the hall and online. Lots of additional opportunities to win more prizes. Game 5 JACKPOT €1,000 on 42 calls or less. Game 10 Jackpot now €2,000 on 44 calls or less.
Available in Tubbercurry. Limited number of 30 minute sessions with an experienced teacher available on Wednesdays or Thursdays from September 7. Contact Danielle on 086 1014213 for further enquiries.
The Cloonacool Players AGM takes place on Monday, September 5 at 8pm in Cloonacool Community Centre. All are welcome.
Many thanks to all who attended last Sunday’s Cemetery Mass in Cloonacool. It was very encouraging and uplifting to see such a large congregation in attendance. Thanks again to all who prepared the Cemetery for the Mass and set up Altar etc. Nothing and nobody taken for granted.
There will be Mass in Kilcummen Cemetery on Sunday at 10am. If the weather is not favourable, Mass will then be celebrated in Cloonacool Church. Please let relatives who may be living away from the parish and who might want to attend this Mass, know these details. Thank you.
The Tubbercurry FRC Parent and Toddler Group returns on Monday, September 19 with a free six-week programme incorporating time for fun and connection with your little one, with Mairead from Baby Boppers and parent support and topics of interest with Michelle of Mamogs – Michelle Doherty Doula. To book your place contact the Centre on 071 9186926.
The local Conference has, from time to time, sought additional volunteers to assist in its work. If this is something you might have an interest in, please get in touch.
M Donnelly Wheelchair hurling and camogie interprovincial leagues and a come and try session take place this Saturday at Banada Sports Hall, Tourlestrane Sligo from 10.30am to 3.30pm (Come and Try between 3pm and 3.30pm). Please note both people with physical disabilities and able-bodied friends and family are welcome for the ‘Come and
Try’. For more information or to book a place for the ‘Come and
Try’ contact Shane Hayes, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership on 071 9161511 or shane@ sligosportsandrecreation.ie.
After a two-year break, a one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Tubbercurry is being organised for September. Cost is €60, including coach transport.
All are welcome and, if interested, please get in touch with 087
6184924 or 087 7720950 as soon as convenient.
A coffee morning and bake sale will take place for world suicide prevention day on Saturday, 10th of September from 10am to 12 noon, in St. Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry. All funds raised will go to North West STOP-Suicide Prevention. Contact Rebecca on 085 1412186, if required.
Annual Lough Talt Clay Pigeon Shoot will be held on Sunda, starts 11am. Eircode F91EH50. All welcome.
CURRY
SYMPATHY: The death has occurred of Sadie Duffy (nee McIntyre), Montiagh, predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Shamie and granddaughter Sarah Marie. Sympathy is extended to to her son John Patrick, daughter Linda, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
One hundred years ago tomorrow, Friday, August, 25, 1922, there was an ambush at Eskeragh, on the border of Curry and Tourlestrane parishes in which Sgt. Michael Bannon, a member of the National Army was killed. A native of Creggan, Athlone, he was based in Tubbercurry Military Barracks, approximately three miles away.
Congratulations to the Curry U-16 Girls Relay Team, Ellen Giblin, Rachel Haran, Erin Walsh and Grainne Cooke, and the South Sligo Athelitc Club who took part in the National Community Games Championships in Carlow and secured Bronze you have done yourselves, your coach, parents and the parish proud more for our sporting history.
A proud and memorable day for Curry GAA
Club as our GAA For All children took to the field of dreams in Croke Park on Monday last. They, with their parents, siblings and our own coaches had a day they’ll remember forever. As a club it is honoured to be one of the 26 teams involved in the first ever GAA All Stars Inclusive Day. It was great to meet all the clubs nationwide, make new friends and share the pitch alongside our neighbours in Sligo GAA , St Marys Gaa Sligo and St Marys GAA Kiltoghret in Leitrim. Thanks to Ger McTavish and her team in Croke Park for organising this special day and making it happen. Thanks also to our club coaches who make this all possible and make fun happen on all those Saturday mornings at our pitch you are wonderful humans working with special children who are All Stars.
Saturday evening saw our Senior Men and Junior Ladies in Championship action. The Ladies had a tight high scoring win against St. Farnans on a scoreline of Curry 6-11 St. Farnans 6-09. As the Ladies finished their game the Senior men were performing an extraordinary comeback in Tourlestrane.
Curry had been behind against neighbours Tubbercurry for the whole game until Adrian Marren on his birthday came up with a winner deep in injury time.
Full time score, Curry 1-14
Tubbercurry 1-13.
Sunday saw our Junior Men take to the field in Nace O’ Dowd Park for their Championship opener against St Mary’s. It was a tight game with vital goals coming from Sean Byrne, Kevin Giblin and Declan Walsh but St. Mary’s held on and got the winner just before the final whistle. Final score Curry 3-07 St Mary’s 1-14.
BAPTISM: Welcome into the
Faith Community, Kayleigh
Grace Brennan, Moylough. Congratulations to her parents, godparents, grandparents, and family.
The total amount raised by the parishes of the Diocese of Achonry towards this year’s Lenten Appeal 2022 was €49,599. You are thanked for opening your heart to the people of Zimbabwe in Africa.
If you are interested in joining a newly formed book club in Tubbercurry Community Library. call: 0719111705 or email: shealy@sligococo. ie
Each Wednesday evening at 6.30pm as part of Curry GAA Healthy Club takes place at the grounds complex. New walkers always welcome.More info call Leonore on 086-1519987
Football continues every Monday evening at 8pm in Curry pitch. This is a social and recreational football for anyone not playing competitive football.
New players are always welcome and no football experience is needed. Come for the fun and football.
For further details or to be added to the group contact Mickey Regan on 087-7732012.