Special concert in Castle Dargan next month
A SPECIAL concert for charity will be taking place at Castle Dargan in December.
The Christmas Concert in aid of North West STOP - organised by Aoife Armstrong - will be held on December 15 with a number of musicals acts making guest appearances.
Among those already confirmed to be performing are Jonathan Carter and Karen Gordon.
Tickets are €20 each and all proceeds from the tickets and the raffle on the night go to North West STOP Suicide Prevention. Doors open at 7.30pm and the concert starts at 8pm. There will be mulled wine, teas/coffees and treats to get everyone into the magical mood. It is sure to be a fantastic night, with some beautifully gifted performers singing your favourite Christmas songs, sure to get you all in the festive spirit.
For tickets, call or text Aoife now on 0876674355 or visit Whiteside’s Centra, Collooney or Whiteside’s SuperValu, Ballisodare. 0TRuQGeDs\ 7SKaXUtVG2D1\
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Attendees at the recent official opening of Ballisodare Community Playground.
BALLYMOTE RESOURCE CENTRE
A free community Christmas lunch in conjunction with Ballymote
FRC and the Gardai will be held on Tuesday, December 6, from 12 noon until 5pm at the Coach House Hotel, Ballymote. Booking is essential and must be made by the 1st of December. Please telephone 0719197818 to book a place.
A cooking class for parents will be starting at Ballymote FRC, Monday, November 21st from 10-12pm. This class is free and will be running for 4 weeks.
This class is an introduction to food and nutrition awareness for 8-12 year olds. It will be running at Ballymote FRC, for 6 Saturdays starting the
5th of November from 10.30 -12pm. The total cost of this course is
E30. There is only one space still available. Please call Ballymote
FRC on 071-9197818 to avoid disappointment.
Every Friday
from 9am until 5 pm.
A men’s group has started at Ballymote FRC. It meets once a week on Thursday’s at 7pm. Everybody is welcome.
Family support is available at Ballymote FRC. Please call 071-9197818 for more details.
An IT clinic is available at Ballymote FRC. Help is available to anyone needing help with
computers, tablets, smartphones, or laptops
Free food packages are available under the FEAD program for people on low incomes. Call 071-9197818 for more details. A brief form must be completed. To book a place, please email ballymotefrc@gmail.com
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
By Richard Deignan
With November bringing the coming of the darkest evenings, please keep an eye out particularly for elderly neighbours and those living alone. Be wary of opening the door after dark or allowing anyone you don’t know into your house. Stay Safe this Winter by watching out for all in Our Community.
Merville Community Centre facilitates 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.
Limited Spaces are now available for preschool for this coming September. Contact Caroline or Audette at 071-9152022, 086-4424093. Qualifying supports such as The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) are available, please enquire for further information.
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 and our Social Media Platforms.
BALLINACARROWCOOLANEY
By Christina Clarke
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is extended to partner Tara, son Shane, daughter Annaleigh, mother Marilyn, sister Dawn and husband Eric, brother Edwin and partner Cherrill, nieces, nephew, many friends, neighbours on the sudden death of Lester Middleton, Carriknacarrick, Coolaney. Lester’s funeral took place after 2pm service in Rathbarron Church, Coolaney on Sunday November 20 and burial in adjoining cemetery. Lester will be sadly missed by his extended family, many friends and neighbours. Rest in peace Lester.
MASS: The 9.30am Mass takes place in the Church of St Fechin and St Lassara, Ballinacarrow on Sunday November 27 and will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Dempsey and in the Church of the Assumption Collooney 11 am.
ADORATION: Continues every Wednesday nigt from 7 to 9 pm.
A very successful fundraiser for the North West Hospice was held in Durkin’s pub Ballinacarrow and the amount raised was €1,040. Grateful thanks to all who supported, gave spot prizes and helped in any way to make it a huge success also thanks to the Durkin’s for the use of their premises.
PANTO: The Corran Players are pleased to announce that this years Panto is ‘The Little Mermaid’.
The Panto will run from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday and Sunday. The cast will include new members. Save the date and get down to St Brigid’s Hall for a night filled with fun and laughter. Tickets are on sale by calling the box office only on 0876740824. Adults €15 and children
€10. As always a special rate for Friday night only tickets €40 for two adults and two children.
BALLINACARROW COMMUNITY TEXT
ALERT: Reminds all members to be extra vigilant as the longer and darker evenings are here, if you see anything you believe suspicious call Ballymote Garda station on 071-9189500 immediately and report, call 999 if you do not get answered in a reasonable time. Check with older members of the community and those who live alone. If you know anyone over 65 who wants a personal panic alarm call 0866000757 for application forms. If somebody you know has a panic alarm remind them to check that it is in working order by activating the red button.
Coming soon Ballinacarrow Text Alert will hold a property marking day in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further details or contact a member of the text alert group. Anyone with property to be marked, all you need is your Eircode.
Has commenced in Collooney and Ballinacarrow for parents of First Communion children. It is a diocese- wide initiative. The Sunday Masses will be part of this programme. Thanks to all who are presenting this programme in the parish for both schools, and to the parents and teachers.
CARDS: The card game continues every Thursday night in the community centre Ballinacarrow at 9pm. All are welcome.
Ballinacarrow Text Alert will hold a property marking day in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further details or contact a member of the text alert group. Anyone with property to be marked, all you need is your Eir code.
For Lower Main Street, Collooney as part of a consultation process with Sligo County Council. For further information and comments contact Declan Noone on 087-8180385.
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.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy to partner Tara, son Shane, daughter Annaleigh, mother Marilyn, sister Dawn and husband Eric, brother Edwin and partner Cherrill, nieces, nephew, neighbours and many friends on the sudden death of
Lester Middleton Carricknacarrick Coolany. Lester was buried after 2 pm service in Rathbarron Church Coolaney and burial in adjoining cemetery.
BIRTHDAYS: Congratulations
and best wishes to Thomas James Clarke, Ard Laighne Coolaney. Thomas became a teenager yesterday, Wednesday. We hope you enjoyed your very special day! From your family, many friends, neighbours and fellow students in Colaiste Mhuire Ballymote. Belated birthday wishes also to his sister Jennifer Clarke who celebrated her ninth birthday on November 5.
P.A Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday November 24 at 9 pm in the Community Centre Coolaney. This is the first AGM since 2019 and will discuss all activities taken on board since then.
CARDS: The card game resumes after a long absense due to the pandemic in the community centre Ballinacarrow at 9pm, looking forward to welcoming back all the card players and hopefully some new ones, everyone very welcome.
A proposed new traffic management system for Lower Main Street, Collooney in consultation with Sligo County Council. For further information contact Declan Noone on 087-8180385.
Please note that the car park at the rear of the Mill Centre is private property and that the owners/residents have asked that the people of Coolaney respect the signs at the exits and entrances to the development.
There was a near accident recently which thankfully was resolved and nobody was hurt.
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.
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.
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
By Pat Benson
To have events/ news items included in Carraroe section contact 0872222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail.com no later than Sunday each week.
Our final lecture for 2022 will take place Tonight
24th November at 8pm in Castle Dargan hotel. The lecture will be given by SFC past president, and current committee member, Mr Pat O’Brien. The lecture will be entitled: Castledargan 1422-2022 AD and
6000 years of history. We would be delighted to see you there!
PANTO: The panto the Little Mermaid will run from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday and Sunday. Save the date and get yourself down to enjoy a night filled with fun and laughter! Tickets on sale by calling the box office number on 0876740824. Costs €15 for an adult. €10 for children. As always there is a special family rate for Friday night only, €40 for two adults and two children’s tickets. So don’t delay secure your tickets now.
The Parish Choir has returned for rehearsal on Monday nights at 7.30pm in the Church. All members are asked to attend, and new members are welcome.
The choir will help out at the 7.30pm Saturday evening Mass and Sunday at 9.30am.
We appeal to people not to discard vaping boxes or containers on our roads as volunteers have to pick them up after you.
Bring home and bin them Thank You.
We are working on the final draft of the Parish Calendar for 2023. If you would like to help sponsor the project, please call to the sacristy after Mass or to the Parish Office.
We have vacancies for all our parish ministries such as readers, eucharistic ministers, collectors, members of the altar society and parish counters.
carraroe@holywellsligo. com Phone: 071-9162136, Mobile: 0878198466 for further information or call into the Sacristy after Mass.
We are now taking booking for weddings for 2023/2024 and onwards. Please contact the Parish Office at Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.com Phone: 071-9162136, Mobile: 087-8198466 for further information.
Some space is available in the morning, afternoons and evenings. Please contact the parish Office for booking. Booking sheet for all groups using the Hall will be left in the Kitchen area. Please fill in and return to the Parish Office as soon as possible.
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,
Dance class each Wednesday from 8.30pm to 9.30 pm with music and Social Dancing afterwards. -for more information call Frank on 0879809432.
Each Friday night at 9pm. Learning to Jive, Quick Step, Foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Old
Time Waltz, with a mixture of Line Dances & Sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshments served. A lovely sociable night to meet up with friends. Come on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to our tutor Christopher on 086 8474744.
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.
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
€19,000.
Numbers drawn were 1,17,21,25. €25 winners were Cecelia Mc Gowan, Janet Davey, Nuala Flanagan, Ronan Barrett.
Draw is Saturday, December 3. 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 on line 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 WhatsApp 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.
Community Centre Sligo 11am to 4pm. Over 40 stalls, crafts, gifts, food, candy floss BBQ promises to be a great day.
The school has launched a Lotto as Fundraiser for the school and all community support will be appreciated.
You can now do a local
Lotto and help our National School in the process .Visit www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ carraroens.
Santa is back with his largest Raffle ever for 2022.
The annual St John’s Club Raffle will be held this December and as usual, will have some of the best goodies in the northwest.
Our Christmas Club Raffle is increasingly vital for the sustainability of our finances. With more teams, more players, and more training than ever; we need to cover the costs of facilities, equipment, Astroturf fees, referees fees, and everything else that makes this club great.
The annual St John’s Club
Raffle will be held this December and as usual will have some of the best goodies in the north west. Our Christmas Club Raffle is increasingly vital for the sustainability of our finances. With more teams, more players and more training than ever; we need to cover costs of facilities, equipment, Astro turf fees, referees fees and everything else that makes this club great.
You can join the raffle from as little as €5 or why not buy 10 tickets this year (guaranteed to get you on Santa’s good list can we ask that you share this as widely as possible – friends, neighbors and family. Draw will take place December 20 via Facebook Live
Tickets can be purchased from member.clubforce.com.
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If you want an item in these notes, send your news and pictures to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before 12 noon on Friday or call 096/37444 or email enniscronetourism3@gmail. com.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre 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.
The Resource
Centre is running a food appeal for St. Vincent De Paul again this year, we are giving a list of what is most needed, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Weetabix, Cherrios, Shreddies, Apple/Orange juice. Tins of Salmon, Tuna, Corn, Spaghetti Hoops. Jars of Curry Pasta Sweet and Sour Sauce, Packs of Noodles and Soup. Deodorant, Shampoo and Conditioner, Toothpaste, Shower Gel, Washing Powder/Liquid. Please drop your items to us at the Family Resource Center before the 18th of December, and Please donate what you can.
WORKSHOP: Come along to the Resource Centre Family Learning Christmas Workshop on 3rd of December. 10am to 12pm arts and crafts, 1pm to 3pm cookery and food. Booking essential please call 096 37444. For more information.
diane@sligosportandrecreation.ie for a discount code. Book your place here: https://SSRPAthleticsLeader. eventbrite.ie.
Save the date! Our annual Santa Experience and Christmas Market will take place on Sunday, December 4 from 11am - 4pm at Kilglass House (F26H685). Meet Santa, listen to storytelling, toast marshmallows, and browse a beautiful selection of local, handcrafted gifts. Phone 083 446 1322 for more information or to book a stall.
Many thanks to all those who
supported our recent Church collection for Saint Vincent de Paul. Your support is greatly appreciated, especially at this busy time of year for the organisation.
Ocean Sands Hotel islooking for stallholders to join us for our Christmas Craft Village on Sunday 11, December from 1pm - 6pm.We hope to host a variety of traders showcasing giftware, handmade crafts, food and seasonal goodies. Please get in contact to reserve your place. Email info@ theoceansandshotel.ie
The Easkey Christmas Markey will be held on 11th of December Easkey Community Centre Sligo 11am to 4.00pm, over 40 stalls, crafts, gifts, food, candy floss bbq promises to be a great day.
PLAY: “The Cripple of Inishmaan” is on from today, Thursday until Sunday in Dromore West Community Centre.
Tickets will be available from local shops or call 0877908173. Please note, adult content. Not suitable for under 16s.
CAROLS: It has been three years since the Moy Singers last hosted their annual Carols by Candlelight Concert. The group is now looking forward to delighting audiences with traditional Christmas Carols and other festive songs to celebrate Christmas 2022.
This year the concert is taking place on Saturday the 26th of November in the Great National Hotel, Ballina. We are delighted to welcome three very talented singers from Centre Stage Vocal Academy as guests at our upcoming Carols by Candlelight Concert on Saturday the 26th of November in the Great National Hotel, Ballina.
Ruth McDonnell is a second-year student at the Jesus and Mary Secondary School in Enniscrone. Ruth is the daughter of choir member Louise Mc Donnell and the granddaughter of Brenda Quinn. Ruth is currently studying for Grade 5 Musical Theatre and Popular Singing. Emma Clasby is a 6thyear student at the Jesus and Mary Secondary School in Enniscrone. Emma has recently completed her Senior Certificate in Musical Theatre and Popular Singing. Roisin O’Donnell is a 5-year student at St. Patricks College in Lacken Cross. Roisin is currently studying Grade 8 Musical Theatre and Popular Singing. Tickets are available from choir members, the Great National Hotel and the Ballina Chamber/ Tourist Office (Pearse Street).
There was no winner of the Castleconnor GAA lotto. Numbers drawn 5,12,18,24
Lucky dip winners, Paul Shanahan, Kevin Gerraghty, and William Foody. The jackpot now stands at €13,900.
Huge congratulations to the wonderful Easkey hurlers on a fantastic achievement, Connaught Junior Hurling Champions 2022.
CLOONACOOL
By Pat McCarrick
The Community Park Lotto draw for November took place recently for a jackpot of €7,200.
The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 27 & 31. Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner but there were two match 3 winners. They were, Kate, Tara, Eoin & Liam Carty and Kieran Clarke & Siobhan Surlis. The winner of the Surlis Supervalu voucher was James & Mary McCarrick. Special thanks to Surlis Supervalu for their continued support. The Park committee would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions.
MILL CAFÉ NEWS: The Mill Café is undertaking a revamp of their shop. From this week the shop will carry of new line in Christmas gifts as well as a specially commissioned set of local Cloonacool Christmas cards. The community cafe continues as usual next weekend with the usual opening times of 11am on Friday and 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The recent fundraiser was a huge success for North West Hospice with funds still being totalled. Full details and final figure will be available soon.
Aiveen Curley is a grand-niece of Eileen Kirrane. Currently Aiveen is destined to have treatment for her recently diagnosed scoliosis in a clinic in Philadelphia. The expense of regular travel to the US is the subject of a major fundraising drive currently in place. The Mill Café will hold a day for Aiveen’s fund on December 3. This date will also signal the start of a sizable raffle, with some great prizes, for the same fund.
The ‘25’ card game is back; taking place in the Community Centre every Monday night at 8.30pm. New players are always welcome; to learn and participate in the old tradition.
The CT Gaels LGFC
AGM takes place on Thursday December 1st at 830pm in An Chroì, Tubbercurry. Anyone with an interest in ladies football locally is very welcome to attend.
A Christmas Community Fair will take place in St. Brigid’s Hall on Sun Dec 11th from 2 to 5pm. Lots of Christmas goods on sale and there will also be a raffle in support of North West Hospice. All welcome.
Special days are coming up during each Saturday in December at Achonry Farmer’s Market, including a
Santa’s Grotto, extra seasonal gift ideas and a monster raffle.
All notes are welcome and should be sent to cloonacoolnotes@gmail. com by Sunday 12 noon.
GURTEEN
By Peggy Gaffney
Gardai in Gurteen and Ballymote are organising a Community Christmas lunch in the Coach
House Hotel, Ballymote on the 6th December 2022 from 12-5pm. It is a free event and is for anyone living alone and for the elderly. A meal is provided on the day. Places for this event must be booked and can be booked by contacting Gurteen Garda Station. at 071-9182002 / 086 -8579970 - or Ballymote Garda Station.There is transport available which needs to be booked when making your booking. Plenty of “ceol agus craic” on the day.
Coleman Cinema Club will show a Classic Christmas Movie on this Saturdayat 2.30pm. The film was chosen by local schools and top choice was the classic festive comedy Home Alone. Start your countdown to Christmas, bring the family and enjoy this all-time Christmas classic in our lovely warm and comfortable theatre. €5 each and one adult goes free. Enquires 071 9182599.
A reminder that Tommy Fleming will be in concert in St. Patrick’s Church ,Gurteen on Sunday night December 4 at 8pm- doors open at 7pm. Further information from 071-9182599.
BINGO: Bingo every Friday night at 8pm. Jackpot is now € 3,900 in 48 numbers. Lotto jackpot is now €250 - also super 50/50 split. Bingo has returned fully indoors. Support is greatly appreciated.
The winner of the €50 last week was Aishling O’Gara, Culfadda- numbers drawn were 02, 17,21, 22 - the jackpot was not won and the Lotto is now €11,900 in Donegans on Sunday night. Support for the club is greatly appreciated.
The winner of the 50/50 draw in aid of Eastern Harps was Paula McKeon, Mullaghroe, Gurteen who won €581 and the next draw is next Monday night at 9pm.
A Christms rambling house concert will be held in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on December 10 with a great line up -singers, musicians -Patsy Hanley, Philip Duffy, Pat Sweeney, John Dwyer, Seamus O’Donnell,Brian Mostyn Jason McGuinness and Bean anTi singer Caitriona Ni Cheannabhain- special guests alsocontact 071-918
Two year old Aiveen Curley from Ballymote has been diagnosed with a rare, progressive form of infantile scoliosis. Aiveen and her parents will need to travel regularly to Philadelphia to receive urgent treatment. If you wish to supportwww.gofundme.com/f/aiveensscoliosis-treatment-in-america or to bank a/c in the name of :Eileen Kirrane (on behalf of the family 087-27086270) IBAN: IE44 AIBK 9372 7430 8541 54.
RIVERSTOWN
Irish Murphy
Taunagh NS Parent Association are holding a Toy Fair and Bake Sale fundraiser from 2 to 5pm on Thursday, November 24 in the Cooper Memorial Hall, Riverstown (Eircode: F52 FY71). Refreshments will be provided. All support is greatly appreciated. Please share this information freely! If you have any questions, contact the Parent Association by email at pa@ taunaghns.ie.
On behalf of Riverstown Christmas Lights Committee a huge thank you is extended to everyone who turned up for the recent Table Quiz and Raffle. The event was a huge success and a very enjoyable night. A big thank you also goes to all the helpers, especially those who donated spot prizes for the raffle and all the cash donations. Riverstown is a wonderful village to live in.
Riverstown Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann presents ‘Seoid In Concert’ on Saturday, November 26 in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown at 8.30pm. Admission is €10. Musicians include Kenny Donagher, Kerrie Herrity, John Dwyer and Fiachra Guihen.
The Club’s AGM takes place on Sunday, November 27 at 4pm in the Clubhouse. All members, players, parents and anyone interesting in helping out in the club are invited to attend this opportunity to reflect on the year gone by and prepare for the coming season. The club is again doing a clothes recycling campaign. Any clean clothes, handbags, towels, shoes, sheets, teddies etc can be dropped in the clubhouse on Sunday, December 3 from 11am to 12pm. Please contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455 to arrange drop off if this time does not suit. Collection will end on Saturday, December 10. HOME ALONE 1: Coleman Cinema Club will show a Classic Christmas Movie on Saturday, November 26 at 2.30pm. The film was chosen by local schools and top choice was HOME ALONE 1. Start your countdown to Christmas, bring the family and enjoy this all-time Christmas Classic in our lovely warm and comfortable theatre. €5 each and one adult goes free. Enquires 071 9182599.
The Corran Players are excited to announce that this year’s Panto is… The
Little Mermaid. The Panto will run from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4. There will be matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. The cast, who include a number of new members, are currently busy in rehearsals and it promises to be one of the best performances yet! So save the date and get yourself down to enjoy a night filled with fun and laughter! Tickets on sale by calling the box office number ONLY, on 0876740824. Admission is €15 for adults and €10 for children. As always there is a special family rate for Friday night only. €40 for 2 adult and 2 children’s tickets.
Coleman Music Centre presents Tommy Fleming in Concert at St Patricks Church, Gurteen on Sunday, December 4 at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale. €32.50. Don’t be disappointed book today. Call 071 9182599 or visit www. colemanirishmusic.com for details.
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.
SLIGO VOLUNTEER CENTRE
By Olivia Byrne
Shoeboxes filled with goodies by kids all over Sligo will soon be making their way from primary schools and community centres to Ballymote Old Court House for checking. Anyone with free time who can help check shoe boxes in Ballymote is invited to drop in to the Court House from November 7th onwards.
Volunteers needed to do bucket collections in the lead up to Christmas for Focus Ireland. Collectors will be in pairs for 2 hours slots. If you are available any of the following days, please get in touch; Friday 16 December, Saturday 17 December, Thursday 22 December and Friday 23 December.
Vincent’s Shop is REOPENING on Harmony Hill. They are looking to fill some slots on their rota with new volunteers! If you have 4 hours per week, to help or are looking to get some retail experience under your belt this may be perfect for you!
Essential Seconds Charity Shop Sligo Town are looking for volunteers to do a couple of Saturday shifts per month (3 hours per shift). Full training and induction provided. You would be a huge help to them.
HUGG Ireland is looking for volunteers around the country to become group facilitators to allow those who have lost a loved one to suicide to express their feelings in a safe environment. By listening to others and being in place of empathy and understanding, they give hope and healing. More information on www.i-vol.ie
Nazareth Housing Association is looking for volunteers to join their team in providing meaningful activities and entertainment for independent housing residents. So if it is card games, or you play the guitar, whatever you love to do, share it with them!
Sligo
Rape Crisis Centre is holding a fundraising event in November 2023 in Sligo and they need an Event Co-ordinator to work with them in the months leading up to the event to help ensure it’s a great success. This is a suitable role for someone who would be at ease reaching out to members of the local business and industry community and adept at developing relationships.
Join us for our Community Connections Volunteer Fair taking place on Wednesday, November 30 from 3:30pm to 6pm in The Model, which will feature local charities and voluntary organisations from Sligo, to explain the work they do and ways that you can get involved in volunteering with them! This is a free event open to all people in the community!
TUBBERCURRY
DEATHS: The deaths have occurred of the following:
Francis McSteen, Annagh, Tourlestrane. Sympathy to his brothers Declan and Adrian and sister Breda and to his extended family, relatives and friends.
Mike (Sonny) Forde, New York and formerly of Mount Taffe, Aclare. Sympathy to his family, relatives and friends.
Monica Mulholland, Florida,
USA and formerly of Coolrecuill, Tourlestrane. Sympathy to her brothers Peter (Coolrecuill), Michael (Charlestown), sisters Josephine Durkin and Teresa Durkin, USA and to extended family, relatives and friends.
May they rest in Peace.
The CT Gaels LGFC
AGM takes place on Thursday December 1st at 8.30pm in An Chroí, Tubbercurry.
Are volunteers who are trained to attend certain emergencies in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential lifethreatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance arrives. If you want to learn more about the Community First Responder Schemes in your area, and join thousands of Responders already in operation, visit www. becomeacfr.ie or make contact with your local team in Tubbercurry at a public meeting in Teach Laighne on Monday, November 28 at 7.30pm. For further details, contact Bernie on 087 9106111. Follow Tubbercurry CFR on Facebook and Instagram.
A Festive Community Christmas Fair will take place in
St. Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry on Sunday, December 11 from 2pm and 5pm. Hosted by St Brigid’s Hall Committee, this is a Fundraiser for North West Hospice and St Brigid’s Hall. There will be a host of craft stalls with a wide range of beautifully designed handmade gift items including tree decorations, table centrepieces, Christmas cards, jewellery, bags, hand knitted and
crocheted toys and much more. A great variety of baked goodies and festive food will also be available to buy with something to suit every taste and budget. Get involved on the day by participating in a sustainable Christmas decoration making workshop and bring the kiddies to meet Santa in his grotto. Something for everyone so mark your calendars and come along to meet your neighbours and friends on Sunday, December 11 where you will enjoy a fun filled festive afternoon in St. Brigid’s Hall.
There will be a talk on Tuesday, titled: “Energy Saving and Environmental Awareness”.
Talk will be held in Tubbercurry FRC, Mountain Road at 3pm.
All welcome. Weekly meetings continue.
Each Wednesday there is an opportunity in the parish to spend some time in Eucharistic Adoration. It takes place in the Parish Church, beginning at 11am and concluding at 7pm. All are welcome.
Drop-in service available in Tubbercurry FRC every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 10am to 1pm. For more information, contact Shauna 086 1238338.
Substance Misuse Service supports for individuals, families and the community around substance misuse. Service is available in Tubbercurry FRC on Wednesdays by appointment only. For appointment contact Ciara on 085 8030131.
Tubbercurry, are you ready for the arrival of Madge Molloy? The hilarious ‘It’s The Real McCoy 10th anniversary tour hits the stage of Saint Brigid’s Hall on Friday, November 25. 300 laughs guaranteed in two hours and that’s a promise!! A great night out for young and old. Don’t miss ‘It’s The Real McCoy’ written by Tommy Marren. Tickets can be purchased in Gillespies Tubbercurry.
Dancing classes in Bunninadden Community Centre on Friday nights at 9pm. Learn to Jive, quick Step, foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Old Time Waltz, with a mixture of Line Dances and Sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshments served. A lovely sociable night to meet up with friends. Come on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to our tutor Christopher on 086 8474744.
CURRY
By Cyril Feehily
SYMPATHY: On the death of Shane Murphy, Sandyhill,
Paul Coleman, Needham, Massachusetts, husband of the late Bernadette Brett Coleman, Broher; Joe Brennan, Ballymote Road, Tubbercurry, brother-in-law of Pat Brennan, Moylough; Ann Duggan, Claregalway, sister-in-law of Paul Duggan, Doocastle; Francis McSteen ,Annagh, Tourlestrane, to his sister Breda Brennan, Curry.
BAPTISM: Welcome into the
Faith Community, Clodagh
Mary Brennan, Ballincurry, congratulations to her parents, godparents, grandparents, and family.
Four dancers from Mayo-based dance group
ECM will take part in the Late
Late Toy Show. Grace Durcan from Currcunnane, Curry ,Willow Girling-Moore from Newport and
Aidan Neary and Sarah Conran at the St Michael’s GAA Club dinner dance and adult medal presentation at the Sligo Park Hotel last Saturday.
Sean and Sophie Moran from Breaffy. Have a wonderful time!
Well done to all those who came in their dozens from near and far to the Yeats County Inn,Curry last Friday night to play a game of 25 cards to celebrate the late Gerry Coleman and the special community person he was.
He loved his game of cards and rearly missed a Friday night in the Hotel
Earlier this year, the parish lost one of our very dear friends, Gerry was a great family and community man, active in the our GAA Club a great neighbour, work colleague and friend to all that knew him.
Gerry was well known all over the Connacht area for his love of Handball and won recognition at local ,provincial level There on the night were his proud family who presented the various winners with their trophies and the proceeds went to purchase
REMEMBERING: This publication has put together a book which is dedicated to four very special people who sadly passed away in 2022 .They are Curry native Red Óg Murphy, Ray Flynn, Charlotte Costello and Stephen Howley.
The GAA Club sincerely wants to thank their outgoing Senior Managment group of Kenny Morley, Brian Mc Donagh, Sean Davey and Noel Caffrey who have stepped down after a very successful time in charge. They brought the present Senior team back to Senior Championship in
2020 and this season returning to Division 1 League and maintaining Senior Championship status. They have also been successful with the U-21 football team and finishing on a high winning the ‘B’ County Football Championship final.
A new chapter begins for the GAA Club as it welcomes a new manager John O’ Flaherty who will be accompanied by Mark Heslin. Both have a wealth of experience and they are wished every success for the 2023.
Curry AGM will be held in the Clubhouse on Sunday, December 4 at 5pm. Members are reminded to have their nominations for Officership positions with the secretary no later than the November. 30 by email to secretary.curry.sligo@ gaa.ie
All players, coaches and members from all levels are encouraged to attend this important annual meeting after all its your club.
Congratulations to Sligo U-20 and Curry GAA football players Keith Feeley, Dylan McLoughlin,Adam Gallagher and Brian Byrne on being presented with their Connacht Under-20 Championship medals at the
Clayton Hotel Sligo recently.
Moylough Parents Association are having a clothes collection on Thursday December First at the school drop off times will be announced later. Clothes, bed linen, shoes (paired), handbags, belts, coats, towels, blankets accepted., but no duvets or pillows.
CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE:Candlelight Ceremony of Remembrance for all our faithful departed will be celebrated in
Curry Church on next Sunday, November 27. at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Jackpot this week was €3,600 and the numbers drawn were 3, 4, 6 and 26 as there was no jackpot winner the lucky dip winners were, Cathy Davey, Michael Gordon and Peter McIntyre.
Next week’s jackpot is €3,700 your support for the lotto means so much to the club and the parish and is much appreciated the funds raised are invested in Club’s facilities
Banada Development Agency Meals on Wheels Service, offer applicants over sixty-five 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 9.00am and 1pm. Monday to Friday.
The men’s shed have been very busy since returning this year. The group are participating in art classes, gardening, and recently tried spinning wool on a spinning wheel. They have many plans for the coming year. Anyone interested in coming along to see what it is all about are welcome. The shed is open Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm.in Banada one side of the Abbey Community Hall .First two nights are free and €10 per month after. new members are welcome. For further information or contact details contact the FRC on 0719186926
Play Therapy Service is available for children and young people aged between 3-14 years through the FRC. Play Therapy is an effective form of therapy for children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties, those who have experienced a loss, trauma, have attachment difficulties or where there are learning development problems. The therapy allows them to express, explore and make sense of their difficult and/ or painful experiences. Contact the FRC for more details on the service on 0719186926.
Bingo continues at Banada Abbey every Tuesday night at 8.30pm. Prize fund on offer of €5,500. Game five Jackpot €500 on 40 calls or less. Game 10 Jackpot €2,000 on 47 calls or less.Play online option. On-line books to be purchased before 12.00 noon on Tuesday for that evenings game from banadaabbeyhall.com. Guaranteed payout of €3,000 each night. Lots of additional surprise prizes on the night.
A support group launched a new advice line for men who need help, this advice line can be accessed on 1800 816 588.
Please remember, your local text alert system is available to all of us to send a message which we feel may be of importance to members of our local Parish Community.
At this time of concern it is important that we keep a lookout for each other and in particular for our Senior Citizens. Should you notice any suspicious activity it is important to contact the Gardai or any of the people listed below to have a text issued.
Curry-Moylough Text
Alert is offering, Community Support,assistance, information, provisions,as maybe required at any given time you can contact Martin Connolly, 087-2054930, Marie Costigan, 087-7883868, Seamus Durcan, 086-3617445, James Giblin 087-9061833, Tom Howley, 0872200058, and Paul Walsh, 087-8171548