RIVERSTOWN
volunteers with such tenacity, under their watch K.E.U.F.C has improved and gone from strength to strength in numbers and in ground developments.
We are all very thankful for your time and sincerely appreciate your guidance.
Joan will wait on for the end of the season to handover the accounts to the new incoming treasurer.
K.E.U.F.C is actively looking for new executive members and volunteers.
The floors are in and the plasterers are nearly finished and the finish line is in sight at Kilglass Parish Community Centre! We are looking to hear from local groups, societies, individuals, non-profit organisations and businesses that are interested in using any part of the facility on a short or long term basis. Please email kilglasscommunitycouncil@ gmail.com.
NEARLY THERE:
We wish to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the late Donal McGovern, Cartron, Templeboy, Co. Sligo, who passed away on January 7th, 2024. Predeceased by his brother Eamonn, sisters Sheila and Theresa. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Kate, his mother Sheila, sisters Bernie, Kathleen and Annamarie, Kate’s mother Maria, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, relatives in Cork and Kerry, his dear friend Johnny Flynn, neighbours and friends far and wide.
Our condolences also to the families of the late Peter Alfred (Alfie) Fitzpatrick, (Nephin Lodge, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo and formerly Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim). Passed away peacefully, January
7th, 2024, in the loving care of the Nephin Lodge staff. Predeceased by his parents John Fitzpatrick and Annie Kilkenny, his sister Marie and brother Eugene. Alfie will be sadly missed by his sister Anne, his brothers Pat and John, his brother-in-law Michael and sisters in law Dorothy and Bridie, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
May their gentle souls Rest in Peace.
CONDOLENCES:
Enniscrone Bingo is back, cash prize has increased to €
Cash Prize INCREASE 650on 50 calls or down to to €200 if not won. Don’t forget Bingo in the Enniscrone Old Church this Tuesday 2nd January, doors open at 7 bingo starting at 8. A reminder what you can win: - Lines and corners €20, - Full house €50, - First pool €100, Second pool €650 on 50 call or less, if not won down to €200
ENNISCRONE BINGO:
Sligo’s inter-county Season begins in two weeks’ time on Sunday, January 27 with an away fixture against Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis. Sligo GAA will be running a supporters bus to that game and tickets can be booked at www.universe.com/users/sligogaa-Y036DB. Booking closes at 10pm on Wednesday, January 24.
Combined Enniscrone Football Clubs play online www.lottoraiser.ie/ EnniscroneCFC/ 7th January.
Blotto Jackpot €7,800. No Jackpot Winner Numbers drawn: 1, 25, 34. €25 winners were Martin O’Dowd; Kathryn Bradshaw; Sharon Kilcullen; Aoife and Meabh Cribben.
The West Sligo Athletics
Club AGM will take place in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone. 18th January 2024 at 8pm. Please join us, all are welcome. Our indoor training has started again in Quigabar indoor astro, training times are as follows, 5–7-year-olds Wednesday
ENNISCRONE KILGLASS GAA: ENNISCRONE BLOTTO: AGM:
6-6.45pm, 8–9-year-olds every Tuesday 6-6.45pm, 10–17-year-olds Tuesday’s 6.45-7.30pm, this is a great way to keep fit for our children and we strongly recommend everyone take part and get involved.
We wish to show our support for one of our own fantastic artists Daniel Chester from Enniscrone who will be showcasing a number of original artworks and some selected original prints with this newly opened gallery Abhainn Studio in Enniscrone, on the 2nd of February between 6.00-8.00pm, the exhibition is part of the Brid festival and will coincide with spoken word and song from the wonderful Margaret Kilcoyne. A huge thank you to Catherine Fanning, Sligo County Council and Noel Feeney for creating this opportunity.
Tireragh CCE are holding a General Knowledge Table Quiz - Saturday 27th January @7:30 in The Hilltop, Culleens - for the upcoming county fleadh which will take place in Easkey again this year. Promises to be a fun night for all.
Stokane National School would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to Cllr Joe Queenan for his very generous donation towards the purchase of a new keyboard along with a stand, bench, and storage bag, all of which has already been put to good use.
Castleconnor Community Centre: A new block of Stronger For Longer, strength and power training for over 50’s, started on Monday 15th of January 11.00am12.00pm, register on the morning from 10.30am-11.00am, for more information contact Bernie Finlay 0876164788.
CONGRATULATIONS: FUNDRAISER: THANKS: CASTLECONNOR GAA:
There was no winner of Blotto Jackpot or match 3 prize Congrats to Sean Foody who won our €50 lucky dip. Next week’s jackpot is €19,800, Match 3 is €200
CASTLECONNOR BLOTTO: CASTLECONNOR COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Jiving lessons begin at the centre on Monday February 19 from 8pm to 9pm, this is a 5-week course, booking is essential, this is for teens and adults, beginners and advanced, txt 0862108029, sandraganley@live.ie for more information.
Dance fitness with Carmel every Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm, all fitness levels catered for contact 0863158009 for more information.
Men’s social basketball every Monday after 8.30pm. Contact
Bernie on 0876164788 for further information.
We are hosting our annual Gerard Jones memorial handball tournament on Sunday, January 28, hope to see everyone taking part.
CASTLECONNOR HANDBALL CLUB:
Riverstown community games forms are currently being circulated through local primary schools and should be returned by Wednesday, January 24. Parents should complete form carefully to ensure their child does not miss out on any events. Form must be signed by both parent and child. Please return form in good time or child may miss out on early events. Confirmed local events include Area Gymnastics on Monday, February 19 at Yama Hara Centre (time tbc). Area swimming on Saturday, March 2 at 2pm and Quiz on Sunday, March 3 in Ballisodare Sports Centre at 5pm but there may be additional local events before these dates. Information regarding upcoming events as it
COMMUNITY GAMES:
becomes available can be found on Riverstown Community Facebook. Call or text 0868258525 for more information.
The club are pleased to announce that Liam Gilmartin has been appointed as Senior Ladies team manager for the coming season. He will be joined by Fiona Lyons, Majella Muldowney and John Quinn. Best wishs to Liam and his management team for 2024. The 2023 underage awards will be presented on Sunday, January 21 at 4.30pm in Riverstown Hall.
The club will also be presenting winners’ medals to U13 Boys A Shield League and Championship, U14 Girls A Championship, U18 Boys B Shield League and U18 Girls C Championship.