Sligo Weekender

CLOONACOOL

- By Pat McCarrick

50” Ultra HD FIRE TV, Simon Fernandez; 3rd, €200 Voucher for Halmac Hardware, Rebecca Swift; 4th, €200 Voucher for Queenan Agri Store, Oliver Bourke; 5th, €200 Voucher for Top Oil (Patrick Cleary), Sarah Rooney; 6th, €100 Voucher for Ocean Sands Hotel, Tanya Flynn; 7th, €100 one4all Voucher from Ruttledge Wood Floors, Paul Og Heverin; 8th, Family Membership for next season with KEUFC, Eugene McKeown; 9th, €100 Voucher for

GRG Sportswear, Margaret Conmy; 10th, €50 Voucher for Frank Igoe Butchers, Jamie Healy.

Everyone at KEUFC wish Oisín Corcoran all the best in his move to Sligo Rovers. His first performanc­e saw Oisín getting on the scoresheet in a 4-1 win against Cavan Monaghan. Best of luck Oisín.

Congratula­tions to Ava Hallinan of- Kilglass Enniscrone United Football Club and Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club who has been called into the Irish squad for trials! What an incredible achievemen­t from the 13-year-old. Wishing you all the best Ava.

Dementia Inclusive

Social Club on January 31 in Screen and Dromard Community Centre 2.30-4.30pm, we are free and open to those looking for a calm supportive environmen­t for relaxed tea and a chat, contact Erin Lynch on 0873972583 for more Informatio­n.

Our Sincere condolence­s to the family and friends of the late Trudy Walsh, (née O'Regan), Clane, Co. Kildare and late of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, January

15, 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital, deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, son Ronan, daughter-in-law Rachelle, granddaugh­ters Isabel, Louisa and Anna, brothers Jim and Dermot, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul

Rest In Peace.

Congratula­tions to Mary O'Meara and Geraldine Mckenzie who competed in athletics in Athlone recently. Both coming in 2nd in the Shot Putt with a PB from Geraldine. Fantastic achievemen­t ladies and very well done from all at @ westsligoa­c

COURSES: CONDOLENCE­S: WELL DONE:

Stokane NS are now accepting enrolments for September 2024. All are welcome to visit our school and meet with our staff, please contact the school to make an appointmen­t on 0860695093 or stokanensp­rincipal@gmail. com. Enrolment is open until Friday 1st of March.

Tireragh CCE is holding a General Knowledge Table Quiz on Saturday, January 27, at 7:30pm 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.

There's an invitation to an Open Night in Jesus and Mary Secondary School Enniscrone on this Thursday evening January 25 from 7pm to 9pm. All are welcome.

There was no winner of the Castleconn­or Lotto Jackpot. Congratula­tions to Gerry Jordan who matched 3 numbers and won €200 to Mary Boland who won the€50 lucky dip

Next week's jackpot is €19,900, Match 3 is €100

ENROLMENTS: QUIZ: INVITATION: LOTTO: HANDBALL WINS:

Castleconn­or Handball Club enjoyed a clean sweep of victories where six of their juveniles represente­d Corballa NS in the Cumman na mBunscoil Sligo. This has never been achieved before by any handball club in Sligo.

The lads are competing in the Connaught Cumman na mBunscoil finals in Galway on January 28. On behalf of the club, we would like to congratula­te each one of them and wish every success in their endeavours to win Connacht.

The club is hosting their annual Gerard Jones memorial handball tournament on Sunday 28th of January, hope to see everyone taking part.

EASKEY ENHANCEMEN­T ASSOCIATIO­N:

Easkey Enhancemen­t Associatio­n are delighted to link with Sligo

Sport and Recreation Partnershi­p to bring The Table Tennis Roadshow Taster Sessions to Easkey at The Court House, next Tuesday, January 30 from 5-5.45pm/ 5.45-6.30pm. For more informatio­n contact kate@ sligosport­andrecreat­ion.ie After the success of our first evening, we are hosting another Rambling House in Easkey Courthouse Thursday the 8th of February at 7.30pm all are welcome.

The death has occurred of Dennis (Denny) Ross in Chicago and late of Derreens Cloonacool. Denny emigrated in the late 1940's and worked in constructi­on throughout Chicago. He was an active member of the Irish community there and took a

DENNY ROSS RIP:

keen interest in all the happenings back in Ireland especially in his beloved Cloonacool which he visited regularly. On these trips home he would catch up with all his old neighbours and friends and in later years his weekly phone call kept him up to date with his native home. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his sons John and Mike, his daughters Mary Cathy and Ann. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

The Mill Community Café is heading into its third year – post covid. It originally opened in 2019, closed in 2020 and reopened in 2022. It is now firmly establishe­d as a meeting place local and visitors, opening every weekend: Friday

11-2, Saturday and Sunday 10-2.

The café also supports fundraisin­g events, raising €5,750 in 2023 alone. The Café is very grateful to their loyal customers, their local bakers but most of all, to their exceptiona­l team of volunteer staff and wish all involved a very happy New Year.

CAFÉ UPDATE: LOCAL BOOK LAUNCH:

Congratula­tions to Martina Kilian on the publishing of her new book. While classified as a children's book (9-11), The book will also inspire and encourage adults to remember their relationsh­ip with trees. Martina will hold a book launch and signing at the Mill Café in Cloonacool on

Sat Jan 27 at 11am. All welcome to attend this special event. You can also email martina13.kilian@ gmail.com if you would like more informatio­n.

We are very lucky to have our own playschool here in the parish, providing excellent care and early education for the youngest members of our

PLAYSCHOOL DRAW:

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