KILGLASSENNISCRONE
welcome- for more information contact musicman14303@gmail.com or Facebook messenger if interested. Limited spaces and booking is essential.
CARRAROE CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
Now that the dark evenings have arrived perhaps it is a good time to think of our elderly or living alone neighbors and give them a telephone call to let them know you are thinking of them and available to assist if needed.,
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE CAMPAIGN:
We are appealing to all Carraroe residents to join the campaign to reduce use of paper, packaging and recycle as much as possible. Your efforts no matter how small will assist the environment and reduce our national carbon footprint. Remember every little individual effort counts. Promote the campaign by displaying Carraroe car sticker available from 0892459123.
Now that the dark evenings have arrived perhaps it is a good time to think of our elderly or living alone neighbors and give them a telephone call to let them know you are thinking of them and available to assist if needed.
Our community Spring Clean is registered to take place on Saturday, March 23– more details later. All residents are asked to keep the date free to ensure we give our area good clean up for the summer.
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY: ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN: COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION:
First Communion is on April 27, 2024 at 11am. Confirmation takes place on May 30, 2024 at 11am and 3pm in our Church.
If a form has not already reached your house, you can download the form from www.cadra.ie and post it with contribution of €10 for each registered mobile. The system is now active. If you have sent a form and have not received a text alert you can call 0892459123 or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com to check. We can always add individuals anytime should you wish to be added.
CARRAROE TEXT ALERT:
The Guild meet on the first Tuesday am of each month in Carraroe Community Centre New members always welcome-for further information contact Mary on 0876669533.
Jackpot €2000. Numbers 2,6,8,16. €20 winner was Nicola Fox. You can now do a local Lotto and help our National School in the process. One line for €2.50 or 3 lines for €5. To support the draw visit www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ carraroens.
LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA: CARRAROE NS LOTTO: PROGRESSIVE 25 CARD GAME:
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association has decided to defer the commencement until January 24 further information from 0892549123.
SLIGO BAY CATCHMENT RIVER TRUST:
Have you an interest in protecting or promoting your local Lake,
River, Stream then why not become involved in Sligo Bay Catchment River Trust and learn more about water bodies in County Sligo.
This community involvement will ensure all our water bodies meet the Quality Standard of Excellent set by Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Local Authorities Water Programme - for more information email sligoriverstrust@gmail.com
We will be looking at electing a new Parish Council in the Parish later this year. Those who can vote must be registered in the Parish.
Also, the Parish Community Centre needs a new committee. Further details later. More people are needed to help as Eucharistic
CARRAROE PARISH NEWS:
Minsters or Parish Readers. Please contact Fr Jim for more information.
CARRAROE TIDY TOWNS WORK EVENING:
Work evenings are on each Tuesday and Thursday for one hour. Meet at 7pm at Community Centre. Contact Dympna on 0879303540 or Mary on 0876669533. All assistance appreciated.
This text group has been established to assist organising the community and giving information on any activities in the wider Carraroe area. Anyone interested joining the text group can send a text to 0872222835 and you will be added to the group.
INFO WHATSAPP GROUP: ST JOHN’S FC FUNDRAISING TILES:
Why not consider this as a Christmas present and have a permanent memory of your family in Carraroe. 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
A parking and traffic management protocol is agreed by Board of Management, Residents, Parents Association and Sligo County Council and is in place for a number of years. The purpose is to assist in ensuring easier flow of traffic around the school area. Parents are requested to observe the arrangement in interest of all.
SCHOOL PARKING PROTOCOL: BOTTLE/CAN BANKS IN CARRAROE:
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.
We are appealing to all Carraroe residents to join the campaign to reduce use of paper, packaging and recycle as much as possible. Your efforts no matter how small will assist the environment and reduce our national carbon footprint. Remember every little individual effort counts. Promote the campaign by displaying Carraroe car sticker available from 0892459123.
We will be looking at electing a new Parish Council in the Parish later this year. Those who can vote must be registered in the Parish. Also, the Parish Community Centre needs a new committee. -further details later.
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE: CARRAROE PARISH NEWS:
We are working on forming a Youth Choir in the Parish. The invitation will be extended to sixth class and beyond to take part in this choir. Local parishioners and some members of the school staff will help with the project. Further information will be available later in the month.
YOUTH CHOIR: SENIORS ALARM SCHEME:
CADRA would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible.
Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to wear the pendent at all times including in shower (as its water proof) and bed.
Application forms and full details are available from website www. cadra.ie or telephone 0892459123.
DANCING IN CARRAROE COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Learn to Dance Jive, Waltz, Quick Step in Carraroe Community Centre each Wednesday at 8pm. Social Dancing from 9.00 to 11 pm -For more information call Frank on 0879809432.
Jackpot €22,200. Next draw Saturday, February 24. Numbers drawn 13,
22, 27, 29. €25 winners were Tony McGee, Gaye Hopper,Sean Reilly, Olive Mc Tiernan
Tickets are available in the following outlets – Molly Fulton’s, Canning’s, Pearse Road, Christies Supermarket Pearse
Rd, 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.
ST JOHNS GAA LOTTO:
If you want to have an item (non-commercial), a photograph included in these notes, please 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.
NOTES:
Our sincere condolences to the families of the late Tony Tuffy who passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tony, predeceased by his loving wife Teresa, brothers Padraic, Micheál, Seán, Peadar, Tom and
Leo, sisters Sade, Liz, Pauline and Nan. Beloved father of Angela, JJ, Geraldine, Margaret, Anthony,
Jude, Paul and Brian. Sadly missed by his daughters, sons, sons-in-law Fintan and Johnny, daughters-inlaw Pamela, Rachel and Mary, his 17 Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, sister Helen, sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Seamus and his wife Bríd, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
CONDOLENCES: CASTLECONNOR AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY:
We are delighted to announce that we have selected and cast our play for spring 2024. We will be staging “The Country Boy” by John Murphy, on Fri, Sat and Sunday 15, 16 and 17th March.
Kilglass Community Centre and
Digital Hub - Community
Day! Saturday, March 16,
3pm Kilglass community centre & digital hub are inviting the entire community, their generous sponsors, and supporters to come and experience the new centre at a fun and informal community day on Saturday, March 16, from 3 pm. *Special Guest:* The talented Tommy Marren from Mid West Radio will join the community on the day.This is an opportunity for the community to come together to see and share how the new centre and digital hub can serve the locality and celebrate how far this project has come in the three years since the initial fundraising online St Patrick’s Day concert. The day will include:Fun and games for childrenFace painting- Ireland’s Six Nations game on the big screen- Complimentary Party Food- Information and tours of your building and the services available- Speech by Tommy at 3.30pm- MusicDetails of new events and clubs.
COMMUNITY DAY: TIRERAGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT LTD:
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day is on Easter Sunday, March 31, from 12 noon - 3pm in Kilglass House (F26H685).