BALLINACARROWCOOLANEY

Belated birthday wishes to Darragh Wims, Temple Manor, Ballinacarrow who celebrated his 2nd birthday on February 21 from his mum, dad and sisters Ciara and Rebecca.

BIRTHDAY:

Will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mullinabreena tomorrow, Friday at 8.30 pm. The Theme This Year: I Beg You Bear with one another in Love: by thhe Palestinian World Day of Prayer. Supper will be served and everyone welcome.

The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, March 8 at 8pm sharp in the Yeats County Inn Curry. Music by the Duets. Tickets €35 per person. Please contact Thomas on: 087-2344338 to book tickets.

Takes place in Kilvarnet cemetery on Wednesday August 7 at 8pm.

The cemetery Mass for Collooney takes place in St Nathy’s cemetery on Friday August 2 at 8pm.

Coolaney Junior and Senior Foroige Club are holding a fundraiser and raffle, Bake Sale takes place on March 3 from 11 am to 1 pm in the community centre Coolaney. Big Prizes: over 800 hundred euro in prizes and the first prize will be €200. This fundraiser is to raise much needed funds for the cub activities throughout the year. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: DINNER DANCE: CEMETERY MASSES: FOROIGE CLUB:

Takes place in the Church of St Fechin and St Lassara on Saturday, April 27 at 11 am and in Collooney in the Church of the Assumption on May 11 at 11am. The Holy Sacrament of Confirmation takes place on May 18 at 11 am for both schools.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: KNOCKNASHEE PRE-SCHOOL:

Enrolment now taking place for September 2024. For further information contact Caroline Coleman on 087-2250045.

At the square in Collooney. Take a book and share a Book. Well done to Collooney Village Redevelopment Ltd for this brilliant addition to the community. Thanks to Sligo Leader for grant assistance and to Collooney Tidy Towns for much appreciated cooperation.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY:

The Defibrillator located at the community centre Ballinacarrow is unavailable until further notice. Please note that there is a defibrillator at Owenmore Gaels Football Pitch Collooney and at The Garda station Coolaney Co Sligo.

DEFIBRILLATOR:

Please join Rathcormack Christmas Indoor Market feauturing the Sligo Christmas Choir and the Sligo Cancer Support choir on the following dates: November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, as well as enjoying the Christmas music and cheer it will be supporting two very worthy charities, the Sligo Cancer Support Hroup and SHOUT. Lookibg forward to seeing everyone there.

INDOOR MARKET:

To bring home old/unwanted wreaths and flowers from the cemeteries. Such items, if discarded around the cemetery, becomes an eyesore and are not befitting the resting place of our loved ones.

PLEASE REMEMBER: ROCKFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL FUNDRAISER LOTTO:

April 27; Collooney 11am on Saturday, May 11. The Sacrament of Confirmation - will be administered on Saturday, May 18 at 11am for both schools.

OWENMORE GAELS GAELIC FOOTBALL NURSERY:

The Owenmore Óg nursery for 4-7 year old boys and girls from the Ballinacarrow, Ballisodare and Collooney areas returns on Saturday, March 23 at the usual time of 10am at Connolly Park. If your child wants to learn gaelic football and fundamental movement skills in a fun-filled environment then text Thomas on 0868190657 to find out more!

COMMUNION VISITATION LIST:

Anyone who wishes - to be added to the monthly Holy Communion visitation list, please let Fr. Martin or Fr Jim know.

25 CARD GAME FOR KIDS:

Ballinacarrow NS Parent Association is holding a 25 card game for children 7+ in the Ballinacarrow Community Centre on Sunday, February 18from 10am11am (or after mass), we are inviting anyone from the ages of seven and up who wants to learn how to play 25 to come join us. Admission Free. Parent supervision essential.

The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, March 8 at 8pm sharp at The Yeats County Inn, Curry. Music by The Duets. Tickets are €35 per person. Please contact Thomas at 087-2344338 to book tickets.

PIONEER DINNER DANCE:

The Sligo Weekender is now accepting your community news and events from the Ballisodare and Collooney area. Please get in touch with Kathryn Doherty at kathryn.doherty@ sligoweekender.ie no later than Monday at 12 noon.

YOUR NOTES:

members have a peaceful new year.

Skreen Dromard Drama Group present the hilarious comedy by Dave Tiernan in Ballintogher Hall on Saturday at 8pm. Tickets €12- for more information call 087 9964143

BALLINTOGHER PLAY: SEAN NOS DANCING IN CARRAROE:

Classes take place in Carraroe Community Centre on Fridays. Beginners – 7pm-7.40pm, Intermediate – 7.40pm-8.20pm Advanced – 8.20pm-9pm. All ages 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 drawn were 9, 10, 19 and 21. €20 Winner was Richard Trueman

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