CLOONACOOL
As part of the Leap Project every Thursday morning at 10.30am the new Crafters Club meets in Easkey Courthouse. Everyone is welcome to join them.
ALL WELCOME:
The Mill Café will host our community’s annual fundraiser in aid of North West Hospice this coming Saturday, 2 March. All monies taken in the café on that day will be donated. Please support in big numbers and as generously as possible.
Another great year for the Cloonacool 5K road race this year with the winner setting a new course record. There were over 300 entrants in the event, between walkers and runners. The new course record was 14.52 and was set by John Travers Donore Harriers – needless to say, he was the winner. Huge thanks to or local GAA club for organising and hosting the great event.
HOSPICE FUNDRAISER: CLOONACOOL 5K:
at only €65. This festival brings the best in amateur drama to our very doorstep. Please support the efforts of the WDF hard-working committee. Tickets are on sale now by phoning 086-4553395.
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Dempsey for thirty nine candidates in Gurteen.
Bingo is held in Gurteen Hall every Friday night at 8pm. Jackpot of €3900 in fifty calls or less. Lotto Raffle Jackpot €450- Also, 50/50 split. Support is greatly appreciated
Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on February 19 had a jackpot of €647 -and the winner was Adrian Casey KeashThe Club is very appreciative of all the support throughout the year.
BINGO: EASTERN HARPS 50/50 : MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE:
every Thursday at 8pm.
ACHONRY PIONEER DINNER DANCE :
The annual Achonry Pioneer Dinner Dance will take place on Friday 8th of March at 8pm in the Yeats County Inn, Curry. Music by The Duets. Tickets €35. Please contact Thomas at 087-2344338 or Caroline at 0861660196 for more information and to book your tickets.
ACHONRY NATIONAL SCHOOL:
Enrolment forms for 2024-25 are now available at the church door. If you are interested please take a form with you, fill in the details & return it to the school.
In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8:30pm.
25 DRIVE:
over €630,000 raised nationally which will go towards providing humanitarian and development programmes for people across the world facing the devastating impact of disease, climate change and conflict. Thank you to all who contributed to this worthy cause. The 2023 Senior awards night will be held in McDermott’s, Castlebaldwin on Saturday, March 9 at 9pm where they will present the Senior Div 1 league medals along with Player of the year awards. All welcome on the night.
Fr James Mc Donagh will perform a live concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Sunday, March 10 at 8pm. He will be joined on the night by family and friends for a great mix of music, song and dance. Early booking is advisable for this concert as it has always sold out. Call 071 9182599. Admission €15.
Riverstown Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann presents Fergus Bogue, Ademar O’Connor, Gearoid McNamara and Daire Smith in concert on Saturday, March 9 in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown at 8.30pm. Admission is €15 on the door and refreshments will be served. Featuring special guest dancers from Bróga Bríomhar Dance School.
LIVE CONCERT: MARCH CONCERT:
Easter Camps are Back for 2024. Local Award Winning Kids Entertainment. Non-stop Eggcellient Fun for all in the Teeling Centre, Collooney. Week One or Week Two Camp options are available. Limited places available. For full information and to book your child place email enquires@ partypartytime.ie
EASTER CAMP:
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