Sligo Weekender

BALLINACAR­ROWCOOLANE­Y

- By Christina Clarke

Best wishes to Seamus Doyle, Coolaney/Sligo, who retired recently from An Post. Seamus was the post man for many years in Ballinacar­row and will be sadly missed for his kindness and considerat­ion to all he met on his daily rounds. Good luck and best wishes to Seamus and his family and enjoy your retirement.

Congratula­tions and best wishes to Maegan Callaghan, Coolaney who celebrated her

21st birthday recently. Maegan is daughter of Martin and Fiona Callaghan and grandaught­er of Mary and Michael Monaghan, Coolaney.

RETIREMENT: BIRTHDAY:

Sincere sympathy is extended to wife Michelle, daughters Michelle, Lauryn, Amy and son Cian on the death of Andy Connolly, Half Quarter, Coolaney whose funeral took place on Tuesday, February 20 after Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Joseph Rockfield, Coolaney and burial in Rockfield cemetery. Andy will be sorely missed by his loving family, neighbours and many friends.

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 tomorrow, Friday 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.

SYMPATHY: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: DINNER DANCE:

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.

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.

The blessing of engaged couples and those celebratin­g signifiant anniversar­ies of marriage (10 years, 20, 25, 40 and 50 years of marriage and longer) will be held in the Cathedral in Ballaghade­rreen on Sunday February 18 at 4pm.

Takes place every Friday in the community centre Bunninadde­n at 9pm. Learn to jive, quick step, foxtrot, slow waltz, old time waltz with a mixture of live dances and sloshes for good measure and fun. Refreshmen­ts will be served. A lovely social night to

ST NATHY’S CATHEDRAL: SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES:

meet up with frends, come along on your own or bring a friend or partner. Chat to Christophe­r the tutor on 086-8474744.

The card game resumes in the community centre in Ballinacar­row tonight, Thursday at 9pm. Great social night out looking forward to meeting our card playing friends again and everyone welcome.

St Fechin and St Lassara Church, Ballinacar­row now has its own webcam. It can be found on www.churchtv. ie/ballinacar­row. It can also be accessed through the parish website-www.kilvarnetp­arish. com/webcam. Because ut relies 5G mobile broadband , the camera will only be turned on during Mass times and at the discretion off the Celebrant. Hopefully this new venture will be of benefit to those far and near who have connectiob­s with Ballinacar­row.

CARDS: CHURCH WEBCAM:

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:

This is a fundraisin­g initiative the money raised will be used to directly support your childrens education. Purchase resources inclding outdoor play facilities and sensory room.

Projects such as the new playground and an all weather astro turf pitch are being explored and many more valuable and exciting initiavies that require a budget such as the expansion of IT euipment and additional outdoor play euipment.

A weekly option of one line for €2.50 or 3 lines for €5. Please support this very worthy cause.

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