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and give them a telephone call to let them know you are thinking of them and available to assist if needed.
We appreciate the management of Applegreen Shop Carraroe for facilitating our community. 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.
BOTTLE BANK:
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.
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 5, 18, 23, 24. €20 winner was Siobhan Ward. 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: CADRA PROGRESSIVE 25 CARD GAME:
The weekly Progressive 25 Card Game will re-commence in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesday commencing at 9pm sharp. All card players welcome to come for an enjoyable night. Jackpot €150, Second prize €60 and raffle. We would appreciate if people would spread the word to all players. We will be available in Community Centre at 8.30 pm and it would assist us if people could come early to facilitate registration to ensure we commence playing at 9 pm. -for more information telephone 0892459123 or email cadrasligo1@gmail.comSligo 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 Minsters or Parish Readers. Please contact Fr Jim for more information.
CARRAROE PARISH NEWS: 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.
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Like our Community Park, our Community Centre is a great asset to parish life. Both facilities frequently form the location for the main activities that take place in our community. Currently, a Used Clothes Collection is taking place in aid of Cloonacool Community Centre. The fundraiser runs every weekend in March
2024. Items accepted include:
Clean Clothes (in any condition), Handbags, Belts, Towels, Pairs of shoes, Ties, Curtains and Bed Linen. No duvets and Pillows! Leave bags in the main hall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 2pm or anytime on a Monday and Tuesday. Contact Attracta on 086 3058844 to drop off any another day!
USED CLOTHES COLLECTION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY:
These notes are being written on International Women’s Day and while the celebration will have passed by the time they are being read, it is still a good time to recognise the women in our lives; those here at home in our community and those of our sisters, daughters and granddaughters who may live in far-flung parts of the world.
Note that the times of masses on this day, Sunday, March 17, are changed from the usual times. Cloonacool mass will be at 11.30 on the day and Mass in Tubbercurry will be at 10am. This change is to facilitate the annual 5k road race taking place in Tubbercurry.
ST PATRICK’S DAY MASSES:
The day for North West Hospice, held in the Mill Community Café last Saturday, was a resounding success. A constant attendance throughout the morning and early afternoon ensured that the café was busy and that lots of money was donated. At present the amount raised is in excess of €2,220. Special thanks to all who contributed to the fundraiser; bakers, donors and the café itself.
The Mill Community
Café opens at the regular times each weekend; Fri 11am – 2pm and Sat and Sun 10am – 2pm. The café remains a warm meeting place and community hub and each weekend welcomes locals and visitors alike. The mill stone, so kindly donated by John Doyle to the community prior to his death, will soon be fully installed in its new space in the centre of the village. An unveiling of the stone will take place when all current landscaping is completed.
A new season of social dancing has begun at the Community Centre on each Thursday night. Start time, 8pm. This is a great chance to learn to dance and covers various dances such as waltz, quickstep and jive. Just turn up on the night… and bring your dancing shoes.
The Western
Drama Festival completed its programme of plays last weekend. The festival was a resounding success with some exceptional theatre on display to local audiences from drama groups from all over Ireland. A huge Well Done to the
HOSPICE FUNDRAISER: MILL CAFÉ: SOCIAL DANCING: DRAMA FESTIVAL:
organisers who work tirelessly each drama season to bring such works to our very doorstep.
Collooney Handball Centre, March 25 to 28 & April 2 to 5. Enquires to enquires@ partypartytime.ie. Call: 0863930929 Limited spaces avail
Notes for this column are always welcome. Deadline is 12 noon on Saturday. Email to cloonacoolnotes @gmail.com.
KIDS EASTER CAMPS: NOTES:
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Mama Mia Papa Mia musical by students in St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen will be on March 14, 15 and 16 at 8pm each night. Tickets available at school office and online www. stnathys.com.
COLLEGE MUSICAL:
Concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday night, March 23 at
8pm, This a free event but booking is essential. Music by Ceoltoiri Coleman with special guests. A great nights entertainment is assured -call 071-9182599 or www. colemanirishmusic.com.
AISTEAR 2030 CONCERT:
restore confidence in indigenous bricks and mortar retail. A little like tinder; convenience. Retailers in County Sligo see your ‘request’ (image or screenshot) and SWIPE left or right! They are looking for a Marketing and PR volunteer and a Financial Fighter volunteer!