ACHONRYMULLINABREENA
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.
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.
The dates for the annual Cloonacool Sheep Festival have just been announced by the organising committee. They are Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22.
The festival will have a full programme of events and activities to cater for all interests. More details to follow.
MILL CAFÉ: SHEEP FESTIVAL:
Last Friday night was music night in the Community Centre. A sizeable audience enjoyed a great night of.music, song and stories. Well done to all concerned. Next music night will be the third Friday in April.
Notes for this column are always welcome. Deadline is 12pm on Sunday. Email to cloonacoolnotes @gmail.com.
MUSIC NIGHT: NOTES:
was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Brigid and his brother Fr. Oliver. His remains reposed at his residence on Sunday and Monday evening with removal on Tuesday to St. Joseph's Church, Cloonloo for his Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Concepta his stepchildren Melanie ,Steven and Fintan, step grandchildren -sisters Una, Beatrice, Attracta and Martina, - brothers Pat, Don and Kevinnephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. May he rest in Peace.
The death occurred on February 29 of Sheila Corcoran (nee Madden) Oranmore Co. Galway. Sympathy to her husband Benny, daughters Rosemary and Ellen and their families and to all the Corcoran families in Seefin and Culfadda area. May she rest in Peace.
The death occurred on March 10 in Manchester of Brendan Finn late of Dooballa. Predeceased by his brothers Pat and Tommy and sister Mary Teresa Christina (Chris) McDermott. Sympathy to his wife Maura, sons Dermot and Patrick and brothers Andy in NY and Leo Mahanagh.
May he rest in Peace.
RECENT DEATH: RECENT DEATH:
There will be a Churchgate collection on next weekend for Down Syndrome a small community group who receive no mainstream Government funding. Your support is appreciated.www.downsyndrome.ie.
CHURCHGATE COLLECTION: DEFIIBRILLATOR/CPR TRAINING:
Defibrillator/cpr training with
Suzie Johnson in Gurteen Health Centre on Wednesday March 24 and Thursday April 25. Class takes about two and a half hours and is certified by Irish Heart Foundation. Class covers child, child and infant CPR and AED use. If you wish to train or get re-certified please ring Mary 087-9082352. dance. For more information ring 0719182599 or email www. colemanirishmusic.com
Bingo is held in Gurteen Hall every Friday night at 8pm. Jackpot of €4200 in fifty calls or less. Lotto Raffle Jackpot €600- Also, 50/50 split. - Support is greatly appreciated.
Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on March 4 had a jackpot of €657-and the winner was Carmel Dwyer, Mullaghroe- The Club is very appreciative of all the support throughout the year.
The jackpot was not won on Sunday night -numbers drawn were - 19, 21,24, 25, winner of the €50 was M.0.S. c/o Margaret O'Connell Gurteen Next weeks lotto will be for €3,400 in O'Dowds Lakeview Bar Monasteraden..
The Gurteen Celtic club is most appreciative to all the people who take part in their lotto each week
Cloonloo National School enrolment evening was on March 7 but if that date and time did not suit please phone 071-919663684 to arrange another time for a visit,
BINGO: EASTERN HARPS 50/50: GURTEEN CELTIC: CLOONLOO NS: COLEMAN COMMUNITY CINEMA:
Coleman community cinema are showing ‘Tom and Jerry' - the movie on Saturday March 23 at 2.30pm in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen. This is a funny adventurous film suitable for all ages. One adult per family goes free - treat bags available - further information from 071-9182599 - eircode F56 TF88.
There will be a free event with films shown from the Coleman archives on Wednesday, March 27 at 3pm in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen. This is an Aistear Comhaltas 2030 Free event all are welcome. further information from 071-9182599
ARCHIVE EVENT: AISTEAR 2030 CONCERT:
Concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday night 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 screenshot) and SWIPE left or right! They are looking for a Marketing and PR volunteer and a Financial Fighter volunteer!
CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL IRELAND:
As a Play Volunteer, your role will be to support child led play and create a play environment for children during their time in hospital. You will work as a part of a pair and will have support from nursing and play staff at the hospital. If you would like to apply to become a Play Volunteer in Sligo, please contact Sligo Volunteer Centre or watch the short information videos and then submit an application form on the Children in Hospital Ireland website: www. childreninhospital.ie/courses/sligoplay-volunteer-information
BOYLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE:
Volunteers will be asked to collect food from nominated supermarkets in Carrick on Shannon, Castlerea and Sligo Town and deliver them to Boyle Family Resource Centre on the same day. Volunteers will be notified on the morning of the collection with an afternoon collection time slot provided. Collections will take place MonThurs. They are hoping to establish a group of volunteers to divide the collections between. Volunteers must have access to their own car and have the relevant drivers licence and insurance for driving in Ireland.
ALL-IRELAND B CHAMPIONS :
Congratulations St Attractas and all the St Nathy's LGFA ladies involved who became All Ireland B Champions on Monday, 18th last, in Co. Roscommon. A fantastic achievement for the team and management.
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.
Association are holding a clothes collection on 23rd/24th March & 6th/7th April at St Nathy's Hall 10am -12 noon. All donations of clothing are gratefully appreciated. All proceeds go directly to Achonry National School.
First Holy Communion Sacramental preparation Mass in Achonry Church on Palm Sunday, March 24 at 10am.
ACHONRY NS PARENTS:
Please note change of time for meetings, now that the evenings are getting brighter - Tuesday 8pm in Carrowmore School F56EF63 New members are always welcome. The Women Shed will be holding a cake sale at Achonry Farmers Market on Saturday from 10am until 1pm.
In Cloonacool C.C. every Thursday at 8pm.
CNOC NA SÍ WOMEN SHED: SOCIAL DANCING CLASS: TUBBERCURRY TRAIL PARKRUN:
A new parkrun is happening in at the Forest Walk on the Ballina Rd commencing on Saturday 23rdMarch at 9.30am.Parkruns are a free friendly timed event which will take place every Saturday at 9.30am, distance 5km & you can run, jog, walk whatever is your choice. To participate in parkruns you must register on www.parkrun.ie choose