Sligo Weekender

BALLISODAR­ECOLLOONEY

- By Kathryn Doherty

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: 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!

Every Thursday night at 9pm in the Handball alley Collooney. All welcome to attend.

BINGO:

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

COMMUNION VISITATION:

Takes place in Collooney Church on Saturday at 2pm. Volunteers needed.

CHURCH SPRING CLEAN: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES 2024:

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

Collooney: 8pm on Friday, August 2. Kilvarnet 8pm on Wednesday, August 7.

Beltra Country Market - Saturdays 10am-12.30pm. New members welcome - bakers, vegetable growers, crafters etc.

CEMETERY MASSES: BALLINACAR­ROW BAND:

Congratula­tions to Ballinacar­row school band. Not only did they win the best local band award, but they also claimed the “Best Overall” prize for St.Patricks day parade 2024. Well done to all involved

David Mc Dermott on 11 Games. Second Prize of €60 was won by Damien Dodd/Tony Dwyer and Luke Scanlon / Kay Lavin on 10 games. The weekly game is on each Tuesday at 9 pm sharp 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 sharp -for more informatio­n telephone 0892459123 or email cadrasligo­1@gmail.com

ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY CAKE SALE:

CADRA will have its annual cake sale in Carraroe Community Centre tomorrow Friday 29th March at 3 pm. Funds from this traditiona­l cake sale will support our community Defibs, Tidy Towns, Seniors Alert Scheme. Donations of cakes can be left into Community Centre on the day. Your support is appreciate­d.

For more informatio­n contact Mary Dunbar and Dympna O’ Loughlin Organisers or telephone 0892459123

CARRAROE PARENTS ASSOCIATIO­N CLOTHES COLLECTION:

The Clothes collection in aid of Carraroe Parents associatio­n will take place in April on Saturday 13th 6pm to 8 pm and Sunday 14th 10 am to 2pm in Carraroe Community Centre. All clothes Belts, Hats Scarves, Handbags, Curtains Towels welcome. No Duvets or Pillows please. Great opportunit­y to clear your wardrobe and help a worthy cause in our local community.

NORTH WEST PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATIO­N -THANK YOU:

The annual walk took place on Sunday 24th March starting at JFK Parade to Doorly Park with Raffle and Tea Coffee kindly provided after wards by Riverside Hotel. We wish to thank the many sponsors who provided prizes and all walkers who donated This is a social and fundraisin­g event to support the local associatio­n with it efforts to promote awareness and assist it members and families. We also acknowledg­e the generosity of the people who contribute­d to our recent bucket collection in Sligo Town . Donations can still be made at www.idonate.ie/ fundraiser/ North West Parkinsons Branch

CARRAROE SPRING CLEAN THANK YOU:

Our Annual Community Spring Clean will took place on Saturday last and we thank and appreciate all who assisted with the effort to give our community a clean-up for summer. We thank Sligo County Councill for its ongoing support and for removing all the collected material.

The North

West Hospice Memorial Walk. Sunday 14th April at 12 midday in Sligo. Walk in memory of a family member, friend, neighbour or work colleague. Register online now at www.northwesth­ospice.ie/ memorialwa­lk/ or call (071) 9170523.

MEMORIAL WALK: CARRAROE NATIONAL SCHOOL LOTTO:

Numbers drawn were 1,10,17,18. €20 winner Maxine Downey.

You can now do a local Lotto and help our National School in the process. One Line for €2.50 or 3 lines for €5.00 To support the draw visit www.ourfundrai­ser.ie/org/ carraroens.

You can download the applicatio­n form from www.cadra.ie . and post it with contributi­on of €10 for each registered mobile. The system is now active. We can always add individual­s anytime should you wish to be added.

TEXT ALERT IN CARRAROE:

Jackpot €22,500. Numbers drawn were 4,19,22,23. Next draw is Saturday. €25 winners were Pat Prior, Francis Carney, Kieran Roddy,

ST JOHNS GAA LOTTO:

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