Sligo Weekender

BALLISODAR­ECOLLOONEY

- By Kathryn Doherty

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 websitewww.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.

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.

DEFIBRILLA­TOR: 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

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