Sligo Weekender

BALLISODAR­ECOLLOONEY

- By Kathryn Doherty

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 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 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.

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: 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:

999 if you do not get answered in a reasonable time.

Check with older members of the community and those who live alone.

If you know anyone over 65 who wants a personal panic alarm call 086-6000757 for applicatio­n forms. If somebody you know has a panic alarm remind them to check that it is in working order by activating the red button.

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.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday, May 2 in Café Fia, Coolaney 10am - 2pm. Your support would be greatly appreciate­d to help families living with dementia.

CEMETERY MASSES: TEA DAY:

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

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