CLOONACOOL
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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTES:
The public meeting held on Friday evening last to discuss the possibility of the community buying an adjacent plot of land was well attended and hugely positive. As a result, the ambition remains alive. The organising committee is very heartened by the response and now has renewed energy to achieve its goal on behalf of the whole community.
PUBLIC MEETING:
Emma Kilcoyne (daughter of Aidan and Mary), is heading off later in the summer to undertake some charity work with underprivileged communities in Fiji. The Mill Café have decided to donate the takings of the café on Saturday 4th of May. Additional donations for Emma’s fund are also welcomed on that day. Our community are always proud to see our young people show a helping hand in places of need around the world. The café opens at the regular times each weekend; Fri 11am – 2pm and Sat and Sun 10am – 2pm. Entrance to the café, which is now fully wheelchair accessible, is through the new porch.
The following is the result of the recent Community Park Lottos in March and April. There no jackpot winner in March. The following were winners of match 3 numbers: Graham Doyle and
Bill Carty who share €200. Angela Sweeney won the monthly €30 Surlis Supervalu voucher. In the April draw, again there was no jackpot winner. There was only one winner of the match 3; Gary Kilcullen who took the full €200. The €30 Surlis Supervalu voucher winner was
Noel Wynne. The Park Committee continue to express their gratitude for the great support shown to their lotto fundraiser.
DAY FOR EMMA: PARK LOTTO:
The date for the celebration of First Holy Communion for the children of the parish takes place in Cloonacool on Saturday, May 11 at 11am. Best wishes to the children involved and special thanks to Fr. Sherlock and the teachers in St Michael’s NS for this work.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Gaelic for Mother’s & Others with CT Gaels is returning for 2024. New or returning for another season, please drop a text to Shauna 087 1002714. There are great benefits including, get fit, learn a new skill, fun and friendly, social aspect, noncompetitive, no football experience needed, do as much as you can. The only restriction is, you must not be currently playing Gaelic football competitively. Training will be once a week. We look forward to seeing you.
MOTHERS AND OTHERS: NOTES:
Church Gurteen with thirty nine young people for the Sacrament. The Bishop of Achonry Bishop
Paul Dempsey adminstered the Sacrament at the 11.30am Mass assisted by Fr. Joe Caulfield P.P. and Fr. Frank O’Grady, a native of Gurtten. This was one of the Bishop’s last ceremonies in the Diocese as he is transferred to the Diocese of Dublin. Well done to the Pupils, parents , sponsors, teachers and Fr Joe and to all who prepared them for their Confirmation.
COMMUNITY GAMES:
Gurteen Community Games Athletics will take place on Monday May 6 at 2pm in the Community Sportsfield. For entry forms please contact Peter on 087-6893670. Entry on the day also taken from 1.30pm
Lough Derg -one day retreats are as follows in Month of May -Sunday 5, Monday 6, Sunday 12,Tuesday 14, Saturday 18 Saturday 25 also Monday 27. Also in August and September. Quiet days Saturday May 11 and Friday May 31. Three day pilgrimages begin Friday May 31 to Thursday August 15. see www. loughderg.org to book online. booking is essential also to 0719861518.
LOUGH DERG:
The Gurteen Celtic lotto draw last week was not won -numbers drawn were: 1,4,12,22 Winner of the €50 was Catherine Flaherty, Fauleens, Monasteraden. . The jackpot is now €3,500 and the draw for next week will be in the Dapper Duck, Gurteen
The weekly 50/50 draw was held on Monday last April 29 and the winner was Martin Cryan, Knocknaskeagh, Gurteen who won €576. Next draw will be held on May 6. The club appreciates all who takes part in the draw each week.
GURTEEN CELTIC: EASTERN HARPS: COMMUNITY CINEMA:
Coleman Community Cinema, Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen,
Co. Sligo F56 TF88 on next Saturday 4th May at 2.30pm they are showing the Disney musical remake ~ THE LITTLE MERMAID. Treat bags are available. Admission is €5. 1 adult per family goes free.
further information from 0719182599,
Gurteen bingo is on each Friday night at 8pm. There is a jackpot of 1,900 in forty five calls or less. Lotto raffle jackpot €300. Support is greatly appreciated.
There will be a concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on May 18 with the very popular group Shaskeen providing the entertainment. This is always an eagerly awaited group in Gurteen so booking is essential at 071-9182599.
BINGO: UPCOMING CONCERT: CENTRA IN GURTEEN:
Congratulations to all at Centra Gurteen for a very enjoyable day at their grand opening on Friday April 19. The supermarket has been recently revamped and looks completed transformed. Well done to all concerned.
Belated happy birthday to Bonnie McGloin Glenade Co Leitrim who celebrated her
3rd birthday on Monday, April 22. Bonnie is daughter of Michelle (Connolly) and Kevin McGloin Coolaney and Glenade.
BIRTHDAYS: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Congratulations and best wishes to the pupils of St Lassara school Ballinacarrow who celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, April
27 in the Church of St Fechin and St Lassara Ballinacarrow. Best wishes also to the parents, extended families and the teachers, who prepared the children for their important day.
2024 are coming to Ballymote/Collooney and Ballinacarrow. Full details on https;//partytime.iecamps. Places fill up fast and limited spaces per camp. Congratulations to Party Party Time who are celebrating 12 years in business.
SUMMER CAMPS: ST LASSARA SCHOOL BALLINACARROW GOLF CLASSIC:
has been re-scheduled ‘Iit was posponed due to the bad weaher’ and now takes place in Tubbercurry on Saturday May 4, there are over two thousand euro worth of brilliant prizes. To enter a team and for further information phone: 071-9185849 or 0877768720.
Cafe Fia Coolaney are hosting a an Alzheimers Day today, Thursday, from 10am to 2pm. All are welcome and support would be greatly appreciated for the very worthy cause. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during the day. SenorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to disuss options and to refer caller to other helpful servces if necessary. For further information call 1800 80 45 91.
CAFE FIA:
SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people and is open every day of the year 10 am to 10 pm
Are holding
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for beginners and improvers and also holding a third evening of classes in the community centre Coolaney. Everyone welcome.
A warm welcome to Colm Golden who has replaced Seamus Doyle (who has retired and wished many happy years in retirement) as postman in Ballinacarrow.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO: FARREN MUSIC: NEW POSTMAN:
September 2024. For further information contact Caroline Coleman on 087-2250045.
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:
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:
To bring home old/unwanted wreaths and flowers from the cemeteries. Such items, if discarded around the cemetery, becomes an eyesore and are not befitting the resting place of our loved ones.
PLEASE REMEMBER: ROCKFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL FUNDRAISER LOTTO:
This is a fundraising initiative the money raised will be used to directly support your childrens education. Purchase resources inclding outdoor play facilities and sensory room.
Projects such as the new playground and an all weather astro turf pitch are being explored and many more valuable and exciting initiavies that require a budget such as the expansion of IT euipment and additional outdoor play euipment.
A weekly option of one line for €2.50 or 3 lines for €5.
Please support this very worthy cause.
BALLINACARROW COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT:
Reminds all members to be extra vigilant as the longer and darker evenings are here, if you see anything you believe suspicious call Ballymote Garda station on 0719189500 immediately and report, call 999 if you do not get answered in a