TUBBERCURRY
ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Anti social behaviour has been high on the agenda in Tubbercurry discussions in recent times.
Members of Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce & Community Association held two meetings recently with the Chief Superintendent of the Gardai Michael Clancy and Superintendent Colm Nevin, to discuss the rising rates of crime and anti social behaviour in housing estates around Tubbercurry.
Some members of residents associations also attended the meetings and the authorities were told quite forcefully that the heavy hand of the law needs to be applied. Repeat offenders are a constant worry to people living on their own. Parents of young children are also concerned about the safety of their children.
The strong message going to the Garda Authorities was that more Gardai personnel are required to be stationed in Tubbercurry, more foot patrols and community policing is needed and the law abiding people of Tubbercurry are going to cry halt to the wave of crime inflicted by a small number of thugs.
In the coming weeks a number of community meetings will be held to which all members of the public are invited. Look out for details locally.
PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The county Sligo Ploughing Championships takes place on Easter Monday April 1st at 12.30pm on the farm of Robbie Nicholson at Rinbane, Ballinacarrow. Signposted on the day, Tubbercurry side of Ballinacarrow village just off the N17. This is always an interesting and entertaining event for people with an interest in farming and agriculture. All welcome.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Egg Hunt at Banada takes place Easter Monday April 1st at 3pm at Banada Peace Gardens. (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Run in aid of Banada Primary School, this is an entertaining afternoon for all children and adults and everybody welcome. Entry €3 per child, adults free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
TOMMY BRENNAN RIP
The sudden death occured on March 3rd last of Tommy Brennan, late of Doomore, Tubbercurry. In his mid 80’s, Tommy was in good health until his death. Never a man who travelled too far, Tommy farmed at home all his life and was always content at his farming. It is great when people love what they work at, and Tommy was one of those people.
He was always a good neighbour who was always available to give a helping hand to those in need. He had been predeceased by brothers Paddy and Sean and sister Mai.
Funeral mass took place in the Church of St. John the Evanglist Tubbercurry and burial took place in the family plot in Rhue Graveyard. He is survived by his sister Nora and nieces Joanne and Matilda, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in peace.
MARGARET HENRY RIP
The recent unexpected death occurred of Margaret Henry (nee Clarke) late of Carnaleck, Cloonacool, wife of the late John Pakie Henry. In her 86th year, Margaret had lived with her son Dermot and wife Belinda since the death of John Pakie in 2005.
Always a most pleasant and unassuming lady, she will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her . Her remains reposed at the Morahan Funeral home prior to removal to St. Michaels Church, Cloonacool. Burial took place in Cloonacool Cemetary. She is survived by her sons John, Ignatius, Fergus, Desmond, Dermot, Raymond, daughter Rose, brother Tom Clarke Leitrim North, Josie Mullarkey Glenavoo, Una Cummins U.K., in laws, grandchildren, nephews & nieces & friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
COLLECTION THANKS
The recent Church Gate Collection taken up in Cloonacool and Tubbercurry in support of Bóthar amounted to €538.01. Sincere thanks to all collectors and contributors who made the collection such a success. Bóthar specialise in the use of livestock in its development aid programmes.
CROAGH PATRICK CLIMB
the Croagh Patrick Climb for St Michael’s Cloonacool Community Centrewill take place on Monday 6th May (Bank Holiday). Join “Group Walks” at Cloonacool Community Centre every Saturday morning at 9am and pay your €100 at €10 per week. This is a great opportunity to get good exercise, walk with other people, and enjoy the social aspect. But you can also practice anywhere, raise the funds and join us on the day. The committee however will need numbers in the coming weeks for booking busses for the day as well as arranging drinks and snacks. Please contact Anne Brennan 087 2520370
FOROIGE THANKS
Tubbercurry Foroige Club would like to thank the community for all their help and support with our jumble sale. We raised €401. This will be a great boost to the clubs finances and will be put to great use. We would like to thank the following local businesses who helped out and very generously donated prizes for our raffle: Surlis Super Valu, Cones petrol station, Brett's pharmacy, The Fitness Centre, Raffael's take away and Morahans clothes shop.
SOCIAL DANCE
Classes for fun and fitness,Quick steps Waltz, Foxtrot,why not drop in on a Wednesday nights,at the of Studio of Dancing West at 8.30p.m on the Sligo Road. No partner needed. For information contact Anne 0876674561. Come for a grate night of fun and a lovely way of meeting lots of new dancing friends and keeping fit in a enjoyable way, and a relaxing way to learn to Dance in Tubbercurry all Welcome.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga classes takes place in Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre on Wednesday mornings 10am – 6 sessions €30.00 For further information please contact Orla on 086 1512463
TUBBERCURRY FRC
Phone Appeal - The Men’s Shed are appealing for old mobile phones, if successful in collecting 420 phones they will be able to get a defibrillator for the community and 6 members of the shed will be trained in it’s safe use. Phones can be dropped in the Fones4Life box at reception in the FRC. Thank you for your support.
Getting Ready for Primary School is a six week programme for parents of children in pre-school run by County Sligo VEC. Topics covered include home learning, importance of play and learning, tasks children should learn before going to school, speech and language, reading, writing, maths and preparing for the first day of school. The programme will start on Thursday 11th April at 11.00am. A refundable deposit is needed to secure place. Places are limited. To book contact the centre on 0719186926.
Marie Keating Visit - as part of the Get Men Talking Campaign the Marie Keating Foundation will visit the FRC on Thursday 28th March. At 11am there will be a talk on Men and Cancer in the centre, in the FRC car park the mobile unit will be available to the public from 12-1.30pm. All are welcome. For information on our programmes visit our website on www.tubbercurryfrc.com or find us on FaceBook or contact us on 071 9186926
Kettlercise classes every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8pm, in Saint Marys Community Centre Curry, all welcome. contact Nicola 087 6275840.