Carraroe

CPR/ AED TRAINING

People have been notified by text of dates and times for both full CPR/ AED training. Refresher training is for those that have completed the full training course. People are requested to respond a. s. a. p. to allow scheduling of dates times.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

CADRA has been approved for a lottery grant to undertake a health/ social services needs assessment in the area. A steering group of all stakeholders will be formed to guide and progress the project. All local groups and stakeholders will be invited to inform the outcome by providing feedback/ ideas with the objective of having a system that allows people remain in own home with their needs met in an innovative and supportive system. Your views are important – more information will be provided soon.

TEXT ALERT

Text Alert system is available to protect our community. If you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate and arrange to send a Text Alert if necessary. Residents interested in joining the text alert system should contact any committee member or email cadrasligo1@ gmail. com and an application from will be arranged

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

The Gaelic Football Academy 2017, which is a five- week indoor football coaching programme for boys under- 8, under- 10 and under- 12 and girls under- 8, under- 10, under- 12 and under- 14 will commence in the Sports Complex, Cleveragh as follows:

Boys under- 8 and under- 10 on Saturday, February 11, from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m., boys under- 12 on Saturday, February 11, from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m. Girls sessions are as follows: under- 8, under- 10, under- 12 starting Sunday, February 12, from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m. Girls under- 14 on Sunday, February 12, from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m.

Cost € 5 (€ 1 per session) Registration as follows: email to Stjohnsgaaacademy@ gmail. com, Text to 087 6760277 Fergal for boys or 086 3774224 Gerard for girls. Pre registration is advisable as places are limited

Lotto jackpot € 10,250. The lotto can be purchased in Canning’s house and garden, Molly Fulton’s Restaurant, Crozon Inn Crozon, Blue Lagoon Riverside, McMorrow’s Shop Cairns Road, Clifford Electrical Carraroe

25 CARD GAME

The regular Tuesday night game in Community Centre commences 9 p. m.. New players always welcome- partners can be arranged. Jackpot now € 300. A good night of fun, chat and cards is guaranteed.

SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing including some sequence and fun two hand dances, with dance class beforehand ( Waltz, jive, foxtrot, and quickstep) as well as refreshments served. Classes in Carraroe Community Centre each Friday night 8.30 p. m. social dancing will take place after the Class – Contact Frank at 087 9809432 for more information.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA

The regular meeting of Lakeview Guild is in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p. m. on first Tuesday of each month. New Members always welcome – for more information contact Mary at 086 3755849. Please note the ‘ go for life’ exercise classes commence on Thursday, February 16, for six weeks- Contact Breege at 086 1072172 for more information

COMMUNITY CENTRE

There are slots available for renting in the centre – Contact Parish office at 071 9162136 or email carraroe@ holywellsligo. com for further information

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Sessions provided Thursday 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. and 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. – Contact Ann at 087 2362487 for more information.

BODHRAN LESSONS

Bodhran lessons every Friday in Carraroe Community Centre from 6 p. m. Beginners/ Improvers, 6.40 p. m. Intermediate/ Advanced, 7.20 p. m. Adults all levels – for further information Telephone 086 3013567.

FUTURE NEWS/ EVENTS

To have events/ news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@ gmail. com not later than Thursday each week.