Ballymote
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Members of the Ballymote Committee for Darkness Into Light ( DIL) recently attended a conference held in Galway. As this is the first year Ballymote will host the event it was great to meet with all the other committees from around the western region. This was a real eye opener and a very informative day which helped us greatly, especially in meeting people from other communities and learning from their experiences.
We would ask the people of Ballymote to spread the word about DIL which is happening on May 6. Anyone, who would like to help can contact the Facebook page or text Gerri at 087 6698418. We will be delighted to get feedback from the many who attended other events in Sligo or Banada last year and will take all your suggestions on board. Your support is appreciated in order to make this event a success.
COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM
The annual general meeting of Ballymote Community Centre Ltd. will take place in the centre on the Rock on Tuesday, February 14, at 9.15 p. m. Registration forms for applicant members of the company are available from the secretary, Fiona ( 086 7939829).
New members will be registered at the start of the AGM in the centre on Tuesday, February 14. Adult members of the community of Ballymote/ Doo, whose memberships have been accepted by the directors and who have been duly appointed at a general meeting of the company, are entitled to vote at the AGM. At the present time the company has 14 Directors.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Denis McBrien, Meath and formerly Teeling Street, Ballymote, whose death occurred recently.
NOTES
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes email miriamsfinn@ eircom. net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p. m. every Thursday. are tied up at night. A number of farmers in this area have had their sheep worried by stray dogs in the past few weeks. jackpot of € 5,800 will be held on Saturday, February 4, in Killoran’s Bar.
IMPROVE ONLINE SKILLS
Are you a beginner or want to improve your online skills? This 10- hour course will take place over five two- hourly sessions in the CLASP Men’s Shed in Geevagh. Learn how to do basic tasks on the internet: to keep in touch on Skype and Viber for free; to be able to tax your car online; to be able to use online banking; to watch favourite programmes you missed on TV; to be able to send and receive emails; to upload photographs to your computer and more.
To register for training please contact David or Paula at 071 9141155 for further information. The cost is € 25 per person.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to local dancer and DJ, Gary O’Reilly on his recent winning of three awards at the Crystal Boot Awards which took place in Blackpool. Well deserved, Gary and continued success.
WALKING CLUB
Carran Walking Club have just published their new calendar of walks for Spring\ summer 2017. For a copy send an email to geevaghwalking@ gmail. com.
GEEVAGH NS ON TV
RTÉ spent some time in Geevagh NS on Thursday last filming a snippet for the series Operation Transformation. Tune in this week to RTÉ one to see if our local sports stars will feature. night at 9 p. m. so come along for a social get together. For more information the contact number is Christopher at 086 8474744.
CAKE AND BOOK SALE
There will be a cake and book sale in Gurteen Hall on Sunday, February 12, at 12.15 p. m. for Nathan O’Dowd’s trip to Tanzania. There will also be DVDs and brica- brac on sale, tea and coffee. a raffle with fun activities etc. – for further information please contact Nathan at 083 4794549. All money raised will go to Nathan’s volunteer trip to Tanzania. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Clubman, O’Boyle has made great strides in his newly adopted sport since he has come on board this season with the Seán McDermott Boxing Club in the North Leitrim town.
LARGY NS ENROLMENT
Parents/ Guardians wishing to enrolment a child in junior infants in Largy National School in September 2017 should make an application for enrolment as soon as possible.
The application form ( Part A and Part B) is available on the school website largyns. ie on the ‘ Policies’ page. Alternatively Parents/ Guardians wishing to enrolment a child can collect the enrolment form from the school office.
Form A should be returned to Largy National School by Friday, February 17. Form B will be then issued and should be returned by Parents/ Guardian immediately with any accompanying documents.
BINGO JACKPOTS
Sligo’s Phyllis McLoughlin and Garrison’s Denis Sheeran scoped two of the recent Wednesday night’s Manorhamilton bingo jackpot prizes of € 500 each.
It will again be another great occasion for some lucky player who will claim this week’s jackpot prize of € 500 on Wednesday night after the bingo sessions starts in the Bee Park Community Centre at 9 p. m.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a. m. at the latest on Friday morning to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo. com.
SWIMMING
Well done to all those who took part in Riverstown Community Games swimming. Congratulations to the following children who won prizes.
Under- 8 Freestyle: First Clodagh Galvin. under- 10 Freestyle: first Darragh McKeon, second Troy Kelly. first Isabel Foley, second Zara Barlow, third Ella Murray and Eileen Connolly. under- 12 Freestyle: first Jack Brehony. first Leanne Galvin second Lynn Barlow. under- 14 Freestyle: first Andrew Barlow. first Lara Swann second Sarah McKeon and Roisin Eglinton. under- 10 Backstroke: first Darragh McKeon. first Isabel Foley, second Eileen Connolly. under- 12 Backstroke: first Louise Robertson, second Leanne Galvin. under- 14 Backstroke: first Andrew Barlow. first Sarah McKeon, second Lara Swann. under- 12 Breaststroke: first Lynn Barlow, second Leanne Galvin and Louise Robertson. under- 14 Breaststroke: first Andrew Barlow, second James Foley. first Roisin Eglinton, second Sarah McKeon, third Lara Swann. under- 14 Butterfly: first Sarah McKeon.
TAUNAGH NS ENROLMENT
Taunagh National School is located in the heart of Riverstown, County Sligo and is currently enrolling for September 2017. Taunagh promote a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to think independently, respect one another and value diversity. For further information about the school and facilities or to arrange a time to visit, please feel free to telephone 071 9165605 or email taunaghns@ gmail. com. Enrolment forms are available in the school and on the school website taunaghns. ie.
ARDKEERAN NS
Enrolment for Ardkeeran NS, Riverstown will take place on Friday, February 17, from 3.30 p. m. to 5.30 p. m. Parents and children wishing to enrol for September 2017 are welcome to attend. To find out more about our school visit our school website and blog ardkeeranns. scoilnet. ie or find us on Facebook. Anyone unable to attend please should contact the school 071 9165411/ riverstownans. ias@ eircom. net to obtain the necessary documentation.
TABLE QUIZ
Castle Dargan Ladies Golf Club, in association with the MS North West Therapy Centre Sligo, will host a table quiz on Friday night, February 24, in Castle Dargan hotel at 8.30 p. m. € 40 for table of four. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Riverstown St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at 2.30 p. m. on Friday, March 17. Further information to follow.
NEWS ITEMS
To have your news item included in the Riverstown notes email to carrowcashel@ eircom. net or alternatively call Iris at 086 8258525.