Riverstown

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Riverstown St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Friday, March 17, at 2.30 p. m. Categories are as follows with prizes for first and second in each Category with a Cup for the overall winner: Most Original, Most Topical, Most Comical, Most Creative, Schools Category, Children’s Category, Best Plant/ Machinery, Best Agricultural Machine, Classic vehicle category, Musical/ Dance category. Entry Forms are available from Martin Bakers or any committee member. There will be a fundraiser in Seán Macs Saturday, March 11.

LITTLE BUDDIES AGM

Existing and future parents are invited to Little Buddies annual general meeting which will take place in Little Buddies Creche, Chapel Gardens, Riverstown, at 8 p. m. on Monday, March 20. Refreshments will be served.

SHAMROCK GAELS

Tickets for the 2017 Club Draw are currently available from any committee member for € 10 and any support would be greatly appreciated. First prize in the draw is a car. All proceeds go to the club. An under- six Nursery program this Friday, March 3, in the Coola Complex ( at school) from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. This program will run for the month of March prior to commencing Saturday morning training. For queries contact Michelle McMorrow at 087 6157455. There are still some vacancies at underage coaching anyone interested in getting involved contact should Michelle McMorrow 087 6157455.

FREE EVENT

Taunagh National School, Riverstown, will be holding its free Book Fest 2017 on Saturday, March 25, from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. This will include a free Workshop with author Alan Nolan, from 4 p. m. to 5 p. m., suitable for pre- school and primary school children. There will also be a Book Fair with children’s books for sale. Tea and coffee served.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Classes will be held in the Coleman Music Centre Gurteen for a period of five weeks starting early in March. € 25 for course. If you would like to book or get further information please call 071 9182599.

THANK YOU

Castledargan ladies Golf Club in association with the MS Therapy Centre Sligo wish to thank sincerely all those who participated in the table quiz on Friday, February 24. The night was a great success and your support greatly appreciated.

CONCERT

The John Hannon Memorial annual céilí will take place in Higgins’ Lounge, Culfadda, on Friday night, March 24. Music by Duntally céilí Band, commencing at 9.30 p. m. Refreshments served. Admission is € 10. A great night assured, please support.

COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE

Roscommon based Traditional Irish Music band Gatehouse ( John Wynne, John and Jacinta McEvoy and Rachael Garvey) will perform in concert on March 11 at 8.30 p. m., Admission € 15, Bookings please call 071 9182599.

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