Gurteen
FUNDS RAISED
The Dromore West Strictly for Christmas Committee raised a grand total of € 36,688 ( profit) from the recent Strictly for Christmas fundraiser. This money has now been divided between the Dromore West Village Enhancement Committee and Community Council, the outstanding debt that was owed on the astroturf pitch in Dromore West has been fully paid. Thanks to all of the sponsors, the local business people, the dancers and all involved in the event.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
A Mental Health Awarness Initiative for parents will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel on Thursday, March 23, at 7.30. The workshop is free, booking is essential. Call 071 9138700.
SAD DEATH
The death has taken place of Farnan Jordan, Cannaghanally Dromore West peacefully at the North West Hospice. His remains were removed to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Dromore West, for Requiem Mass and burial took place in Churchill Cemetry.
HIDDEN HERITAGE
‘ Bucks and the Thrashers’ an event held in Easkey during Heritage week last August has won the ‘ National Hidden Heritage’ award from the Heritage Council. Community members from Easkey travelled to Dublin to the awards ceremony to collect the award on behalf of the parish.
EASKEY PARADE
The St Patrick’s Day parade starts in Easkey at 3 p. m. Easkey Leap group is putting a plan together in conjunction with Enniscrone and Dromore West. All local business and organisations are asked to take part in the parade by entering a float, get in contact with a Leap member if you need help.
COUNTRY MARKET
Beltra Country Market takes place on Saturday mornings from 10 to midday.
DENIM FOR DEMENTIA
Saturday, March 11, is Denim for Dementia Day to raise funds for the Alzheimers Society in Ireland. Wear denim and give a donation for this worthy cause.
HANDYMAN SERVICE
Tireragh Community Support Ltd Handyman Service – available for people in need in the community. If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, you may be able to avail of this service. Small jobs/ repairs etc. Max two visits per year. Call 083 4461322 for more information or to check your eligibility.
FURNITURE MAINTENANCE
Patio furniture maintenance – Tireragh Community Support Ltd can restore your patio furniture in preparation for summer. Sanding, painting etc. Call 083 4461322 for more information.
25 CARD GAME
Winners of the 25 card game in Easkey last week were Michael Clarke/ Brendan Kilgannon. Runners- up were Mary Lenehan/ Noel Granahan, Joanie Taylor/ JP McGuire, Liam Weir/ Ciaran Cawley. Spot prize winners Noel Granahan, Marty Cowley, Joanie Taylor and Mary Cawley.
FUN RUN
The fifth annual Easkey Castle 5k/ 10K/ 10 miles Fun Run takes place this year on Sunday, April 23, starting at 2 p. m. Visit coretiming. ie to register. Would anyone who has a copy of the register of Kilmacshalgan old graveyard or a copy of the history of the burial plots please contact Caroline at notballure@ gmail. com or call 086 8284052.
NIGHT OF DANCING
St Farnan’s Ladies’ Gaelic Football Association presents a night of dancing with country music star Robert Mizzell on April 6 in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Tickets will be on sale shortly.
NO WINNER
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on February 24. Numbers drawn were 7, 1, 12 and 20. Winners of € 25 were Greham Stewart, JP Curley, Annette Gibson, Bernie Reilly and J,R & E Hogan. Promoter’s prize Joe Cosgrove. Next jackpot € 3,000 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the Community Centre at 8.30 on Friday night. The lotto now is available online. Check out game. smartlotto. ie.
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RECENT DEATH
The death on February 21 of Sister Brigid Shannon, Little Sisters of the Assumption, Dublin, formerly of New Zealand, and a native of Cloonanure, Gurteen. Her funeral took place in Dublin on Friday last. She was sister of the late Gerry, Sincere sympathy is extended to her sisters – Sister Mary and Sister Teresa, both of the Little Sisters of the Assumption, and to her sister- in- law Breege Shannon, Cloonanure, nieces and nephews extended family and many friends. May she rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH
The death took place in Wolverhampton on February 22 of Brendan Conroy from Drumlistna. Sincere sympathy is extended to his family Susan, Darren, Peter and John, and to Eileen Connolly, Mary and Kevin in Boston and Peter in Wolverhampton and to all his relations and friends. His remains will repose at Kilgarriff’s Funeral Home Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday evening with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, for 8 p. m. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at midday. May he rest in peace.
RECENT DEATH
The death took place unexpectedly on February 20 in sale, Manchester of David Scanlon. He was son of Claire Scanlon, Gurteen, and brother of Madeline O’Dowd, Elizabeth McLoughlin and Christine Mulligan. Sincere sympathy is extended to them and to their families and to his daughter Claire and son Jamie and all his many relations and friends. His funeral will take place in sale on Friday next. May he rest in peace.
SYMPATHY EXTENDED
Sincere sympathy is extended to Olivia Cryan, Derryknockeran, Cloonloo, on the recent death of her brother- in- law, Lorcan Murray, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Sympathy also to all his relations and many friends. May he rest in peace.
RAFFLE
Nathan O’Dowd is volunteering to spend a month in Tanzania at a children’s orphanage, There will be a raffle for a large hamper and numerous prizes on March 17. Cards with lines at € 2 are in local shops/ bars. Contact Nathan at 083 4794549 or Anne at 086 8797176
CLOONLOO NS
St Ronan’s NS, Cloonloo, enrolment will take place on next Saturday, March 11, from 2 p. m. to 3 p. m. Prospective parents and pupils are welcome to call in, meet the teachers and view the school. Enrolment pack is available Further information at 071 9663684.
GATEHOUSE IN GURTEEN
The very popular Roscommon traditional music group ‘ Gatehouse’ ( John Wynne, John and Jacinta McEvoy and Rachel Garvey) will perform in concert in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen, next Saturday night, March 11, at 8.30 p. m. For more information and to book tickets please ring 071 9182599.
COUNTY FLEADH ENTRIES
Any members of the Coleman Branch CCE who intend to compete in the Sligo County Fleadh in Sligo Town on June 3 and 4 are reminded to get their entries to the Coleman Branch secretary Jelca Davey before March 24. They can leave them in to the Coleman Music Centre for the attention of Jelca or contact Jelca at 086 1055125.
BINGO
Bingo is on every Friday night at 8.30 p. m. in Gurteen Hall. The jackpot was won recently and started back again at € 1,700 – plus lotto raffle and big cash prizes on each game. Proceeds are shared between the hall upkeep and the local GAA Club Eastern Harps.
COMPUTER CLASSES
There will be computer classes in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, for five weeks starting in early March. Cost will be € 25 for course. To book or for info ring 071 9182599. Croydon, England. May he rest in peace.
OWENMORE GAELS
The club is planning on running a six- week nursery for children aged between four and six years old ( born in 2011/ 2012). Starting Thursday, March 9, 6- 7 in the Teeling Centre. Fun programme and an introduction to GAA with fundamental movement and basic skill development. All welcome. If parents would be interested in getting involved please contact Niall at 087 7609420.
Registration will be online this year, with the website going live next week. Details about this will be announced next week.
Plans for our new stand are complete and displayed in clubhouse. We are now in the planning permission stage. Anybody willing to join the fundraising drive with € 20 per month for one year please contact Niall at 087 7609420.
After a successful fundraiser in Cullen’s Pub recently, the club is now in the process of purchasing an outdoor temperature controlled box for our new defibrillator. A total of € 567 was raised on the night from the raffle, and also donations by Thomas Healy and Collooney Tidy Towns and Redevelopment Committee. A huge thanks to all who participated, donated, and also those who sponsored prizes. There are too many to mention. Thanks again to Allen Banks of Cullen’s Bar, who sponsored the full € 1,000 for the new defibrillator.
The final Operation Transformation Class took place recently. Well done again to all involved. To round off a successful six weeks, an Operation Transformation night was held on Saturday Night February 25 in Cullen’s Bar. Congratulations to Frank Doherty and Jacinta Walsh, who are the winning Male and Female. The Winning group are Martin Kirrane, Fidelma, Nicola Leydon, Mary Joe, Lisa Gilmartin, and Frank Doherty. Thanks to all participants and also of the prize sponsors.
The lotto draw took place in Cullen’s Bar on Monday, February 20. The numbers drawn were 11, 16, 19 and 23. There was no winner of the € 5,900 jackpot. Congratulations to our four luckydip winners Donna Taaffe, Roisin Walsh, Kieran Taheny and Sarah Hennigan, who each win € 30.
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and continues to support the club. As there was no winner this week, the jackpot rolls over to € 6,000. The next draw will take place in the Owenmore Inn Monday, March 6.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of James O’Connell, formerly of Boyle Road, Collooney, and whose funeral Mass was celebrated in Ballygawley on Friday week last. May he rest in peace.
TEELING CENTRE
Children’s activities daily. Art, music, dancing, Kung- Fu, Speech and drama, fun hours etc. Contact 9167113 for details.
Fitness classes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Weight watchers Friday 9.30 a. m. to 10.30 a. m. contact 9167113 for details.
ST PAUL’S NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment for new entrants for St Paul’s National School, Collooney, will take place in the school on open day, March 14, from 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. To enrol any other time please call the school at 071 9130491.