Carraroe
GARDEN CLUB
County Sligo and Garden Club gala flower demonstration by Diane Gallagher, AOIFA and world show demonstrator, title ‘ Fragrance of Springtime’ on Monday, March 13, at 8 p. m., in Sligo Park Hotel. Admission € 15. Non- members welcome. Supporting North West Hospice and Irish Association for Cancer Research.
ALZHEIMER CAFE
The cafe is usually held in View Bar, Glasshouse Hotel, from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. with different speakers providing very informative and appropriate information. This is a free event and anyone impacted by alzheimer/ dementia is welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet people impacted by alzheimer/ dementia and obtain information and support. Further information from Alzheimer Society at 071 91464000.
CARRAROE CPR/ AED TRAINING
Cadra has organised refresher training for 40 residents and full CPR/ AED Training for a further 12 residents of the Carraroe area in past four weeks. Anyone interested in full CPR/ AED course or CPR/ AED refresher training can call or text 087 2222835 and it will be scheduled. Sincere thanks to Aidan, our accredited trainer, who has been very accommodating in providing our training. Please note the Defib/ AEDs are located at the community centre and football clubhouse. The code to open is posted beside each machine.
OAK LAWN, PEARSE ROAD
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association will host a meeting for all residents of Oak Lawn to discuss the formation of a residents’ association for the estate. All residents are invited to the meeting in the Fr Curley Room, Carraroe Community Centre, on Tuesday, March 28, at 8 p. m. Please note the date.
CARRAROE PROGRESSIVE 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. Last week winners on 11 games were Tony O’Loughlin/ Niall Gordon. Runner- up on 10 games were Vincent Melvin/ Denis O’Connor.
SCOIL NAOMH ÉANNA, CARRAROE
The awards for the ALAG Scheme photographic competition was presented in the school last week. Thanks to all the pupils who participated. Prizewinners: first Ceola Scanlon, second Thomas Hargadon, third Kate Hargadon. Well done to all involved.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB
Lotto jackpot now € 10,350. Winning numbers last draw were 1, 2, 26 and 31. € 25 winners Monday Club c/ o Blue Lagoon, Tom Kelly c/ o Molly Fulton’s, Pat Corcoran, Cuilbeg, Carraroe, Feidhlim Murphy, Cuilbeg Carraroe. Next draw on Saturday, March 4, in the clubhouse. Entry € 2 per ticket of three for € 5. 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.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All residents are requested to keep a look out for illegal dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: 071 9111465, 071 9111457, 087 1778735 or enviro@ sligococo. ie.
CADRA/ TIDY TOWNS
The weekly meeting is in Carraroe Community Centre at 7.30 p. m. each Tuesday. Please come along and assist with ideas etc. New flower boxes have been planted and placed in area. We are currently planning to remove the mixed stones of the triangle adjacent to the Pet Hospital and replace with pebble stone similar to places in front of Community Centre. We are also planning to plant new trees in front of school and involve young pupils in adopting the trees as a project.
DOG FOULING
People walking their dogs on Carraroe roads are requested to remove fouling and not to dump into hedges as the plastic bags do not disintegrate and have to be removed by litter pickers – please bring home and bin. There is an on the spot fine of € 150 for such offences. Pooper – scoopers are available free from Sligo County Council
CARRAROE COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT
Please note this text arrives to your phone as BeAlert. The 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.
SOCIAL DANCING IN CARRAROE
Class in Carraroe Community Centre each Friday night commencing at 8.30 p. m. social dancing will take place after the class – Contact Frank at 087 9809432 for more information.
LAKEVIEW ICA
The monthly meeting of Lakeview ICA will be held in Carraroe Community Centre tonight at 8 p. m.
The go for life programme continues on Thursday, March 9, at 2 p. m.
The federation is having training for officers in the community centre in Coolaney on Saturday the March 11 from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. We advise all guilds to send members to the training. It will be very helpful to those the members nominated for positions at their AGMs in April.
The table quiz was held on February 22 in the Northside Centre, thanks to the Sligo Town guild for hosting this event. The winner’s were: First Sligo Town Guild, second Gleann Guild and third Lakeview Guild. The Sligo Town Guild goes on to represent Sligo at the national finals at An Grianan on Saturday, April 8 – we wish them good luck.
The Sligo weekend at An Grianan is on April 28 to April 30. Deposits are now due; please contact Mary Mulligan at 071 9166674 to confirm your place.
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