Ballinacarrow
OWENMORE GAELS
Owenmore Gaels commence coaching for four- to six- year- olds ( those born in 2011/ 2012) on Thursday, March 9, at the Teeling Centre, Collooney from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. This is a fun coaching programme with an introduction to GAA through fundamental movement and basic skill development. We also encourage parents to get involved and if you are interested in getting involved please contact Niall at 087 7609420.
The lotto draw took place in Owenmore Inn on Monday, March 6. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 23 and 31. There was no winner of the jackpot. Congratulations to our matchthree winners of Kathleen Kane and Ultan Doherty, who each receive € 50. The next draw takes place on Monday, March 20. Remember you can get your ticket in Cecil’s or play online, if you’re not in you can’t win.
PRESCHOOL
Mini World Preschool, Ballinacarrow, is now taking bookings for the free ECCE scheme. Please contact Geraldine at 087 9158286 for more information.
IRISH STEW NIGHT
Rathbaron Parish, Coolaney, are hosting an ‘ Irish Stew Night’ on Friday, March 17, St Patrick’s Day, in the Mountain Inn, Coolaney, from 8 p. m. Music by Henry Gawley and band, main course, desert, tea and coffee served. Admission on the night € 15. All funds raised are in aid of Rathbarron Church, Coolaney. All support appreciated and everybody welcome.
THE LATE JOE FANEY
The death occurred of Joe Faney, Newbridge and formally Ballymurray, sympathy is extended to his wife Noreen, sons John, Joseph and Michael and daughters Sarah, Imelda and Angela and extended family members. May he Rest In Peace.
GET WELL SOON
Get well wishes and speedy recovery are sent to Denis Kirrane from all his friends in Ballinacarrow.
BIODIVERSITY TALK
Michael Bell of Sligo Branch, BirdWatch Ireland will present an illustrated talk at the Benwiskin Centre on the wildlife of the area, followed by a guided field trip to Mullaghmore/ Bunduff on Sunday, April 23.
Meet at the Benwiskin Centre at 11 a. m. for the talk followed by the examination of moth trap.
The event is free but a nominal fee can be given if desired for refreshments at the Benwiskin Centre. The group can then car pool to Bunduff for the field trip. Participants are advised to bring a packed lunch and a flask.
To register your interest for this event, please call the Benwiskin Centre at 071 9176721. der- 14 – first Grace McGlinchey. Freestyle:
Boys under- 8 – first Shane Corcoran, boys under- 10 – first Cathal Moffatt, second Ben O’Connor, boys under- 12 – first Danny McCormack. Boys under- 14 – first Seán Woods, second Cian Cunnane third David McDonagh. Backstroke: Boys under- 10 – first Ben O’Connor second Cathal Moffatt, boys under- 14 – first Seán Woods, second Cian Cunnane, third David McDonagh. Breaststroke under- 12 boys – first Danny McCormack. Boys under- 14 – first Seán Woods, second Cian Cunnane, third David McDonagh. Butterfly: Boys under- 14 – first Seán Woods second David McDonagh.
All first place swimmers will be going forward to the county finals on Thursday, March 16. We wish them well in the next round.
Ballymote area art will take place in Scoil Mhuire gan Smal on Thursday, March 23, starting at 6 p. m.
SYMPATHY
sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Séamus Doherty, Australia; Chris Pratt, England; Tommy Lavin, Ballymote, whose deaths occurred recently.
FIRST CONFESSION
First Confession will be celebrated in Doo Church for second class students of Doo National School on Tuesday, March 28, at 7.30 p. m. Second class students from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal will celebrate First Confession in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, March 30, at 7.30 p. m.
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