Achonry/ Mullinabreena
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Johnston family on the recent death of Eddie Johnston, Yorkshire, England ( Brother of Baby Ruttledge, Carrowmore). Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
COMMUNITY MEETING
A community meeting will be held in the parochial house on Tuesday, March 21, at 9 p. m. The purpose is to tackle the growing litter problem on the local roads and to investigate provision of further local enhancements.
BABY GIRL
Congratulations to Emer and Hughie O’Boyle on the recent arrival of baby girl Anna. Emer is a daughter of Peter and Anne Gallagher, Carrowneaden.
TUBBERCURRY ROAD RACE
All roads lead to Tubbercurry this St Patrick’s Day for the annual 10km Road race and 5km Fun Run. This large event is growing year on year and will have a midday start with registration from 10.30 a. m. or register online before the day.
HEALTH/ FITNESS CLASS
A new health and fitness class continues every Thursday in St Nathy’s Hall. Contact Mairead at 087 9615023.
GAA NEWS
Player registration is now due. No play without registration. Contact any coach for details.
25 CARD GAME
The local 25 card game continues every Friday in St Nathy’s Hall at 9 p. m.
CONTACT
All correspondence lielee@ hotmail. com. to ol- to houses throughout the parish. The total sum raised to date is € 16,315, this will ensure the continuation of this life saving project into the foreseeable future.
They would also like to thank the TY students in St Attracta’s Community school who raised € 724 by making and selling St Brigid’s crosses, thanks to everyone who supported this fundraiser and to Geraldine and Teresa for organising it. The Committee’s aim is to have at least one person in every house trained in CPR/ AED. If you are not already trained and wish to do so, please contact 087 4570130 for future training dates.
EVENING CLASSES
Evening Classes are starting at St Attracta’s CS, Tubbercurry. Computer Aided Design ( CAD): learn how to create 3D designs using Solid Works. Tuesdays March 14 for five weeks, 6.45 to 8.45 p. m. € 60.
( Beginners/ Improvers) Woodwork: come and learn a new skill or refresh your knowledge. Six Tuesdays 6.45 to 8.45 p. m. starting March 14 € 70.
( beginners/ improvers) Safepass: accepting enquiries from anyone interested, all details to be confirmed.
Pre- booking essential for all classes – 071 9120814 or email mroddy@ stattractas. ie.
COUNTRY MARKET
Drummartin Country Market ( 9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, 10.30 to 12.30. Find us on Facebook: facebook. com/ DrummartinCountry Market
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now € 3,500. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
NOTES
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ST NATHY’S LADIES
Congratulations and well done to St Nathy’s ladies senior team winners of the Sligo Champion senior ladies’ team of the year 2016.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming music events in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen will be Mossie Martin, Seán and Noelle Carroll on Saturday night, March 25, and on April 1 first visit of Kieran Quinn with Seamie O’Dowd. More information from 071 9182599.
JOHN HANNON CÉILÍ
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 9.30pm sharp. Refreshments served. Admission is € 10. A great night assured, please support. always proving their worth in answering questions. This is always a great family night out and a marvellous social occasion. All support would be very much appreciated.
WINNIE SEERY R. I. P.
The recent death occurred after a short illness of Winnie Seery ( née Davitt), late of Kilcummin, Cloonacool. In her late 80’ s, Winnie was active till recent times and enjoyed her walk from home back to Cloonacool village for Mass or Shopping. Pre- deceased by her husband Tom in 1971, Winnie was always on hand to help out with the farming operations of her late husband, and subsequently by her son Michael and brother Mike. Never a woman that travelled much, she was always content in her home patch of Cloonacool.
Her remains reposed at the Morahan funeral home prior to removal to St Michael’s Church, Cloonacool. Burial took place in Cloonacool Cemetery. Winnie is survived by her daughter Eileen Brennan, Mullinabreena, sons Michael and Martin, son- inlaw Nathy, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Rita ( USA), relatives and friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
GILLESPIE’S 80 YEARS
Congratulations to John and Mary Gillespie of Gillespie’s Menswear and Sport, who this year are celebrating 80 years of business in Tubbercurry. This is a third generation business who have been serving South Sligo since 1937.
Gillespie’s has been a family run business dating back to the early twentieth century, when Jim Gillespie purchased the business from his retiring aunt Molly Nephin in 1937. For the next 40 years Jim’s legacy of hard work and the triumph of good business acumen established the Gillespie business as one of the leading general drapers in the North West.
After the passing of Jim Gillespie in 1977, his wife Josephine carried the mantel in the very difficult socioeconomic backwater of the 1970s and 80’ s. In turn Josephine handed over the reins in 1985 to her son John, the current proprietor. John had served his apprenticeship in the retail trade of the late 70’ s and early 80’ s with Cassidy’s fashions in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and he opened Bolgers of Castlebar before returning home.
Gillespie’s have a strong retail profile, not only in Tubbercurry but throughout South Sligo and surrounding areas. Call to Gillespie’s next time to congratulate John and Mary on their business’ 80th birthday.
ST ATTRACTA’S CS
Evening Classes at St Attracta’s CS, Tubbercurry.
Computer Aided Design ( CAD) – learn how to create 3D designs using Solid Works. Tuesdays March 14 for five weeks, 6.45 to 8.45 p. m. € 60. ( Beginners/ Improvers)
Woodwork – come and learn a new skill or refresh your knowledge. Six Tuesdays 6.45 to 8.45 p. m. starting March 14 € 70. ( beginners/ improvers)
Safepass – accepting enquir- ies from anyone interested, all details to be confirmed.
Pre- booking essential for all classes – 071 9120814 or email mroddy@ stattractas. ie.
WINE CLUB
The next meeting of the Wine tasting group is on Tuesday, March 14, at 8.30 p. m. in Murphy’s Hotel, Tubbercurry. This is a most enjoyable evening educating our taste buds and meeting old and new friends. Everyone welcome.
SOCIAL EVENING
A Social Evening will be held in the ‘ May Queen’, Tubbercurry on Friday, March 24, in aid of St George’s Church. Doors open at 9 p. m. Music by Henry Gawley. Admission will include supper. Please support what promises to be a great nightAll- Ireland Drama
The Western Drama Festival is hosting the all- Ireland Confined Drama Finals in St Brigid’s Hall Theatre from Friday, April 21, to Saturday, April 29. Booking for the Finals is being handled by the Hawks Well Theatre. Season tickets and individual night tickets are now available. Phone the Hawks Well at 071 9161518.
The Western Drama Festival committee have recently launched a web site for the Finals. The site is still ‘ work in progress’ and will be continually updated. To log in go to westerndramafestival. com.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Tubbercurry Active Retirement Association’s annual holiday trip is now being organised in conjunction with JMG Coach Travel. This year we are visiting Ireland North East. We will be based in the Armagh City 4- Star Hotel, with tours arranged to the highlights of the surrounding counties of Down, Antrim, Louth etc. The duration is for six nights/ 7 days – from Monday, May 29, to Sunday, June 4, Cost, including travel, daily tours, and Bed/ Breakfast accommodation plus Evening Meal is € 450 per person sharing, with a limited number of single rooms at a cost of € 15 extra per night.
For further information or for booking, please contact us at 087 7720950 or 087 9042319. All interested are very welcome to join us.
MEDJUGORJE
Led by Spiritual Director, Fr Martin Jennings, our pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from September 27 to October 4. Return flights from Knock, including full religious programme and return airport transfers to Medjugorje. Half board accommodation provided in a private house. For more information contact Breda Durkin at 071 9186123 or 087 1873703. social dancing.
Social Dance classes continue every Wednesday night in the studio of ‘ Dancing West’, Tubbercurry. Classes from 8 p. m.- 11.30 p. m. A great way to socialise and exercise at the same time. We cover dances like Quick Step, Foxtrot Slow Waltz. So if you want to learn some new steps or just practice, come along for a night of fun. For more information contact 087 6674561.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@ eircom. net.