Achonry/ Mullinabreena
PARISH ENHANCEMENT
The next parish and Townland Enhancement meeting will be held in the parochial house on Tuesday, April 11, 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.
The litter pick is planned for the week leading up to Good Friday. Gloves and council refuse bags are now available. Reminder that only the official council bags will be collected and high vis vests to be used at all times. Contact Michael Toolan, Johnny Ruttledge, Bernie Finan or Anne Marie Gorman. Check out the Facebook page also.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Achonry NS parents’ association will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 4, in St Nathy’s Hall at 9 p. m. All parents are invited to attend.
TRACTOR RUN
The Coolaney Tractor, Honda and vintage car run will be held in aid of Downs Syndrome Sligo on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p. m. Registration from 1 p. m. Entry € 20. Refreshments afterwards in the Mountain Inn. Contact Joanne O’Grady 086 0725261 for more info.
CONTACT
All correspondence lielee@ hotmail. com. to ol- chael and Maureen Calvey and Jerome Mullarkey. Consolation prizes went to Séamus McCarrick, Dennis and Lucy Ross, Bridie Kilcoyne and Margaret McIntyre, Loughill.
Well done to all our winners and many thanks for your continued support.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
enrolment forms for September 2017 are now available at St Michael’s National School, Cloonacool. Please contact the school on Mondays/ Thursdays if you require a form. Thank you. Phone 071 9185709.
YOUR NEWS
Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@ gmail. com. Thanks for your support, the game will resume again in October.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on March24. Numbers drawn were 11, 18, 30 and 34. Winners of € 25 were Barbara Gallagher, Dara Timpson, Elizabeth Harte, Vivian Connolly and Michelle Finnerty. Promoters prize Tony Jones. Next jackpot € 3,400 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.
YOUR NEWS
To have notes included email duffyfamilycabra@ eircom. net.
The president’s Prize ( Halogue Malone) will be played on Wednesday, April 5. Presentation of prizes will be on Wednesday, April 12.
BLOTTO
There was no winner of the € 6,300 jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 4, 13, and 23. € 25 winners are John Loftus, Bridie Tivnan, Angela Forde and Mick Hynes. Jackpot for the next draw will be € 6,500 and the draw will take place on Saturday, April 1, in Gilroy’s Bar.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations and well done to all the local children who took part in the recently held Community Games County Finals in Badminton and Swimming.
The girls under- 15 Badminton twinning eam of Aoibheann Kerins Hannah Higgins Salome Bournes Mia Vereker and Ciara O’Carroll are through to the Connacht Finals. The boys under- 15 Badminton team of Gary Moore Jim Davis Mark Reilly Canice Mulligan and David Neary won Silver medals.
In the Swimming competition Jane Bradley won Gold in the under- 12 Backstroke Mark Bradley won Gold in the under- 10 Backstroke Lily O’Grady won Gold in the under- 10 Backstroke Matthew O’Grady won Gold in the under- 10 Freestyle Manus McManus won Gold in the under- eight Freestyle. Well one also to Amy Boland in the under- 14 Freestyle and Emma Finnigan in the under- 14 Breaststroke on their performances. Many thanks to all the Coaches Team Leaders and parents, who helped make these results possible.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Kathleen Mahon and the Mahon family, Doonflynn, Skreen on the recent death of her husband Johnny Frank Mahon, late of Doonflynn and to his son, Michael and family, Doonflynn on the death of his father.
Sympathy is also extended to Plunkett McDonnell and the McDonnell family, Farnaharpy on the death of Johnny Frank, his uncle and to all Johnny Frank’s relatives and friends in the local area. Booking essential: 071 9120814 or email mroddy@ stattractas. ie.
FIREMAN TOM RETIRES
Local Fireman, Tom McGuinness has recently retired from the Fire Brigade. Tom joined the service over 25 years ago and was always on hand over the years for the various incidents they may be called to fires, traffic accidents, floods etc.
The Fire Service in Tubbercurry is made up of part- time officers who work other jobs but are always on call when the alarm is roused. They have to drop tools and rush to the emergency scene. Their role is often vital in saving lives and property, and sometimes under appreciated. Well done and thank you to Tom McGuinness and indeed to all his colleagues.
CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
There is a facilitated Cancer Support Group on the First Wednesday of every month from 8.10 p. m. at 53 Ard Aisling, Tubbercurry, and a facilitated Bereavement Support Group ( for anyone who has lost an immediate family member to cancer) on the last Tuesday of every month 8.10 p. m. in the centre. We are eternally grateful and never cease to be amazed at how this selfless generosity continues throughout these difficult trying times.
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 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 every Wednesday night in the studio of ‘ Dancing West’, Tubbercurry. Classes from 8 p. m. to 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.