Tubbercurry
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC
St Brigid’s Hall will host a Blood Donation Clinic on Thursday, May 4. The clinic will open from 4.30 - 8 p. m. For more information please check out our website giveblood.ie.
CLOONACOOL TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of Cloonacool Church Renovation Fund will be held in Brennan’s Lounge Cloonacool on Friday night, May 12, with four per table.
All townlands are asked to provide a team on the night and your support would be very much appreciated.
A clothes collection will be held on Saturday, May 27, next with all proceeds going to Cloonacool Church Renovation fund. All support for this fundraising drive will be accepted with grateful thanksAll-Ireland Drama
The all- Ireland Drama Festival continues nightly in St Brigid’s Hall Theatre at 8 p. m. except closing night April 29 with curtains up at 7 p. m.
Full details and synopsis of the nine plays taking part, and the night they will be performing is available on website. westerndramafestival. com.
Booking for performances is strong, so get your ticket early to avoid disappointment. You can to book directly on line, or by phoning the Hawks Well Theatre Sligo 071 9161518.
This is a great opportunity to see excellent plays performed by the top groups in Ireland. We look forward to meeting you there on this special occasion for Drama lovers.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Tubbercurry ARA will resume meetings after the Easter break with a celebration of Bealtaine ( Mayday) on May 2 at 8 p. m. in the Health Centre. Well- known actress Beezie will present a one- woman show ,’ Beezie’, a sparkling portrayal of the life of Beezie Gallagher, for over 60 years the sole resident of an island on Lough Gill. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to what promises to be a very enjoyable evening.
The bus tour of Northern Ireland at the end of May is completely booked. On May 9 there will an ‘ Alzheimenr’s Tea Night’ and among the activities for June will be a day tour to Strokestown House.
SOUTH SLIGO SNAPS
A photographic Exhibition on ‘ Youth in our Community’ hosted by Foróige Youth Club, Tubbercurry, and facilitated by Community Artist, Monica Grossman takes place in Tubbercurry Library, Humbert Street, and Tubbercurry from April 22, at midday Open to the public, this exhibition will run indefinitely.
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.
The centre relies totally on the generosity of everyone who continues to organise fundraising events and those who give donations. We are eternally grateful and never cease to be amazed at how this selfless generosity continues throughout these difficult trying times. This Centre is not about cancer, it is about Recovery.
LOOKING TO GET FIT?
Trish- Fit Classes provide a low- impact work- out with modifications to suit everyone. This is a great way to get in a heart- pumping work- out tapping into your fat burning zone while reducing the risk of injury.
It’s ideal for people who want to get fit, are recovering from an injury, post pregnancy etc. and suits young and old.
Classes are weekly in the Weightloss and Wellness Centre, Tubbercurry on Wednesdays from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. and a new class on Mondays in St Brigid’s Hall from May 1 from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. Contact Trish at 087 7713031 for further details.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick at tubbercurrynotes@ eircom. net.