AchonryMullinabreena
PARISH ENHANCEMENT
The litter pick is finished and thanks to all that helped it was a great success. We are in the process of getting the flowers for planting. We are continuing our collection of photos from around the parish and a gathering/ presentation is planned for the end of May. Contact any committee member.
SYMPATHY
We extend sympathy to the family of the recently deceased Agnes Kokaleski ( née Brett). Agnes is a sister of Jim Brett, Sligo and formerly Muckelty. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.
CARROWMORE SCHOOL
The friends of Carrowmore School group have announced plans for a Rambling house/ social event in the School on Saturday, August 12, More details to follow.
GAA UPDATE
Coolaney- Mullinabreena GAA lotto tickets are available for 2017 with the draw due to take place at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, in Coolaney Community Centre at 9 p. m. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. 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.
DANCING
Set dancing is on in St Nathy’s Hall every Thursday at 8.30 p. m. and social dancing every Monday at 8 p. m. for beginners and 9 p. m. for all others.
CONTACT
All correspondence to ollielee@ hotmail. com. Ballymote
FARMESTIVAL
Farmestival Supporting Local, a free event in conjunction with Bank of Ireland, Sligo Leader and Homeland will take place at Aurivo Mart in Ballymote on Wednesday, May 10, from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the Ballymote lotto jackpot on April 29 Numbers drawn were 12, 15, 18 and 26. There were five match- three winners, names of winners displayed locally. The jackpot now stands at € 6,000. The next draw will take place in Tighe’s Old Stand on Saturday, May 13, Thank you for your continued support.
COLÁISTE MUIRE NEWS
Congratulations to Aaron Brennan, Elizabeth Tighe, Orlaith Connolly, Eimear Connolly and Nadia Stafford on their excellent achievements at the North Connacht Athletics Championships on Tuesday, May 2. They will progress to the Connacht Championships in Athlone in the coming weeks.
Congratulations also to Stephen Cafferky, Jason Dwyer, Aaron Brennan, Alan Dunleavy, Patrick McDonagh and David Taylor ( Under- 15 boys’ Table Tennis team) who secured fourth in Ireland in the all- Ireland Table Tennis finals in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght on Thursday, April 27.
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Kathleen McDonagh, Swinford, whose death occurred recently.
COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE
Daithí Gormley, Dylan Foley and Orlaith McAuliffe, three of the most exciting and vibrant musicians of their generation will be performing in Concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday, May 13, at 8.30 p. m. The concert will provide an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Music. Booking and Enquiries to 071 9182599 or visit colemanirishmusic. com.
YOUR NEWS
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes email miriamsfinn@ eircom. net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p. m. every Thursday. nity Park.
Thanks to all those who contributed so generously to the recent church gate collection at both churches.
Well done and thanks to all who took part in the sponsored walk held on Monday, May 1. Monaghan, who were married recently. O’Dowd Gurteen to all who donated in any way to the success of fundraising events – € 2,861 was collected. Nathan is gone to Tanzania for four weeks volunteering.
CO. SLIGO FLEADH
The County Fleadh Cheoil will be held this year in Sligo Town hosted by the Sligo Town Branch CCE. and the Fred Finn Branch CCE. It will take place on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, There will be an Official opening and concert in the Sligo Park Hotel on Saturday night, May 27, commencing at 8 p. m. Also a concert on the Friday night, June 2, at 8 p. m. in Riverside Hotel with lots of musicians, singers and dancers There will be street entertainment on the Saturday and Sunday of the Fleadh and all are welcome.
PILGRIMAGES:
Pilgrimage to Lourdes for Killala – Achonry Dioceses August 23 to August 28, departs Knock Airport. Five nights full board Hotel Agena. Price € 710 – ( single rooms available, supplement applies). To book please contact the following: Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina, JWT representative at 086 6080763. Assisted/ Invalid Pilgrim Section: Eileen O’Brien at 086 4013897. Leaders: Bishop John Fleming Killala and Bishop Brendan Kelly Achonry. Spiritual Directors: Fr Tom Doherty, Killala Diocese and Fr John Maloney Achonry.
Holy Land Christmas Pilgrimage December 20 to December 28 for eight nights ( last remaining seats). Ex Dublin. Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem ( Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Cana,
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathies are extended to the families and friends of Noreen Doherty ( née Meehan), Bearlough, Rathmullen and Kay Knott of Killaraght, Via Boyle ( aunt of Rita McDermott, Larkhill) who both died recently. Our thoughts are with them all at this difficult time.
EASTERN HARPS
After many years hard work fundraising and planning, works will shortly commence on our new clubhouse in Keash. To see the project through, the club needs to raise more money and are launching a ‘ Buy a Block’ ticket selling event. Someone may call to your house during this and the club hopes for ongoing support. Overall prizes to a value of € 4,000 in final draw next November and there will be six monthly draws till then for Garden Equipment. Tickets are € 5 each or a book of six tickets for all draws is € 20.
BAPTISM
Congratulations to Fionn Patrick Milmoe O’Reilly of Ballinvoher, his parents Theresa and Shane, sisters Eibhin and Grainne on Fionn Patrick’s recent baptism at St Kevin’s Church, Keash.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the children of Keash and Culfadda National Schools, who celebrated their First Holy Communions last weekend. We hope that this very special event in their young lives, was truely enjoyed by all.
Sincerest thanks to Fr Gabriel, parents, Teachers and all associated with preparation, for all their dedication and help in making this a very special day for our children, in receiving their First Holy Communion.
YOUR NOTES
After 30 years, John Higgins has retired from his position as local correspondent for the Sligo Champion in preparing the Keash/ Culfadda notes. No words can reflect our level of gratitute to John for the time and effort he devoted quietly to attending to this task, on behalf of our community. We wish him well.
William Henry is now taking up this role as correspondent. Anyone wishing to put in local news, please send an e mail to kcnotes1@ gmail. com.