Carraroe

SCHOOLS FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

St John’s GAA Club hosted a school blitz on Friday last. The schools included St Enda’s, Carraroe, Mercy Primary, Pearse Road and St John’s, Temple Street. The girls played for ‘ The Galvin Cup’ and the boys played for the ‘ The Fr Murray Cup’. This was the inaugural year for this competition. Congratulations to all pupils, teachers and organisers involved.

FOOTPATH FROM CHURCH TO MOLLY FULTON’S

CADRA has written to each of our elected councillors prioritising the clearing of the existing footpath from the church to Molly Fulton’s as our project for assignment of enhancement money for 2017. The cost is currently being established by Sligo County Council engineering staff. We look forward to each of the 10 municipal councillors making a contribution. Please contact your local council representative and request them to make a contribution.

TIDY TOWNS

We are preparing our entry to the National Tidy Towns competition and appeal to all residents to undertake some extra cleaning around own property. We would be open to organising a garden competition aspect. If people wish to enter such a competition please contact any committee member. We would also ask people not to erect temporary posters and remove those erected form the area to assist us with our application process as such receive negative comments by adjudicators.

HEALTH/ SOCIAL CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT.

CADRA has been approved for a lottery grant to undertake a health/ social services needs assessment in the area. A steering group of all stakeholders will be formed to guide and progress the project. All local groups and stakeholders will be invited to inform the outcome by providing feedback/ ideas with the objective of having a system that allows people remain in own home with their needs met in an innovative and supportive system.

SPRING CLEAN RESULT

CADRA want to again acknowledge and thank all who assisted remove 6.5 tons of rubbish from the area during our annual spring clean- up on Saturday, April 21, 17. Well done to all involved. We appeal to all residents to assist us keep the area clean by observing for illegal dumping and letting CADRA know so we can have authorities take action. We thank Mullane Plant Hire for generously sweeping the roads around Carraroe last week.

ALZHEIMER CAFE SLIGO

The Cafe is usually held in View Bar – Glasshouse Hotel from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. with different speakers providing very informative and appropriate information. This is a free event and anyone impacted by Alzheimer/ Dementia is welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet people impacted by Alzheimer/ Dementia and obtain information and support. Further information from Alzheimer Society at 071 91464000.

CADRA WORK EVENING

CADRA is having a regular work evening each Tuesday commencing at 7.30 p. m. We would appreciate assistance of people to tidy up and planting etc around the area. Please meet at the Community Centre. We thank those that came and assisted us erect a wind barrier to protect the hedging and roses planted in front of Community Centre.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto jackpot € 10,550. No jackpot winner. The lotto can be purchased in Canning’s House and garden, Molly Fulton’s Restaurant, Crozon Inn Crozon, Blue Lagoon Riverside, McMorrow’s Shop Cairns Road, Clifford Electrical Carraroe.

AWARE – SLIGO SUPPORT GROUP

Did you know that one in 10 in Ireland experience depression? If you are dealing with depression, stress, or anxiety come along to our support group meeting in Markievicz House, Barrack Street Sligo. The meeting is free and no referral or sign up is required – For further information contact 016617211or visit aware. ie.

PARKING AT SCHOOL

We again appeal to parents to use the dedicated walled off parking area at school to drop and collect children. Double yellow lines have been placed in the area and An Garda Síochána will be enforcing the law.

SLIMMING WORLD

Sessions also provided Mondays 3.30 p. m. to 5.30 p. m. and 7.30 p. m. and Tuesdays at 7.30 a. m. 9.30 a. m. – - Contact Tracy at 086 3891600 for more information.

PARISH OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

Priest: Fr Jim Murray, email carraroe@ holywellsligo. com, Phone 071 9162136, 087 8198466.

COMMUNITY CENTRE RENTAL

There are some slots available. Phone parish office for more information.

CARRAROE CHURCH CHOIRS

Both our choirs are looking for new members. Come along to the rehearsal on Mondays at 8 p. m. for more information.

THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND

Mass is on 107FM. Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.

LAKEVIEW ICA

The monthly meeting of Lakeview ICA is held in Carraroe Community Centre on first Tuesday of month at 8 p. m. New members always welcome – for more information contact Mary at 086 3755849.

CPR/ AED TRAINING COURSE

People interested in a CPR Course can call or text 087 2222835 for an application form as we want to continue to provide as many people as possible with this training.

DUMPING: SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING

All residents are requested to keep a look out for illegal dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/ 071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@ sligococo. ie.

FUTURE NEWS/ EVENTS

To have events/ news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.