Enniscrone& Castleconnor

ENNISCRONE NOTES

Would you or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/ achievements, if so please send your news and pictures to the Tourist Office before midday on Wednesday or call 096 36746 email enniscronetourism@ eircom. net.

WATERPOINT

Adults swimming lessons new six- week block starting Friday, May 12, 7.30 all welcome.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR.

Learn about Food and Beverages service, customer service skills and social media management. This course will make you more employable. Call Anne at 087 2877354 for further details. Cost per person for full day course is € 30. Enniscrone and District Community Dev. Ltd in conjunction with Sligo Country Enterprise Board.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the jackpot € 7,500 when the draw took place last Saturday night. Numbers drawn were 23, 31 and 36. € 25 winners were John Queenan, Vincent Cunniffe, Sinéad Durkan and Mick Golden the jackpot is € 7,600 and the draw will take place on Saturday, May 13, is in Gilroy’s Bar. Tickets.

FUNDRAISER EVENT

Great Band, great Craic, refreshments on the night July 23, in the Ocean sands Enniscrone. Tickets available from WSFRC. Enniscrone 096 37444 or on the night.

PILGRIMAGE SEASON AT KNOCK

The pilgrimage season is under way at Knock Shrine with pilgrimages taking place every weekend. The midday and 3 p. m. Masses are available to watch on the Knock Shrine website every Sunday at knockshrine. ie/ watch. Guided tours of Museum and Grounds, Prayer Guidance, Confessions, Bookshop, Café Le Chéile, and daily ceremonies are open daily. Find out more at knockshrine. ie.

THANKS

Tireragh Community Support Ltd would like to thank everyone who supported their recent church gate collections. The following amounts were raised: Rathlee: € 142.24; Easkey: € 261.34; Enniscrone: € 144.55; Kilglass: € 115.59; Castleconnor: € 175.28; Templeboy: € 167.14. These funds enable our organisation to continue providing services to the West Sligo area. Please call us at 083 4461322 to enquire about our services to community groups and our handyman service.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Are to be held in Sligo on protecting our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal and ground waters, in May 2017. Venues and times are Glasshouse Hotel Sligo; May 18, at 7.30 p. m. Cawleys Hotel Tubbercurry; May 25, at 7.30 p. m.

Our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal and ground waters are among Ireland’s greatest natural assets. These waters provide countless benefits, or ecosystem services, that we very often take for granted. Access to a healthy water environment has been proven to have massive benefits for health and well- being.

The wildlife along our waterways and shores provides inspiration for young and old alike, just think of a time you saw a trout rising from a river, a heron still like a statue waiting to strike, or dolphins travelling across a harbour. Communities the length and breadth of the country have a deep rooted connection to the water environment, and local traditions, stories and songs help to preserve this heritage.

Each year, people visit destinations right across the country seeking access to a healthy water environment, whether for fishing, boating, swimming or surfing and this in turn benefits local economies and helps to support local jobs.

The Waters and Communities Office was set up in February 2016 to promote better management of our streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater for the benefit of present and future generations.

This is not only a legal requirement of the EU Water Framework Directive, it is in all our best interests. The Waters and Communities Office operates as a shared service on behalf of all Local Authorities, with two key objectives: To coordinate the water quality work of Local Authorities through agreed regional structures, thereby providing a collaborative approach to river catchment management. To engage local communities and promote public participation in the management of our water environment. Our Community Water Officers will work closely with local communities, public bodies, sectoral interests, Public Participation Networks ( PPNs), Local Development Companies and other stakeholders to promote collaboration in the management of our natural water environment. We can provide technical assistance and support for local communities on water based initiatives, such as: Invasive species removal and control Riverbank improvement works/ halting erosion In stream works stream crossings community engagement around water Citizen science and monitoring of local rivers Nature detectives Restoration of wildlife habitats ‘ Solution to pollution’ advice on problems identified Animal access to waters advice on best practice River heritage and walks signage and leaflets And more.

The Waters and Communities Office is funded by the Department of Housing, community, Planning and Local Government and is managed jointly by Kilkenny and Tipperary County Councils. The office can be contacted by email info@ lawco. ie or phone 0761 06 5262.

ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS GAA FUNDRAISING.

While the playing area is now complete, the club needs to raise € 75,000 to bring our indoor astro turf complex to completion ( heating, electrics, toilets, dressing room, kitchen, meeting room etc.). We are currently at € 48,950 and wish to thank all of those who have donated already for their fantastic generosity. Due to a significant amount of club members travelling to New York for next weekend’s Connacht Championship match, the draw for € 500 and € 1,000 has been put back till Sunday, May 14.

The club requires the generosity of the community: individuals, families and businesses, both at home and abroad to bring the project to a completion. As previously advertised, you can sponsor a brick at € 100, a block at € 250 or a wall at € 1,500. There are teams in the various areas/ townlands to contact to donate, and there are also be weekly collection points held around the parish to facilitate people who wish to donate. This week on Monday ( May 8) there will be a collection evening in Sheridan’s Kilglass from 8.30 p. m. to 10 p. m. You can also donate online at enniscronekilglassgaa. com under the Astro Turf PayPal link. Your support at this extraordinary time in the club’s history is greatly appreciated.

MINOR TEAM

The Enniscrone- KilglassEaskey minor team suffered a second consecutive defeat in Division One following a 4- 14 to 2- 11 defeat to Ballymote/ Bunninadden at Easkey last Thursday evening. In a below- par display, the lads trailed 2- 5 to 0- 8 at the interval and failed to reel in the winners in the second period. They travel to take on Shamrock Gaels this Thursday evening, with throw- in at 7 p. m. in Coola.

UNDER- 16

Our under- 16 boys host Castleconnor on Monday evening at 7 p. m. in Quigabar. Good luck lads.

UNDER- 14

Our under- 14s secured their first win of the Division Two campaign when they overcame Coolera- Strandhill at Ransboro last Friday evening, ending as 10- 7 to 8- 4 winners. This was a very good display from our boys, and is just rewards for the squad’s hard work lately. They have a break in competitive action this week training continues.

UNDER- 12

Our under- 12s welcome neighbours Castleconnor to Quigabar on Tuesday evening at 7 p. m., looking to continue their winning run in Division Two. Best of luck to everyone involved. Pease support.

CONNACHT SFC

Best of luck to the Sligo senior footballers in their Connacht Championship quarter- final against New York next Sunday. A number of club members are travelling across the Atlantic this week to support the black and white we hope you all enjoy the trip.

MAYO STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 25, from 11.30 a. m. to 1 p. m. in the Newman Institute, Cathedral Grounds, Ballina. Topic: ‘ Entitlements and Driving post Stroke’ Guest facilitators: Citizen’s Information, Carers’ Association, Disabled Drivers Association.

This meeting is for stroke survivors and their family members/ carers. Admission is free of charge. No booking required. For further information, contact Ailish at 094 9049172 or Barbara at 096 80451.

ENNISCRONE WALKING CLUB

The walk Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail/ Marble Arch Caves is on May 20. The level is board walk and the terrain is Mountain route the length is 4- 5 hours.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to Shane Gallagher, Alana Jordan, Grace Rogan, Chloe Tuffy, Jason O’Regan, Shane Price, Senan Healy, Áine McGranaghan, Katie McDonnell, Róise Egan, Senan Reape, Annabelle Leneghan, Jack Maughan, Diarmuid Feeney, Keeli Kilcullen, Ella Winters, Kyle Sexton, William Anderson, Ruairí Mahony, Jamie Harrison, Amy Naughton, Ruth Foody, and Caoilfhinn LavelleGeoghegan all who received their First Holy Communion in St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnor, on Sunday, May 7. Well done to their parents, teachers and all who helped who prepare them for their special day.

SYMPATHY.

Sympathy is extended to Nora Kennedy, Enniscrone, and Michael John Finan, Ballymoghany, on the death of their niece Tecla Finan, Dublin, and late of Claremorris. Funeral took place in Lucan on Monday, May 8. May she rest in peace

FUNDRAISING CEILI AND SOCIAL DANCING NIGHT.

In memory of Michael Tolan, Booniconlon, will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, on Friday, May 19, at 10 p. m. All proceeds go to Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice/ Palliative Care Services. Refreshments served. Admission € 10.

ROAD RACE

‘ The annual Aclare 8k road race in aid of Gallagher House has been re- scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 18, at 7.30 p. m. from Kilmactigue Community Centre. Registration will commence at 6.30 p. m. There will be prizes for first, second and third male and female. Refreshments will be served afterwards.’