Tubbercurry
HOLY FAMILY NS
New infants will visit our school on Wednesday, May 31, at 2.10. A huge congratulations to the Green School Committee for achieving their sixth Green Flag for Global Citizenship. Well done to everyone who was involved in achieving a Plaque of Science Excellence from Discover Primary Science.
Congratulations and well done to all the children in second class who made their First Communion on Sunday, May 14, A special thanks to Ms Regan, Mrs Cooney, Ann and Karen for all their work. Thanks to the parents’ association for organising a great party in the school afterwards.
CAKE SALE
A cake sale will be held on Friday, June 2, at the offices of Roger McCarrick, Tubbercurry from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. ( or till all cakes go). Proceeds are in support of Tubbercurry Cancer Support Centre. A raffle will be held on the day. Your support is much appreciated.
COMHALTAS NOTES
The monthly Comhaltas session will take place in Nathy Brennan’s on Friday night, June 2. Junior session starts at 9 p. m. and senior session at 10 p. m. All musicians very welcome.
As you know the County Fleadh will be held in Sligo town this year. It runs from May 27 to June 4 the Fleadh is teaming up to assist the Northwest Hospice which is currently running a fundraiser to raise money for develop- ment of their facility on the Mall. Their fundraiser will culminate on the weekend of the Fleadh ( Bank Holiday Weekend June 2 fourth), and the occasion will be marked by officially naming the footbridge at Rockwood Parade. Sligo County Council is involved in this aspect also.
Comhaltas’s contribution will be providing outdoor entertainment on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Stephens Street car park. Many of the high profile musicians in the county have agreed to play on stage over the weekend. We look forward to seeing our local musicians perform and thank them for their generosity. Good luck to all our local competitors, to win is nice but participation and enjoying your music brings lifelong friendships and fulfilment.
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Twenty five years ago, on May 3, 1992, Banada Abbey Secondary School Senior Football Team won the all- Ireland Colleges ‘ B’ Title when they defeated Edenderry ( Offaly) in a replay match in Hyde Park Roscommon.
A function is being organised to celebrate and relive some of the great moments of this magnificent achievement. It will be held in the Yeats County Hotel, Curry on Saturday, June 3, commencing at 8 p. m. A full Buffet meal will be served at 9 p. m. and the cost of tickets is € 20.
Numbers are limited and therefore those wishing to attend the event should contact any of the following as soon as possible: Ignatius Haran – 086 8569869; Michael Durkin – 087 9330733; John Gilmartin – 087 6725902; Michael Collins – 087 2458612.
NORTH CONNAUGHT COLLEGE
Are you an adult considering a Return to Education or Wishing to Explore a Different Future for Yourself? MSLETB Sligo Adult Guidance in Education Service invites you to our Three- Day Workshop in North Connaught College, Tubbercurry from TUESDAY, 6TH Thursday, June 8, from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. daily. There will also be a Guest Speaker, Bernie Gillespie, who is a ‘ 3 Principles’ facilitator who works with people to help them connect with their natural sense of worth and peace.
For further details and application forms contact our Quay Street Office at 071 9138410 or email emmagray@ msletb. ie Closing date for receipt of application: Wednesday, May 31, Sligo Volunteer Centre.
‘ Sligo Volunteer Centre is hosting their next Volunteer Voices in Cawley’s Hotel, Tubbercurry on Wednesday, June 7, at 10.30 a. m. Volunteers are invited to share their story/ organisation as well as an opportunity to share and record the great stories of volunteering and its impact. This month’s focus is on ‘ Volunteering in Active Age’ and everyone is welcome. More details on evcsligo. eu.’
VACCINE BOOSTER
parents with young children due to start school remember to take your child to your local GP for the Booster Vaccines before September, more information at immunisation. ie.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Looking for some crafty time? Why not come and join the Tubbercurry Women’s Group. We meet every Wednesday from 5.30 p. m. till 8.30 p. m. at the community room at the Tubbercurry library. We’ll be delighted to see you.
CANCER SUPPORT
rt 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.
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.
SLIGO ROSE CELEBRATION
An evening in honour of Lisa Maloney ( Cloonacool), our beautiful Sligo Rose and Clodagh Gavigan, her Rosebud, has been planned for Friday, June 16, at 8.15 p. m. in Cloonacool Community Centre. It will be a relaxed social evening with refreshments and a chance to meet Lisa and Clodagh. There will be a bucket on the night, if people wish to contribute to Lisa’s campaign. All our welcome.
CLOONACOOL CARDS
The Cloonacool Card Game takes place at 9 p. m. each Monday evening in Cloonacool Community Centre.
IRISH SUMMER COURSES
Dates for Irish summer Courses at the Hilary Room, Banada are as follows. Junior Cert course: July 24 to July 28 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Leaving Cert course: July 31 to August 4 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Please contact Siobhán at 087 4510572 for booking or further information.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@ eircom. net.