Enniscrone
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SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to son Des, on the death of his mother Elsie Petrie Frankfort Enniscrone, sympathy also to her sister Connie her daughters- in- law Anne and Hazel, son- in- law Brian, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Remains were removed from McGowan’s funeral home Sunday, May 28, Interment took place Monday the 29th in Church grounds after 1.30 p. m. funeral service in Kilglass Church of Ireland. May she rest in peace amen.
Sympathy is extended to Sandra McLoughlin, a member of the staff of Jesus and Mary Enniscrone, on the death of her husband Emmett Maloney, Killala Road Ballina, which took place recently. Sympathy also to his son Mikie, mother Mai brothers, sister’s in- laws relatives and friends. The remains were removed to St Michael’s Church, Foxford, on Friday, May 26, for mass at 1 p. m. The burial took place in Ballinahaglish cemetery, Knockmore after the funeral Mass. May he rest in peace amen.
GOOD LUCK
We wish the student’s who will be sitting leaving cert and junior cert exams good wishes.
COLLECTION THANKS
Tireragh Community Support Ltd would like to thank everyone who supported their recent church gate collection. A total of € 169.34 was raised.
The following amounts were also raised during Easter weekend: 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.
GOLF CLASSIC
A golf classic will take place in Enniscrone Golf Club on Friday, July 7, in Aid of Kilglass National School. Teams of four persons – Club member team’s € 80/ visiting teams € 120. First Prize – four tickets to Old Trafford for a home game in the 2017/ 2018 season and various prizes. Time sheet in operation. Contact Enniscrone Golf Club 096 36297.
WALKING CLUB
The walk this week Saturday, June 10, is Bengorm/ Bencreggan. The level is Strenuous Open Mountain and takes 5- 6 hours.
FUNDRAISER
Please support the recycling drive in aid of St Joseph’s NS, Culleens. Please donate reusable clothes, shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, belts and soft toys on June 6 to the school before 3 p. m. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS GAA
We have been overwhelmed with the generosity of the local community and indeed beyond in our fundraising efforts for the new Indoor astroturf complex. After last week’s collection we are at € 67,400 and wish to thank all of those who have donated already for their fantastic generosity. We still require just under € 10,000 more to reach our target and anyone with sponsorship this week can hand it in at Gilroy’s Enniscrone between 8 p. m. and 9.30 p. m. on Monday evening ( May 29).
FUNDRAISER – With our under- 14s travelling to represent their club and county in Féile Peil na nÓg in Co Cavan at the end of June, a fundraiser will take place this Sunday, June 4, in the Diamond Coast Hotel with Declan Nerney from 9.30 p. m. Tickets are available locally. Please support this night as this talented outfit go to represent the parish on the national stage.
Our intermediate team had a 2- 14 to 1- 7 win over Cloonacool at Quigabar last Sunday afternoon. 2- 8 to 1- 3 ahead at the break, the lads struggled at times in the second period but managed to keep the visitors at arm’s length for the majority of the hour. The next assignment is an away trip to Coola for a meeting with Shamrock Gaels next Saturday evening at 6 p. m.
Our under- 16 boys put in an impressive team performance to defeat Coolaney- Mullinabreena on a scoreline of 6- 20 to 5- 7 at Cloonacool last Thursday evening. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the scoring exploits of Gavin Duffy, who bagged a remarkable personal tally of 3- 13. The team have a break from competitive action for the next month as the state examinations get under way.
Our under- 14 boys fell to a 4- 16 to 3- 6 defeat at the hands of St John’s last Monday evening in Quigabar. They have a break this week from league action, with a number of squad members travelling to Dublin next weekend to participate in a tournament training continues.
Our under- 13s have an exciting Bank Holiday weekend in store when they travel to the Naomh Mearnóg club in Portmarnock, Dublin for a tournament involving some of the country’s top clubs. Austin Stacks of Kerry, Castlebar Mitchels of Mayo and Clonmel Commercials of Tipperary are among the participants in the Govan Joliffe- Byrne tournament, where our lads will play three games on Saturday afternoon as Sligo’s sole representatives. Best wishes to everyone travelling - we know you will represent your club and county with distinction.
Our under- 12s will look to end their league campaign unbeaten when they play Easkey in Quigabar on Tuesday evening from 7 p. m. Please support the team.
COUNTY SCENE – Quigabar plays host to an under- 15 county challenge game between Sligo and Mayo next Friday evening at 7.30 p. m. Our own Michael Duffy is manager of the squad which includes Gavin Duffy and Oisin Hynes. Come out to support if you can. BLOTTO.
There was no blotto draw last weekend due to the music festival the jackpot is € 8,100 and the draw will take place in the McNulty’s Bar on Saturday, June 3.