Ballymote

SUNFLOWER DAY

Ballymote North West Hospice Committee held its annual Sunflower Day on Friday, June 9, and it was a great success. € 3,145.00 was raised on the day.

A big thank you to all those who came out on the day and supported us also to the wonderful collectors, some old and some new to the fundraising scene, thank you for your help on the day, last but not least, thank you to all the business outlets who allowed us the space to fundraise for this wonderful cause.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the Ballymote lotto jackpot on June 10 Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 13 and 28.

There were two match- three winners, names of winners are displayed locally. The jackpot now stands at € 6,600. The next draw will take place in Gormley’s Corner House on Saturday, June 24. Thank you for your continued support.

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Local writer Rosaleen Glennon will read from her richly life- affirming chronicle of illness and joy ‘ No Spare Life’ at Ballymote Community Library on Friday, June 23, at 3 p. m.

Appreciation of how good life is jumps from the pages of ‘ No Spare Life’, a diverse collection of poetry, memoir and prose, documenting Rosaleen’s journey and recovery from cancer. Her words will speak to anyone who is facing challenges, whether from physical or mental ill- health or something else. Free event, all welcome.

FREE YOGA TASTER CLASS

Wednesday, June 21, is International Yoga Day. There will be a free taster class in Ballymote Resource Centre from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. Contact Therese 086 3230197 for more information.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the parents of Ethan Ian Cunnane, London and Woodfield; Adam Francis Middleton, Tower Hill, who were baptised recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of David Devaney, Collooney and USA whose death occurred recently.

COLEMAN MUSIC CENTRE

Tom Cussen and Shaskeen céilí Band perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday, June 24, at 8.30 p. m., this promises to be a sell- out concert so book your tickets to avoid disappointment at 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.

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