Tubbercurry

SOUTHSLIGOSUMMERSCHOOL

The 301st South Sligo summer School of Irish Traditional Music, song and dance takes place in Tubbercurry from July 9 to July 15.

Following Aifreann an Domhnaigh in the Church of John Evangelist at 11.30 a. m. on Sunday morning July 9, the official opening by newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, councillor Séamus Kilgannon, takes place in St Brigid’s Hall at 7.30 p. m.

Swallows Tail céilí Band play for the opening céilí that night, starting at 8.30 p. m. and registration for all classes and workshops is also in St Brigid’s Hall from 8.30 a. m. on Monday morning, July 10.

Further details of the full programme on sssschool. org where you can also pre- register for all classes and workshops online. The programme is also available in all local shops and businesses. Ar aghaidh leis an gceol.

OLD FAIR DAY FESTIVAL

The launch of the 32nd Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival takes place on Thursday, June 29, at 8 p. m. in Murphy’s Hotel in Tubbercurry. The five- day festival runs from Saturday, August 5, to Wednesday, August 9. If you are interested in helping out at this year’s festival come along on the night.

CAKE SALE

A Cake Sale will take place in the Vodafone Shop in Tubbercurry opposite SuperValu on Friday, June 30, at 9 a. m. Proceeds are in support of our local girl, Sligo Rose, Lisa Maloney’s journey to the Dome and her year as Sligo Rose 2017. Anyone, who would bake for the cake sale it will be greatly appreciated. Cakes can be dropped into Lisa’s house on Thursday Evening and from 8 a. m. Friday morning. There will also be a raffle on the day with some great raffle prizes.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are again running two summer camps, July 18 to July 21 and 25 to July 28, from 10 a. m. till 2 p. m. each day; cost € 60 per child per week, limited places. email oxmountaincamp@ gmail. com or call 071 9181920.

CARD GAME

There is a single hand, 25 card game every Sunday night in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry starting at 8.30 a. m.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who turned out in support of the Cloonacool evening in honour of the Sligo Rose, Lisa Maloney and her Rosebud Clodagh Gavigan. It was a fantastic event and over € 1,300 was raised for Lisa’s campaign. If anyone is interested in a DVD (€ 10 each) of the evening please contact Regina, Anne, Karen or Bríd.

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.

MEDJUGORJE

Led by Spiritual Director, Fr Martin Jennings, our pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from September 27 to 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.

CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE

Sligo Cancer Support Centre, 53 Ard Aisling, Charlestown Road, Tubbercurry is a place of Peace and Hope for people who have or had cancer and their families. Healing Bio- energy and Reflexology Therapies, and one to one support and Counselling. Drop in centre open Mon- Thursday 10 p. m. to 4 p. m. Call 089 4480527.

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.

CLOONACOOL CARDS

The Cloonacool Card Game takes place at 9 p. m. each Monday evening in Cloonacool Community Centre.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@ eircom. net.