Achonry-Mullinabreena

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family of Marie Marren, Streamstown, who passed away recently. Sympathy to the family of Tony Henry, Mallin, Co. Donegal, and formerly of Cloonacool (uncle of Ian Henry, Lavagh) who passed away recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to the following on their success at the recent County Sligo finals: Ben Clavin, who got silver in the 800 meters under-14, Laoise gannon who got silver in the under-16 100 meters, Fionn Lucey, who got bronze in the under-14 100 meters and Barry Clavin, who got bronze in the 1500 meters.

CEMETERY MASSES

Upcoming Masses – Achonry: Saturday, August 5, 7 p.m. Cemetery Mass Courtabbey: Sunday, August 6, 11.30 a.m. Mullach na Croise Mass: Saturday, August 12, 6 p.m.

CONNACHT FLEADH

Best wishes to the young local musicians Ciara and Hannah Lee, Aoife, Sinéad and Conor Johnston, Michael Gorman and Dylan Giblin as they prepare for Connacht Fleadh on July 8/ninth in Galway.

PARISH COMMITTEE

The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 4, at 9.30 p.m. in the Parochial House.

CONNACHT FINAL

Best of luck to local footballer Barry Gorman, who captains the Sligo minor team in the Connacht final against Galway on July 9.

NACE O’DOWD PARK

Works continue at Nace O’Dowd Park this past week with the excavation of the new walking/running track and Installation of the new steel spectator fence.

A new all weather sand training area will soon be installed. The new modern playing pitch is looking splendid, nearing completion and will soon be ready for use once again.

Thanks to all the park users for your continued patience during the period of construction.

PARK SPONSORS

Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club invite sponsors to come on board at this exciting stage of the park development. This week we will be rolling out our sponsorship appeal to local businesses and sponsors for pitch side signs as well as other elements of the development. Contact 087 7981827 for more details or email secretary.coolaneymullinabreena.sligo@gaa.ie.

8K ROAD RACE

The Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA second annual 8k Road race will take place in Coolaney this Wednesday, July 5, at 7.30 p.m. Run, Jog or Walk this well organised and chip timed event in what promises to be a great occasion with numbers expected to be well up following last year’s success. Refreshments served.

CARROWMORE SCHOOL

The friends of Carrowmore School group have announced plans for a Rambling house/social event in the School on Saturday, August 12, More details to follow.

25 CARD GAME

The local 25 card game continues every Friday in St Nathy’s Hall at 9 p.m.

DANCING

Set dancing is on every Thursday in St Nathy’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. and social dancing every Monday at 8 p.m. for beginners and 9 p.m. for all others.

CONTACT

All correspondence to ollielee@hotmail.com.