Carraroe

ST JOHN’S FC

Underage registration evenings will take place tomorrow July 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the clubhouse Cuilbeg – e mail stjohnsfc1981@gmail.com if you have any questions or queries. You can also follow on Facebook at stjohnsfootie.

CHURCH NEWS

Church Sacristan: We are looking for a suitable person in the Parish Community to take on the job of Parish Sacristan – further information from Fr Jim Murray at the Presbytery or Telephone 071 9162136.

Carraroe Church Choirs: Both our choirs are looking for new members. Come along to the rehearsal on Mondays at 8 p.m. for more information.

The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM. Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.

CADRA TIDY TOWNS

The adjudication process for Tidy Towns has commenced and will continue till end July. We ask all our regular weekly litter pickers to please assist as usual with a regular weekly pick on your road. All litter picked in clear bags can be left at collection point at Community Centre on Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Residents and businesses are requested to make a special effort to clean in front of their property in coming weeks. CADRA will supply bags, gloves; Hi Vis jacket and picker to any new volunteers just contact any committee member.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA

The guild members had a very enjoyable summer outing to Castlebar, Ballintubber and Cong on June 21. We would like to say a special thanks to Mary Duffy and Maureen Davey for organising such a brilliant day.

The Sligo Federation trip to Kilcar and Glencolmkille is on July 19, arrangements are now finalised; the bus will be leaving from Costa Coffee, Carraroe at 9 a.m., second pickup at Cissy Macs. We are looking forward to another great outing. – contact Federation Arts Promoter Mary Tighe Telephone 086 2098356 for more details.

Dolly’s Cottage, Strandhill will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for July and August; thanks to the members from Lakeview Guild, who have volunteered to help out. Congratulations to Strandhill Guild on the opening of the garden at the cottage on Sunday, June 18, well worth a visit.

The Federation president Kay Cunnane wishes to thank all the members for hosting tables at the federation afternoon tea party in Gleann on June 11 and all the members for attending on the day; it was a very successful and enjoyable day. Congratulations to the Well Pet Hospital, Carraroe on its first birthday on July 2 from the ladies of Lakeview ICA.

CONGRATULATIONS JOHN

Carraroe Community congratulate Mullane Plant Hire on 40 years in business and welcome its new development at Unit 10B Old Dublin Road Business Park, Carraroe. To celebrate the 40th MP Hire had an open weekend at it new premises to display it latest venture in all sorts of garden etc equipment for sale, repair and hire. Telephone 071 9304976 for more information.

CIGARETTE ENDS

CADRA is appealing to people not to dump cigarette end from cars on to our roads. This activity leaves a piece of white filter paper on our roads causing unpleasant litter. Remember ‘Be Green Keep Carraroe Clean’ is our campaign slogan. Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.

BOWLS

This club is now recruiting new members. The club operates at the new bowling green beside the Cleveragh Sports Complex. Contact Sligo Sports Partnership for more details at 071 9161511.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

The lotto is now €10,800. The lotto can be purchased in Canning’s House and garden, Molly Fulton’s Restaurant, Crozon Inn Crozon, Blue Lagoon Riverside, McMorrow’s Shop Cairns Road, Clifford Electrical Carraroe. or any club member.

Cúl Camps: Online registration is open for St John’s GAA Academy/Cúl Camp from July 17 to July 21 at Stenson Park, Cuilbeg, Sligo. Anyone wishing to book their child/children onto this year’s camp can do so now at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

GARLAND WEEKEND

Preparations are under way for this special weekend in Carraroe Parish. Usual help will be required for Parking Stewarding etc – please let the parish office know of your availability at 071 9162136.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week. We would like to sincerely thank Sligo County Council and engineers Brian Flynn and Paul O’Rourke for their much appreciated assistance with these projects,