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COMMUNITY GAMES

Well done to all the children who competed at the county finals last weekend and congratulations to the medal winners: under-13 Mixed Relay Team (Gold); Dylan McKenna; under-14 Long Jump (Silver); Niall Kenny; under-12 100m (Bronze) Ciaran Kenny; under-14 80m hurdles (Bronze).

AGRICULTURAL SHOW

The 2017 Sligo Co. Agricultural Show will be held on July 15 in the Community Park, Riverstown. A full day of events is scheduled of the day, including the usual Horse, Pony Cattle, Sheep, Home Industries and Poultry Classes kicking off from midday.

The popular Dog Show starts from 1 p.m. Other events happening on the day is the RSA Road Show, Farmyard in Your Schoolyard, Trade Stands, various novelty events, guess the weight competition, Seán Og Dancing, entertainment with the local Damian Kelly and Dominic Farrell. The show will be officially opened by Mairead McGuinness MEP at 1 p.m. Any inquiries to 087 2422160.

DEFIBRILLATORS

The working group which was set up with an aim to provide a number of defibrillators for this area continues its work. Eighteen people are about to complete their training which will qualify them to use the defibrillators the greatest benefit to having a defibrillator is that they save lives.

Having a defibrillator at hand may increase the chance of survival from around 10% with only good effective CPR, up to possibly 60-80% with a defibrillator at hand for immediate use. Seconds count. A considerable sum of money has been collected and tickets are still on sale.

A Facebook page has been launched, ballygawleysooeydefibrillator. If you would like to get involved in anyway email ballygawleysooeydefibrilator@ yahoo.com.