Ballymote
1960 FOOTBALL REUNION
Plans are now complete for the gathering of the surviving members of the 1960 Ballymote Gaelic Football squad that will take place in Doddy’s Lounge on this Friday, July 14, at 8.15 p.m. The event will be held under the auspices of Ballymote GAA. Club. Ballymote were the 1960 County Sligo Minor Champions.
The squad members were D. Kennedy, J. Sreenan, J.Henry RIP., T. Keenan, P. Cunney, S. Benton, T. McCann, B. Coleman, B. Benton RIP., S. Gilhawley, J. McGovern, N. Farry, P. Prior, S. Davey, M. Henry, P. Rogers, H. McDermott, L. Kerins, P. Brennan, J. Cassidy, R. Cassidy, J. Donohoe, V. Hever, S. Fahey, D. Martin, F. Donohoe. Mentors: Alfie Banks, Eugene Gilhawley RIP.,, John Kivlehan RIP.,and J O’Hara RIP.
There may be other former club members who were also associated with the team in some way. They are also most welcome to attend the event. All present members of Ballymote GAA. Club will be also made very welcome.
If you wish to attend it will be very helpful if you will indicate how many people will be in your party so that our caterer can make a reasonable estimate of the amount of light refreshments that will be needed. For any further information please call or text 087 6741599 or email nealfarry2@gmail.com. Representatives of the deceased members have indicated that they will attend.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Storytelling and crafts this Friday and every Friday during July and August, at 3 p.m., with our wonderful artist friend Jen Emery, Claire and Louise. Open to all ages, although little ones will need company and help with crafts. No booking necessary but it would be wonderful if everyone was there for 3 p.m. so we have time to enjoy everything together.
On Thursday, July 13, Wayne O’Connor will be joining us and sharing his passion for board games, showing two groups of six (9 – 12 and teenage) how to play the classic role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. This game gets your imagination going and is a great way to connect with others and have some fun. Wayne is an excellent teacher and his passion for games alone will be enough to have us all hooked. Booking is neccessary. Teens go first from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., nine- to 12-year-olds from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all, reply here or call us at 071 9111669 to book a place. Please share with friends if you think they would like to join in too.
SYMPATHY
sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Eric Quinn, Knockmullen Collooney; Maura Redman, Blackburn, whose deaths occurred recently.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Barry McGettrick and Karen McKenna who were married recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote.
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