Carraroe

CHURCH SACRISTAN

The parish of Carraroe is looking for a new sacristan to take on the job in our Church. The cleaning of the church has been contracted and is not required as part of the role – further information from Fr Jim Murray at the Presbytery or Telephone 071 9162136.

AED/DEFIB AT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Please note the box holder opening mechanism is not operating properly and has to be sent for repair. The AED/Defib at Community Field is available with same code to open.

NEW LITTER WARDEN

CADRA welcomes the new Litter Warden appointed by Sligo County Council and look forward to working closely with him over the years. We ask all residents to assist him in his efforts to stop illegal dumping from our community.

CELEBRATIONS AT THE HOLY WELL, JULY 29 AND 30

Theme: Healing through Reconciliation Saturday, July 29. 7 p.m. Confession at the Holy Well. 7.30 p.m. Evening Mass – Jesus our Healer Sunday, July 30. 6.00 a.m. Dawn Mass – Camino Walk from St Anne’s 10 a.m. Morning Mass – Baptism – Our Call to Jesus. Midday Mass with Prayers for Healing and Anointing of the Sick Please Note: On this weekend all Masses will take place at the Holy Well. No Mass in the church.

An organised walk from St Anne’s will begin at 4.45 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, to arrive at the Holy Well at 6 a.m. Please support.

One-way traffic system will be in operation again this year with entry to Holywell via bog road and exit at Lakeview School-further information from the parish office at 071 9162136.

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-viz jacket and picker to any new volunteers just contact any committee member.

AWARE – SLIGO SUPPORT GROUP

Did you know that one in 10 in Ireland experience depression? If you are dealing with depression, stress, or anxiety come along to our support group meeting in Markievicz House, Barrack Street Sligo. The meeting is free and no referral or sign up is required – For further information contact 016617211or visit aware.ie.

SLIGO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sligo Social Services has a shortage of good quality bric-abrac and household linens to sell in their Thrift Shop on Harmony Hill. If you are having a clear out and have items to donate then we would be very grateful to receive them. They can be dropped at our yard on the Lungy. Unfortunately we cannot accept duvets, pillows, toys or electrical items. Thank you for your support. All shop profits go towards delivering vital services in the local community, for example meals on wheels, homeless accommodation, child and family support and counselling, information and advocacy.

MURAL AT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Nik Purdy has commenced painting a mural of the Holywell at Carraroe Community Centre. The community is looking forward to the finished product.

COMMUNITY CENTRE RENTAL

There are some slots available especially for summer months. Phone parish office at 071 9162136 for details.

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.

CIGARETTE ENDS CAUSE LITTER

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.

VISIT TO CARNS CAIRNS HILL SLIGO

An organised trip will take place to the cairns on Cairns Hill on Tuesday, August 22, meeting at water works Tonaphubble at 9.45 a.m. The event will be led by Stefan Bergh.

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.

REGISTERED IN THE PARISH

Are you registered in our Parish? If you have moved into the parish or are not on our census, please contact the parish office at 071 9162136/087 8198466 or email carraroe@holywellsligo.com so we can register you and your family. This will help with the distribution of parish envelopes, calendar and news items during the year.

COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT

Please note this text arrives to your phone as Be Alert. The system is available to protect our community. If you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate and arrange to send a Text Alert if necessary.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.