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COUNTRY MARKET
Drummartin Country Market (9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, 10.30 to12.30. The big event on the 29th July is a fundraiser for Sligo Rose, Lisa Maloney. First off, bring a rose from your garden competition, which will be judged on colour, size and smell. Judging will take place at 12pm, with a prize sponsored by Nature Inspires. A kid’s workshop, where they can make bird kites. Plus, they are raffling a fantastic hamper full of goodies from the market. And live music will accompany the festivities from 11am–12noon. As usual they have a fantastic range of Home Baked Goods, Free Range Eggs, Organic Dexter Beef,Organic Lamb and Organic Vegetables by Crimlin Farm, Rose’s plants, wood turned products, Jackie’s baskets and many other crafts from knitted to printed! As usual they have a wonderful coffee shop for teas, coffees and cakes. Look forward to seeing you there. Find them on www.facebook. com/DrummartinCountryMarket
GRAVEYARD MASS
The Annual Graveyard Mass will be held in Kilmactigue New Cemetery on Friday 4th August at 8pm. There will be a collection during Mass for the upkeep and maintenance of both cemeteries in Kilmactigue. Refreshments will be served in the Community Centre after Mass.
BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,600 guaranteed payout every night, full house €200 on flier game and €150 on last game. New 50:50 draw each night. First game at 8.30pm sharp.
GYM/FITNESS STUDIO
Abbey Gym & Fitness Studio, at Banada Abbey, consists of a fully equipped gym and full timetable of classes, with all age groups catered for.
For more details or to book your place email abbeygymbanada@gmail.com.
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community Lotto is now €5,200. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
IRISH SUMMER COURSES
Venue: Hilary Room, Banada:Junior Cert 24th July-28th July 10am-2pm. Leaving Cert Course 31st July-4th August 10am-2pm. Please contact Siobhán on 0874510572 for booking or further information.
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