Carraroe

GARLAND WEEKEND

Celebrations at the Holy Well 29th and 30th July : Theme: Healing through Reconciliation Saturday 29th July 7.00pm Confession at the Holy Well 7.30pm Evening Mass–Jesus our Healer Sunday 30th July 6.00an Dawn Mass–Camino Walk from St. Anne’s 10.00am Morning Mass– Baptism–Our Call to Jesus 12.00noon 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’2s will begin at 4.45am on Sunday 30th July to arrive at the Holy Well at 6.00am. 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 on 0719162136.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB:

Family Fun Sports Day Following on from the hugely successful event last year, the Family Fun Sports day will be held on Sunday 30th July 2017 in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg starting at 2pm. Registration from 1.15pm. Photos will be taken on the day which will appear in the Club Book launching later this year to mark the clubs 30th Anniversary. We would encourage all families in our area to come along for a great day of fun and sport.

Club Summer Camp–Tuesday 15th–Thursday 17th August in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg. Time: 10am to 2.30pm. Cost €20. Register at 9.30am on Tuesday 15th August. Camp Director–John Reilly.

THE LOTTO IS NOW € 10,850.

The Lotto can be purchased in Canning’s House & Garden, Molly Fulton’s Restaurant, Crozon Inn Crozon, Blue Lagoon Riverside, McMorrow’s Shop Cairns Road, Clifford Electrical Carraroe or any club member.

VISIT TO CARNS CAIRNS HILL SLIGO:

CADRA is providing an organised visit to the CARNs on Cairns Hill Sligo on Tuesday 22nd August at 9.45 am The visitors will meet at Sligo County Council at water works Tonaphubble .The event will be led by Stefan Bergh a recognized authority on CARNs of Co Sligo .People are advised to wear wellingtons / boots as the terrain is uneven and depending on weather may be wet . The entire event is expected to last a max of 2 hours. Looking forward to meeting people interested in hearing about this historic site and experience the spectacular views form the western CARN. Come along as no need to book in advance.

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 .Salary Negotiable -further information from Fr Jim Murray at the Presbytery or Telephone 0719162136.

AED/ DEFIB

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.

CADRA TIDY TOWNS:

The adjudication process for Tidy Towns has commenced and will continue until 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.

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 Siochana on 071-9157000 who will investigate and arrange to send a Text Alert if necessary.

PARKING AT THE CHURCH:

People are requested not to park on the public road in front of Church as it is dangerous and obstructs the view of people exiting the car parks. There is plenty of space around the Community Centre and the new parking area at the weighbridge.

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.

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 e-mail 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 CENTRE

There are some slots available especially for summer months. Phone parish office on 0719162136 for details .

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.

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 9111 465 / 071 9111 457 or Mobile: 087 177 8735 -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.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS:

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 0872222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.