Carraroe
VISIT TO CARNS
CADRA is providing an organised visit to the CARNs on Cairns Hill Sligo on Tuesday, August 22, at 9.45 a.m. We will meet at Sligo County Council water works Foxes Den Tonaphubble.
The event will be led by Stefan Bergh a recognised authority on CARNs of Co Sligo, who will give of his expert knowledge. 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 two hours.
Looking forward to meeting people interested in hearing about this historic site and experience the spectacular views form the western CARN. Please pass the word and come along no need to book in advance.
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.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB
Club summer camp – Tuesday, August 15, to Thursday, August 17, in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg. Time: 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Cost €20. Register at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15. Camp Director – John Reilly.
The lotto is now €10,900. 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.
CADRA TIDY TOWNS
We appreciate the residents and businesses that have undertaken extra cleaning in front of their property. We appeal to 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. 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 Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate and arrange to send a Text Alert if necessary.
PARISH CENSUS
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.
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.
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
ll 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.
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS
To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.