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DONATE BLOOD
There will be a blood donation clinic in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry, on Thursday, September 7, from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. As always the call goes out and Blood is in short supply and everyone who can should consider donating.
It is a wonderful act of caring for others; a genuine gift of life to a person in desperate need. Someone will live because you give. Within three weeks of donation you can be assured your blood will have assisted in saving someones life. No greater gift is possible.
DVD OF WALK
A DVD of a walk from Ballina to Tubbercurry in May 1997 retracing the route taken by the famous racehorse, Ballyara Lad, transporting grain from Ballina to Tubbercurry during the Great Famine, is now available in the following outlets: Gillespies, Surlis’ SuperValu, Murphy’s Spar, K & B Hardware, Killoran’s Restaurant, Daybreak and Barry’s Pharmacy.
The DVD also includes a re-enactment of an eviction scene at Lough Talt by members of the Phoenix Players. All Proceeds are in aid of the Concern Famine in East Africa Relief Appeal.
COUNTRY MARKET
Drummartin Country Market (9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
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.
Also they have a wonderful coffee shop for tea, coffee and cakes. Look forward to seeing you there. Find them on facebook.com/DrummartinCountryMarket
BINGO
Bingo is played 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 8.30 p.m.
GYM/FITNESS STUDIO
Abbey Gym and 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 €5,900. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
YOUR NEWS
If anyone wishes to put in local news please send an email to banatourlocalnotes@gmail.com by 9 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Registration for Irish Traditional Music classes with Tireragh Comhaltas will take place on Friday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in Dromore West Community Centre. Classes in many instruments. Enquiries to 086 8765545 or email tireraghcce@hotmail.com.
DEFIBRILLATOR
The people of Easkey would like to wish Fr Kevin Loftus a long and happy retirement. Fr Kevin has purchased a wonderful gift of a defibrillator for the parish. This will be placed on the wall of Easkey Church soon. A defibrillator is a lifesaving tool which is a great asset to the community. T.
his brings to five in the parish, one in both churches, Coláiste Iascaigh, the community centre and one at the GAA pitch.13 people die every day in Ireland from cardiac arrest, often in their own home. How wonderful would it be for anyone to have the skills to save a loved one?
A three-hour training course will provide us with these skills and a certification for two years to use a defibrillator. We need as many people trained as possible. It is as simple as watching a video and practising on some manakins. The course is been offered free of charge starting in October in Easkey. Interested people can text their name and the word easkey aed to 087 6650064.
BRIDGE CLUB
Enniscrone Bridge club resumes play on Wednesday, September 13, at 7.30 p.m., in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Beginner classes available. Contact 087 7929736.
TRACTOR RUN
The annual Across the Mountain and Down the Brae tractor run from Skreen-Dromard Community Centre takes place on Sunday, September10. Registration from 12.30 till 1.45 p.m. €20 per Tractor. Proceeds in aid of the council for the Blind and the Order of Malta.
BLING IT BRING IT
On Sunday, September 10, at 1 p.m. Killeenduff National School will hold their annual 5K ‘Bling it Bring it’ family walk/run or cycle. Registration at the school from 11.30. Bling your bike or buggy or even your puppy. Entry fee: €10 per adult, €5 per child or €20 per family. All welcome to this fun family event.
SPEECH AND DRAMA
Kilgannon School of Speech and Drama enrolment for classes takes place Friday, September 15in Dromore west community centre at 6 p.m. Classes will include a variety of speech and drama activities as well as some arts and crafts. Please contact Aoife for more information 085 1399951 or kilgannonschool@gmail.com.
IRISH DANCING
The Naughton School of Irish Dance will start again on Monday, September 13, in Skreen-Dromard Community Centre for children aged 4+ from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30. Contact Lisa 087 7595369. All abilities welcome.
COMPUTER COURSE
Benefit four is starting up again soon. This is a free five-week computer course for beginners and will be held in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre in Enniscrone. Contact at 096 37444 for further information.
IRISH DANCING
Traditional Irish dancing will be held every Tuesday from 5.30 p.m. and Thursday from 6.30 p.m. for both boys and girls for fun and competition in Dromore West Community Centre. Enqueries to Mary at 087 8863248.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Templeboy Parent and Toddler Group will resume weekly meetings on Friday, September 8, from 10 a.m. to midday in the Old Schoolhouse Templeboy (next to the church). The first week the Public Health Nurse (Claire Mullaney) will visit to chat to new Mums and weigh babies. This is a super way to meet other parents and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at just €2 per family.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Easkey Community Council CLG has been notified by Sligo Co.Co. that work on the repair of the river walk and boundary fence will commence on Monday, September 11. The work to the boundary fence will be the first to be undertaken and while this work is ongoing it will not impact on persons wishing to use the river walk. It is expected that the repairs to the walk itself will then commence and will take approximately two weeks to complete. There will be no access to the river walk during this period.
MUSIC GENERATION
Music Generation Sligo classes in Easkey. Spaces available for beginners and experienced players commencing September 11. Register now for small group lessons in guitar, keyboard, drums and vocals. Email MusicGeneration Sligo@msletb.ie/Telephone 087 9850461 (Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday only).
DANCE CLASSES
Social Dance classes are starting back again in Skreen-Dromard Community Centre on Wednesday, September 27 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. All abilities welcome.