Riverstown

CHURCH GATE THANKS

Riverstown Community Games would like to extend a huge thank you to the local community who contributed so generously to a church gate collection held recently in aid of Community Games funds. Taunagh, Riverstown and Sooey Churches raised a total of €583.41 between them. Well done and thank you to all involved.

8K FUN RUN

There will be an 8K Fun Run/ walk plus a Mini/children’s run on Sunday, October 1, in Riverstown at 2 p.m. Registration will take place in Little Buddies on Sunday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. And before race from 1 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Both races will begin promptly at 2 p.m. This is a timed event. Mini race/walk to include Community Park. Suitable for younger children and pushchairs. Walkers welcome on both routes. All proceeds in aid of Little Buddies. Entry: Adult €10, child €5. Family €25. Refreshments will be available after event.

PARENT/TODDLER GROUP

Little Buddies are currently making plans to facilitate a parent and Toddler Group over the coming weeks. Little Buddies currently has some availability in the Pre-school/ECCE room. If interested please contact Niamh at 071 9165660 or email littlebuddiessligo@gmail.com for more information.

KIDS JIVING LESSIONS

Kids jiving lessons will start on Tuesday, September 19, in Morrison Cottage, Riverstown at 6.30 p.m. Aged 5+. Contact Annette 086 1685170 or see A & C Country Jiving Facebook page.

HORSE RIDING LESSONS

Children or Adults Horse-riding lessons are available as a group or privately. All levels are catered for. Specialising in flat work, showjumping and trekking. Currently offering a September package for €50 for two group lessons and one trek. For more information call Gary at 083 1585941 or visit facebook. com/loughboequestrian/ sean nós dancing sean nós dancing classes are back with Eimear Mulvey in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown from Sunday, September 24. Beginners 11.30 a.m. to midday, Intermediate 12 to 12.30 p.m. And Advanced 10.15 to 11.15 a.m. Registration night for new members will take place on Monday, September 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Morrison Cottage. Kids/teen welcome from the age of four and up. For more information contact Eimear at 086 2584465.

SAFETY TRAINING

The following safety courses will be run in Millview House (Sligo Folk Park), Riverstown: PHECC First Aid Response (OOI Occupational First Aid) on Friday, September 29, and Friday, October 6, and 13. Cardiac First Response will take place on Saturday, November 4. Basic First Aid will take place on Saturday, November 18. ADR/Hazchem Tanker Training also available.

For more information or to make a booking call 071 9165822. Or book online @markdodd.ie. Community courses on Manual Handling, Fire Safety or Safe Pass can be arranged as needed call 071 9165822 for further details.

SHAMROCK GAELS

The club will be hosting ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on Friday, November 17, in the Clayton Hotel. This will be a major fundraising event for the upkeep and maintenance of the main pitch in Coola and also the Gaelic pitch in Riverstown Park. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

NEWS ITEMS

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