Manorhamilton
SYLWIA’S VICTORY
When the recent North Leitrim Men’s Group competitive progressive ‘25’ card drive ended in the Bee Park Community Centre in a blaze of excitement, Sylwia McCaffrey proved to be the star of the night when she successfully seen off the challenges of all other opponents to win.
The progressive ‘25’ card drive’s second prize was shared between Pat Dolan (Father) Ted Rooney and Micheál Rooney. Joe McLoughlin took home the night’s progressive ‘25’ card drive’s table prize.
Meantime the progressive ‘25’ card drive’s raffle winners on the night were Tommy Wynn (first), Tommy McGourty (second) and Phil Glancy (third). Another North Leitrim Men’s Group progressive ‘25’ card drive will take place in the Bee Park Community Centre on this Sunday night, October 8, at 9 p.m.
The Men’s Group cordially invite all card players to come along on this Sunday night, or any other Sunday night besides, when the card games are taking place. The jackpot prize on this Sunday night will be €300 on nine games while the usual excellent first, second and table progressive ‘25’ card drive prizes will be on offer, as well as the three raffle prizes.
1916 MEMORIAL PLAQUE
As part of a special memorial celebration event, the 19th Infantry Battalion Association are unveiling a 1916 Memorial Plaque on the Fairgreen Manorhamilton.
This is one of three plaques to be unveiled in the Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon areas where the former 19th Battalion FCA covered. The unveiling events will commence on this Sunday, October 8, at 2 p.m. at the Castle Café Manorhamilton with a short history talk on North Leitrim in 1916.
The plaque unveiling will take place immediately thereafter. Light refreshments will be available thereafter in Heraghty’s Bar, Main Street, Manorhamilton.
EANNA’S CALL-UP
Congratulations are extended to young Manor Rangers player, Eanna Clancy, who has been selected for FAI under-14 national development training on Sunday, October 22, at AUL Soccer Complex Clonshaugh Dublin. Best wishes are extended to Eanna at the national development training event.
FEEL GOOD CLUB
Following their summer break, the Glencar Feel Good Club returns to its full programme of interesting and stimulating activities in the Glencar Community Centre, Diffreen on Monday, October 25, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
All active retired people, both male and female, are very welcome to join the Glencar Feel Good Club and are cordially invited to come along to the Glencar Community Centre, Diffreen on the last Monday morning of October.
HOSPICE WALK
The North West Hospice Memorial Walk takes place on this Sunday, October 15, at midday in Sligo Town.
Everyone is invited to participate in the Hospice Memorial Walk in remembrance of a deceased family member, friend or work-colleague and celebrate their lives. Participants, who register will receive personalised T-shirts with the name of their loved one on the front.
This scenic walk will take place over a flat route less than 5km and is suitable for all ages and buggies. Please register online now at northwesthospice.ie or phone 071 9170523.
DISTRICT NEWS
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