Riverstown
TIDY TOWNS
Congratulations and well done to the whole community for their part in Riverstown’s achievement of coming second place in County Sligo in the National Tidy Towns competition. Riverstown also increased its
points on last year’s results. The judges commended the consistent work undertaken by residents, and especially praised the involvement of young people. A full report can be viewed on tidytowns.ie – an interesting read.
Members of the community are invited to email any photos taken throughout the year, of community clean-ups etc to imeldaryanjones@outlook.ie, for inclusion in next year’s entry.
FUN RUN
Little Buddies would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who supported their recent Fun Run. Thank you and well done to all who completed the 8k loop.
The following received prizes: First Male home with a time of 31.48 was Kenneth Kennedy. first Female 37.33 was Rosanne Mitchell. first junior male was Matt Devlin and first junior female was Lara Swann. first Over 50 male home was Gerry Murphy and first Over 50 female was Dorothy Nealon. Well done to all those who participated in the one mile challenge.
Congratulations to the following who also received prizes: First girl home was Sarah Conheady in 6.18 and first boy was Ewan Boland in 7.02. Caiden McGoldrick, Danny Conheady and Chloe Conheady received prizes for being the youngest participants and first parent with pushchair went to Louise McGoldrick and Finn O’Reilly.
A special thank you to all who helped out with stewarding, registration and refreshments. A special word of thanks to Sharon and Vanessa, who did a great job of time keeping for the 8K Run. Thank you to Liam Boland, who was an excellent MC and the young people on route for the water stations.
Thank you to the Order of Malta for their support on the day. A complete set of results are available on Little Buddies Facebook page. A total of €670 was raised at this event.
RAMBLING HOUSE
Riverstown Comhaltas are having a Rambling House in the Morrison Teach Ceoil, Riverstown on Saturday, October 14, at 9.30. Musicians, singers and Dancers welcome. Refreshments will be served. Admission €10 Enquiries to Pádraig Kerins 087 6707329.
HALLOWEEN FUN
Sligo Folk Park Scare in the park will take place on Friday, October 27, and Sunday, October 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown. Children €5 each, adults are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, come along and enjoy this joyful event. Phone 086 2356688 for more details.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Little Buddies are currently making plans to facilitate a parent and Toddler Group over the coming weeks. Little Buddies has some availability in the Preschool/ECCE room. If interested please contact Niamh at 071 9165660 or email littlebuddiessligo@gmail.com for more information.
HALLOWEEN CAMP
Book early to avoid disappointment for the Little Buddies Halloween Camp which runs from Tuesday, October 31, to Friday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And is suitable for five- to 12-year-olds. Cost €65. Bring your own lunch but a snack will be provided.
Enjoy pumpkin carving, baking, mask making, tricks and treats and spooky games. Call 071 9165660 for more information.
KIDS JIVING LESSIONS
Kids jiving lessons will continue on Tuesday in Morrison Cottage Riverstown at 6.30 p.m. Aged 5+. Contact Annette 086 1685170 or see A & C Country Jiving Facebook page.
BOOK LAUNCH
A book launch of ‘Henry Kelly (1895-1920): Co Sligo’s Forgotten Rebel’ will take place in Liber Bookshop on Saturday, October 21, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A chance to learn of the story of one of the few Sligo soldiers to fight in Easter Week on the side of the rebels.
The book is a short biographical study of Volunteer Henry Kelly of Ballygawley, an Easter Rebel of 1916, who was executed by an RIC Auxiliary Raid on the Banba Hall, Dublin on October 17, 1920, during the War of Independence. Proceeds of the book will go towards the resurfacing of Henry’s weathered headstone in Kilross Cemetery, and towards an application for posthumous IRA medals due to him and his next of kin. For further information please visit: Facebook.com/cianhartehistorian.
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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