EaskeyDromore West
FUNDING ANNOUNCED
Sligo County Council in conjunction with Easkey Community Council is delighted to announce the securing of €80,000 from Minister Michael Ring’s Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for a Community Garden and Enterprise Space Nature Trail and Associated Infrastructure. Works on this exciting new project will commence in the near future.
YOUNG AT HEART
West Sligo ‘ Young at Heart’ meet every Thursday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Dromore West Community Centre. Craft classes start on October 26 for the following six weeks. New members always welcome.
LEAP GROUP
Easkey Leap group are taking part in the Lip Sync fundraiser with ‘Leap with the Two Lords a Leaping ‘and will hold a Fun Quiz night on Friday, October 20, at 9 p.m. in the Castle Inn. A Duck Race will be held at Pol Gorm on Sunday, November 5, at 12.30 all money raised going to the Sea Blues.
RAMBLING HOUSE
A Traditional Rambling House Seisiun will take place on Saturday, October 14, at 9 p.m. in the Still Bar, Dromore West. A community based event to showcase the local talent in the area. If you wish to join in as a singer, musician, dancer or story teller contact Maureen McGowan Hynes at 087 2205439 or Geraldine McCloat at 087 7469372.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Laura Flatley, Dromore West and Daniel Beirne, who were married in Dromore West Church on Friday, September 29. The reception was held in the Diamond Coast Hotel.
CE SCHEME
Sligo Leader Partnership is recruiting participants in Easkey for the Tús Programme (CE Scheme). Please contact Sligo Leader Partnership at 071 9141138 for information.
FINBARR KILGANNON R.I.P.
The death has taken place of Finbarr Kilgannon, one Ard Na Greine, Enniscrone and late of Pinewood, Carrowcur, Dromore West. His funeral Mass took place in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour followed by burial in Churchill Cemetry. Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives.
SLEEP OUT’
A ‘Sleep Out’ to raise funds for Shine a Light Charity Event will be held at Feeneys, Dromore West on October 13 and 14 from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. The event is hosted by Tireragh Photography Club in support of the homeless. Collection buckets on the night and in local outlets. For details contact Jim at 083 8770843.
BRIDGE CLUB
Enniscrone Bridge Club takes place every Wednesday in the Diamond Coast commencing at 7.30 p.m. Results for week October 4, first Moya Brogan and Marian Flynn, second Halogue Malone and Jackie Kilcullen.
CREATIVE TEXTILES
Coláiste Iascaigh Parents Home School Liaison Office holds classes in Creative Textiles every Wednesday in Easkey Courthouse 10-12 till October 25. No Charge. Contact Katy at 087 1302681.
LIP SYNC
Easkey GAA presents Lip Sync on Saturday, November 18, in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone. There will be 12 groups of local volunteers taking part. All money raised will go to support the young, up-and-coming Sea Blues players, so please help by supporting all the fundraisers that each act will be having over the next few weeks.
ORANGE TIE BALL
Enniscrone has been chosen to host this year’s Cycle Against Suicide ‘Orange Tie Ball’ which will take place in the Diamond Coast Hotel on Saturday, November 11.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Michael P Doherty, Caltra on the death of his cousin Peter Ormsby, late of Carrowmacbrine, who died in California.
CAKE/BRIC-A-BRAC SALE
A Halloween themed cake and bric-a-brac sale will be held on the Bank Holiday weekend October 28 and 29 in the Parochial House, Rathlee. Anyone with donations or items to sell for this fundraiser for Tidy Towns contact 087 2791427.
DIAMOND LADIES LUNCH
The Diamond Ladies Lunch in aid of SHOUT will be held on Friday, December 1, in the Diamond Coast. There will be a champagne reception at 12.15 followed by lunch at 1 p.m. Tickets available from usual outlets.
SAFE TALK
A Safe Talk training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with suicide thoughts and connect them to first aid resources will be held in Enniscrone on Tuesday, October 17, ,10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Gregory at 087 6347707 to book a place in advance.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Easkey Scarecrow Festival will be held from October 26 to November 12.To have exhibits ready for Halloween it’s time to get started on your scarecrow which bring more and more people to Easkey each year to have a look at the masterpieces.
HALLOWEEN KIDS’ DISCO
A Halloween children’s fancy dress disco will be held in Dromore West community centre on Tuesday, October 31 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The disco will include ghoulish games and spooky snacks. Proceed to the refurbishment of the Dromore West playground.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on September 29. Numbers drawn were 10, 18, 27 and 35. €25 winners: Alan Tuffy, Easkey GA A., Rosalie Mitchell, Dara Timpson and Aileen Cowley Promoter’s prize: Tony Jones. Next jackpot €1,400 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. The lotto is available online at bit.ly/EaskeyCC
CULLEENS DANCE
A fundraising dance in aid of Culleens Community Defibrillator Fund will take place in the Hilltop Culleens Saturday, October 21, at 9 p.m., with music by Fhiona Ennis and Thomas Maguire. Tickets €10 Call 086 8931350 Facebook: Culleens Community Development Anyone that would like to help, please get in touch.
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