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.
TABLE QUIZ
Shamrock Gaels table quiz fundraiser in Harte’s Corner House on Saturday, October 21, at 9.30 p.m. Any support would be appreciated.
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 mak- ing plans to facilitate a parent and Toddler Group over the coming weeks. Little Buddies 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.
HALLOWEEN CAMP
Book early to avoid disappointment. Camp runs at Little Buddies 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.
LEARN TO JIVE
A & C Country Jiving are starting adult jiving classes on Sunday, November 5, at 7.30 p.m. in the Morrison Cottage Riverstown. This is a four-week course that will have you ready for the Christmas parties, so come along for great fun and fitness. Contact Colin 086 3083416 or see A & C Country Jiving Facebook page for more details.
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
Book launch of ‘ Henry Kelly (1894-1920): County Sligo’s Forgotten Rebel’ by Cían Harte will be hosted by Liber Bookshop in O’Connell Street Sligo from midday till 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21.
Come along to learn of the story of one of the few Sligo soldiers to fight in Easter Week on the side of the rebels. ‘Henry Kelly (18941920): County Sligo’s Forgotten Rebel’ 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.
The author hoped to revitalise the life of a forgotten rebel, one of only a handful of Sligo natives to involve themselves in the 1916 Rising. Henry received no adulation, no recognition and no medals due to his early demise. The author wishes to rectify this tragedy with this publication.
Proceeds of the book will go towards the resurfacing of Henry’s weathered headstone in Kilross Cemetery, Ballygawley and towards an application for posthumous IRA medals due to him and his next of kin. Softback version from €9.99.
SHAMROCK GAELS
Preparations are well under way at Shamrock Gaels club for their ‘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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