Strandhill

FOOD FESTIVAL

The Strandhill food festival which took place last Saturday was a marvellous success with an array of food producers, food critics and foodies in general on hand to provide a fantastic festival. It promises to be a terrific annual event.

PEOPLES MARKET

The Strandhill Peoples market returns to the Airport Hanger in Strandhill from 11 to four every Sunday. For more information contact strandhillpeoplesmarket@gmail.com. With over 40 stalls weekly showcasing the best in local produce, music and arts and craft its an ideal way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Strandhill Mobile Library stop, visits every third Wednesday, It operates a schedule every three weeks, so it does not fall on the same week every month. For exact dates visit sligolibrary.ie.

MONEY FOR STRANDHILL

The recent announcement by the Minister that €80,000 will be allocated to Strandhill for the development of a tourism hub is a welcome development to teh village. Congratulations to the Strandhill Community Development Committee for the preparation of the submission in conjunction with Sligo County Council. Also congratulations to the SCDA on the recent presentation to the bank of Ireland Enterprising Towns judges on showcasing Strandhill – the winning entry is inline for a possible top prize of in excess of €20,000. The results will be in November.

GET FIT

Fitness4All has a large selection of classes to choose from that suits all abilities from beginners to the more advanced. Their classes will boost your energy levels and release the endorphins to keep your mood levels high and get you ready for the party season ahead. Why not try Mondays Kettlebells/Trx suspension training class or Wednesdays Rebound/circuits.

Both these classes are high energy without the high impact on your joints. For expectant mums it’s important to keep your body healthy and strong at this time, and they have a Pregnancy Pilates class to achieve this throughout your pregnancy. And when baby is born, they have a Mums and Babies class to get you back into shape.

For more information on all of their classes don’t hesitate to contact Miriam and Aileen if you would like to talk – 086 8239966 or 087 9104713.

STRANDHILL IN WINTER

As winter draws near don’t forget that there loads of great dining options available seven days a week in Strandhill – and great places to stay. If you need to get more information you can visit gostrandhill.com.