BanadaTourlestrane
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended on the recent death of Jack Cooke, Drumartin,to his family, neighbours and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
PARISH MILLENNIUM DVD
Part 16 of the Kilmactigue Parish Millennium DVD focusing on the Religious Services and Events celebrated in the parish over the years 1999 and 2000 is now available. The DVD includes interesting historical facts about the four churches in the parish: Tourlestrane, Kilmactigue, Lough Talt and Banada. Copies can be purchased at Kennedys Supermarket, Aclare and Drumartin Country Markets or from: Pat O’Connor, Lough Talt, 0872245089; Padraic Maye, Aclare, 0872284575; Michael Collins, Banada, 0872458612; Tom Walsh, 0872276628
COUNTRY MARKET
Drummartin Country Market (9km out the Ballina road from Tubbercurry, on right besides Joe Dan’s Pub) is open every Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
The last market this year is on Saturday December 16, with a workshop for kids. Also there will be Christmas trees on sale and fantastic Christmas cakes, decorations and other festive treats. Live Irish Traditional Music at each of the Christmas markets.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,600 guaranteed payout every night, full house €200 on flier game and €150 on last game. New 50:50 draw each night. First game at 8.30 p.m.
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now €1,400. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
YOUR NEWS
If anyone wishes to put in local news please send an email to banatourlocalnotes@gmail.com by 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. will be provided, please feel free to bring lanterns or tea lights in jam jars etc. All are welcome to this wonderful community event.
Should the weather not suit the service will be held in Drumlease Church from 7 p.m. Collection on the night will be donated to SVP and Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
GAA CLUB AGM
St Patrick’s GAA are holding their AGM on Saturday, December 16, in the Depot, Dromahair at 5 p.m. All club members are asked to attend; we would also like to encourage parents of underage players or anyone with an interest in becoming involved with the club to attend. It would be great to see new faces.
YOUR NEWS
If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday Ring us any morning, Monday to Friday at 071 9134986, 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com.
RECYCLING – NOTE
Please do not leave cardboard boxes or plastic bags at the re-cycling bins. It doesn’t make much sense to re-cycle the various items in the bins provided and then just leave empty boxes or bags lying around at the bins. Take them home and re-use or re-cycle them.