Ballymote
SVP COLLECTION THANKS
The annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection was held on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, thank you to everyone who donated to the collection, your support as always is greatly appreciated.
COLÁISTE MUIRE
On Wednesday, December 13, Coláiste Muire Ballymote was awarded the Cathaoirleach’s Award (School’s Category) for the work done and participation in Darkness into Light 2017. The school are delighted with this success which has been accepted on behalf of the community of Ballymote. The school wish to congratulate all students, staff, parents, the DIL committee, the local community and anyone who helped make Ballymote’s first DIL the great success that it was. The school wish to thank most sincerely, the Cathaoirleach for honouring the school. Coláiste Muire look forward to a bigger and better DIL event in 2018.
IRISH TIMES SURVEY – Coláiste Muire are delighted to have been listed Number one in Sligo and in the top 10 schools in Ireland in the recent Irish Times listings. These listings support Coláiste Muire’s motto of helping each and every individual achieve their personal best. The result reinforces the nurturing environment that exists within the school with the aim of supporting the wellbeing of every child and supporting their personal achievement at all levels.
These tables, in unison with outstanding Leaving Cert results in the summer of 2017 and excellent reports from the Department of Education paint a holistic picture of a school moving forward well. There is still much to do, however it is nice to take stock and say thank you to all staff, board of management, students, families and the wider community who have all been part of this journey over the last number of years.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the Ballymote lotto jackpot on December 9 Numbers drawn were 4, 6, 10 and 28. There were two match-three winners, names of winners are displayed locally. The jackpot now stands at €3,300.
The next draw will take place in Hayden’s on Saturday December 23. If jackpot is not won extra draw will take place with match three worth €100, 5 x €100 and 10 x €50. Thank you for your continued support.
Merry Christmas to all our supporters, and sponsors David Currid and Ballymote Credit Union.
YOUR NEWS
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes email miriamsfinn@eircom.net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p.m. every Thursday. of his cousin Annie Nealis, who was laid to rest in Cloonameehan cemetery on Wednesday, December 13. May her soul rest in peace.
WALKWAY OPENING
As Ballinalack Community Park was the first project in the country to receive Leader Funding of €124,386 for a walking track around the park. Minister Michael Ring will officially open the walkway on Thursday the 21st at 3.30 p.m.
NATIVITY PLAY
The children from Bunninadden NS will perform their Nativity Play in the Arc Decco, Ballymote this Thursday night at 7 p.m.