Carraroe
NEW YEAR GREETINGS
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association wish all residents a very Happy and Healthy New Year. We thank all residents who supported our voluntary efforts in 2017 to improve our community and ensure it is a safe, pleasant, tidy place to live and enjoy. We want to thank Sligo County Council Officials and the public representatives who gave us assistance and encouragement to continue to progress the development of our area.
25 CARD GAME
Our Christmas party night of cards was enjoyed by large attendance. Wonderful banter and fun was obvious to all. We were delighted to see so many new faces and especially the young generation playing the game. Some travelled long distances and others we welcomed home for Christmas. The jackpot of €300 was won by Seán Collery/ Anthony McKeown on 12 games. Runners-up on 11 games were Bernadette White/Pat Collery, who won €60. The raffle was a great success with over 20 prizes sponsored by our many local businesses and friends with a large hamper as first prize.
The usual refreshments were enjoyed after the game thanks to the work of all regular team of workers We wish all our supporters and their families a very Happy and Peaceful New Year.
The next game by popular demand is on Tuesday, January 2, at 9 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing our regular and some new players on the night. Bring a partner but if necessary we can match you up.
GREENFORT RESIDENTS
Greenfort residents’ association wishes to acknowledge with appreciation, receipt of €300 funding from Sligo County Council under the 2017 Community and Voluntary General Grant Scheme. The money has been used for a project we undertook, to enhance our ‘Green Area’.
Heathers and shrubs have been planted in the Rockery along the Embankment the association also wish to acknowledge that it has been approved for funding in the amount of €500 from Sligo County Council under the Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme. This funding is being used to assist with a project we have undertaken to improve the visual appearance of our ‘Laneway’ and Estate. It is our hope these projects encourage our residents to further enhance our area and bring a splash of colour and enjoyment to all our residents and visitors.
All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.
SCOIL NAOMH ÉANNA
Thank you to all who supported the sale of work in the School which raised €7,000 for the School. Your support is very much appreciated. The ALAG project art competition prizes will be presented in January with the overall winning design becoming our 2018 campaign poster. Thanks to all the students that entered.
CADRA PROJECTS
We will be considering projects for submission for 2018 funding and would like to hear from any residents about projects that should be considered – Contact any of the following with your suggestions: Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com.
SENIORS ALARM SCHEME
If you have any neighbour living alone over New Year give them a call. Cadra can arrange access to the scheme for all surrounding areas including estates and to Ballygawley, Ballintogher etc. Anyone wishing to receive information or an application form can call any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com.
CHURCH NEWS
Carraroe Church Choirs: Both our parish and Folk Choir are looking for new members. The Parish Choir meets on Mondays for rehearsal and the Folk Choir on Sunday at 11 a.m. If you can sing please join and support our liturgy.
The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.
Parking at the church: People are requested not to park on the public road in front of Church as it is dangerous and obstructs the view of people exiting the car park. There is plenty of space around the community centre and the new parking area at the weighbridge.
LAKEVIEW ICA GUILD
The next meeting of the guild will be held on January 8, please note it is on the second Tuesday of the month. The programme for spring term will be discussed at the meeting.
January 6 is known as Little Christmas and the ladies of Lakeview Guild are taking the day off and will meet for lunch in the Riverside Hotel at 2 p.m. We would like to wish all Guilds in Co Sligo a very peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas greeting to all Lakeview Guild members and their families and wishing good health to our Carraroe Community in 2018. New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.
NEW RESIDENTS
We would like to welcome any new residents to the area. You can visit Facebook page Carraroe and District Regeneration Association to see area included. If you require any assistance please feel free to email cadrasligo1@gmail.com.
DOG FOULING
People walking their dogs on Carraroe roads are requested to remove fouling and not to dump into hedges as the plastic bags do not disintegrate and have to be removed by litter pickers – please bring home and bin. There is an on the spot fine of €150 for such offences. Pooper – scoopers are available free from Sligo County Council.
TEXT ALERT
Anyone interested in joining the system, including residents in the estates in the area, can contact any committee member or email cadrasligo1@gmail.com for an application form.
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS
To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.