Geevagh

LOTTO DRAW

The Geevagh Community Resource lotto draw was held in Paddy’s Bar on Saturday, December, 30th for a jackpot of €1,100. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 8 and nine. There was no winner. The next draw for a jackpot of €1,200 will be held on Saturday, January 6, in Killoran’s Bar. The winners of the €20 prizes were Patrick Joseph Conlon, c/o Paddy’s; Eamonn Lyons, Straduff; Thomas McDonagh, Geevagh; Margaret McDonagh, Geevagh and Maureen and Shay Mostyn, Ballindoon.

LOUGH ARROW SWIM

On Christmas Day, over 70 people took to the waters of Lough Arrow for the annual swim. There was a big turnout to support the event with music and hot drinks on the shoreline for this the 17th year of the swim. Well done to all who took part and who supported in any way. Tremendous credit is due to the organising committee for their efforts over the years. Please return your sponsorship as soon as possible so it can be forwarded to North West Hospice.

CHARITY GAME

There was a good crowd in the football field on St Stephen’s Day for the charity game between the under-30s and the over-30s. It was a very entertaining game with the younger group winning by a small margin. Following the game refreshments were served in Paddy’s and a raffle took place. Just over €900 was raised in aid of Sligo Cancer Support Centre. Well done to all involved in this worthy fundraiser.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations and best wishes to Thomas Walsh, Kilmactranny and Emma Shivnan, Ballyfarnon, who were married during the festive season.

JACKIE’S HALL

‘Do you remember Jackie’s Hall at Conway’s Cross, once the centre of the social scene in the local area. Did you ever dance there or hear people talk about it? If so, Ocean FM Radio would like to hear from you for a special programme it is working on. You may call Harry Keaney at 087 9565613 or email Harry at harry@ oceanfm.ie.

INDOOR ROWING

The New Year provides an ideal opportunity to get fit and with this in mind a new ‘Men Get Moving Indoor Rowing Programme’ will take place in Geevagh Resource Centre.

This eight-week fitness programme is targeted at men in the community over 35 years who are currently inactive and wish to get back into fitness. Classes will take place twice weekly with a beginner class for those who are getting into fitness after a long period of inactivity while an improver class will be facilitated for those with a basic level of fitness.

The classes which will be led by a qualified fitness instructor will be based around use of indoor rowing machines and some circuit training to build fitness. Motivational and nutritional talks will also form part of the programme.

Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership has teamed up with CLASP with support from Geevagh GAA Club to encourage men to get healthy and active in 2018 and is inviting all interested to come along to a registration evening on Wednesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. at the Resource Centre with places being allocated on a first come basis.

Classes will commence the following week Monday the 22nd at 8.30 p.m. (Beginners) and 9.30 p.m. (Improvers) with the second class on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. (Beginners) and 8.30 p.m. (Improvers). As this is the first pilot of this programme in County Sligo the fee is €20 for 16 classes. For further information contact 071 9161511. trates the classes and Christmas party along with his good wife Monica. Mile buiochas as ucht do chuid oibre.

Classes will resume again on Monday, January 15, at the usual times. New members are always welcome.

ST STEPHEN’S DAY 5K

The people of South Sligo and surrounding areas were out in force to support the 5k charity run in aid of a very worthy cause, SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust). This great event has being going from strength to strength since its first race six years ago.

This year was bigger and better with just under 400 people, young and old, taking to the streets of Tubbercurry. There was a very noticeable increase in families who took part this year, adding greatly to his special event. God himself played a huge part with the rays of sunshine beating down on everybody.

Gerry Lee, chairman, welcomed everybody at the start of the race, in a packed St Brigid’s Hall and acknowledged the great support received by both walkers and runners. You could hear a pin drop as Gerry acknowledged Tom Normanly, who sadly passed away earlier in the year. Gerry welcomed Marie, family and friends and explained that in Tom’s memory a memorial shield would be presented to the first junior (under 18 years) to cross the line.

Tom was an avid supporter of the run for the past few years. He completed it two years ago and was encouraging his own family and all who took part last year as they neared the finish line. Tom was too well aware of the support and facilities provided by SHOUT God played his part but there is no doubt that Tom had a word and was with everybody in spirit. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis.

Afterwards refreshments were provided and everybody mingled and chatted to discuss the Christmas festivities. Children huddled together showing each other and discussing what that great man Santa Claus brought.

Prizes were presented to first male Dermot McDermott, first female Mari Johnston, first junior female Maeve Gallagher. First junior male home and winner of the Tom Normanly memorial shield was Barry Clavin. The Thornton family (including Holly the dog) were winners of the fancy dress/best Christmas jumper prize.

A special presentation (South Sligo singlet) was made to Sharon Argenio, sister of Donal Kerins, club member. Sharon and family had travelled from Colorado arriving in Dublin Airport at 5 a.m. that morning and travelled down especially to take part in the run. Gerry was delighted to announce at the time that €3,700 was raised and they were still counting money that were coming in.

South Sligo AC wishes to thank all those who sponsored and volunteered to organise this great event but in particular all those who supported and donated very generously. Please pencil this social event of the year into your diaries for next year.

HOUSE CONCERT.

Liam Stapleton and friends will perform a concert at Moy River Folk Club (Moy River B&B, Cloonacool) on Friday night, January 12, at 8 p.m. This promises to be a great night of high quality folk and traditional music and will include a few special guest appearances. Booking is necessary, call Pat and Rita at 087 2512030.

PARENTING YOUR TEEN

Would you like to strengthen your relationship with your teen? Would you like to learn skills around promoting self-esteem in your young person?

Then this is the course for you. Parenting Northern Ireland has developed a breakthrough programme for parents of teenagers which has been proven to be one of the most effective in the UK This programme is now being offered in Sligo. It is ideal for parents of young people aged 12 to 18 years old and sessions cover issues such as parenting styles, teen development, self-esteem, rules and consequences, conflict and problem solving.

Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre will be rolling out the Odyssey programme in late January 2018. If you feel you could use help and support with your teenager come along to this eight-week programme for practical tips and advice. For further information and to register your interest contact Mary at 071 9186926. The programme will run subject to numbers.

WRITERS GROUP

The Tubbercurry writing group will resume on Friday, January 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CLOONACOOL PLAYERS

Rehearsals are in full swing at present for this year’s production of ‘Cupid Wore Skirts’ by the Cloonacool Players. This is an hilarious three-act comedy written by that great northern playwright Sam Cree. It will be performed in Cloonacool Community Centre on February 9, 10 and 11, followed by dates in the Hawks Well Theatre Sligo, Ballina Arts Centre, St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry and Ballintogher Community Centre.

The cast contains the usual mix of local actors which include John McIntyre, Denis Ross, Geraldine Lundy, Laura Mullarkey, Breege Calvey, Martin McIntyre, Margaret McIntyre and newcomers Regina Henry and Dara McGarry. The play is produced by Seán Walsh and directed by Tom Towey.

Stage manager is Peadar Conway, Set Construction is looked after by Seán Calvey and Alan McKim, stage assistants Sinéad Davitt and Agnes Durkin, Sound by Morris Conboy, Lighting is organised by Seán Johnston, Benny Henry and Owen Ross. Props are looked after by Eileen Kirrane, Costumes by Mary Keane and Make-up is by Ann-Marie Conway. Transport is organised by Peadar Conway, John McIntyre and Adrian McIntyre.

Anyone wishing to join the group and help out in any way can contact any group member in the coming weeks.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.