AchonryMullinabreena
SYMPATHY
Sympathy to the family of the late Evelyn Hunt, Ballinvalley, who passed away recently. Sympathy to the family of Paddy Carr, Cloonacool, who died last week. Paddy is a brother of Henry Carr, Castleoye. Sympathy to the family of Bea Marren, London, who died recently. Bea is an Aunt of Joe Marren, Streamstown. Sympathy to the family of Concepta Scanlon, Portmarnock, who passed away recently. Concepta is a sister of Monica Wynne, Castlecawley. A dheis Dé go raibh siad.
GAA AGM
Congratulations to Jack Devaney, who was elected president of Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club at the recent AGM. It’s a well deserved honour for a long time loyal club servant and we wish Jack the very best in his new role. A full report of the AGM will be follow next week.
NACE O’DOWD PARK
Many thanks to all the businesses who have come on board as park sponsors in recent months. Sponsorship opportunities still remain with a new brochure available for 2018. Contact Oliver Lee at 087 7981827. We are very proud now to have a top class facility available to the park users.
The new pitch is now strictly closed to all users for the winter months due to some remedial surface works. The new walking/ running track is proving to be a real hit, with many locals already utilising the facility. Work has started on the new sand training area and ancillary works in the last week.
25 CARDS TIME CHANGE
The 25 card drive continues every Friday in St Nathy’s Hall at the new time of 8.30 p.m. for the winter.
DANCING
Social dancing continues in St Nathy’s Hall every Monday at 8 p.m. for beginners and 9 p.m. for all others. Set dancing continues every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Newcomers always welcome.
CONTACT
It’s the new year and we continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com. 30. (for beginners/improvers). 2. Basic Computer classes - 6.30 to 8.30pm starting Tuesday, January 30 for 5 weeks (free but you must attend each week). Booking essential at 071 9120814 or contact mroddy@stattractas.ie.
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, 087 2245089; Padraic Maye, Aclare, 087 2284575; Michael Collins, Banada, 087 2458612; Tom Walsh, 087 2276628.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,700 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 €1,900. 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.