Drumcliffe
OXFIELD AGM
A new management committee for 2018 was elected at the AGM of the Oxfield Community Centre last week. The new committee is as follows: chairperson Michael Kilcoyne, Vice-Chair Seán McCaffery, secretary Margaret Regan, Assistant secretary TBC, treasurer Brian Coyle, Assistant treasurer Pamela Hunter, PR Officer Paul Tolan, Development Officer Rowan O’Callaghan, Operations Officer Brian McNulty, Assistant Operations Officer Damien Kerrigan. 2018 promises to be an exciting year at the local Community Centre given the ever increasing usage and plans for improved facilities.
SOCCER SISTERS CAMP
Booking is now open for the Soccer Sisters Easter Camp in Carney on Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 29, The camp is open to all girls aged 6-14. Cost of the camp is €30 which includes a kit and a football. Booking is online at: soccersisters.ie.
SEAN NÓS: sean nós dance classes continue every Tuesday evening in Rathcormac NS Beginners start at 6.30 p.m., with improvers and advanced dancers starting at 7.30 p.m. All very welcome. Call 086 1925988 for further details.
DIGITAL SKILLS
The parents’ association in Rathcormac National School (in conjunction with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Sligo Leader Partnership) are running free basic digital skills training classes, where citizens will learn the skills they need to use and enjoy the many benefits that using the internet offers.
Classes will take place on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to midday and it all started on February 10 If you are interested and you would like to know more please contact either Ruth Campbell at 087 9073968 or Gillian Watters at 086 2079427.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Tuesday, February 13,: Girls Model Making under-10 to under-14 and Boys Art under-eight to under-14. Saturday, March 3,: Swimming Events. Sunday, April 22,: Drumcliffe Area Track and Field Events.
GAA REGISTRATION
The provisional dates for 2018 registration of the local Drumcliffe-Rosses Point GAA Club are Saturday, February 24 (10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Oxfield) and Wednesday, February 27 (7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. in Rosses Point NS). The Saturday morning nursery coaching for kids is set to start back on March 3.
CHARITY PANCAKE DAY
Henry’s Bar, Cashelgarren are hosting a Charity Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 13, from midday to 6 p.m. in aid of the North West Simon Community. Please support this local home- less charity in Sligo.
CARNEY TIDY TOWNS
Our annual table quiz will be held on Saturday, February 24, at 9.30 p.m. in Batty’s Of Carney. Cost is €20 per table and there will be lots of spot prizes up for grabs on the night.
ORDINARY MAN: ‘An Ordinary Man’ is coming to Rathcormac Hall on Thursday, March 22, a Beezneez Production starring Gerry Farrell, which by all accounts is simply ‘unmissable’. Tickets are on sale now from Cos Cos members or call 086 1925988.
CARNEY LISSADELL 10K: A date for your diary. The annual Carney Lissadell 10k Road Race and Walk takes place on Easter Monday, April 2, Plenty of time to get some training in between now and then.
YOUR NEWS/EVENTS
If you have any news items or event details for inclusion in the Drumcliffe Community news, please email oxfieldnewsletter@ gmail.com. Leitrim Senior Club Hurler of the Year award when the top Leitrim GAA 2017 players, individuals, clubs and teams were honoured recently in the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon.
EILEEN’S WIN
Congratulations to Eileen Devaney Castletown Glencar, who won the January monthly Glencar Community Park Member’s draw prize.
LOCAL NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on Friday morning to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo.com.