Dromahair

BLOTTO WINNERS

Congratulations to our five lucky winners in blotto draw on Saturday, February 3, in Stanford’s. They were Alphie Kelly, Sweetwood, Petie and Ger c/o Fowleys, Lynda Kelly, Ballintogher, Martina and Theresa, The Depot and Kevin O’Loughlin, Cleen. Thank you to all our supporters. Next draw on Saturday, February 17, in Woodview Inn. Get your tickets in any of the local businesses. Jackpot is now €2,600

AN GRÚPA OIDHREACHTA

An Grúpa Oidhreachta is planning an exciting event for Heritage Day in August. To mark the European Year of Cultural Heritage we are working on the theme of ‘Make a Connection’. We are drawing on the French, German and English influences in the history of Dromahair and its environs. If you would like to be involved, especially if you’re French or German or English we would be delighted. Please contact Bríd (086 0580034) for further information.

TEXT ALERT MEETING

A public meeting of Dromahair and District Community Text Alert will be held in the Depot on Tuesday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Superintendent Kevin English will attend. It is in everybody’s interest to attend and join in the discussion.

BINGO

Bingo runs every Monday night in the Blue Devon at 9 p.m. Your support would be very much appreciated.

RURAL BUS SERVICE

Local Link – Killargue to Carrick on Shannon (Return): Service runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Departs Killargue (car park) at 9.25 a.m. Dromahair (Centra) at 9.35 a.m. Arrives in Carrick on Shannon (Bus Stop) at 10.50 a.m. Departs Carrick on Shannon (Bus Stop) at 1.20 p.m. – Dromahair at 2.45 p.m. – Killargue at 2.50 p.m.

Dromahair to Sligo on Fridays: 10.10 a.m. at McGoldricks arrive in Sligo 10.45. Returns at 13.00 to arrive Dromahair at 13.30.

YOUR NEWS

If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday Ring us any morning, Monday