Riverstown
RECYCLING EVENT
A Parent Association’s ‘Love Your Environment’ Recycling Event will take place in Coolbock NS on Monday, February 19, at 7 p.m. Recycling Ambassador, Imelda Ryan-Jones will deliver an interactive workshop on recycling. Adults and children are welcome to attend, as this event supports the Green-Schools programme.
SOOEY NS ENROLMENT
Parents and children wishing to enrol in Sooey National School for September 2018 are invited to visit the school on Friday, February 23, from 2.15 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will give the children an opportunity to meet their fellow pupils and the teachers in the school. If you are unable to attend on this date please contact the school to make an alterna- tive appointment (telephone 071 9165845/sooeyns@gmail.com).
DRAIOCHT IN CONCERT
Michael Rooney and June McCormack (Draiocht) in concert on Saturday, February 24, at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Assumption, Sooey in aid of Coola Post Primary Astro Facility. Doors are open at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are €15, under-16 €10 and are available from all local outlets. Your support is appreciated. More info email walshthomasf@yahoo.ie.
TAUNAGH NS ENROLMENT
Taunagh National School is located in the heart of Riverstown, County Sligo and is currently enrolling for September 2018. The school promotes a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to think independently, respect one another and value diversity.
For further information about the school and facilities or to arrange a time to visit the school, please feel free to contact us at 071 9165605 or email taunaghns@gmail.com. Enrolment forms are available in the school and on school website taunaghns.ie.
TABLE QUIZ
Annual table quiz hosted by Castledargan Ladies Golf Club in association with STOMA Support Group will be held on Friday, February 23, at 8.30 p.m. in Castledargan Hotel. Everyone welcome. Keep the date free.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Riverstown Community Games Model-making competition will take place in Sooey Hall on Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m. Swimming will take place in Sligo Sports Complex at on Saturday, March 3, at 6 p.m. Swimmers should be pool-side at 5.45 p.m. For further information on any Community Games event call 086 8258525.
Well done to all the children who took part in the local draughts competition. In under-10 mixed draughts first place went to Miceal Garry, joint second place went to Lilia Williams and Harry Brehony, joint third place was Clodagh Galvin and Patrick Ryan-Jones. In the under-12 competition first place went to Jack Brehony and Ciara Gilligan, joint second place went to Steven Smith and Aoibhinn Conlon, joint third went to Liam Flaherty and Cara Tighe. Best of luck to both teams as they go on to represent Riverstown at county finals in Dromore West on Sunday, March 4, at 11 a.m.
RIVERSTOWN PARADE
At a recent St Patrick’s Day parade committee meeting, it is decided not to host a parade this year. The committee would like to thank everyone for their support over the last two years and hope to see you again in the future.
DINNER DANCE
Shamrock Gaels will be holding their 2018 dinner dance will be held on Saturday, March 24, in the Clayton Hotel.
NEWS ITEMS
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