Tubbercurry
HOLY FAMILY NS
Holy Family NS are holding an open day on Thursday, February 22, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Parents are invited to visit the school to see our school in action. There will be a variety of activities on the day – Ready Set Go Maths, Literacy Lift Off, music, dance and Computers.
Enrolment forms will be available on the day. Enrolment forms are also available from the school office. Contact Daria at 071 9186291.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
The annual pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from September 13 to 20, led by spiritual director Fr Tim Flynn. Flights from Knock with return airport transfers to Medjugorje, Half board accommodation in a private house, together with full religious programme, all included in the price.
For more information please contact, Breda Durkin at 071 9186123 or mobile 087 1873703.
‘CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN OUR COMMUNITY’.
Complementing the Western Drama Festival celebration of 75 years in existence, a special exhibition ‘Celebrating Creativity in our Community’ will be heldin partnership with Tubbercurry Community Library – Sligo Library Service from March 6 to March 10 – 2018.
We invite all artists to submit pieces reflecting life in the community today and into the future. If interested please contact Anne Marie Hegarty – 086 8066662 or Eileen Davey – 087 9791942.
All art forms are acceptable i.e. Painting, sketching, sculpture, photography etc. The working title for this exhibition is ‘ Next Chapter’.
TUBBERCURRY TWINNING
Tubbercurry Twinning Group is planning a trip to Cutigliano in the Tuscany region of Italy from May 8 13th. A group from Tubbercurry’s Twinning town Viarmes in France will be joining with the Tubbercurry group. The local group will be travelling from Dublin to Pisa and onward then to Cutigliano, and will be staying in a local hotel. Some suggestions for activities while there, are, Forest walks, an urban hike in the city of Lucca, trip to Chianti and visit a winery, trip to cheese making dairy or visit olive oil company.
If you are interested in joining us contact info@tubbercurry.ie or call to South Sligo Tourism and community office, Humbert Street, Tubbecurry. Ph. 087 0936616.
TUBBERCURRY WRITERS GROUP
The Tubbercurry Writers Group meets every Friday in Tubbercurry Library between 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along.
EVENING CLASSES AT ST ATTRACTA’S CS.
Classes for spring 2018 at St Attracta’s CS, Tubbercurry include.
CAD (Computer Aided Design) – seven-week course (€80) Tuesdays 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. starting February 27 next. (for beginners/improvers)
Basic Computer classes – 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. starting Tuesday, February 27 (only a few spaces remaining)
Woodwork – (basic) seven weeks 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. starting Tuesday, February 27 (€80)
Booking is essential. Contact 071 9120814, email mroddy@ stattractas.ie.
Tubbercurry Community
Library – Events
Some of the upcoming events in the Tubbercurry Library include.
Story time for children undersix, every Friday at 2 p.m.
Board games every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for over-10s. If you can’t play we can teach you.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Cloonacool Players present their play ‘Cupid Wore Skirts’ in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry on Sunday, February 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets €10 on the door.
PEGGY SLOAN R.I.P.
The death occurred recently of Peggy Sloan (née Gallagher), sister of Tommie Gallagher, Cashel. Peggy moved to Bayside, New York, USA during the 1950s, but returned regularly over the years to visit her native Cashel. Peggy was predeceased by her husband Bill. Sympathy is extended to all her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
IRISH SUMMER SCHOOL
Irish summer courses will take place in Banada during the summer. Junior cert course will take place July 23 to July 27 and leaving cert course will take place July 30 to August 3. Call or text Siobhán for further details at 087 4510572.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Joe and Margaret Stenson, Ballina Road, who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary recently. Wishing them many more years of happiness.
‘FINDING PEACE WITHIN’
A one-day workshop on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Solas Healing Sanctuary, Curry. No matter what is going on in your life right now you can find peace, which is the pathway to happiness. Tea breaks and lunch provided. Spaces limited so booking is essential. For further details phone Maureen at 086 8511372.
CONTACT
Correspondent: Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@ eircom.net.