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.
TABLE TENNIS
Well done to all the children who took part in the local Community Games Table Tennis competition. In under-16 boys first place went to Ryan Parke, second Matthew Parke, Joint third Jamie Parke and Patrick Barrett. Best of luck to the boys as they go on to represent Riverstown at the county finals in Bunninadden Community Centre at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21. Riverstown Community Games Model-making competition will take place in Sooey Hall on 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.
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 alternative appointment (telephone 071 9165845/sooeyns@gmail.com).
FUNDRAISER
Table quiz Night in aid of Coola Strictly Come Dancing for Team Marie-Claire Doyle and Peter Flynn in Connolly’s Bar, Collooney on Friday, February 23, at 9 p.m. Raffle on the night all welcome.
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.
ART DECO PLAY
Windmill Players will be performing their hilarious play ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’ in the Art Deco Theatre, Ballymote, on Friday, 23 and Saturday, February 24, with Friday night’s show in aid of St Joseph’s School, Ballytivnan. Tickets are €12/€10 concession and are on sale in Lavins of Ballymote 071 9183354, or by contacting 087 7908173. Tickets will also be available on the door at the Art Deco Theatre nightly. Don’t miss out on some side splitting comedy. Please note this show contains adult content.
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.
DONAL O’CONNOR
Boyle’s singer songwriter Donal O’Connor will perform in concert in the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday, February 24, at 8.30 p.m. Donal’s music has been described by Christy Moore as ‘ a pure joy’. Come and hear a mix of some old and some new material. Last year’s show was a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Promises to be a great show. For more information and booking phone 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.
25 CARD DRIVE
A 25 Card Drive in Aid of the astroturf Pitch Development will take place on Saturday, March 10, in McDermott’s Bar Castlebaldwin. Event starts at 9 p.m. Sharp (Single Hands). Entry Fee €10.
DINNER DANCE
Shamrock Gaels will be holding their 2018 dinner dance will be held on Saturday, March 24, in the Clayton Hotel.
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