Enniscrone

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Would you or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/ achievements, if so please send your news and pictures to the Tourist Office before midday on Wednesday or call 096 36746 email enniscronetourism@ eircom.net. Notices can also be dropped in the letterbox.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy Is extended to the Byrne Family on the death of their father Jim. He was pre-deceases by his wife Nancy and is survived by his daughters Anne and Caroline sons Jimmy and Peter (twins) and Niall. Sympathy is also offered to his sons-in-law Jim Henry and Frank Melia and daughters-in-law Mary, Maureen and Teresa grandchildren and great grand children nephew’s nieces and a large circle of family and friends. The remains were removed to the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven for Mass at midday. The burial took place in St Patrick’s Cemetery Kilglass.

ENNISCRONE OR INISHCRONE?

A public information meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Purpose of meeting is to provide information regarding the history of the name Enniscrone and inform people of the progress to date, regarding the holding of a plebiscite to change the official name from Inishcrone to Enniscrone. Please come along and show your support for this community initiative.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION WALK

Wednesdays at 7 p.m., meeting place Waterpoint Carpark, free of charge, open to the public. Call 096 36999 for info.

BRIDGE CLUB

The Enniscrone Social Bridge club is run each Wednesday in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Bridge commences at 7.45 p.m.

The second round of play for the Late Martin Freeman Trophy was held and again we had a huge turnout. Our final of three Bridge lessons took place on Thursday last and again we had great support from all the members.

The presentation of prizes for the Freeman Trophy will be held on Wednesday, February 21, and we eagerly await the results.

ST JOSEPH’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, CULLEENS

Enrolment evening at St Joseph’s NS, Culleens, on Thursday evening, February 22, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We would like to invite all new pupils and their parents to view our school and meet new teachers. Any queries please do not hesitate to contact our secretary Marian at 096 36467.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the €2,600 jackpot when the draw took place in. Numbers drawn were 3, 33 and 39. Winners of €25 each were: Michael Hunt, Zuzi Bartonova, Padraic Clince and Mick Corrigan. Jackpot for next draw on Saturday, February 17, in the Pilot Bar will be €2,800.

ENNISCRONE WALKING CLUB

The walk this week Saturday, February 24, is the Galway Wind Park. The level is moderate and the terrain is road and track and the length is15km.

ENNISCRONEKILGLASS GAA

Our dinner dance was a fantastic success at the Diamond Coast Hotel last Saturday night. With special guests Joe Canning and Peter Canavan providing excellent entertainment, the large crowd in attendance had a most enjoyable evening. Congratulations to our individual award winners on the night: Hall of Fame inductee was Gerry Boland; Club Person of the Year was Billy Varley while Donal Mullaney received the Player of the Year award. Congratulations too to our under-16s and the intermediate team on receiving their medals for their 2017 successes.

The club also presented Marty Duffy with a special award to mark his retirement from refereeing after a highly successful career. A special thanks to our guests Joe Canning and Peter Canavan for their attendance; both are thorough gentlemen and were very accessible to young and old on the night for pictures and a chat. Thank you to the Diamond Coast Hotel for their excellent hospitality once again this year.

Underage coaching Indoor underage coaching has resumed for all age groups for 2018. Please contact relevant coaches for info.

Well done to Dara Rouse, Adam Mullaney and Gavin Duffy, who helped Sligo to a 3-7 to 1-5 win over Tyrone in a minor challenge game at Quigabar last Saturday afternoon. Michael Duffy is manager of the county minor team in 2018.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of last weekend’s blotto jackpot. The draw continues every Saturday – your continued support is greatly appreciated. ups and downs and the hint of romance.

With weekly updates on the events unfolding in ‘Rathcashel’ to be found on the ‘Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society’ Facebook page, curiosity among the local communities is gaining momentum and a great turnout in support of the all involved is expected on the dates.

Doors open at 7.30 p.m. with curtains up for 8.30 p.m. each evening For further information contact Tom Tuffy at 086 8134096 or email tomtuffy@yahoo.ie.

CASTLECONNOR GAA LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner of €13,500 jackpot. Numbers drawn were 9, 19, 30 and 37. No jackpot winner. €50 Consolation winners were Michéal and Mai Healy, Margaret Healey, Gerard Devaney and Paul Healy. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,700.

CASTLECONNOR GAMES SWIMMING FINALS.

Castleconnor-Enniscrone Community Games swimming finals will take place next Saturday, February 24, from 3.30 5 p.m. in Ballina Swimming pool. Competitors are asked to be present at 3.20 p.m.

PADRE PIO NOVENA 2018

Monday, February 19, till February 27 St Muredach’s Cathedral Ballina. Rosary at 7.30 p.m. each night of the Novena except Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.