CoolaneyRockfield
EASTER RAFFLE DRAW
This year’s residents’ association fundraiser draw will take place on March 29 at 9 p.m. in O’Gradys Shop Coolaney. The fundraiser this year is set up so that each individual residents’ association will keep the money that they have raised, which goes straight back into their estates and areas. The more they raise, the better. The aim of this is that the raised funds can be used directly by the estates to make improvements and general preparation for Tidy Towns judging which takes place in June. Great prizes to be won including Hampers, Hotel vouchers, Car service, Mountain Bike and much more. Fundraising cards available in O’Gradys shop.
GOOD FRIDAY CLEAN-UP
The annual Coolaney-Rockfield Tidy Towns clean-up will take place on Friday, March 30 (Good Friday) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are invited to meet at the Coolaney Community Centre at 5 p.m. where gloves, High Viz bibs, Litter pickers and bags will be provided free of charge. It is hoped to clean up all the approach roads to both Coolaney and Rockfield. If you are unavailable on Good Friday, you can do it in your own time. All equipment can be got by calling into O’Gradys shop.
SLIGO CAMINO
THE fifth annual SLIGO CAMINO takes place on Saturday, July 7. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, April 1. Email sligoc- amino@gmail.com to receive a reminder before tickets go on sale. The route is 36km/22 Miles from Dromahair to Coolaney,. The route departs from Coolaney Community Centre where registration takes place before entrants are bused to Dromahair to begin the walk back to Coolaney. The event has fully sold out in previous years so early booking is advised.
WOMEN’S GROUP
The Coolaney Women’s group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Coolaney Community Centre. The group is open to women of all ages and they are currently looking for new members. The group consists of activities, occasional days out and at times, professional people give talks and classes.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Best of luck to the under-12 and under-14 Draughts teams who compete in the Community Games Connaught finals in Carrick on Shannon on April 21.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club ‘Blue Kidz’ continues every Saturday morning in the Teeling Centre in Collooney. U6s: 9 a.m. to 9.30 a.m/under-eights: 9.30 a.m. to 10.10 a.m/under-10s: 10.15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring Water and Gum Shields. €2 per child/max €4 per family. Contact Gerry Lee 086 8282263 for more details.
FORÓIGE CLUB
The Foróige Club continues each Friday evening at Coolaney Community Centre between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is open to all youths aged 13 to 18 years. We are also currently seeker volunteer leaders. For more information contact Mark at 086 0740841 or Brendan 087 3964541.
CARD GAME
There is a weekly 25 Card Game in Killoran Community Centre on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME
The Seniors Alert Scheme alarm pendants are free and available for people over 65. The objective of the Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. Funding is available under the scheme towards the purchase of personal alarm or pendant. Funding is made available by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. For an application form contact Cllr Dara Mulvey 087 6885050.
WALKING GROUP
The walking group meets every Tuesday and Friday at the Mill Pharmacy carpark at 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. Just come along on the night.
COMMUNITY NOTES
To include notes for next week’s paper, please email cool- aneyrockfield@mail.com or call or text 087 7667664. Notes can include Announcements (weddings, births etc), Sports (news, results, fixtures, training), Fundraising, classes, Meetings and anything else to be shared with the community.