Tubbercurry

AGRI FEST

An exciting and interesting event takes place this Saturday evening under the auspices of Tubbercurry GAA Club calling all farmers and those even vaguely interested in the farming business.

Come along to ‘ The future farming in the west’ showcase on this Saturday, April 14, from 6 p.m. in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry.

With 30+ stalls exhibiting from local and nationwide business, together with keynote speakers on the topic of ‘what the future of farming holds in the West of Ireland’. Stalls to include Aurivo, Progressive Genetics, FDB Insurance and more.

We will host a monster raffle and auction with the highlight of the evening an auction of a pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer. All proceeds in aid of Tubbercurry GAA Grounds Development. For further details contact Barry Brennan 087 6549042 or Trevor Matthews 086 2356662. Thank you for your support.

We are delighted to announce IFA president Joe Healy will be our keynote speaker at Agri Fest in Tubbercurry on April 14. Guest Other speakers include Mr Des Morrison, chairman ICMSA Livestock Committee (Topics: Beef/ Dairy enterprises and Climate change); Dr Justin McDonagh, Aurivo (Topics: Animal Nutrition and Farm Finance); Mr Brian Reidy, dairy farmer from Tubbercurry; plus a number of other specialist speakers.

This is an ideal opportunity to come along to mix and meet fellow farmers to discuss the topics, issues and problems of today in the light of the ongoing fodder crisis.

DIGITAL SKILLS

Are you interested in learning how to do basic tasks on the internet? Co-Ordinated by Sligo Leader Partnership Co. Ltd., a 10-hour course will take place over five two-hourly sessions in centres across Co. Sligo, and costs €25 which is payable on registration day. To register, or if you would like to get more information contact David/Paula at 071 9141155.

TWINNING GROUP

Tubbercurry Twinning Group is planning a trip to Cutigliano in the Tuscany region of Italy from May 8 to May 13. 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.

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.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.