AchonryMullinabreena
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
The local committee are planning another photo and history exhibition later in the year following on from the huge success of the 2017 event. All photos relating to the parish from community events, church events, sport, workplace, schools, people, locations etc are all welcome. Anyone, who now lives away from the parish is also welcome to contribute relevant material. Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@gmail.com.
8KM EVENT
The annual 8km run, jog, walk in aid of Gallagher House Services, Tubbercurry, will take place from Kilmactigue Community Centre (beside playground) on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. Registration will be from 6 p.m. on the day or pre – registration can be made before 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at 071 9120624 or by calling into Gallagher House Garden Centre. Clock timing on the day. There will be prizes for first, second and third male and female. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the community centre. Cost per adult is €10. Everyone is welcome and your support will, as always, be greatly appreciated.
WALKING/RUNNING TRACK
The newly completed walking/ running track at Nace O’Dowd Park is proving a real success with many folk using it on a daily basis. It is contributing hugely to the health and well-being of our community in a real and sustainable way.
LEADER RSS SCHEME
The Sligo Leader Partnership is currently advertising a vacancy for the Rural Social Scheme at Nace O’Dowd Park, Achonry. Please contact Declan Foley at 071 9141138 or email dfoley@ sligoleader.com for more details.
PARISH LITTER PICK
The parish litter pick has been completed over the last fortnight or so and thanks to all the folk from the different townlands who helped out. There is a real noticeable difference following the initiative. Follow the parish page on Facebook for updates and photos.
BLUE KIDZ
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Coaching continues for the under-six, under-eight and under-10 age groups in Coolaney Community Park for the month of April. New children are always welcome to join the fun filled sessions supervised by our fully trained coaches. Contact Gerry Lee at 086 8282263 for more details. Registration is now due for all players. Contact your relevant coach for details.
GAA LOTTO
The Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA 2018 lotto tickets are available now due with the first draw taking place very soon. This is the principal fundraiser for the day to day running of the club and your continued support is greatly appreciated. The jackpot stands at €5,600.
ACHONRY NS
Enrollment forms for the 2018/19 school year are now available from the school and also at both Mullinabreena and Achonry churches.
KNOCKNASHEE PRE-SCHOOL
Enrollment forms for September 2018 for the ever popular local pre-school are available from Caroline Coleman at 087 2250049.
25 CARDS
The 25 card game continues every Friday in St Nathy’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. The GAA 25 card drive will take place in a few weeks. Date to be confirmed.
DANCING
Social dancing continues in St Nathy’s Hall every Monday at 8 p.m. for beginners and 9 p.m. for all others. Newcomers always welcome.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.