Carraroe
SPRING CLEAN THANKS
Carraroe and District Regeneration Association (Cadra) wish to say many thanks to everyone who turned out Saturday to assist with our annual spring clean.
We were delighted to see the great community response with all areas receiving a good cleanup. Mullane Plant Hire swept all the roads around Carraroe on Saturday morning and its support is much appreciated by the community of Carraroe. We also thank the people who could not attend on day but went out Friday evening and picked roads and left bags at community centre.
We wish to record our appreciation to Community Field Committee for facilitating our requirement to move the meeting point from the community centre. Special thanks to Owen McLean Colm Nevin and Noel Merrick, who travelled around all roads of our area including Ballindrehid Bridge, Pearse Road, Ballyfree, Holywell, Cairns Hill to collect the full litter bags etc for storage over weekend.
Our regular weekly litter pickers are now undertaking picks on roads around our area. We are always looking for more volunteers to take an area/road and undertake a litter pick weekly at time that suits you. Pickers Bags Gloves Hi Viz will be supplied and all we ask is that you leave the bag at community centre collection point on Monday evening or early Tuesday morning for removal.
WORK EVENINGS
Are you willing to assist with some weeding, sweeping, grass cutting, strimming etc as part of our Tidy Towns project? If so contact any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533 and we will organise a number of evenings.
25 CARD GAME
The regular game takes place each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Bring a partner but if necessary we can match you up. Please encourage anyone that might enjoy a game of 25 to come to a relaxed atmosphere where learners are welcomed. Tonight, is the final game of this season and the usual special raffle. The jackpot of €300 will go to highest game with €60 as second prize. Finish off the season with tea and Treats.
TEXT ALERT
The system is available to protect our community if you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate. Please request the investigating gardaí to arrange to send a Text Alert to notify neighbours. Anyone interested in joining the system can contact any committee member or phone 087 2222835 for an application form.
CHURCH NEWS
Sacristan: The church Sacristan has retired. Fr Jim and the community are looking for a replacement. The work involves setting up and clearing up before and after Mass. Also, some help at Funerals and other services. Work and hours are negotiable. No Church cleaning involved. Full training provided and salary negotiable. Contact Fr Jim at 071 9162136 for further information.
The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.
CIGARETTE ENDS
Cadra is appealing to people not to dump cigarette end from cars on to our roads. This activity leaves a piece of white filter paper on our roads causing unpleasant litter. Remember ‘Be Green Keep Carraroe Clean’ is our campaign slogan. Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB
Lotto draw jackpot now €12,000. Tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Road; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry McMorrow’s Shop, Cairns Road; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe.
DANCING
Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo from 8.30 p.m. to late. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Tomorrow night April 25 Jason Moyles will provide the live music. The following are scheduled for future Wed sessions: May 2 Olivia Douglas, May 9 John Haugh (ex D Earney Band) May 16 Stuart Moyles, May 23 Colm Burke, May 30 Carmel McLoughlin. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.
CPR TRAINING
We will be organising CPR full and refresher training in April/ May. If anyone wishes to be trained please call 087 2222835 to have name placed on list for scheduling later.
DOG FOULING
People walking their dogs on Carraroe roads are requested to remove fouling and not to dump into hedges as the plastic bags do not disintegrate and have to be removed by litter pickers – please bring home and bin. There is an on the spot fine of €150 for such offences. Pooper – scoopers are available free from Sligo County Council.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.
SENIORS ALARM SCHEME
Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to were the pendent at all times including in bed. Application forms are available from any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533.
ALZHEIMER CAKE SALE
The centre in Aughamore Carraroe is organising a fundraising cake sale. Donations of cakes etc will be appreciated – more information from centre at 071 9146400.
LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA
The Federation annual general meeting will be held in Gleann Community Centre on Wednesday, April 25. Lakeview Guild intend to send nine members to the Federation AGM the Aldi brown bread competition will be held on the night with the winner going forward to the national competition. The annual charity walk will be held on Sunday, May 20, our chosen charity is the cancer support centre in Wine St Sponsorship cards will be available at the federation meeting in Gleann. New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.
LINE DANCING
Brand new Beginner Level Line Dancing Class in Carraroe Community Centre Mondays at 8 p.m. For more information please contact Gary at 085 7819808.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
If you wish to book the community centre, please contact the parish office at 071 9162136. Most morning, afternoons and some evening are available. Please be conscious of other groups using the centre and stick to your allocated time.
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS
To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.