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.
Next meeting is on Tuesday, April 24, at 8.30 p.m. in the Parochial House. Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@gmail.com.
FAMILY FUN DAY
A Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, May 6, at Moylough Arts and Heritage centre.
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.
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
Enrolment forms for the 2018/19 school year are now available from the school and also at both Mullinabreena and Achonry churches.
KNOCKNASHEE PRE-SCHOOL
Enrolment 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 coninues in St Nathy’s Hall every Monday at 8 p.m. for beginners and 9 p.m. for all others.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com. lagher House Garden Centre. There will be clock timing on the day, with 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.
IRISH SUMMER COURSES
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.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Tuesday night at Banada Abbey. €1,700 guaranteed payout every night, full house €200 on flier game and €150 on last game. New 50:50 draw each night. First game at 8.30 p.m.
ACLARE LOTTO
The Aclare Community lotto is now €3,100. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Supermarket, Aclare and from any ADC member.
YOUR NEWS
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