Carraroe

CADRA ONLINE SURVEY

Carraroe and District Regeneration Association has launched an online survey to give people from the area the opportunity to give their views on the future development of Carraroe and the surrounding areas. The following is the link to the surveyresearch. net/r/CADR.

Asurvey Please support the development of Carraroe area by completing the survey.

TIDY TOWNS

Are you willing to assist with some weeding, sweeping, grass cutting, strimming etc as part of our Tidy Towns project? We are considering Saturday am for 1.5 hours approx. 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.

SLIGO TOWN DRAFT PLAN

Residents should note there were many submissions made seeking housing zoning for Tullynagracken North and Tullynagracken South in Carraroe. Residents are advised to examine the draft plan when it goes on display later this year.

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 wear 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 COFFEE/TEA

The Alzheimer Day Centre in Aughamore, Carraroe is organising a fundraising Coffee/Tea morning in Mayors Parlour on next Friday, May 11. Donations of cakes etc will be appreciated – more information from centre at 071 9146400.

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 €12,100. Tickets can be purchased in the following out- lets – 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. May 9 John Haugh (ex D Nerney Band) will provide the live music. The following are scheduled for future Wed sessions, May 16 Stuart Moyles, May 23 Colm Burke, May 30 Carmel McLoughlin. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.

CARRAROE WALKWAY

Cadra wishes to advise the next phase of the walkway to Molly Fultons will commence today and hopefully will be completed in a few weeks.

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.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA

The regular monthly meeting will be held in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. on first Tuesday of the month. 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 New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.

BOWLS CLUB

This club is now recruiting new members. The club operates at the new bowling green beside the Cleveragh Sports Complex. Contact Sligo Sports Partnership for more details at 071 9161511.

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.

MASS ON THE RADIO

For 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.

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.