Ballymote

IHF COLLECTION THANKS

Thank you to everyone that supported the Irish Heart Foundation Collection in Ballymote on May 11, due to your unbelievable kindness €1,400 has been donated to the Irish Heart Foundation Training programme. This will make a difference and save lives.

This collection would not have been possible without the local support of Ballymote post office, Kanes SuperValu and Henry’s Petrol Station were we had our collection points, thanks also to the amazing Superwomen that volunteered their time on a cold, wet day.

Sincerest thanks to Margaret McGee, Caroline Durey Finnegan, Jessica Ruigrok, Rita Conlon, Carmel Rawl, Naomi Reilly, Anne Culkin, Mandy Ryan, Oliver McTiernan, Catherine Coleman, Lauren Yvonne Golden-Gallagher.

COMMUNITY GAMES

The first of the national finals are taking place in Limerick on May 26 and 27, we are proud to say we have five participants from Ballymote representing Sligo this weekend. We would like them wish them all the very best of luck and hope that they are successful in their events. Tara Howard under-nine Gymnastics, Aoife Scanlon under-10 Art, Oisin Brennan under-14 Mixed Distance Relay, Aaron Brennan under-16 Marathon, Seán Woods under-16 Modelling.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to all the children from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal and Knockminna National School, who received the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday, May 13, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Doo Church.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Roy Clackette, Cumbria; Seán Conlon, Wolfe Tone Street, whose deaths occurred recently.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Lorraine Lavin, Drumcormack and Chris Regan, Carrick on Shannon, who were married recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote recently.

METAFIT

Rachel Rooney Fitness has been running very successful and popular 30 minute classes in Ballymote since 2016 with great results achieved by her clients. Get the fittest you’ve ever been. Metafit is a 30 minute class using only body weight exercises. No equipment, no gimmicks, no endless hours of cardio. Every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the Ballymote Family Resource Centre. €5 drop in class. No upfront fees. Pay as you go classes to suit your lifestyle and commitments. For enquiries, text Rachel on 083 80 20 100 or LIKE rachelrooneyfitness on Facebook.

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