Carraroe
TIDY TOWNS
A work morning max two hours will take place next Saturday, May 26, at 9.30 a.m. to undertake some light weeding, edging, sweeping etc. Meet at Community Centre and bring Hi Viz, spade or brush or shovel etc – more information 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 Your support will be appreciated.
COMMUNITY 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 survey: https:// www.research.net/r/CADRAsurvey. Please support the development of Carraroe area by completing the survey. The survey is still open and if there is anyone who wishes to complete a paper version contact any committee member.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB
Lotto draw – jackpot now €12,100 No jackpot winner. Numbers Drawn 7, 17, 26 29. €25 winners were Steven Brown c/o Clifford Electrical, Joanne McMahon Drumiskabole, Shayne Crocock Upper Heather View, Allison Foley c/o Crozen Inn.
Next draw takes place on next Saturday 26 th May at 10 p.m. in Riverside Hotel Sligo 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.
LAKEVIEW ICA GUILD
The next meeting of the guild will be held in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesday, June 5, at 8 p.m. The annual end of year party will follow the meeting. The guild summer outing to Donegal will take place on Wednesday, June 13 – contact Mary Duffy at 071 9160564 to book your place. New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.
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.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dump- ing 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.
DANCING
Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre from 8.30 p.m. to late. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Tomorrow night Colm Burke will provide the live music. The following are scheduled for future Wed sessions: May 30 Carmel McLoughlin. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.
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.
DEFIBRILLATORS
Please note the defibrillators are located at Community Centre and Community Field Clubhouse. Code is posted beside the machine. Please be aware CCTV is in operation.
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. (087 0916999), Tom McGowan, Community Co-ordinator (087 6202270), and Martin Gavigan, secretary (086 3885907). Everyone is very welcome, and your support will, as always, be greatly appreciated.
CARD GAME
The Cloonacool Card Game will take place at 8.30 p.m. in Cloonacool Community Centre every Monday.
YOUR NEWS
Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Monday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com. collooneynotes1@gmail.com.