Tubbercurry

OVER 60 ACTORS BECOME STARS

The South Sligo town of Tubbercurry and surrounding locations have been turned into films sets for the upcoming OsKaRs. With auditions, rehearsals, sourcing costumes, props, locations, hairs, make up and extras all thrown into the mix. A boxing ring, singing practice, a trial and a baby, you’ll never know what you might have seen in Tubbercurry over the last few months. The outcome, seven iconic scenes from major movies with over 60+ local actors taking part.

Films ranging from Rocky to Sister Act, Misery, A Few Good Men, Fr Fed to the Snapper and the Field. The filming complete, now is your chance to get tickets for Tubbercurry GAAs ‘A night at the OsKaRs’ a red-carpet night full of glitz and glamour on Saturday, May 26, in the Sligo Park Hotel. Tickets are €25 and available from committee members and casts. A judging panel will adjudicate on each movie with prizes for Best Film, Best Actor/ Actress, Best Supporting Actor/ Actress on the night.

The OsKaRs is a major fundraising drive for the development of Kilcoyne Park, home of Tubbercurry GAA Tubbercurry GAA was established in 1888 with Kilcoyne Park officially opening in 1964. Since then it has been graced by Sligo’s and Connacht’s finest GAA stars.

With club teams ranging from under-six to senior, the grounds have felt the toll over the years and the board feel now is the right time to give it a major face-lift. In 2017 the members applied for sports funding and to everyone’s delight secured it. Unfortunately, this was not going to be enough to finance the major improvements that are needed so the idea of ‘A Night at the OsKaRs’ was born.

This has been very successful for clubs throughout the country and Tubbercurry GAA Club is very thankful for the support the wider community have provided for this fundraiser. They are delighted the grounds are used by various organisations in Tubbercurry and wish Kilcoyne Park to serve the GAA and wider South Sligo community into the future.

SEEKING PHOTOS

Achonry Mullinabreena Community Group are looking for photos relating to the area... from as far back as possible up to the present day... football, church, farming, school, creamery, social events, Community Games, family etc etc... we are asking people to have a look. everything will be returned after the event... contact Anne Marie Gorman asap 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@gmail.com.

MACRA NA FEIRME

South Sligo Macra na Feirme are recruiting new members on Thursday, May 24, at 9 p.m. in Murphys Hotel Tubbercurry. If you are 17 to 35 years and have an interest in sport, agriculture, travel, drama, public speaking or social nights out, then come along to find out more. For more information, contact Ciara at 087 1888082.

BACK TO EDUCATION

There will be a workshop for adults considering a return to Education and wishing to explore a different future for themselves in North Connaught College Tubbercurry from Tuesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ring 071 9185035 to enrol.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to John and Majella Armstrong (née McGinley) Ballymote Road and Niall and Mary Teresa Armstrong (née Lee) Mullinabreena on the recent death of John and Niall’s father Charlie Armstrong Bettystown Co. Meath. Charlie served as a member of An Garda Síochána in Drogheda for 37 years. Deepest sympathy is extended to His wife and family at this time.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The local Active Retirement Association are celebrating the countrywide Bealtaine Festival 1918 by organising an evening’s entertainment on Tuesday, May 29, in the local Health Centre. The programme will consist of an illustrated talk by Frank Tivnan entitled ‘Glimpses on the Rich History of Leyney’, followed by Musical Entertainment and refreshments. The evening will start with a Wine Reception at 8 p.m., Entry is free. We hope that it will be a real, friendly community get-together.

The group have already this month, as well as all their other activities, have had a very enjoyable outing to Castlebar for Bowling and a visit to the Museum of Country Life. A team has been entered for the AR National Bowling Competition and plans are finalised for our holiday in Wales next month. Choice of our Book Club for May is a nostalgic read of an old classic – book chosen being Emma by Jane Austen. New members are very welcome.

BOIL WATER NOTICE

Representatives from Irish Water held a meeting recently with all the public representatives from Sligo County Council and also with a number of Community Representatives.

They gave an in-depth description of the ongoing problems associated with the water supply from Lough Talt. In a nutshell the boil water notice is set to continue into the immediate future with no sign yet of it being lifted. Many representatives were totally unaware of how basic the treatment plant at Lough Talt actually is, and indeed it is probably incorrect to use the name ‘treatment plant’ at all.

The water coming from the lake goes through a basic system where the water is chlorinated, but it is not put through any filtering system as is the norm in other more modern facilities.

Evidence of Cryptosporidium continues in the water as this is the danger season for this contamination and the public should check the Irish Water website on a regular basis for further updates.

However, households should definitely continue to boil water and leave to cool before drinking.

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are running their fun summer camps again this year from July 17 to July 20 and 24 – July 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Cost of €60 per child. Aged eight years approx. And over. We also cater for children’s birthday parties. For more information email: oxmountaincamp@gmail. com, or phone 071 9181920 or 087 1362703.

MEDJUGORJE

The annual pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from September 13 to September 20, led by Spiritual Director, Fr Tim Flynn. Flights from Knock with return airport transfers to Medjugorje, Half board accommodation in a private house, together with full religious programme, all included in the price.

For more information please contact, Breda Durkin at 071 9186123 or mobile 087 1873703.

IRISH SUMMER SCHOOL

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.

YOGALATES CLASS

Yogalates Class is on every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Centre, Curry Calming and Stretching your mind promotes healing and addresses chronic conditions. For all levels of fitness and age. Pay as you go. Please bring a mat, blanket and cushion for relaxation. Enquiries to Ros 087 2617309.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.