Carraroe

GRANTS AWARDED

Sligo County Council as result of Cadra applications has been awarded €625 for our Tidy Town work in the Carraroe area and €1,000 for a special landscape project which is currently in progress.

A Cadra work morning (max two hours) will take place each Saturday 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.

COUNTY FLEADH

Good Luck to all competitors from our area at the Sligo County Fleadh June 1 to June 3 in the Mercy College.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Please pass the link to family and friends and ask them to give their opinion on the development of our area. The following is the link to the surveyresearch.net/r/ CADR.

Asurvey 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 €12,150. 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.

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.

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 remind 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 Dumping 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.

PTAA MASS

The PTAA annual Mass takes place at the Holy Well this evening at 8 p.m. The intentions are Peace, Temperance and success in exams.

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.

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. Wednesday, May 30, Carmel McLoughlin will provide the live music. 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. we meet at the Depot to do cleanup/litter picks. Please come out to support the good work being done. Many hands make light work.

Telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com. Or call in any morning 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

BINGO

Bingo is played every Monday at 9 p.m. in the Blue Devon. All lines €30 except games 5 and 10 which are €50. All houses €100 and last game €200. Your support is much appreciated.

LADIES FITNESS

The last six-week block before the summer starts this Thursday at 8.30 p.m. in Drumkeerin ball alley with James from Macs Active. All ages and fitness levels catered for. Come along and give it a go.

TABLE QUIZ

There is a table quiz in aid of Killenummery Old Graveyard Fund on Friday, June 1, at 9 p.m. in the Blue Devon, Dromahair. Prizes galore so please come along and support. (Table of four – €20)

CEMETERY MASSES

Dates for cemetery Masses in Killenummery are as follows: Carrowcrin on Saturday, June 30, at 7.30 p.m., Creevelea on Sunday, July 1, at 2 p.m., Killery on Sunday, June 24@11.30 a.m. Ecumenical service in Killenummery Old Cemetery on Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m.

THE DEPOT

Sue Top to Toe fitness runs on Mondays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please bring a mat or towel. (class content: A mix of exercises that target the entire body).

Parent and Toddler Group on Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Active Age group on Wednesday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Green Dragon Karate Club with Michael on Friday evening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Depot Office is now open Monday to Friday morning from 9.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopying, typing, printing, laminating and internet access. All services available at very reasonable rates.

CONTACT

If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday Ring us any morning, Monday to Friday. To book the venue for classes, parties, meetings: telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com. St Lassara Church, Ballinacarrow for Mass of the Ressurrection on Thursday with burial afterwards in St Nathy’s Cemetery, Collooney. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband Gerry, and sons Gerard, Vinnie, Raymond, Christopher and Kieran, daughters – in-law, grandchildren, her sisters, brothers and to all the extended Fahey and Williams families on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.

THE death took place on May 14 of John Callaghan, retired Garda Detective, Clones, Co. Monaghan. He was a native of Drumhillock, Gurteen. Sympathy to his sons, daughters, grandchildren, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation in Gurteen was held on Saturday, May 26 – thirty five young people received the Sacrament.

Carn NS – Sorcha McCormack, Saoirse McDonnell, Anna Hunt, Julia Kosciolek, Elisha O’Brien, Conor Taheny, Adam Murray, Aaron O’Gara, Marty Murray, Shay Madden, Michal Pietrasik, Martin McKeon, Leah O’Neill, Kirsty McCoy, Lucy Sharkey, Calum Flynn, Daniel Gardiner, Robbie Taylor, Billy Flynn, Luke McGrath, Martin O’Grady, Joshua Maheady, and Conor Walsh.

Cloonloo NS – Grainne O’Beirne, Cathal McKeon, Mason O’Donoghue, Danielle Hogan, Harrison Rhodes, Mullaghroe NS – Jack Dodd Jim Molloy, Conor O’Gara, Oran O’Dowd, Jack O’Gara Evan Powell and Kieran Taheny.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations and best wishes to Louise Maree, Cuilmore and Michael McTernan, Drumkeerin, who were married Saturday, May 19, in St Patrick’s Church, Gurteen.

CEMETERY MASSES

The annual Mass in Killaraght New Cemetery will be on Sunday, June 3, at 9.30 a.m. The annual Mass in Templeronan Cemetery will be on Sunday, August 5, at 1 p.m. and the annual Mass in Killaraght Old Cemetery will be on August 12 at 1 p.m.

BINGO

Bingo is held every Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30 p.m. The jackpot is now €2,200 on 46 calls – lotto raffle – and good prizemoney – all proceeds are shared between Eastern Harps GAA Club and the hall committee for the upkeep of the hall.

CO. FLEADH CHEOIL

The Sligo County Fleadh Cheoil will be held in Sligo Town on the bank holiday weekend with the competitions on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, There will also be street entertainment and lots of pub sessions throughout the town. The Fleadh is hosted by the Fred Finn Branch of CCE and the Sligo Town Branch CCE.