Maugherow
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing continues in the Sligo Southern Hotel this Tuesday night, June 12, with the very popular duo ‘White Lightning’. Next Tuesday night, June 17, it’s Pat McKenna and Glenshane Country. Dancing from 9.30 to 11: 45 with tea and biscuits and door prizes.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Seán McSweeney, Ballyconnell, who died recently, may he rest in peace.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mickey Durkin, Maugherow, who died recently. May he rest in peace.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Anthony Manning, Cloghboley, who died recently. May he rest in peace.
BENBULBEN CCE
Benbulben CCE are delighted to invite you all to the second Knocklane Festival from June 22 to June 24. Opening on Friday evening with a concert at the school showcasing fabulous talents from local musicians and dancers. Ellens Bar host trad sessions on each night over the weekend including Seán Carroll, Liam Kelly, Leonard Barry and Hannah Kelly.
On Saturday the school hosts the Knocklane workshops for both adults and children on a variety of instruments including Bodhran, Banjo, Whistle, Flute, Concertina, Fiddle and ceili drumming. Festival finishing on Sunday with a farewell session in Ellens Bar 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Any enquirys and workshop bookings contact Edel at 086 2402929 or Kerrie 086 1564130. Facebook; Benbulben Comhaltas for details.
YOUR NEWS
Notes can be emailed to Sheilamelly@eircom.net on Thursday night before 9 p.m. 5 p.m. The run/walk will start from Newtownmanor Hall and will involve a 5k and an 8k scenic route. Adults €10 and Family €20; Primary School children go free. Proceeds will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust Fund and Newtownmanor Development. There will be spot prizes and refreshments in the hall afterwards. Please come and join the fun on the day.
BINGO
Bingo continues each Monday in the function room of the Blue Devon, Dromahair at 9 p.m. For those of you who are not regulars, it is a great social occasion, as well a fun opportunity to experience the thrill and frustration of getting/not getting the numbers you need.
All lines €30, except games 5 and 10, which are €50, all full houses €100 and last game €200. So why not come along and support your local bingo. Who knows you might be lucky.
HALL BOOKINGS
Newtownmanor Hall is available for booking, by adult groups, wishing to organise an event or training. Hall costs are €15 per hour.
CORRESPONDENCE
If anyone has any community news/information/items of interest that they would like to include in the Newtownmanor Notes please contact Séamus on seamus.storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Ardnesbrack, Ballygawley. May they rest in peace and may the Lord comfort all who mourn.
RIVERSTOWN TIDY TOWNS
Judging commenced on the first day of June and continues through July and August. We want to thank all those who took part in the May clean-up. It was sad to see the amount of litter collected on our entrance roads. The grass has been cut on all the roads into the village.
The village is starting to look well in the fine weather with many of the village streets swept and looking neat, it is hoped the remainder will be cleaned up in the next few days. We hope over the coming days to freshen up walls and fences and to address derelict buildings.
We are requesting every household to freshen up their paintwork and remove weeds especially dead weeds from near their premises. When the work is complete it will leave our village a place to be admired by the visitor and a place we can enjoy and be proud of during the summer.
GET IN STEP SUMMER CAMP
Bróga Bríomhar’s Eimear Mulvey and Showbiz Kidz Tracey McCluskey on July 9 to July 13 in Ballintogher Community Centre. Juniors: 4+ Years, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors: 11-16 Year Olds, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer camp includes, sean nós dancing, set dancing, Barrel and Brush Dancing, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary Dancing, Acting, Drama, singing, Games and fun, flexibility and stretching, arts and crafts, Creative Choreography and a Friday Finale Family show. Limited places available so booking is essential. Contact Eimear: 086 2584465.