Carraroe

NO IFS OR BUTTS

Cadra is running the No ifs or Butts Thank You Campaign and 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.

DONATE TO CADRA

Cadra is looking for donations/ sponsors to fund the completion of the area adjacent to the community centre including extending the existing stone wall, footpath edging and covering the area with stones similar to area already completed. We already have costings and contractor ready for work and have charity status which allows donator set off against tax liability. Any businesses or individuals in the area willing to assist are requested to contact 087 2222835.

SPEEDING ON OUR ROADS

Cadra is appealing to people to reduce speed on our roads as a number of residents have highlighted near misses recently. Cadra has written to the Chief Superintendent Sligo/Leitrim requesting the matter be addressed in interest of safety of our community.

SURVEY

Please pass the following web 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 sur- vey: 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.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

There have been a number of incidents recently in the Carraroe area of people acting suspiciously around people’s property. The Gardaí have been contacted and are in pursuit with aid of CCTV etc.

Keep a watch out for neighbour’s property and call the Gardaí if you see any such activity.

TIDY TOWNS THANK YOU

We want to say a sincere thank you to the individuals who came to our work session last week. We continue to meet at Community Centre and bring Hi Viz, spade or brush or shovel etc – Your support is appreciated.

The adjudication process has commenced and lasts till mid-August. All residents are requested to assist present our area to it best by cleaning outside their property.

It is recommended people clean a few meters each side of own property. We are also appealing for all residents to assist as litter pickers to undertake regular weekly pick.

PERSONAL ALARM SYSTEM

Cadra advises anyone over 65 to avail of the scheme. You do not have to be living alone. 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.

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. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 20, Colm Burke will provide the live music. Other bands scheduled are as follows: June 27 Carmel McLaughlin. For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto draw jackpot now €12,100. No jackpot winner. Numbers Drawn were 11, 18, 19 and 21. €25 winners were Angela Carr, Rathanna; Oliver Ettery, Kivensforth Heath; Catherine Collery, Coolaney; Lucy Woolcombe, Geevagh. 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.

CARRAROE TEXT ALERT

Please note this text arrives to your phone as Be Alert. The system is available to protect our community. If you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate. Please request the investigating gardaí to arrange to send a Text Alert to notify neighbours. Anyone interested in joining the system can contact any committee member or phone 087 2222835 for an application form.

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.

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.