Gurteen

SHASKEEN IN GURTEEN

Well known group the Shaskeen Ceili Band will be performing in concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday night, June 23, at 8.30 p.m. This promises to be a sell out concert so booking is advised – please contact 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

The Killala-Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be from September 2 to September 7, ex Knock Airport for five nights – full board in Hotel Agena. Cost will be €723 (single rooms available supplement applies). Led by Bishop John Fleming Killala and Fr Dermot Meehan Adminstrator of Achonry. Spiritiual Directors Fr Tom Doherty Killala and Fr John Maloney Achonry. To book please contact Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin, Ballina (JWT rep) at 086 6080763 – assisted/invalid pilgrim section: Eileen O’Brien at 086 4013897.

BUS SERVICE

Local Link six-day bus service Gurteen to Sligo – route 977 timetable available in local shops and post office. For more information telephone 071 9650437 – email. ie

CEMETERY MASSES

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 €2,500 on 47 calls – lotto raffle €500- and good prizemoney – all proceeds are shared between Eastern Harps GAA Club and the hall committee for the upkeep of the hall.

GURTEEN TIDY TOWNS

Gurteen Tidy Towns committee wish to thank home owners and volunteers who have contributed to the enhancement of the village by way of painting, planting and by maintaining their premises.

Judges will visit soon so we ask everyone to continue their great work to keep clean the street outside their premises. Great credit to the committee who endeavour to continue this work but they need your help. Well done to all concerned.