Gurteen
RECENT DEATH
The death has taken place in Manchester on June 12 of Rita Joyce née Tansey a native of Cuilmore, Gurteen. Predeceased by her brother Brian she is survived by her brother Paddy Tansey, Cuilmore, and sisters Phil Walsh, Doon, Elizabeth McDonagh, Cloontia, Nancy and Bernie, Sligo, and Laura, Manchester to whom deepest sympathy is extended. May she rest in peace.
ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations and well done to parish priest Fr Joe Caulfield Gurteen on the 40th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on June 18 He was ordained by the late Bishop Thomas Flynn on Sunday, June 18, 1978.
There will be a parish celebration on July 8 with Mass at 4 p.m. and refreshments afterwards in the hall.-anyone who wishes to volunteer to help out please contact Stephen Caldwell – 087 9176632: Joseph Cryan 086 3185986: Attracta Keville 086 819190.
CD LAUNCH
A celebration of the music of Andy Davey (RIP) well known fiddle player and the launch of his archive CD. will be held in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on this Wednesday night, June 27, at 8.30 p.m. – admission is free. Great night promised with a range of musicians, dancers and singers on the night. Phone 071 9182599 for more information.
RECENT BIRTH
Congratulations and good wishes to Caroline (Hannon) and Trevor Murray, Gurteen on the birth on June 11 of their baby son Conor, a brother for Daniel and Seán.
CEILI IN GURTEEN
First time in Gurteen in Teach Murray on Wednesday, June 27 – the Duntally Ceili Band will be playing at a sets ceili with dancing from 9.30 to 12.30. Refreshments will be served – for more information contact 087 2644963.
SOCIAL
There will be a FF social in Teach Murray on Thursday night, June 28, with music by Maureen O’Dowd and band. Special guest Michael McGrath TD spokesman on finance. Everyone is welcome.
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 or visit locallinksligoleitrimroscommon.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 €2,600 on 47 calls – lotto raffle €600- and good prizemoney – all proceeds are shared between Eastern Harps GAA Club and the hall committee for the upkeep of the hall.
HARRY MCGOWAN CD
On Saturday night next June 30 in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen at 8.30 p.m. Harry McGowan well known flute player and singer will launch his new CD This promises to be a great nights entertainment – admission is free and refreshments will be