Carraroe

SURVEY DEADLINE

Please pass the link to family and friends and ask them to give their opinion on the development of our area. 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 copies have been left in church porch which we can collect. The survey is closing on Friday, July 6, 18. The following is the link to the survey: https://www.research. net/r/CADRAsurvey

GARLAND SUNDAY

Planning is commencing for the weekend of July 28/29 for this special weekend in Carraroe. Anyone interested is assisting is asked to contact the parish office at 071 9162136.

SPEEDING ON OUR ROADS

Please to reduce speed on our roads as a number of residents have highlighted near misses recently. The Chief Superintendent Sligo/Leitrim has been requested to address the issue in interest of safety of our community.

SLIGO TOWN DRAFT PLAN

Residents should note there were many submissions made seeking housing zoning for Tullynagracken North and Tullynagracken South in Carraroe. Residents are advised to examine the draft plan when it goes on display later this year.

NO IFS OR BUTTS

Cadra is running the above campaign and is appealing to people not to dump cigarette butts 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. Dance class commences at 8.30 p.m. with live band following. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Tomorrow night July 4 Jason Moyles will provide the live music. The following are also scheduled to appear July 11 Kieran McAree, July 18 Glynn Flynn, July 25 Colm Burke, August 1 Carmel McLaughlin, August 8 Olivia Douglas, August 15 Colm Burke. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.

SCHOOL NEWS

The school closed for the summer Holidays last Wednesday. We wish the teachers, staff and the boys and girls a happy summer break. Please remember that the grounds of the school are private property. CCTV is in operation on the grounds and no one has permission to trespass during the summer.

Traffic Guidelines – All parents using the school will receive a copy of the new traffic guidelines which come into operation from September in relation to drop off and collection at the school. This has been approved by the board of management and staff of Carraroe National School, together with the parents’ association, the Community Garda Unit, Sligo County Council and local Residents. Please read them carefully.

TIDY TOWNS

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 own 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.

IF THEY POOP YOU SCOOP

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.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto draw jackpot now €12,150. In the last draw there was no jackpot winner. Numbers Drawn: 2, 4, 14, 24. €25 Winners were Kieran Moriarty, Greenfort, Sligo; The three Amigos; James Lineen, Green Road, Sligo; Mark McGann, Carraroe. Next Draw is on Saturday, July 7, at 8.30 p.m. in the clubrooms Cuilbeg. All are welcome to witness the draw.

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.

Carraroe Church Choirs: Both our choirs are looking for new members. Come along to the rehearsal on Mondays at 8 p.m. for more information.

The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.

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.

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. July 30 to August 3. Programme details and Registration Forms available when you call 071 9146512 or come to the MCR Community Centre Reception. Apply early.

AFTERSCHOOL

MCR Kids Lane Afterschool service - a few spaces available from September 2018 please call 071 91 46512 for details and registration form.

BABY CLINIC

The baby clinic takes place every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only.

AIKIDO CLASSES

Class in MCR – Adults on Mondays and Thursdays 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Children on Thursdays five years to nine years 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m/10 years to 14 years 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Classes instructed by Eamon Coyne fourth Dan World Aikido HQ For more information telephone 087 6693711 Aikikaiireland.ie.

TANG SOO DO

This takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the centre. For further information contact Master Titus at 086 1271039.

HALL HIRE

Our Centre is available for room and hall hire at very competitive rates, and we offer excellent facilities for sports, meetings, parties and social events, including our sports hall, changing rooms with showers etc.

Our hall is very popular for sports events, and also for children’s parties as it can accommodate a bouncy castle. Do pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 914 6512. Contact the centre office at 071 9150029 for details.

PENDANT ALARMS

Merville centre facilitate on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of social monitored pendant alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the persons home.

The annual monitoring charge is then payable by the user. Contact the Merville centre office at 071 9150029 for further information.

NOTICES

Local voluntary and community groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleltd@eircom. Net or hard copy left into the merville centre for inclusion in our local notes.