EaskeyDromore West
TIRERAGH CCE
Well done to the musicians from Tireragh CCE who competed at the Connacht Fleadh held in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim on weekend, July 8. Congratulations to the Naomh Fearnáin Ceili Band 15-18 age group who got second place and qualified for the all-Ireland final and to the Ceoltoiri Tireragh Senior Grupa Cheoil, who were Connacht Champions.
MICHAEL CAWLEY SEVENS
The fourth annual Michael Cawley Sligo 7’s Memorial Blitz will take place on Saturday, July 21. Sligo Ladies’ football community will once again gather at Castleconnor GAA pitch to remember a stalwart of ladies’ GAA Michael Cawley.
The Michael Cawley Sligo 7’s in aid of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac foundation is a blitz event for ladies’ Gaelic teams across Sligo and Mayo. The Cawley family would again like to express their sincere gratitude to Castleconnor GAA club, Sligo ladies’ GAA and all those who helped out, participated in and supported the blitz to date.
Please save the date and join us for a day of sport and good will, kick off is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. approx. If you would like to help in anyway on the day, please do not hesitate to contact Pamela, 087 4116597, Yvonne 087 9902511, Lorraine 087 6184677 or Noreen 086 8510625.
MOTORCYCLE RUN
A motorcycle run to Cork and back in aid of the Jonathon Higgins Go Fund Me will be held on Saturday, August 11. The motorcycles will leave Easkey at 8 a.m. and arrive back at the Castle Inn at 6 p.m. approximately where there will be a barbecue, live bands and a raffle. For information to join in the run contact Alan at 087 77128756 or Enda at 087 0662380.
SOCIAL DANCE
The July social dance will be held in Skreen-Dromard Community Centre on Saturday, July 28. Music for dancing will be provided by Frank Nelson.
WEST SLIGO HERITAGE TRAIL
West Sligo Heritage Trail is a 2-hour or full day bus trip of Sligo/Mayo and takes place on Saturdays, in July and August. On Saturday, July 21, there’s a trip to Hennigan’s Heritage Centre, Foxford Woollen Mills and Horkan’s Garden Centre. Bus departs Easkey Community Centre at 10 a.m..Booking is essential at 09649020 or email easkeyhouse@yahoo.com.
ARTS/CRAFTS EXHIBITION
An exhibition of arts and crafts will be held in Easkey Community Centre for July and August. Centre is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Weekends by appointment only at 096 49020 or 087 6186866.
ROSLEA CEMETERY MASS
The annual cemetery Mass will be held in Roslea on Sunday, August 5, at 7 p.m.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on July 6. Numbers drawn were 6, 10, 17 and 19. €25 winners: Ann Cull, E Lynagh, Roseanne McGowan, Fionnuala Kenny and Gertie Mahon Promoter’s prize: Dromore West PO Next jackpot €1,900 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. The 50/50 draw envelopes are now on sale in shops, last week’s winner Maureen McGovern.
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