Carraroe

ST JOHN’S FC

The new season is around the corner and the men’s team is looking for new players to add to the panel. If you or someone you know, aged 17or older is interested in playing next season then contact the club-For more information call Conor at 086 8617285.

TIDY TOWNS

Carraroe is looking so well thanks to the volunteers. Anyone willing to become a weekly litter picker please contact any committee member and we will supply picker, gloves, and clear plastic bags.

SENIORS ALARM SCHEME

We now have 30 new people with this alarm installed and Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to were 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.

FOOTPATH

Work is expected to commence soon on the footpath to the Community Field with the setting back of part of stone wall and laying of footpath. This work is as result of the town and Villages Grant approved earlier this year. This is the beginning of our objective of having a footpath completed initially to the football fields and eventually to the Holywell and Lough Gill.

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 Olivia Douglas will provide the live music. The following are also scheduled to appear, August 15 Colm Burke. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

The St John’s GAA summer academy for children born 2004 to 20012 takes place seventh eighth August 9 in Stenson Park Cuillbeg. Time 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. each day. Cost €20 or €35 for two children. Registration at 9.30 a.m. on tomorrow in Clubhouse Cuilbeg. Coaches fully qualified and Garda vetted. New members welcomed and encouraged to take part.

Lotto draw jackpot now €12,250. 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.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Carmel Gunning will provide her summer school in Sligo from August 9 to August 11 with music and singing classes daily. Summer School entertainment will take place in Riverside Hotel Sligo. Special guests and local musicians and singers will participate – for more information and details contact 087 6250454.

CD LAUNCH

PJ Hernon’s CD will be launched in the Riverside Hotel Sligo as part on the Carmel Gunning summer school on August 11. For further information call 087 6250454.

NO IFS OR BUTTS

Cadra 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.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

We have permissions in place to proceed with the finalisation of the development of this area. We are seeking sponsorship or donations to assist us complete the area in front of Community Centre. We have costed the project and have contractor in ready to commence. As a registered charity the donations can be claimed against tax commitment – contact 087 2222835.

MASS FOR SICK/ HOUSEBOUND

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

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.