Coolaney-Rockfield
GAA CLUB DRAW
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club have launched their annual Prize Draw for 2018. There are lots of great prizes this year totalling over €2,000 in value, ranging from a top cash prize to great hotel breaks. Tickets are available from senior players, coaches and committee members. All support is appreciated. Draw takes place on Sunday, September 9, James Feely Run.
A special memorial run, in memory of the late James Feely, Tubbertelly, will take place on Sunday, September 16, at 12.30 p.m. The event base is St Nathy’s Hall Mullinabreena and all tractors, bikes and vintage cars are welcome. Refreshments before and after with an excellent raffle on return. All proceeds towards a defibrillator at Nace O’Dowd Park. Contact Lorraine at 087 6779836 for details.
5K ROAD RACE/WALK
The annual Coolaney road race and walk organised by Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA will take place on Friday, August 31, at 7.30 p.m. This year it reverts to a 5km route which is sure to be very appealing to runners and walkers alike. It’s known as the ‘Fastest 5k in the west’ .This event has grown hugely in recent years and is now very popular on the circuit.
The event will be chip timed and refreshments will be served afterwards. Contact Gerry Lee at 086 8282263 for details.
GREENWAY UPDATE
Following the recent publication by Government of a new Greenway Strategy, it seems more likely than ever that Sligo will have a Greenway in the future. Greenways provide safe, offroad cycle and walking routes, providing a much-needed local amenity and a great tourist attraction. Sligo Greenway Co-Op are the local community working with Sligo Co Co to help create the Greenway on the disused line; Sligo to Bellaghy.
You can help by signing up for the Co-op membership at these local outlets: Collooney (Centra), Coolaney (O’ Gradys and Mountain Inn), Tubbercurry (Computerbits, Laundry Basket and Coffee Dock), Curry (Yeats County Inn), and Charlestown (Market Café). Membership is also available on the Co-op website, sligogreenway.com.
COOLANEY UNITED
Coolaney United Wednesday Night Bonus Ball Draw is to support fundraising efforts for the proposed new Astro Pitch in Coolaney Community park.
Each Bonus Ball is €5 with a weekly prize of €100. Bonus balls can be purchased in PK MEATS on Thursday and Fridays and in O’Grady’s shop and Pub the rest of the week. Best of luck to all.
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
Junior Youth Group in Coolaney
Meetings are every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Coolaney Community Centre for Youths between the ages of 12-15.
FORÓIGE CLUB
The Foróige Club continues each Friday evening at Coolaney Community Centre between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is open to all youths aged 13 to 18 years. We are also currently seeking volunteer leaders. For more information contact Mark at 086 0740841 or Brendan 087 3964541.
WALKING GROUP
The walking group meets every Tuesday and Friday at the Mill Pharmacy carpark at 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. Just come along on the night.
COMMUNITY NOTES
To include notes for next week’s paper, please email coolaneyrockfield@mail.com or call or text 087 7667664. Notes can include Announcements (weddings, births etc), Sports (news, results, fixtures, training), Fundraising, classes, Meetings and anything else to be shared with the community.