Riverstown

SHOW SUCCESS

A very hearty thank you to all the local visitors, volunteers and sponsors who together made the 2018 Sligo County Agricultural Show a huge success. It was wonderful to see so many happy faces celebrating rural living in Riverstown’s community park, as well as the fabulous array of farm animals, home grown vegetables, home baking and craft. Well done everyone.

HOSPICE DONATION

A Fundraiser is underway in Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Castlebaldwin and Riverstown areas to raise funds for the North West Hospice. Envelopes are being delivered to each household, enclosure is at your discretion and is entirely optional. Envelopes collected by Wednesday, August 15 and amount raised revealed on Saturday, August 18. Any support would be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause.

CANCER COLLECTION

Thank you is extended to the local community for the kind and generous contributions to the Church Gate Collections held recently in Riverstown and Sooey Churches. A total of €564.32 was raised for Irish Cancer.

BICENTENARY

Taunagh Select Vestry, Riverstown, Sligo are hosting the following events to celebrate the Bicentenary of Taunagh Parish Church 1818 2018.

On Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18 from 10am, there will be Festival of Flowers in Taunagh Church, and a memorabilia exhibition in the Cooper Memorial Hall. There will be an official Celebration Launch in the Cooper Memorial Hall on Friday, August 17 at 8pm by Cllr Martin Baker, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council.

Celebrations will continue on Saturday, August 18 with a James Kilbane concert in Taunagh Church at 8pm. Tickets to this event are on sale now for €15. To complete festivities all are welcome to attend a Bicentenary Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, August 19 at 4pm in Taunagh Parish Church.

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