AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Bunninadden-Killavil
FLEADH
The All-Ireland Fleadh is taking place in Drogheda this weekend. Best of luck to all those taking part from the area. NOVENA
The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock commences this Tuesday, August 14, and continues to August 22.
Ceremonies 3 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Daily. Workshops midday and 6 p.m. daily. SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Brendan and Niamh O’Gara and family on the death of Tom Patterson uncle to Brendan.
CoolaneyRock field
COMMUNITY GAMES
Best Wishes to our Athletes competing in the Community Games Nationals this Weekend August 18 and 19 in UL Katie McHugh under-10 60m Hurdles, Matthew Miley under-14 100m, under-14 boys Relay Team: Matthew Miley, Max Burns Flynn, Ciarán Gorman, Eoin Shanley, Kern O’Doherty. Have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the experience. 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’GRADs shop and Pub the rest of the week. Best of luck to all. JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
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. 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.
Gleann
100TH BIRTHDAY
On Saturday, August 4, history was rewritten when local woman Nora McTiernan celebrated with her family, friends and very dear neighbours her 100th birthday in her home village of Lisdeligna in Killimor Co. Galway.
Nora came into a turbulent world as independence was being sought in her homeland and the world was in the grips of World War one. This celebration was of poignant importance as it was courtesy of a helicopter ride Nora got to see her home village from the air. I wonder what the RAF would have taught of the area 100 years ago. A big Happy Birthday to our centurian.
MCR
KIDS MCR LANE Kids Lane Early Years Service school are (Playgroup) enrolling and for After- September 2018. Please call 071 9146512 for registration forms. 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. HALL HIRE
Our Centre is available for room and hall hire at very competitive rates. o pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 914 6512.
Merville
KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The main hall is available for children’s parties at weekends only at very competitive prices. Contact the centre office at 071 9150029 for details. EXTRA SPACES AVAILABLE
The Merville Centre have some extra weekday evening slots available in the main hall available for hire by local groups and activity classes.
Special introductory rates for new long term bookings. Full details available on request. Meeting rooms are also available for use at excellent rates. Contact the centre office at 071 9150029 for latest information. SUMMER CHILDCARE
A reminder to parents/guardians that the Dreamchasers childcare service continues to operate (mornings only) across the summer months to August 31. Our summer schedule for both pre-
school and school age care feature a variety of multi-activity games, sports, music and arts and crafts. If you would like further information on times or to register your child for any of the weeks during the summer, please contact any member of staff, text 086 4424093, call 071 9152022 or call into the office at merville centre. 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 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.
Northside Community Centre
HOMEWORK CLUB
Registration forms for September for the centre are now available. Call in or phone the centre at 071 9147097. ROOM RENTAL
We in the Northside have rooms available for rental. Office space, activities etc. Contact the centre at 071 9147097. COMPUTER CLASS
Digital Skills classes continue in the centre. For further info phone David at 071 9141138 (Sligo Leader) COOKERY CLASSES:
Cookery classes are held in the centre, for further info contact Cathy Powell 071 9159500. FOCUS IRELAND
Focus Ireland can help if you are: Looking for somewhere to live, having any queries about your private rented or local authority housing or are in need of any housing information, advice or assistance. Our outreach clinic is at Sligo Northside Community Centre, Forthill. Clinics are held on Tuesdays 9.30 a.m. to midday. Drop in or contact Róisín McLoughlin at 087 1718375. PLAYSCHOOL
Places available for playschool for coming September. Contact Denise at 071 9147097. MEDIATION
Mediation service available. Contact the centre at 071 9147097. UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE
Creative writing, dancing, storytelling etc. Contact Kathleen at
087 2068159. ALCOHOL/DRUGS SERVICE
Sligo Community Alcohol and Drugs Service: Contact Mark Askey at 087-2208602 or Darren O Brien at 087 7878355.
Riverstown
HOSPICE DONATION
Envelopes have been delivered to most households in Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Castlebaldwin and Riverstown areas. Anyone, who has mislaid or perhaps didn’t receive an envelope can still donate at one of the many shops/centres where collection buckets are situated before Wednesday, July 15. All donations, however small make the difference. Hospice will reveal the amount raised in Seán McDermotts on Saturday, August 18. Music and House Draw on the night also. Your support would be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. IRISH 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. TAUNAGH BICENTENARY
Taunagh Select Vestry, Riverstownare hosting the following events to celebrate the Bicentenary of Taunagh Parish Church 1818 2018. On Friday, August 17, and Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m., 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 8 p.m. 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 8 p.m. 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 4 p.m. in Taunagh Parish Church. SUMMER SESSIONS
Summer Music Sessions will take place on this Wednesday, August 8, at 8.30 p.m. in the Coleman Music Centre Gurteen. This is a great stage show of Irish Music, song and dance with resident musicians. Admission €12. For more information call 071 9182599. DROMAHAIR LIBRARY
Dromahair Library summer Stars Reading is continuing. Be in with a chance to win a Family Pass to Dublin ZOO by entering the summer Stars programme at Dromahair Library before Wednesday, August 15. Pop in and check out and have your child’s name entered in a draw for an overall prize. NEWS ITEMS
To have your news item included in the Riverstown notes email to carrowcashel@eircom.net or alternatively call Iris at 086 8258525.