AchonryMullinabreena
COMMUNITY GAMES
Good Luck to the following who will represent their area and county at the National Community Games in UL Limerick on August 18 and 19. Laoise Gannon 100m, Ben Clavin 800m and Barry Clavin 1500m.
SPECIAL MEMORIAL 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.
2018 PRIZE DRAW
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club have launched their annual prize draw for 2018. There are lots of great prizes this year totaling 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.
5K ROAD RACE AND 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.
TÚS SCHEME
Achonry Mullinabreena Com- munity Enhancement Group have a vacancy for the Tús scheme. Contact Ann Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 for details on the eligibility criteria.
UPCOMING MASSES
Visit to Holy Well: Tuesday, August 15, 7 p.m. Cemetery Mass Achonry: Saturday, August 18, 7 p.m. Cemetery Mass Courtabbey: Sunday, August 19, 11.30 a.m.
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
After almost six months of work on the project, over 2000 photos have now been collected. The group request that the last few photos promised would be handed in ASAP Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@ gmail.com. Anyone is welcome to visit Ann Marie and help with providing names for photos. All photos will be returned after the event. Thanks to everyone for the incredible response so far. A date for the event will soon be published.
WALKING/RUNNING TRACK
The newly completed walking/ running track at Nace O’Dowd Park is proving a real success with many folk using it on a daily basis. It is contributing hugely to the health and well-being of our community in a real and sustainable way. The club is currently investigating means to fund the installation of lighting for the track. The club continues its appeal for fence sign sponsors at the park. Contact Ollie at 087 7981827 for details.
LEADER RSS SCHEME
The Sligo Leader Partnership is currently advertising a vacancy for the Rural Social Scheme at Nace O’Dowd Park, Achonry. Please contact Declan Foley at 071 9141138 or email dfoley@ sligoleader.com for more details.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.