Gurteen

RECENT DEATHS

THE death took place on July 28 of Mary Gray, nee O’Dowd, Ballaghaderreen wife of the late Raymond Gray, Monasteraden. Her late father Johnny was a native of Curragh, Gurteen. Sincere sympathy is extended to all her family, relations and friends on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.

THE death took place on July 30 of Celia Massey, Cloonloo and Santry sister of the late James McGrath, Gurteen. Sincere sympathy is extended to all her relations and friends on their bereavement. May she rest in peace.

BINGO

Bingo is held every Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30 p.m. The jackpot is now €3,300 on 49 calls – lotto raffle of €400 – all proceeds are shared between Eastern Harps GAA Club and the hall committee for the upkeep of the hall.

COLEMAN CENTRE

The summer Seisiun show continues – next show on next Wednesday night, August 15, at 8.30 p.m. – a stage show of Irish music, song and dance. It will feature Ceoltoiri Coleman with Junior Davey as Fear an Ti. A great night’s entertainment – further information from 071 9182599.

JUNIOR SESSION

Next

Saturday

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Au- gust 18, there is a Junior Session at 8.30 p.m. organised by Fiona Doherty well known fiddle player and all young musicians, singers and dancers – are very welcome to come along and join in in a relaxed informal setting. Further information from 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.

COLEMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Coleman Traditional music festival in Gurteen will take place this year from August 22 to August 26 inclusive. On Wednesday night ‘The Michael Coleman Story’ – a great story with singing and dancing – Thursday night a Junior Music session – all young musicians, singers and dancers are welcome. The official opening night Friday the 24th the Sligo Lasses with Colette and Laura Gaffney, Niamh O’Grady Siobhán O’Donnell and Maureen O’Dowd plus local dancers also the Tiernan Family from Castlebar.

Then Saturday night Ceoltoiri Coleman plus special guests Deirdre and Sylvie Golden will provide the entertainment. A monster session at the Coleman Cottage at Mount Irwin from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday brings the festival entertainment to a close. Festival is organised by the Craobh Coleman Branch CCE.

TIDY TOWNS

Gurteen is in bloom – its great to see how good the village looks with so many hanging baskets, window boxes, the large planner boxes and more – thanks to the combined efforts of home owners, businesses and members of the Tidy Towns Committee. Anyone, who would like to make a donation to the Tidy Towns effort can do so by leaving their contribution into the local post office and support would be greatly appreciated. Well done to all concerned.

CONCERN

A sincere thank you from Concern in Co. Sligo for the generous donations of €312 at Gurteen church gate collection and €65 at Cloonloo. It is very much appre- ciated.

WALK FOR HOSPICE

Culfadda’S 25th annual Fun Walk in aid of North West Hospice takes place on Sunday, September 9. Registration 12.30 p.m. in Culfadda Hall. Walk commences at 1 p.m..Sponsor cards available from Higgins Culfadda – Seán Connolly – Margaret McGowan – Kieran McGill 087 1676180 or any committee member. Music in Higgins Lounge that evening at 6 p.m. by BLACK WATER JACK Please support this very worthy cause.

TRAD SESSION

There is a traditional session every Friday night in the Crossbar from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.

SAVE GURTEEN PO

Gurteen Parish Hall was overflowing with people – biggest crowd ever seen in the hall – on Thursday night to voice their very strong opposition to the announcement recently that Gurteen post office is on the cards to close.

Speaker after speaker expressed their opinion on the matter and a committee is currently being formed and will fight this decision all the way to ensure the PO remains in the village.