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HISTORY OF WHINNEY HILL CREAMERY.
As previously outlined, Aurivo Co-op Ltd. have commissioned James Laffey, Editor of the Western People, Ballina to compile a history of the co-ops and creameries in the West of Ireland. This will include our local creamery which was located at Whinney Hill, Carrownleam and is now owned by Jerome and Marie Tansey. James Laffey, author of the history is visiting the Whin- ney Hill site on Saturday, September 22, at 11 a.m. Anybody interested in contributing to the history or who has photographs etc., are invited to meet James on the day. Further information can be had by contacting Séamus Gallagher, formerly of Carrownleam at 087 2547748 or email seamus1gallagher@gmail.com.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Coolaney Women’s Group Meetings will continue in Coolaney Community Centre Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. The interactive classes include activities, occasional days out and professional people to give talks and classes. New members are very welcome. Open to all ages.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish Dance Classes are recommencing in Coolaney Community Centre this September. All children aged 4+ are welcome. Classes instructed by Patricia Henry, former member of Riverdance. Contact 087 6100597 to secure your place.
COOLANEY ICA NEWS
New members are always welcome to attend our classes or join the guild which is now running for over 50 years.
A financial advisor will speak at the October meeting. This talk will cover all aspects of money management, tax affairs and insurance. A great opportunity, so have your questions prepared.
Keep fit classes will start on Monday, October 22, and will run for six nights, finishing on November 26 On November 1 at 8 p.m., Faye Hayden from Sligo Social Services will give a talk on a new project running in Sligo and detail the great work carried out by the organisation.
Our annual ‘ Bag pack for charity’ will take place later in the month, on the 22nd, 23rd and November 24.
UNDERAGE GAA
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club training started back on Saturday, September 8. It continues every Saturday morning in Coolaney pitch at 10 a.m. For the under-sixes, please ensure at least one parent or guardian remains for the duration the session. Bring Water and Gum Shields. €2 per child/max €4 per family
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 meets 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. 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.