Dromahair

GARDA INFORMATION CENTRE

Garda Community Information Centre opening in the Depot, Back Line, Dromahair on Monday, October 8, From two 4 p.m. This service will continue EACH MONDAY General Garda Services and information will be provided. This is a pilot scheme and it’s success depends on the support of the public. Please use the service when it is made available locally.

FR VINCENT’S FAREWELL

Everyone is invited to Fr Vincent Connaughton’s Farewell Evening on October 5 at 8.30 p.m. in Killenummery Community Centre. Entertainment and light refreshments will be served on the night.

THE DEPOT

Gardening with Carol starts Thursday, September 27, at 10 a.m. Handyman DIY course starts on Monday, October 1, at 10 a.m. Creative Writing starts on Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m. Give your name to Theresa or Martina any morning before 1 p.m. 071 9134986, email dda. tidytowns@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page.

Bernard Leddy will run self-defence course on Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. at the Depot Dromahair. The course is six weeks long and will run every Tuesday night if there are enough people attending and costs €55.

Sue’s classes are back on Monday at 7.30 p.m. Top to Toe fitness and Wednesdays Women’s fitness class 7.30.

Dromahair Toddler Group on Tuesdays in the Depot at 11 a.m.

Dromahair Active Age Group on Wednesdays from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. New Members are most welcome. For further information Contact Mary at 086 3408235.

Edwina Guckian’s Áirc Damhsa Dance Club begins on Wednesday, September 20, at 5 p.m. for beginners and 5.30 for improvers see aircdamhsa.com/ classes for more info.

Green Dragon Karate on Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Michael Sweeney for more details 087 9011233.

IRISH MUSIC CLASSES

Calling all adults. Are you interested in learning to play music? Tin whistle, Fiddle or similar instrument; It’s never too late to learn. Daytime Classes in Killenummery hall if there are enough people interested. Suitable for complete beginners and improvers. For further information contact Fiona at 087 6184020.

DROMAHAIR WRITER IN CORRAN HERALD

The latest issue of the annual Corran Herald recently appeared. It is published by the Ballymote Heritage Group and carries many articles and photographs about Sligo and the North West. Dromahair-based writer Garreth Byrne has a short article about Lime Kilns and mentions the lime kiln that can be seen at the entrance to Killargue holy well and the restored lime kiln in the grounds of Lough Rynne hotel. The Corran Herald as usual is attractively laid out and is good value at €8 per copy.

In July 2018 a working group made up of volunteers got together with a view to raise funds for the North West Hospice in appreciation of the work, care and dedication of its staff. A collection envelope was delivered to almost every household in the Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Castlebaldwin and Riverstown areas and people could contribute if they so wished and the amount being totally at their discretion & optional, over 1,140 envelopes were sent out into the community and returned to designated collection points. On August 18th, the amount collected was revealed by the Hospice at a function in Riverstown, and it is with great pride that we announce that a total of €12,587.40 was collected between the Envelopes, Raffle on the night & further donations received and money still coming in. We take this opportunity to thank Sean Potter of Northwest Signs for his sponsorship and valuable assistance, the Sponsors of Prizes, those who delivered the 1140 envelopes and all the persons involved. A huge sincere ‘Thank you’ to all the people of who gave so generously to this worthy cause. Pictured above presenting cheque to Mary Forte of NWH are the members of the support group including Gus Kelly, Therese Duignan and Francis Taaffe.