Enniscrone

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the son Alan, daughter-in-law, parents Pádraig and Peggy, brother P J, sisters Maureen and Barbara, grandchildren Patrick, Nicholas and Hayley on the sudden death of Thomas (Tommy) Cawley, Woodlawns, Enniscrone. Sympathy is also extended to his aunts, uncles, nephews, niece, cousin, relatives and friends. Removal of remains was from McGowan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 19, to the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone. Burial took place in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass after 11 a.m. Mass in Enniscrone Church on Thursday, September 20. May he rest in peace.

SYMPATHY is also extended to Damian McCaffrey, Church Road, Enniscrone on the death of his aunt Betty Meehan, Donegal Town on Saturday, September 22. Funeral Mass and Burial took place in Donegal on Monday, September 24. May she rest in peace.

ADULT EDUCATION

Places still available in Jesus and Mary School of Further Education Enniscrone in QQI courses level 5 and six, in Healthcare, childcare, e-business, art and Professional Cookery. Also, part time classes in Painting, Ceramics, and Beginners Computers and Cookery classes. Contact the school for more information at 096 36496.

WALKING CLUB

Walk for October 6 is Cairns Kilbride level is easy; terrain is track and trail, time 3-4hours.

SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB

Enniscrone Social Bridge Club has resumed at the Diamond Coast Hotel each Wednesday commencing at 7.30 p.m.

BLOTTO DRAW

There was no winner of the €5,200 jackpot. Numbers drawn were 28, 29 and 36. €25 winners were Chloe Wheatley, Breda Sheridan, Mick Hynes and Kevin Fallon. Jackpot for the next draw on Sunday, September 30, will take place in the Wild Atlantic Inn, Kinard and will be €5,400.

SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

This year’s Christmas party for the senior citizens in the Kilglass/ Culleens community is being held on Sunday, December 9, in the Ocean Sands Hotel. If you or a family member are interested in attending, please contact a committee member to book your place. Frances Gallagher chairperson – 087 7456825 or Breda Sheridan secretary 087 967467.

PADRE PIO NOVENA

A Padre Pio Novena will be held in Easkey parish from October 1 to October 9 with different guest speakers each night. The Novena will be held in Easkey Church except Wednesday and Saturday when it will be held in Rathlee Church at 7.30 p.m. except Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Schedule as follows.

Tuesday, October 2 - Fr Philip Mulryan. Wednesday, October 3-Jim Brown faith to freedom. Thursday, October 4 - Fr Eamon Kelly Donegal Mary’s meals. Friday, October 5 - Fr Gary Holmes France Institute of the Blessed Sacrament. Saturday, October 6 - Christy May spent years in prison-light out of darkness. Sun

October 7 - Fr Charlie McDonald hope after tragedy. Monday, October 8, To be confirmed Reconciliation Mending brokenness. Tuesday, October 9 - Fr Kieran Holmes Anointing the sick.

O’UÓHDA GATHERIHG 2018

This takes place on October 4 to October 7 In the Ocean Sands Hotel Enniscrone.

DEALING WITH CHALLENGING SITUATIONS

This workshop for Voluntary and Local Community Groups is taking place in partnership with West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd Enniscrone on Tuesday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 1.15 p.m. in the Ocean Sands Hotel.

Working with volunteers can present certain challenges. It is human nature to want to put if off in the hope that it will sort itself out. Addressing difficulties as early as possible will help to avoid an escalation that will demand more of your valuable time.

This workshop will give you the skills and confidence to face these situations. Enniscrone the cost of this workshop is €10 for Small organisations/Local Community groups and €15 for Nationally Affiliated groups/Larger Groups.

Places are limited to 12 participants. To book your place please emails paula@volunteersligo. ie with the Name of your group, Your name and Contact details.

MACRA SOCIAL DANCE

Westside Macra are having a fundraising social dance on Friday, October 5, at 10 p.m. (doors 9.30 p.m.) in the Great National Hotel, Ballina. Music by Jason Travers and Jenna Sloane. Raffle on the night with great prizes. Tickets are €10 and are available from the hotel or contact Colin at 086 8835471/James 086 3691968. All welcome for what should be a fun night of dancing.

CHORAL NIGHT

This will be taking place on Friday, October 5, at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Dromore West. This is a special concert featuring Coolaney Gospel Choir, Sligo Cancer Support Choir, Every Voice Choir Ballina, Sligo Gospel Choir with special guest Jonathan Carter. Tickets are €15 and are on sale now, please contact 087 3898697 for further details. Proceeds of the night are for Jonathan Higgins.

HISTORIC TOUR OF EASKEY

A historic walking tour of Easkey woill take place on Saturday, October 6, in aid of Jonathan Higgins, Telephone Carmel at 087 9497321. Tour will start in Easkey village, at 3 p.m. from outside Bia Blasta, it should take two hours approximately. There will be refreshments and music in Bia Blasta after our walk.

Sights of interest include: Fortland Estate, Easkey Abbey, and St Ann’s Church of Ireland, The Old Rectory and garden. Speakers include: Carmel Gordon, David Higgins, Joseph Dunphy and Lorely Forester.