Cloonacool
PLANNING MEETING
Everyone in the entire Cloonacool area is invited to an open evening of discussion on how people would like to see Cloonacool in 10 years’ time, and the practical things that need doing to get there. This meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, October 9, in Cloonacool Community Centre at 8 p.m. Young and older are all welcome to attend, and more than one person from each family is welcome also.
DRAMA FUNDRAISER
St Michael’s Church Cloonacool Finance Committee are running a fundraiser to boost renovation funds. For the fundraiser, the Swinford Players drama group will present their play entitled ‘For Better, For Worse’ in Cloonacool Community Centre on Friday, October 19, at 8 p.m. It is a three-act comedy written by playwright Jimmy Keary.
CARD GAME TIME CHANGE
The Cloonacool Card game will be moving to the earlier time of 8.30 p.m. from October 1. It will take place every Monday in Cloonacool Community Centre.
LADIES GROUP
The Cloonacool Ladies Monday Morning Group meet on Monday mornings from 10.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. We looking forward to meeting everyone again and new members are more than welcome.
MUSIC CLUB
Cloonacool Music Club takes place on Thursday at Brennan’s Bar from 10 p.m. Come along for a great night of music and singing. There will be a bus available to collect and leave home on Thursday nights for music club. Pick up between 9: 30 and 10 p.m., and then leaving Cloonacool after the food. Please ring 071 9185037 for further information and to book your seat. There will be a minimal charge for the bus.
YOUR NEWS
Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com.
COMHALTAS CONCERT
The annual Comhaltas tour of Ireland group will perform in concert in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen tonight Tuesday, October 9. The group will feature the dancing Ganley sisters Sandra and Laura, who are well known being the resident dancers in the centre for many yearsAll-Ireland senior flute champion Tom Gavin Sligo is also a member of the group. Tickets are going fast so it is advisable to book immediately – phone 071 9182599 or colemanirishmusic.com.
CIVIL DEFENCE
Sligo Civil defence is recruiting new volunteers. Opening night this Thursday, October 11, at 8 p.m. in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen. Training in first aid search skills, radio communications, welfare and radiation monitoring. Contact Patricia at 086 1069307 – Marie 087 6374857 or Cathal 087 7779593.
BINGO
Bingo every Friday at 8.30 p.m. in Gurteen Hall. The jackpot is now €4,100 in 50 calls – lotto raffle is starting back at €200 – won last Friday night. All proceeds are shared by the Hall Committee for the upkeep of the hall and for Eastern Harps GAA team.
CLASSES IN CLOONLOO
There are autumn classes in Cloonloo Hall in the following: Yoga and Mindfullness starting Monday nights for eight weeks – phone Theresa at 086 0532432
Cookery by Naoimi Taylor starts tonight Tuesday, October 9, at 8 p.m. for five weeks.
Flower arranging by Angela East starts November 15 at 8 p.m. - contact Linda at 086 6009940 or Breege 086 3732775.
Pilates with Rachel Martens started September 12 – phone 086 2255393.
Jiving class with Colin Butler starts November 13 – phone 087 7660470.
GURTEEN ACTIVE AGE
Gurteen active age group meet weekly on Monday at 2.30 p.m. in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen. New members are welcome to come along.
PILGRIM STREET
The bluegrass/country band Pilgrim Street will perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday night, October 20, at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at 071 9182599.