Carraroe

DEVELOPMENT OF CARRAROE AREA

Carraroe and District Regeneration Association has written to each elected county councillor and TD requesting individual meeting be arranged with our committee executive to discuss an agenda of issues requiring assistance into the future. We will keep the community updated on progress.

DARK EVENINGS

Cadra advises people walking or working around our community to wear HiViz to ensure you can be seen. We will have a supply available free next week from any member of committee.

NEW LANDSCAPING PROJECT

Work has commenced on a new project adjacent to Martin Reilly Motors which when completed will enhance that entrance to Carraroe. We want to thank Sligo County Council Tidy Towns Special Projects for the grant to assist us undertake this landscaping. We also want to thank Martin Reilly for his generous donation of €500 to assist us with our activities.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA

The guild meet on the first Tuesday of the month in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. New members always welcome-for further information contact Mary at 086 3755894. The next meeting will be held in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesday, November 6, at 8 p.m. There will be a guest speaker on the night from Sligo Credit Union. The money for the Christmas party will be collected at the meeting. The art classes continue on Thursdays at 2 p.m. in the community centre. Our winter conference is on Saturday, November 3, in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey. Co Sligo federation meeting will be held in the Northside Community Centre on Wednesday, November 21, at 8 p.m. hosted by the Sligo Town Guild.

CARRAROE TIDY TOWNS

We will be working in the future to have this addressed to ensure the IBAL report in the future does not have to highlight this again ‘Approach from Junction at R287: Grade B This route leading into Sligo was somewhat littered with sweet papers, fast-food wrappers and coffee cups very much in evidence. The road surface and markings were in good condition.’.

We have noted this road into Sligo is highlighted and reduced our grade which is a disappointment. We will be examining how we can prevent this location reducing our ratings in the future.

WALKWAY/CYCLE WAY

Work is progressing on this development and is now reaching Molly Fulton’s which will allow our residents the opportunity to walk and cycle safely to this location. We are now working to have the next phase developed to join up with the Ballisodare Walkway/ Cycle way.

CARRAROE NATIONAL SCHOOL

Congratulations to all involved in the achievement of Grade A. in the European IBAL Survey. The following is the comment of the adjudicators ‘ One of the most striking features of this school was the level of planting. Clearly it is a much loved and respected environment – the grounds were in very good order with colourful planting and greenery throughout. The paving area directly outside the school grounds was also in very good condition. Scoil Eanna Cearra Rua was a top-ranking site throughout.’

DANCING

Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo. Dance class commences at 8.30 p.m. with live band from 9.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The schedule of future live music providers is: Tomorrow night is Party Night October 31 Stuart Moyles. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.

BODHRAN CLASSES

Classes in playing the Bodhran resume Fridays at 6 p.m. in Carraroe Community Centre. – for more information contact 086 3013567.

LINE DANCING

Brand new Beginner Level Line Dancing Class in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. each Monday night. For more information please contact Gary at 085 7819808.

KEEP FIT FOR THE MATURE

Seniors 60+ Keep fit classes in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. First class starts Tuesday, October 23, tone up and keep fit while having fun. To book a place call or text Cian at 085 7868116.

SEAN NÓS DANCING

Classes by all-Ireland Champion Dancer Ryan Sheridan continue in Carraroe Community Centre Friday, October 26, Beginner Classes 6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Intermediate Classes from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Registration on the night 30 minutes before start of each class. Suitable for all school going children from aged five to 13 years with a keen interest in learning traditional sean nós dancing. All Enquiries to 087 6106493 or email musicman14303@gmail.com for more information.

FIT-CAMP CLASSES

Every Monday and Thursday evening in Carraroe Community Centre. Full details from Cian at 085 7868116. Begins at 6.30 on Monday at 8.15 p.m. on Thursday. Spaces available in both classes.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

All residents are requested to keep a look out for illegal dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.