AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Collooney INDOOR MARKET
Collooney Indoor Market takes place every Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Collooney (on Coolaney road). For more details contact 087 6964586 or 086 8645793.
LEARN TO JIVE
Beginners Jiving lessons started on Wednesday, November 7, in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo at 8 p.m. All welcome, Great fun and fitness. Contact A & C Country Jiving at 086 1685170.
LOTTO
Collooney Village Redevelopment Ltd lotto results October 24. Numbers drawn were 2, 10, 11 and 30. No winner jackpot and no correct three. €25 each to Geraldine Curley, Tommy Nealis, Ann Shannon and Peter Kerins. Next draw for jackpot €10,000 Flynn’s shop November 7.
TEELING CENTRE
Ongoing activities: Indoor soccer, Basketball, Kung Fu, Table Tennis, Zumba Dancing, Fly Tying, Fitness Classes, Volleyball, Music Classes, Art Classes. For details call to the centre or phone 071 9167113.
Boys Soccer: Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for under-eights and under-11s. Fridays 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Under-sixes
Music Classes: Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for tin whistle, flute and fiddle.
Art Classes: Children’s class – Saturdays 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Adults class – Wednesdays 10 a.m. to midday
Kung Fu: Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
NOTES CONTACT
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Dromahair FITNESS CLASS
Fitness class: brand new ladies fitness class with Macs active starts on Thursday, November 1, at 8 p.m. in Drumkeerin Ballalley. All ages and fitness levels catered for from the complete beginner to the more advanced. Also we are running a ‘men’s’ class at 9 p.m. on the same night, again all ages and fitness levels catered for. So come along and give it a go.
BLOTTO
Blotto Draw took place in the Woodview Inn on Saturday, October 27. The winning numbers drawn were 01, 12, 15 and 18. There was no winner of the jackpot of €3,200. The five winners of €30 were Mossy Collery, Ballintogher, Anthony Hanniberg, Forest Grove, Daniel Rowlette, Bohey, Sharon Burke, Forest Grove and Dean McVeigh, Drumkeeran.
The next draw will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday, November 10, and the jackpot will be €3,250. Tickets available in all businesses in Dromahair. Remember we pay out at least €150 each draw and you could win the jackpot if you pick the winning numbers. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Profits from blotto help fund all the work done by DDA/TT around the village.
GARDA INFORMATION CENTRE
There is a garda Community Information Centre open in the Depot, Back Line, Dromahair on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This service will continue EACH MONDAY General Garda Services and information will be provided. This is a pilot scheme and its’ success depends on the support of the public. Please use the service when it is made available locally.
SHOEBOX APPEAL
Christmas Shoebox appeal time. Leaflets are available in local shops. Boxes can be left into Gala Dromahair and in Manor Fashion; Caz Cards; Bank of Ireland, and Our lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.
For more information, or to have the Team Hope Local Committee come to speak to your group or school, please visit our Facebook page Christmas Shoebox Appeal North Leitrim or contact 087 4132177. Sorting Depot is Bredins Shop on Main Street and groups may arrange deliveries or collections to there.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes continue in Newtownmanor Hall on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. Have some fun while learning some steps/sets. For more information contact either: Paul McDermott on Mob: 087 9057254 or Francis Harte on Mob: 086 3145933.
THE DEPOT
Handyman DIY course on Mondays at 9.30 a.m. Gardening with Carol on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Sue on Monday at 7.30 p.m. Top to Toe fitness. Dromahair Toddler Group on Tuesdays 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 on Thursdays 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.
New exciting Workshop for 15- to 18-year-olds starting in the Depot on Wednesday, November 14, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. This Peace Learning Project will look at what causes conflict? What does ‘peace’ mean? The workshops will explore these issues through film, media, guest speakers. Contact Áine Tiernan at 086 7867323 or email aine.tiernan@foroige.ie or Yvonne Heijneman at 086 7867330 or email yvonne.heijneman@foroige.ie for further information.
The Depot Office is open Monday to Friday mornings from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Close at 1 p.m. on Fridays. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopying, typing, printing, laminating and internet access. All services available at very reasonable rates.
CONTACT
If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Thursday before midday To book the venue for classes, parties, meetings: telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail. com.
Manorhamilton TIDY TOWNS THANKS
Manorhamilton Tidy Towns Committee recently promoted a very successful and well attended ‘Monster Bingo’ session in the Bee Park Community Centre.
The ‘Monster Bingo’ session organisers have issued the following thank you statement regarding it. ‘A big thank you from Manorhamilton Tidy Towns Committee to all the people who attended our ‘Monster Bingo’ Fundraiser and it is greatly appreciated by the committee.’.
The Tidy Towns Committed also extended thanks ‘to Michael McSharry, our coordinator for this event for all his hard work; to the ticket-sellers; checkers; Bingo-Caller and the management and the staff of the Bee Park Community Centre for your help on the night.’.
In acknowledging the success of the ‘Monster Bingo’ event the committee express their gratitude to the sponsors of spot prizes for it, namely, Sarah McCann, Granary Bar, Felim Gurn Milestone Bar, the Market Bar, Pascal and Siobhán Bonnichon the French Market, SuperValu, McCormack’s Mace, John Mullin Applegreen, Séamus Keenan and Son Butchers, Seán and Mary McMorrow Butchers, B & M Store Benny and Maria Fox, Barber Shop Tracy Reynolds, John McManus Chemist and Manor Chemists.
The Manor Tidy Towns Committee say in conclusion of their expression of thanks for the successful ‘Monster Bingo’ promotion, ‘ without this continued support, Tidy Towns would be unable to fund their projects in the community.’.
SHOEBOX APPEAL
Many local groups have already started making up gift boxes for children in need for the annual Christmas Team Hope Shoebox appeal, which is now in full swing with less than two months to go to Christmas Day itself.
Leaflets are available in local shops in Manorhamilton about this year’s Christmas Shoebox North Leitrim appeal. Boxes can be left into Manor Fashion; Caz Cards; Bank of Ireland and Our Lady’s Hospital.
For more information on the Shoebox Appeal, or to have a member the Christmas Shoebox Appeal North Leitrim Local Committee come to speak to your group or school, please visit their Facebook page – Christmas Shoebox Appeal North Leitrim – or please contact them (phone) 087 4132177.
CHARITY CARD GAME
North Leitrim Men’s Group is running their Super ‘25’ Card Drive with up to €1,000 in prizes on Sunday, November 18, at 9 p.m. in Manorhamilton’s Bee Park Community Centre.
The Men’s Group say ‘this event will be raising funds for North West Hospice. Tickets will be available at the door at €5 each, if not purchased previously. All the tickets bought will also go into a raffle.’.
Meantime the next North Leitrim Men’s Group progressive ‘25’ card drive takes place in the Bee Park Community Centre on this Sunday night, November 10, at 9 p.m. The jackpot prize will be €700 on nine games.
STOP AGM
The annual general meeting of North West STOP takes place in the Bee Park Community Centre Manorhamilton on this Thursday night, November 8, at 8 p.m.
Everyone welcome to come along to the North West STOP AGM North West STOP says ‘please feel free to extend this invitation to anyone you know that may be interested in attending.’.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please send items for the Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on Friday morning to PJ Leddy at pjleddy@ yahoo.com.
Newtownmanor 25 CARD GAME
The Progressive 25 Card Game has recommenced in Newtownmanor Hall on Fridays at 9 p.m. All card players are welcome and we look forward to new members coming along.
PILATES
Classes are on-going in Newtownmanor Hall, Thursday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Contact Niamh on Mob. 087 2294500 to book a place.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes have begun in Newtownmanor Hall on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. Have some fun while learning some steps/sets. For more info contact either Paul at 087 9057254 or Francis at086 3145933.
BINGO
Bingo continues each Monday in the function room of the Blue Devon, Dromahair at 9 p.m. For those of you who are not regulars, it is a great social occasion, as well a fun opportunity to experience the thrill and frustration of getting/not getting the numbers you need. All lines €30, except games 5 and 10, which are €50, all full houses €100 and last game €200. So why not come along and support your local bingo. Who knows you might be lucky.
FITNESS CLASS
A brand new ladies fitness class with Macs active started last Thursday, November 1, at 8 p.m., in Drumkeerin ballalley; continuing on Thursdays into the future. All ages and fitness levels catered for, from the complete beginner to the more advanced. Also we are running a ‘men’s’ class at 9 p.m. on the same night, again all ages and fitness levels catered for. So why not come along and give it a go.
HALL BOOKINGS
Newtownmanor Hall is available for booking, by adult groups, wishing to organise an event or training. Hall costs are €15 per Hour.
CORRESPONDENCE
If anyone has any community news/information/items of interest that they would like to include in the Newtownmanor Notes please contact Séamus on seamus.storey@live.co.uk Mobile: 087 3361561 or Landline: 071 9164958 before 5 p.m. on Thursday (s). Thank you.
Riverstown ANNUAL DANCE
Ballysumaghan Church, Sooey are holding their annual Fundraising Dance on Friday, November 9, in Ballintogher Hall. Light supper served. Tickets €10. Dancing from 10 p.m. till late. COMMUNITY PARK
Thank you to all who supported the recent Riverstown Community Park Raffle and cake sale. A special thank you to all who baked lots of cakes and bread, it was much appreciated. This event was a great success.
SLIGO FOLK PARK
Sligo Folk Park Riverstown County Sligo have an immediate vacancy for a general operative. This position is for 19.5 hours per week and is available full time, subject to continuation of Pobal funding. Applications can be sent to the manager, Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown, County Sligo or emailed to sligofolkpark@eircom.net.
BIG DRAW NIGHT
On Saturday, November 10, in the Morrison Teach Ceoil there will be a Big Draw Night. All are welcome to come along and join the fun with music, bar and food.
First prize is an iPhone 8, second prize €500, third prize two nights B&B for two in the Newport Hotel, Mayo, fourth prize one night B&B and evening meal in the Skylon Hotel, Dublin and many more prizes to be won on the night. Make sure to get your ticket which are €10 and are available to buy on the night or in local shops or contact 087 6707329, 086 3916761, 087 9817738.
NEWS ITEMS
To have your news item included in the Riverstown notes email to carrowcashel@eircom. net or alternatively call Iris at 086 8258525.