BunninaddenKillavil
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Liam and Marie Gormley and family on the death of Séamus Cahill uncle of Marie.
TABLE QUIZ THANKS
Killavil Development group thank all those who supported their recent table quiz also those who sponsored prizes for the night. The amount raised was €720.
This will go toward the local contribution for works that will take place under the town and Village Scheme for which Killavil/ Bunninadden received funding.
Some of the works proposed in Killavil which will depend on tenders received include upgrading of the church car park, provision of a monument to the late great flute player Peter Horan and upgrading the existing one which is there to the memory of the late Fred Finn.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and well done to the Sligo under-16 Team and the management team on winning the Manning Cup and to those from this area that were part of the team.
Oisin Gorman, who got the Man of the Match Award, Roland Scanlon, and Conor Mitchell. Well done to all. Continued success in the future. dral on Friday morning, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. followed by burial afterwards in Killanley Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
GAA NEWS
The whole community, GAA club, Community Games group woke up to the horrific news on Tuesday morning that Jack O’Hora had passed away in a car accident in Ballina. Jack was well known in the parish as an athlete running in the all-Ireland Community Games finals for a number of years, playing rugby for Ballina and of course GAA with Castleconnor. On Sunday he had played for the clubs under-21 team in the county semi-final when home on leave. Jack captained our minors to a county title three years ago from midfield while also playing on our intermediate team that reached the county championship final. To Caroline, Kieran, Hannah, Danny, Scarlett, extended family and friends, we send our heartfelt condolences.
Hurling County Champions Congratulations to Corballa NS retained their county hurling title in Scarden when overcoming both Strandhill and Geevagh. This was an excellent day’s work for the squad and school. Oisín Mullarkey accepted the shield on behalf of the school.
The Kube takes place on Saturday, November 24, in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Tickets will be €20 and for under-16s tickets are available for €10. A great night’s entertainment is assured. Your ticket also gives you entry to the raffle on the night with loads of prizes to be won.
CASTLECONNOR LOTTO
Results for November 10: Jackpot €17,500 Numbers drawn 2, 3, 11 34. No jackpot winner. Three x €50 winners: Frances Gordon, John Rutledge, Ruby Mullen Next week’s jackpot €17,600. Ltd and West Sligo Family Resource Centre. Tickets €10/€12 available at West Sligo Family Resource Centre and Amanda’s Barbers, Ballina. Not suitable for children under-12.
FLOWER DEMONSTRATION
A Christmas Flower demonstration by Sr Fionnuala Keveny will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 8 p.m. in Coláiste Iascaigh. Funds raised are in aid of Fr Martin Keveny Brazil Fund and Colaiste Iascaigh School development. Raffle, spot prizes and refreshments.
WELDING CLASSES
Beginners and Intermediate Welding Classes begin in Coláiste Iascaigh on tonight Tuesday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Duration 10 weeks at a cost of €150.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
A Christmas Parish Bazaar will be held in Skreen-Dromard Community Centre on December 2 at 1 p.m. with something for all the family, Santa, crafts, carol singing, dance, raffle, cake sale and much more.
HOLY HOUR
A Holy Hour to pray and remember our beloved deceased will be held in Rathlee Church on Thursday, November 22, at 7.30 p.m. Candles will be blessed and can be taken away with you as a remembrance of your loved ones.
BUS TRIP
A bus trip to Enniskillen from Easkey is been organised for December 8. Contact Easkey House 096 49020 to book a place.
POST OFFICE CLOSED
Dromard post office closed on October 31 ending over 100 years’ service in the local area. The postmistress Eva Kelly and her husband Sam are wished many happy years of retirement.
SOCIAL DANCE
The November Social Dance in Skreen-Dromard community centre will be held on Saturday, November 24. Dancing to Stuart Moyles from 10 p.m.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
The Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser held by the St Farnan’s GAA Club was a great success. Well done to Jennifer Foy and Cormac Hallinan, who were overall winners and Aoife Connolly and James Weir, who were best fundraisers.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Eoghan Rua LGFA will hold their annual general meeting on Sunday, November 25, at 8 p.m. in the Diamond Coast Hotel. All members and parents of players are invited to attend.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Easkey Community Meals on Wheels Christmas dinner will be held in Easkey Community Centre on Sunday, December 2, at 1.30 p.m. Contact 096 49020.
DIAMOND LADIES DAY OUT
The Diamond Ladies annual day out in aid of SHOUT will take place on Friday, November 30. Tickets cost €50 and can be got from Moya at 087 6811781 or Geraldine at 087 2585393.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on November 9. Numbers drawn were 9, 14, 33 and 34. €25 winners; Nellie Browne, Marie Battle, Frank Stewart, Shane Pazarlic, Daphne Higgins. Promoter’s prize: Margaret Conlon. Next jackpot €3,600 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. 50/50 winner; Violet and Maggie Jane.
SCOR NA NÓG
Scor na nÓg county finals will be in Dromore West community centre on Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m. Easkey GAA are looking for competitors to represent the club in any of the following – Ceili dancing, Solo singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scealiocht, Leiriu, Staitse/Play, Instrumental Music, set dancing. The table quiz is on Sunday, December 9, in Ballintogher hall at 4 p.m. Teams of four. Names to Mary McHugh please or any committee member. Age under-17 on January 1 Anyone wishing to take part for the St Farnan’s club contact Seán Kilgannon.
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