Cloonacool

PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY

As a result of recent community meeting one group have taken on the task of developing a history of the times past by means of a photographic display.

To do this the support of the community is required. We plan to source old photos of life in our area in the past. People at work and play and day to day life as it used to be. Anyone, who has such photos are asked to consider loaning them to have copies taken after which they will be returned to owners.

The plan is to select photos that capture local lifestyle in years gone by for use in a heritage display in the village. Please contact Philomena at 087 9329873 or Julia 071 9184207 for further details or come along to the next community meeting date to be announced later.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Cloonacool’s annual Christmas party will take place on Sunday, December 9, in Cloonacool Community Centre. Mass at 3 p.m. followed by an evening of festive entertainment. To book your place please contact Attracta at 086 3058844.

CLOONACOOL DRAMA GROUP

Cloonacool Players are busy at present rehearsing for this year’s play entitled ‘I Do Not like Thee Dr Fell’ a dark comedy written by playwright Bernard Farrell. This play will compete on the festival circuit next season and will be performed in Cloonacool Community Centre in mid-February 2019. Due to the new data protection laws, names of the cast and production crew cannot be published at this time.

COMMUNITY PARK DRAW

The Cloonacool community park lotto draw for October took place recently in Brennan’s. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 23 and 27. There was no winner of the €2,300 jackpot, there was one match-three winner – Grace and Seán Queenan. Next month’s jackpot will be worth €2,400. Thank you very much for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated.

CHOIR SEEKING MUSICIAN

Cloonacool Choir is seeking a musician (s) organist, pianist or guitarist who would like to play for the choir at Sunday 10 a.m. Masses in St Michael’s Church, Cloonacool. If one or more musicians are interested, Sundays could be shared for example monthly or fortnightly. Our choir has been singing for 49 years and we look forward to continuing.

The choir is made up of adults and juniors. If you are interested currently playing or wishing to return to the keyboard or the strings – please contact Sonia at 087 2772557 for further details.

LADIES GROUP

The Cloonacool Ladies Monday Morning Group meet on Monday mornings from 10.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. .

MUSIC CLUB

Cloonacool Music Club takes place on Thursday at Brennan’s Bar from 10 p.m.

NOTES

Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com. Family, Kilglass. Burial took place in St Patrick’s Cemetry.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Easkey Community Meals on Wheels are delivered to any member of the public at a cost of €6.50 for dinner and Dessert from Ballisodare Bridge to the Co Mayo border. Contact 096 49818 between 10.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Christmas dinner will be held in Easkey Community Centre on Sunday, December 2, at 1.30 p.m.

FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING

Just as we look after our physical health, so too must we tend to our mental and emotional wellbeing. This training, provided from Mental Health Ireland, will offer you the space to explore simple but effective ways to bring more happiness, wellness and purpose into your life.

Five Ways to Wellbeing Workshop will take place in the Ocean Sands Hotel from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 5. Booking essential. Please contact West Sligo FRC at 096 37444. The workshop will be facilitated by Mar Healy, professionally trained coach, meditation teacher, certified MBSR facilitator, and current acting area development officer for Mental Health Ireland in Sligo/Leitrim.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

‘Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol’ performed by Stephen Doyle will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 8 p.m. in Kilglass Church of Ireland. This is a one-man show to get you into the Christmas spirit. Supported by Tireragh Community Support 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.

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.

BUS TRIP TO ATHLONE

A bus trip to Athlone from Easkey is been organised for December 8. Contact Easkey House 096 49020 to book a place.

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 16. Numbers drawn were11, 18, 21, 36. €25 winners; Lachlan and Senan, Séamus Duffy, Eileen Taylor, Rosanne McGowan, Martina Reilly. Promoter’s prize: Willie Brady. Next jackpot €3,700 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. 50/50 winner; Joe Kilcawley.

STREET SCAPE MEETING

What a turn-out for the last minute meeting that was called by Sligo County Council to discuss the proposed plan to change the Street Scape of Easkey Village. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to attend and to all those who sent apologise because they were unable to attend but still wanted their views voiced.

In excess of 100 concerned residents attended this meeting and it was unanimously agreed that the pedestrian crossing in the middle of the village was a ‘Non-Starter’.

We also need to say thank you to the 40+ residents who sent their concerns to the council before this meeting. After it was clear that this proposal was totally rejected by the community and it was agreed to shelf the plan, requests were then voiced that the €19,800 might be put to other uses such as speed ramps that might be positioned where they wouldn’t restrict parking or even used for a much needed playground.

Sadly it was explained that this money could not be used for anything other than a pedestrian crossing, so it was then agreed that the money should be returned to CLÁR and that hopefully a new traffic plan can be put forward at a later date after full consultation with the community.

Thank you to Joe Devaney for attending this meeting and explaining the proposal and to the three public representives who steered the meeting (Michael Clarke, Joe Queenan and Sinéad McGuire)

The end result from this meeting was as follows: one. The Proposed Pedestrian crossing plan will be shelved and the grant will be returned to CLÁR. Two. As per numerous requests prior to the meeting and again reiterated at the meeting, there now needs to be another Public Meeting organised to discuss the many issues and concerns that the whole community are voicing. This WILL be organised ASAP and everyone will be informed when the date has been set.

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To have notes included email duffyfamilycabra@eircom.net or call 086 8373206.