Carraroe
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Cadra wish all our residents, volunteers and friends a very happy Christmas. We thank everyone who assisted with our objective of taking care of our community during 2018. Please keep a look out for our neighbours and don’t forget to call anyone living alone.
CHRISTMAS TREE/ CAROL SERVICE
A large number of residents enjoyed a social evening in the community centre for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the community centre. Fr Jim blessed the tree and set in motion our local celebrations of the true meaning of Christmas. Ray Cotter and the local children’s and adults choirs entertained all with beautiful Carols and all enjoyed the refreshment provided by our usual volunteers.
POSTER CAMPAIGN
Cadra is now working to ensure posters are not erected in our area during all elections’ and referenda. We have written to leader and General secretary of each political party requesting they commit to respecting our community by not erecting posters. Please spread the word and ensure all supporters are aware.
25 CARD GAME
We were delighted to see all our many friends and supporters enjoy the special Christmas party on Tuesday night. The €1,000 jackpot unfortunately was not won. The winners of the regular jackpot on 12games were Pascal McGoldrick/Jodie Cooney, Darragh Fallon/Anthony McGoldrick. Runners-up were Gerry Fee/ Séamus Lavin. The monster draw gave over 30 prizes and all enjoyed the refreshments and chat after the game. The volunteer organisers wish all our players, supporters’ families and friends a very Happy Peaceful Christmas. Looking forward to seeing all again for the first game of the New year on Tuesday, January 8, 19 at 9 p.m. New inexperienced players are always welcome. All proceeds go to local projects in the community so please support and bring a friend.
DANCING CLASSES
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 Bands schedules are: St Stephen’s Night December 26 Jason Moyles will entertain the Wren Boys and girls, Wednesday, January 2, Trevor Moyles, January 9 Chris Dallat, January 16 19 Kieran McAree, January 23 John Molly, January 30 Colm Burke, February 13 Jason Moyles, February 20 Noel Brody, February 27 Jason Moyles. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.
CHURCH NEWS
Parking at Church: Please use the designated car parks at our church which includes around the community centre. Plenty of parking is available in safe locations. Please avoid parking on the main roads. It obstructs passing traffic.
Carraroe Parish Choir: Parish Choir rehearsal on Mondays at 8 p.m. in the church. If you can sing and would like to be part of a community choir, please come along. More male singers are required.
The sick and Housebound: Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the housebound know about this service in your area.
SLIMMING WORLD
Charlotte will provide sessions in Carraroe Community Centre each Tuesday morning at 7.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. and each Saturday morning at 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. All current, new, re-joining and visiting members very welcome. – for more information contact Charlotte at 087 7987118.
HI-VIZ
Cadra continues to distribute free Hi-Viz. We appeal to people walking or working around our community to wear Hi-Viz to ensure visibility in these dark evenings. We have a supply of free Hi-Viz available from any member of committee.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All residents are requested to keep a look out for type of activity 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.
LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA.
We wish all our members and the community a very happy and Peaceful Christmas and special thank you to Cadra for all the support throughout 2018. 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.
ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB
Lotto draw jackpot now €12,800. Tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Rd.Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry McMorrow’s Shop, Cairns Road; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe.
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.
TANG SOO DO
This takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the centre. For further information contact Master Titus at 086 1271039.
HALL HIRE
Our Centre is available for room and hall hire at very competitive rates, and we offer excellent facilities for sports, meetings, parties and social events, including our sports hall, changing rooms with showers etc. Our hall is very popular for sports events, and also for children’s parties as it can accommodate a bouncy castle. Do pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 914 6512.