Carraroe

FOOTPATH AT CUILBEG – THANK YOU

Cadra is delighted that our hard work is now coming to fruition with the work by Mullane’s having commenced. This will eventually allow us have a footpath to the Community Sports Complex at Cuilbeg and will allow our children walk safely to the facility. It will also allow more people from Carraroe walk safely and access the walk that is being developed around the sports fields. Cadra on behalf of the community of Carraroe wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the Rose and Oliver Harte for their assistance and cooperation with the project. We also appreciate the work of Michael Carty Engineer Sligo Co County Council for all his assistance. We acknowledge the grant under the Towns and Villages Scheme which allows this work and appreciate all our public representative for the support given with the project. Sean nós Dancing.

All-Ireland Champion Ryan Sheridan. Beginner Class 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. Intermediate Class 7 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. Suitable for all children with a keen interest in learning traditional sean nós dancing.. Registration at the beginning of each class. New beginners always welcome. All Enquiries to 087 6106493 or email musicman14303@gmail. com.

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN

Cadra has registered Carraroe for the annual spring clean on Saturday, April 13, 19. Please keep data free and come and give our area a good clean for the summer. More details later.

NO ELECTION POSTERS PLEASE

Cadra has written to all declared Local Election and European Candidates to request their support and respect for our community wish not to have posters erected in our area during the elections in May. We have supplied our DEDs and Map of the area concerned. Please spread the word and ensure all supporters are aware. We have already received some acknowledgments and positive indications of compliance with our request from candidates and will be keeping you informed into the future.

25 CARD GAME

The regular game is each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in Community Centre Winners were Séamus McGoldrick/Dermot Mitchel. Runners-up were Aidan Healy/Thomas Collery, Michael Healy/Margaret Healy. New and inexperienced players are always welcome. The game is run by Cadra in partnership with St John’s GAA Club and all proceeds go to local projects in the community so please support and bring a friend.

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.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto draw jackpot now €12,950. Numbers Drawn 1, 3, 8, 14 No jackpot winner. €25 winners were Tony McGee Tonaphubble, L Markhams Cairns Hill, David Moore c/o Cliffords Sligo, Ina Toolan Coolaney.

Next Draw is on Saturday, February 16, at 10.30 p.m. in Riverside Hotel Sligo. All welcome to come and witness the draw. 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.

TIDY TOWNS

We are planning to finish the area on the banks at the community centre, cut the edges on all our grass areas to present in neat condition. We would like to hear form anyone willing to assist with any projects or indeed any ideas contact any committee member or email cadrasligo1@ gmail.com.

BODHRAN CLASS

Bodhran lessons available in Community Centre. All ages and abilities catered for at each class – for more information call junior at 086 3013567.

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 spring federation meeting will be held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Tuesday, February 20, at 7.30. Margaret from Strandhill Guild will give an update on Dollys Cottage. The table quiz will be held at this meeting three members on each team, the winning team will represent Sligo Federation at the national finals.

The Gempack cake competition will also be judged on the night, we would ask the members taking part in the Gempack to contact our contest secretary Kathleen before Friday, February 8.

The Sligo weekend at An Grianan plans are now finalised, balance of money now due, contact Kay.

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.

LEARN TO DANCE

Frank is looking forward to continuing the great atmosphere of learning and fun this year in Carraroe Community Centre. All learners and experienced dancers catered for at these sessions so come and enjoy.

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: Tomorrow night February 13 Jason Moyles, February 20 Noel Brody, February 27 Stuart Moyles. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.

Parking: Please use the designated car parks 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 and view of people leaving the community centre and church.

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.

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.

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. 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.