Collooney
SAVE ST MARY’S COLLEGE
A community meeting to Save St Mary’s College takes place on Tuesday, February 19, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Centre, Corrownagh, Ballisodare. It is hoped that as many parents from the local area as possible will attend.
TIDY TOWNS
Collooney Tidy Towns is holding its AGM on Tuesday, February 26, at 8 p.m. in the Teeling Centre.
ST PAUL’S NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment for new entrants for St Paul’s National School will take place in the school on open day February 26, 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., any other time please call the school 071 9130491.
WINDMILL PLAYERS
A comedy by Sam Cree, ‘Don’t Tell the Wife’ will be staged by Windmill Players (West Sligo) in Ballintogher Community Centre on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. (note – rescheduled date). Enquiries/ Booking – Call Mary on Mob: 087 9964143.
CASTLEDARGAN LADIES GOLF
The annual table quiz hosted by Castledargan Ladies Golf Club will be held on Friday, February 22, at 8.30 p.m. in Castledargan Hotel. This year the table quiz fundraiser is in association with ‘Friends of Aengus, Bring Him Home’ to help Aengus Lyons return and live at home. €40 per table of four. Everyone welcome. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. Always an enjoyable night. Keep the date free. Your support is much appreciated.
OWENMORE GAELS GAA
Pitchside Signs – The club is currently reaching out to local businesses to advertise at Connolly Park in the form of a pitch side sign.
With our new stand and excellent location we are getting more major games each year with large attendances guaranteed. Contact Niall at 087 7609420 or mail treasurer.owenmoregaels. sligo@gaa.ie for further details.
Nursery Programme – Owen- more Gaels are hosting a Nursery Programme in the Teeling Centre Collooney. It continues this Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an introduction to Gaelic Football for kids in the community in a fun filled environment. It will run for six weeks and it’s €2 per child. This is aimed for children aged between 4-6, born in 2013-2014. Parents are invited to participate in activities. Any queries please contact Paddy Watters at 085 8512889.
‘Cash for Clobber’ – Owenmore Gaels are running a ‘Cash for Clobber’ drive for the month of February. Items wanted; Good quality clothing; Bedding; Curtains, Shoes (pairs) Handbags. No soiled items, Duvets or pillows. Items can be left into the clubhouse or contact a club member for collection.
Dinner dance 2019 – A major date for the diary as the club hold a dinner dance in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday, March 2. Stay tuned for further details over the coming weeks.
COACHING WORKSHOP
There is a foundation course taking place at the end of the month in Summerhill college. This is ESSENTIAL for anybody who is or wants to get involved in coaching. It is an extremely informative and worthwhile course, giving great knowledge and ideas for working with kids development. Contact Liam Óg directly or our coaching officer Paddy Watters 086 58512889 to reserve a place.
Online Registration – Membership is now open for 2019. We ask all members and players to register at earliest convenience. No player or coach is covered to play under the GAA injury benefit fund unless registered. Visit our website owenmoregaels.ie for information on how to register online.
LOTTO
The lotto draw took place in Cullen’s on Monday, February 4. The numbers drawn were 1, 21, 24 and 28.
There was no winner of the €10,000 jackpot. Congratulations to our match-three winner Paul Haran, who wins €100.
The next draw for our €10,000 jackpot will take place on Monday, February 18, in the Owenmore Inn.
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club. ber 2019 are available from the school from February 4 to February 28.Please phone or call to the school between 9.20 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a pack. An open afternoon will be held in the school on February 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
DRAMA IN BALLINTOGHER
A comedy by Sam Cree, ‘Don’t Tell the Wife’ will be staged by Windmill Players (West Sligo) in Ballintogher Community Centre on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. (note – rescheduled date). Enquiries/ Booking – Call Mary on Mob: 087 9964143.
SET DANCING
Set dancing returns to Ballintogher community centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Come and learn a few steps. Also two hand dances. This is for a sixweek block. No partner needed. Spread the word please.
CONTACT
If you have any items you wish included in the local notes contact us Friday before 11 a.m. To book the venue for classes, parties, meetings: telephone 071 9134986, mobile: 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail. com.