Carraroe

25 CARD GAME

The regular game is each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in Community Centre Winners on 12 games were Margaret Guilfoyle/ Noleen Casserly, Seán Collery/ Anthony McKeon. Runners-up on 10 games were Michael Healy/Margaret Healy, Molly O’Hagan/Vincent O’Hagan. 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.

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN

Our community Spring Clean is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, commencing at 9.30 a.m. All residents are asked to keep the date free to ensure we give our area good clean-up for the summer. – more details later

GREENFORT RESIDENTSTHANK YOU

Greenfort residents’ association wish to acknowledge with appreciation, the financial assistance it received in November, from Sligo County Council, under the community and Voluntary Sector General Grant Scheme 2018.The funding was used on a project we again undertook, to further enhance our Green Area/Estate. Wilma Goldcrest, Alpines, Variety Bedding and Roses were planted, in addition to the application of weed spray on the Green Area, by a licenced operator.

LINE DANCING

Brand new Beginner Level Line Dancing Class in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. each Monday night. For more information please contact Gary at 085 7819808.

FOOTPATH AT CUILBEG

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.

Classes continue with all-Ireland Champion Ryan Sheridan in Carraroe Community Hall on Friday, March 1, Beginners 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. Intermediate 7 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.

Suitable for all with a keen interest in learning Traditional Irish Seannós Dancing. All Enquiries to 087 6106493 or email musicman14303@gmail.com New Beginners Welcome Booking essential.

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 €12,600. 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.

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.

LEARN TO DANCE

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

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.