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SYMPATHY
Sympathy to the Smyth family Tubbercurry on the recent death of Beetie Smyth (sister of Teecie Coleman, Carrowmore). Sympathy to the Coleman and Conway families on the recent death of Margaret Conway, Listowel (sister-in-law of Teecie Coleman). Sympathy to the O’Grady family, Gurteen on the death of Christy O’Grady (brother-in-law of William Coleman, Carniara). Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
DANIEL DAVEY EVENT
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Healthy Club Committee will host top Nutritionist Daniel Davey for a free/open information talk on Friday, January 17, at 8 p.m. in St Attracta’s Community School. The event will be sports related but also have a general nutritional focus for a much broader audience. Daniel, a former club player, is achieving great success with his best selling book ‘Eat Up Raise Your Game’ across the country and this event is sure to capture the attention of the entire south Sligo community and beyond. The event, though free, is ticketed. Book your tickets on Eventbrite.ie. Admission strictly by ticket. Booking early is advisable. Contact Ollie at 087 7981827 for details.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Walter Kivlehan, Cloondrihara and Aoife O’Neill, Meath, who were married just before Christmas. Best wishes to Josephine Maren, Streamstown and James Kilroy, Charlestown, who were married on New Year’s Eve.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Achonry National school parents’ association are holding a clothes collection in the new year. Great chance to declutter. More details in January.
KNOCKNASHEE TALK
Cormac McSparron and Dirk Brandherm of THE KNOCK NA SHEE PROJECT have been in contact and wish to return to St Nathy’s Hall for a talk about their work on Knocknashee regarding their findings during the excavation along with their plans for 2020. Date and time to be announced later. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS
The Mullinabreena Church Altar Society are looking for volunteers from the parish to help with the upkeep of the parish church. If you feel that you could help, please contact Róisín Healy 087 9807416 .
RSS SCHEME
A second position is available at Nace O’Dowd Park under the Sligo Leader Rural Social Scheme. Contact Gerard Mullaney on 086 8221995 or Ollie Lee 087 7981827 for details on criteria and eligibility.
BLUE KIDZ NURSERY
The very popular Gaelic games Blue Kidz Nursery programme returns in the new year.
All Junior and senior infant children are invited to attend the fun filled indoor sessions in both Mullinabreena and Coolaney. Contact Donal Kerins on 086 3839363 or Pádraig McGourty on 086 8106431 for details.
LOCAL 25 CARDS
The local 25 card game continues in St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8.30 p.m. .
PARK SIGN SPONSORS
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA are continuing their appeal for new pitch side sign sponsors at Nace O’Dowd Park. There has been an incredible response so far from businesses wishing to support the facility. The park offers an excellent promotional site for businesses due to its location on the N17 and as a result of the high footfall through the facility. Contact Ollie Lee at 087 7981827 for details.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail. com . Ósta Restaurant, as well as the excellent accommodation that is provided at the centre.
It should also greatly boost Manorhamilton and North Leitrim tourist visitor numbers in the coming year as well as in future years.
UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN COURSE
A Leitrim Lifestart one half day per week course over four days in Rossinver Community Centre, which begins later this month, will help mums, dads, grandparents, guardians and carers of young children understand how life at home shapes children.
This course entitled ‘Shaping Ourselves and Our Children’ is free for all who wish to attend it, and who undoubtedly will benefit from it. The course will start on Wednesday, January 29, and all who wish to attend are requested to book their place on it beforehand by phoning 071 9832970.
The ‘Shaping Ourselves and Our Children’ course topics are – information on child social and emotional development; understanding how children develop self esteem and confidence; supporting children’s understanding of others; communication skills and behavioural management; learning through play – play day with kids (Day 4); Diversity – understanding how biases and prejudices are shaped.
Meantime the ‘Shaping Ourselves and Our Children’ course takes place in Rossinver Community Centre from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. (with lunch included) on Wednesday, January 28, on Wednesday, February 5, on Wednesday, February 12, and on Wednesday, February 19.
Generous childcare allowances are available for all course participants if needed. This four one half day per week Rossinver course is supported by the EU Peace IV Programme under the auspices of the Special EU Programmes Body.
SENIOR HELP LINE
The Senior Help Line, which is Ireland’s only confidential service for older people, is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., is on the 365 days of the year.
It is manned by older volunteers. The telephone number of the Senior Help Line is 1850-440444 and no call to it costs more than 30cent. The Senior Help Line service advises older people to call them and not to feel alone.
SÉAMUS WINS
Congratulations to Séamus Rooney, Drumahon, who was winner of the December winner of the Glencar Community Park Members Draw.
DISTRICT NEWS
Please email all items for next week’s Sligo Champion Manorhamilton District News by 8 a.m. at the latest on this Friday morning, January 17, to PJ Leddy – pjleddy@yahoo.com.