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SYMPATHY
Sympathy to the family of Noel Mooney, Castlecawley (relict of Margaret Brennan) who passed away recently. Sympathy to the family of Séamus Hunt RIP, Ballyfahy, Bunninadden (brother of Margaret McGuire, Mullinabreena South). Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Achonry National school parents’ association are currently holding a clothes collection. Great chance to declutter. Contact any committee member for details.
KNOCKNASHEE TALK
Cormac McSparron and Dirk Brandherm of THE KNOCK NA SHEE PROJECT have been in contact and will return to St Nathy’s Hall on Friday, January 31, at 7.30 p.m. for a talk about their work on Knocknashee regarding their findings during the excavation along with their plans for 2020. Everyone welcome.
DEBS DRESS SALE
A Debs Dress Sale for Sligo Cancer Support Centre will take place Sunday, March 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Coach House Hotel Ballymote. Do you want to sell or buy a pre-owned debs dress this year? €10 to register your dress with every €10 going towards Sligo Cancer Support Centre. All money from dress sale goes directly to seller. Or do you have a debs dress hanging in your wardrobe that you no longer want? Please call Geraldine at 086 1214822 or Bernie 087 9759762.
LOTTO 2020
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Supporter’s lotto will be launched during the first week in February. Your support is greatly appreciated for this crucial fundraiser. All funds go towards day to day expenses and Nace O’Dowd Park maintenance costs. Contact any committee members to subscribe.
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 at 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 .