Enniscrone

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the Murphy family on the death of their mother Gertrude (Gertie) Cloonkeelaun, Enniscrone, : daughters Geraldine, Una, Veronica, Linda and Tina. Sympathy also to her sister Maureen (Leeds), in laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal took place from McGowan’s funeral home, Ballina on Sunday evening to S.t. Joseph’s Church Castleconnor. Burial took place in Killanley Cemetery, Castleconnor after 11 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection. May she rest in peace amen.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to Bernie and Teresa Fox of Carrowhubbock, Enniscrone, who have celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends. We wish them continued health and happiness.

OCEAN SANDS HOTEL

We are honoured, overjoyed and extremely proud to receive the Award for Wedding Coordinator of the Year 2020 for the entire Country for Olivia O’Donnell at the Irish Wedding Awards tonight. Olivia’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering every wedding couple’s wish list and dream along with the entire hardworking team has led to this prestigious award. The support and team effort that is put into every wedding day is phenomenal and its awards like this that make it all worthwhile.

We are excited for what the future holds for our dynamic, emerging and hardworking team. Thank you to all the couples who choose the hotel as their wedding venue as without you this award is not possible. Thank you to the Irish Wedding Awards for a fantastic night. Congratulations and well done Olivia we always knew you were the best.

ST JOSEPHS NS CULLEENS

St Joseph’s NS Culleens will be having an Enrolment Evening on Wednesday, February 12, for those who wish to enrol their children for September 2020. Parents and pupils can visit the school between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Enrolment forms are available on the day or by contacting the office at 096 36467.

SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB

Enniscrone Social Bridge Club has resumed play at the Diamond Coast Hotel each Wednesday commencing at 7 p.m..A wonderful turn out to bridge this week. 34 people played making eight and half tables.

Winners on N/S... Máirin Wade and Nora Kennedy. E/W Laura and Walter Doherty. Well played by the winners as there some really tricky hands. A most enjoyable night as usual.

LOCAL PLAY

Windmill Players presents the hilarious murder mystery WANTED – One Body in Ballintogher Hall on Friday the seventh and Sunday, February 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets now available 087 9964143.

COLAISTE IASCAIGH

Our senior girls’ football team topped group B in the Sligo league. They bet Coláiste Mhuire Ballymote, Jesus and Mary Secondary School Enniscrone and St Attracta’s Tubbercurry. They will play the top of group A (to be confirmed) in the Sligo a final in the coming weeks. Congratulations girls for getting this far and best of luck in the county final.

SCOIL CHRIOST RI

Scoil Chríost Rí Enniscrone will be holding their annual Cookery Demonstration and Valentine Craft Fair in the Diamond Coast

Hotel on Thursday, February 6. Doors open at 7 p.m., starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets €10 will be available on the night on the door.

Enrolment forms for new pupils who wish to start in September 2020 will be available at the school on Wednesday, January 29, please call to collect between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Phone 09636299 or 089 2104191 if you wish to make appointment to speak with the Principal G Mulligan.

SAFETALK

Safetalk iss a half day training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help reduce suicide risk in their communities. There is no charge for this training.

Forthcoming Training Dates in 2020: Thursday, February 20, Dromore West Community Centre 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., advance booking essential, workshops are run dependent on sufficient numbers, for more information please contact Belinda Taylor at 071 9135061 or West-Sligo FRC at 096 37444 or Gregory at 087 3329392.

ENNISCRONE KILGLASS GAA

Our annual club dinner dance will take place on Saturday, February 15in the Diamond Coast Hotel. We’ll have more details in the coming weeks.

Our club AGM will be place on Friday, January 31, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. All members are asked to attend.

WESTERN GAELS HURLING CLUB

Club Membership for 2020 is now due. We will hold an open registration evening in the astroturf Pitch, Quigabar on Tuesday and Tuesday, February 4, and 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. €20 – Underage €30 – Non-playing adult €50 – Family membership €50 – senior adult.

All new members are welcome to attend. Times and dates for training sessions will issue shortly.

WEST SLIGO FAMILY RESOUCE CENTRE.

We have relocated to a new bright airy space in the heart of Enniscrone, located beside Enniscrone Launderette. We are very excited for this new chapter and look forward to providing services and support to the local community. Our old premises will shortly be available to rent and would suit a variety of either commercial or service industries.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the €10,000 jackpot when the blotto draw took place in the Ocean Sands Hotel last Saturday, numbers drawn were 6, 10, and 16, €25 winners were Coleman Larkin, Mary O’Brien, Eamon Harnett, and Neil Gilroy.

Next draw is €10,200 and will take place on Saturday, January 25, in Gilroy’s bar. The football clubs wish to thank everyone for their continued support to the blotto and wish all the best for 2020.