Riverstown
KILROSS NS ENROLMENT
All parents and children wishing to enrol for September 2020 are invited to attend Kilross NS open day on Friday, February 7, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. If this date does not suit, please contact the school at 071 9130074 or at kilrossns@gmail.com for further information.
RAMBLING HOUSE
The next Rambling House will take place on Saturday, February 8, at 9.30 p.m. in the Morrison Teach Ceoil. Musicians, singers and Dancers are all welcome. Refreshments will be served. Admission €10. Enquiries to Pádraig Kerins 087 6707329.
MURDER MYSTERY
Windmill Players presents the hilarious murder mystery ‘WANTED – One Body’ by Charles Dyer in Ballintogher Hall on Friday, February 7, and Sunday, February 9, at 8 p.m. No show on February 8 due to the election. Admission €10. Tickets now available 087 9964143.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Riverstown Community Games forms have now been collected from local schools. If anyone has not returned their form through the school please return it asap to Iris Murphy, Noreen McDermott or Ann Kelly to avoid disappointment. Anyone outside of local national schools wishing to take part in Community Games events should call 086 8258525 or check local shop for forms. Forms should be completed, signed and returned immediately.
SLIGO FOLK PARK
Social Club meeting every Wednesday morning 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. €5 per person. Café open daily Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily two-course special only €10. All day breakfast, homemade bakes, tea and coffee. Sit in service or take away. Phone Stewart at 083 3702218 to order.
ARDKEERAN NS
Enrolment for Ardkeeran National School, Riverstown will take place on Friday, February 14, from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Parents and children wishing to enroll for September 2020 are welcome to attend. Please bring your child’s Birth Cert and PPS number with you. Should you be unable to attend please contact the school 071 9165411/admin@ ardkeeran.com to obtain the necessary documentation. To find out more about our school visit our school website and blog ardkeeranns.scoilnet.ie or find us on Facebook.
TAUNAGH NS
Taunagh National School is located in the heart of Riverstown,
County Sligo and is currently enrolling for September 2020. The school promotes a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to think independently, respect one another and value diversity. For further information about the school and facilities or to arrange a visit, please feel free to call at 071 9165605 or email taunaghns@ gmail.com. Enrolment forms are available in the school and on school website taunaghns.ie. The Parent Association would like to thank everyone who came and supported the school’s Christmas Sale and raffle. It was a great success and a wonderful community event.
SOOEY NS ENROLMENT
Parents and children wishing to enrol in Sooey National School for September 2020 are invited to visit the school on Friday, February 28, from 2.15 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will give the children an opportunity to meet their fellow pupils and the teachers in the school. Please contact the school prior to this date for an Enrolment Form. Telephone 071 9165845 or email sooeyns@gmail.com. If you are unable to attend on this date please contact the school to arrange an alternative appointment.
DRAMA AT THE WELL
Skreen-Dromard Drama Group are staging their three-act comedy in the Hawkswell Theatre on Saturday, February 15. 20/20 VISION by Martin Donohue. Tickets for this event can be got from 087 6806905. Not to be missed.
DEBS DRESS SALE
A fundraising Debs Dress Sale will take place in the Coach House Hotel, Ballymote on Sunday, March 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. €10 to register your dress with every €10 going towards Sligo Cancer Support Centre. Are you interested in selling a debs dress or buying a debs dress on the day? All money from dress sale go directly to seller. Changing rooms available for use on the day. Or do you have a debs dress hanging in your wardrobe that you no longer want? Contact Geraldine at 086 1214822 or Bernie 087 9759762.
GLEANN REUNION
The Gleann reunion committee have been overwhelmed by the response of people who sent in articles, photos, short stories etc for the book. Material for the book is now being sorted and everything is finding its place in the book. The committee are hard at work and the excitement is growing in our wider community too. Remember to keep Sunday, April 12, free for the launch and reunion of past pupils. With this in mind and as the book will soon be going to print, anyone who would like to sponsor the book in any way may do so now and all sponsors will be acknowledged in the book. For further information in regards sponsorship please contact Liam Brennan at 087 6712668.
NEWS ITEMS
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