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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.
CPR TRAINING
CPR training takes place in St Nathy’s Hall on Tuesday, February 11, at 8 p.m. Contact Lorraine Feely at 087 6779836 for details.
PHOENIX PLAYERS
The actors are ready to tread the boards in the Communication Cord, a farce by Brian Friel, directed by Peter Davey, which will be staged in St Brigid’s Hall on Saturday and Sunday, February 8, and 9, at 8 p.m.
The cast includes Frank Brennan, Shane Loftus, Mary Barry-Leonard, Terri Brennan, Eamonn Gallagher, Claire McLoughlin, Shane Keyes and Catriona Coleman. Stage management is in the capable hands of Peter Molloy assisted by Jimmy Coleman, Mark Dunne and Mickey Curran. Padraic Gillespie makes a welcome return to the group as sound man – in more ways than one. Lighting is by Seán Johnston and Benny Henry and costumes by Ursula Brennan. Lorraine Fitzgerald is also welcomed to the backstage crew. Special guests for Sunday night’s performance will be the cast, director and crew of the 1985 production of this play.
CLOONACOOL PLAYERS
On stage for St Valentine’s weekend are Cloonacool Players in Sam Cree’s ‘Don’t Tell the Wife’. Set in 1960s Belfast in the Willis household, Mrs Willis is convinced her plumber husband is chasing other women. The hilarious comedy leads to crazy misunderstandings, involving a French lodger, a male escort, a corporation officer and a long-legged female named Bridget. Make sure to see this great comedy at Cloonacool Community Centre February 14 to February 16 at 8 p.m.
ACHONRY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
The Cloonacool Players bring their new play to St Brigid’s Hall on Sunday, February 23, at 8 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Achonry National School parents’ association. All support appreciated. Great night of comedy guaranteed.
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 at 087 9807416 .
RSS SCHEME
A second position is available at Nace O’Dowd Park under the Sligo Leader Rural Social Scheme. Contact Gerard Mullaney at 086 8221995 or Ollie Lee at 087 7981827 for details on criteria and eligibility.
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