Easkey Dromore West
KILLEENDUFF NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment/open week for September 2020 will take place February10 to 14 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the school. Please feel free to pop in and see our facilities and meet the staff if your child is starting school next September.
EOGHAN RUA LADIES
Eoghan Rua LGFA held the annual Awards Night on February 1 in the Diamond Coast Hotel. A presentation was made to the under-14 team who made history in the club by winning the first ever all-Ireland Club Féile title. The under-12 team were presented with their A championship winners medals for their fantastic efforts on the field of play in 2019.
Medals were also presented to the under-10s for their participation in developmental games and blitz competitions throughout last season. The minor team were presented with Championship Winner Medals, the clubs first minor title in a number of years. Young Player of the Year was awarded to Orla Naughton while Senior Player of the Year went to Leanne Taylor. Sheila Murphy was presented with a token of the clubs appreciation for her 15 years of service to the club as secretary by Sligo LGFA chairperson Raymond Carden.
A very sincere thank you to our special guests on the night, Sligo LGFA star Sinéad Naughton and Junior World Swimming Champion Mona Mac.
Sharry. Both girls spoke about their sporting careers and gave great advice to all players that attended the night. The club would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who attended and joined in on the celebrations on the night and look forward to very successful sporting 2020.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Jonathon Higgins, son of David and Daphne Higgins, Forthland, Easkey and Laura Shanahan, Cork, who were married on Saturday, February 1. Celebrations took place in Castle Durrow, Abbeyleix, Co Laois.
PILATES
Pilates will be starting in Dromore West Community Centre on Tuesday, February 11at 6.30 and 7.45 and running for six weeks. Cost €60 (€15 drop in). Please contact 086 2072592 to reserve your spot and for further details.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT
To show our appreciation for all the Community Volunteers, who have contributed in some way over the past year, the Dromore West Village Enhancement Committee is hosting a Community Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, February 22, at 9 p.m. in the Flying Horse.
RATHLEE NS OPEN EVENING
An open evening will take place at Rathlee National School on Wednesday, February 12, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. The children will have an opportunity to play and to see their classroom. You will have the opportunity to meet their teacher, chat to other parents, see our facilities and have a cup of tea. If you are unable to attend please phone the school (at 096 49243) or email (rathleens1@eircom.net) and we will arrange a convenient time for you to call.
EASKEY CASTLE 5K/10K/10MILE
This year’s Easkey Castle 5k/10k/10mile is provisionally booked for Sunday, April 19. Loads of time to organise yourself and make the New Year’s resolution to get back out running.
WINDMILL PLAYERS
Last chance to see ‘WANTED – One Body’ Windmill Players, Dromore West hilarious production is at Ballina Arts Centre, on February 22 and 23.Tickets: ballinaartscentre.com.
SAFE TALK
A Safe Talk training course will be held in Dromore West Community Centre on February 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Booking is essential, contact Gregory at 087 3329392. This training is suitable for anyone over 18 who wants to help prevent suicide and is prepared to become suicide alert.
CARD GAME
A card game takes place in Easkey in the school beside the church on Sundays at 8.30. Proceeds for the upgrade works of the Cemetry. Results from last week are Table Prize: P. J Sloyan,
Martin Cowley, Raffle: Liam Weir, Marie Munnelly and Cathal Cawley. Game Winners: First: Frank Howley and Tommy Gilroy, Second; Brendan Battle and Deirdre Coggins, Third; J. P. McGuire and Tommy Lavelle.
LOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Easkey lotto draw on January31. Numbers drawn1, 5, 8, 33. €25 winners; Ann Marie Kilgannon, Peggy Burns, Philip Keaveney, Phyllis Dobbyn, Bernie and Christy. Promoter’s prize: Micháel Weir. Next jackpot €9,400 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. 50/50 winner; Coleen Browne.
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