Enniscrone

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to Aggie Flynn Ballymonean on the death of her sister Mrs Kathleen Lynn (née Ruane) Lord Edward St Ballina and late of Ballymonean, Enniscrone, sympathy also to sisters-in-law Mary and Kathleen, brother-in-law Frank Lynn (Crossmolina), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal took place from McGowan’s Funeral Home Ballina last Tuesday evening to St Patrick’s Church Ballina. Burial took place after Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. to St Tiernan’s Cemetery, Crossmolina, Co Mayo. May she rest in peace.

RAINBOWS

Rainbows Ireland has been providing peer support to Irish children on how to deal with loss from bereavement, separation, and divorce. A Parent’s information evening will take place next Wednesday, February 26, in the WSFRC from 7.30 p.m.-8.30. Please contact the Rainbows CO- ordinator at 09637444 or email rainbows@ westsligofrc.ie for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to extend our Congratulations to Christine and Joey Tuffy Enniscrone on the recent birth of their new little baby girl who they have named Isla, and was born on February 6.

ENNISCRONE KILGLASS GAA

Our annual club dinner dance takes place next Saturday, February 15, in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Tickets are currently available from any committee member, Sheridan’s Kilglass and Checkout Enniscrone.

Our special guest on the night will be Corofin footballer Dylan Wall, who has strong connections to the area. We will be presenting all our usual awards on the night, so get your tickets for what promises to be a great night.

The following management teams were ratified last week at our AGM for the coming year. Under-six: Greg Regan, Con O’Meara; under-eight: JP Carden, Henry McDonnell, Trevor Gordon; under-10: Carmel O’Neill, Paul Bourke, Derek Tuffy, Brandon Fitzgerald; under-12: Derek Tuffy, Niall Hannon; under-14: Paul Bourke, Eamon Harnett, Eamon O’Malley, Brandon Fitzgerald; under-16: Brian Coleman, Nevin Finnerty; Minor: Brendan Murray, John Hannon; Intermediate/Junior/under-21: Michael Duffy, Fergus Sweeney, Paddy Martin, Declan Hughes, Michael Gordon.

There was no winner of last weekend’s blotto jackpot. Next week’s draw in the Wild Atlantic Inn will be for a prize of €10,800. Thanks to all players for the continued support.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to our gymnastics medalists who put in excellent performances in their routines. Madison Lindsey, Aoife McDonnell and Mae Thornhill. Well done to you all.

WESTERN GAELS HURLING CLUB

A wonderful evening was had by all at our annual underage presentation. Thanks to Quigabar for the use of the astroturf facilities, to all the parents who braved Storm Ciara and came out in such numbers andto our special guest a true gentleman Sligo Hurling Captain for 2020, Niall Feehily, who spent so much time with the kids and parents and talked to all. A young man who will go far. And last but not least thanks to Western Gaels Committee for hosting such a wonderful event. The future of Hurling is bright when you see our underage boys.

MEN’S SHED

A new Men’s Shed has opened up in Enniscrone. This is a pressure free environment in which to share skills, make new friends and connect with the community. Meeting every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at WSFRC Contact Gregory Obrien 096374444.

OCEAN SANDS HOTEL

On Sunday, April 5, The Ocean Sands Hotel is opening our doors to put on one of the largest Wedding Expo in the West Sligo and North Mayo region.

This is for all engaged couples to see what the Northwest has to offer for your wedding day. Any suppliers wishing to come on board please contact Your Award Winning Wedding Coordinator 2020 Olivia at info@theoceansandshotel.ie.

DIAMOND COAST HOTEL

A big congratulations to our GM Michael Yates, who was elected as chairperson of the Irish Hotel Federation of the Sligo, Leitrim and North Roscommon branch. We know he will do a brilliant job representing all of the hoteliers in the region on a national level.

SCOIL CHRIOST RI ENNISCRONE

The Diamond Coast Hotel hosted this main fundraising event for Scoil ChriostRi, on.

Thursday, February 6, organised by the 2019-2020 parents’ association. It was a fantastic night. All went home with lots of wonderful recipes and ideas and lovely crafted gifts for their families and friends.

There are so many people to thank but on behalf of the staff and board of management of Scoil Chriost Ri and the parents’ association, we’d like to acknowledge our appreciation to the following.

Sincere thanks to the cooks; Tommy Battle, Michelle McGowan, Patrick McGuinness; to the cocktail demonstrator; Fergus Beirne from the Diamond Coast Hotel and also to our compere extraordinaire for the evening, Mr Cathal Mullaney, who give of their time and effort free of charge.

We sincerely thank the management of the Diamond Coast Hotel for providing the venue free of charge. We thank Flogas, who supplied the demonstration cookers on the night. Many thanks also to AV Acoustics for supplying sound and video.

The Scoil Chríost Rí’s Family Favourites Cookbook 2020 was launched on the night. This was a first for our school and is proving to be hugely popular. It will also be available in the school and in shops in Enniscrone to buy at a cost of €10.There was an array of stall holders at the event, each displaying their beautiful work and we extend our thanks to these hard-working artisans who kindly worked to enhance their stalls and explain their craft to all present and kindly donated spot prizes to the event.

A huge thank you to the business community of Enniscrone and beyond who placed a large number of advertisements in our complimentary recipe booklet. Final thanks to SuperValu, The Diamond Coast Hotel and Tommy Battle, who also sponsored ingredients for the cooks. Funds raised by the parents’ association from this event will go to defray the costs of the improvements at the school.

WINDMILL PLAYERS

Our show is called ‘ WANTED – One Body.’ and is a hilarious murder-mystery. The final two performances of this show will be in Ballina Arts Centre on February 22 and 23. Tickets are available by contacting Ballina Arts Centre.

GAELIC4MOTHERS AND OTHERS

We are back in action and looking forward to the year ahead. We will be running a six-week taster programme from Monday, February 17, at 8.30 p.m. in Quigabar astroturf. Come along and give it a try we promise it will be great craic. Wear comfortable clothes. Football boots not a required as we are training indoors on the astroturf. If you have any questions please message the page or contact 087 1313087/087 7456362.

SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB

Enniscrone Social Bridge Club has resumed play at the Diamond Coast Hotel each Wednesday commencing at seven.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the €10,600 jackpot when the blotto draw took place in McNulty’s last Saturday, numbers drawn were 3, 8 and 23. €25 winners, were Catherine, Aoife John and Declan, Shirleyann Douglas, Gerry Walsh and Conor Kavanagh., Next draw is €10,800 and will take place on Saturday, February 15, in the Wild Atlantic Inn Kinard. The football clubs wish to thank everyone for their continued support to the blotto.