RIVERSTOWN
TRACTOR RUN THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all those who came out to support the Riverstown annual tractor run held on Easter Monday. Thank you to the volunteers and stewards who helped out on the day and to all involved in organising the refreshments in the Teach Ceoil and all who donated raffle prizes. Approximately €4,000 was raised for local causes and proceeds were distributed as follows: €1,500 to Riverstown Tidy Towns; €1,500 to Riverstown Community Games and €500 Riverstown Community First Responder Training. The outstanding amount will be used for upkeep and maintenance of local defibrillators. The event was a great success and well done to all involved.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Local Community Games Athletics will take place on Sunday,
May 26, starting with a fancy dress parade leaving Aurivo at 1.30 p.m. followed by track and field events at 2 p.m. in Riverstown Community Park. Competition results and information regarding upcoming local events as it becomes available can be found on Riverstown Community Facebook. Call or text 086 8258525 for more information.
COUNTY FLEADH
Sligo County Fleadh Official Opening and concert will take place on Friday, May 31, in Easkey Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. This free event will feature the Glór Na Dtonn céilí Band, Bróga Bríomhar Dance School, Tireragh CCÉ performance group and the Donagher Family.
STAKEHOLDER MEETING
The Sligo Bay Catchment Rivers Trust invites you to a Stakeholders’ Meeting for the Ballisodare Catchment which will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 7.30 p.m. in the Sligo Park Hotel. This catchment includes Ballisodare Bay, Ballisodare River, Owenmore River, Templehouse Lake, River Unshin, Lough Arrow, Owenbeg River and other smaller waterbodies. Speakers and representatives attending include ASSAP, LAWPRO, Catchment Assessment Team, EPA, Coillte and Sligo County Council Climate Action Officer. The most important part of the meeting is for you to share your views and concerns about the issues concerning your own waterbodies. You may also be able to suggest ways of resolving any current problems and preventing others from occurring in the future. To facilitate organising arrangements please RSVP by to email alanspencer1@hotmail.co.uk or sligorivertrust@ gmail.com.
GET IN STEP SUMMER CAMP
Bróga Bríomhar Dance School will be holding their Get in Step summer Camp for Teenagers (13- to 16-year-olds) on Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is €35 per person. Summer camp for children (four- to 12-year-olds) will run from Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is €80 per person. Both camps will be held in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown and require a €20 non-refundable deposit to secure place. Booking is essential as there are limited places available. Contact Eimear at 086 2584465.
JAMES MORRISON
The annual James Morrison Festival will take place in Riverstown from Friday, August 2, to Monday, August 5. More details to follow.
COMMUNITY NOTES
All are welcome have their news items included in the Riverstown community notes so please email carrowcashel@ eircom.net or alternatively text or call Iris at 086 8258525.