ENNISCRONE AND CASTLECONNOR
ENNISCRONE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: If you or your family, community group, school, etc. wish to highlight your activities/ achievements, please send your news and pictures to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before midday on Wednesday or call 096 37444 E-Mail enniscronetourism3@ gmail.com.
WEST SLIGO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: We are working behind closed doors and are continuing to provide support and services. Please contact 096 37444 between 9.30am to 5.30pm for more information. The following services and classes are available.
Family Support Service (Monday to Thursday) Contact Heather Reddington: 087 2506773, email h.reddington@westsligofrc.ie.
BRIEF INTERVENTION THERAPY
FOR ADULTS: This therapy is for adults experiencing mild difficulties impacting on their mental health or wellbeing. The intervention will last 8-10 weeks
(one session per week); and will be provided by suitably qualified mental health professionals such as fully accredited counsellors/ psychotherapists. Please contact Róisín at 087 3650949 for more details.
BRIEF INTERVENTION THERAPY
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: This is for children and young people, 10 to 18 years, for those experiencing mild difficulties impacting on their mental health or wellbeing. The intervention will last 6-8 weeks
(one session per week); and will be provided by suitably qualified mental health professionals such as fully accredited counsellors/ psychotherapists to work with each individual young person. Please contact Róisín at 087 3650949 for more details.
MEN’S SHED: The Enniscrone Men’s Shed is meeting up again outdoors at the shed. If any men would be interested in joining us, for a cuppa or chat please call Gregory at 087 3329392 or Shane at 085 1924219.
Well done to the 36 young boys and girls who completed their sixweek Cycling Skills programme at Enniscrone with West Sligo Family Resource Centre led by Northwest Adventure Tours, as part of our Enniscrone Community Sports Hub Initiative. We hope you put your new skills into practise this summer.
THE CASTLEFIELD ENNISCRONE PROJECT: This project isn’t fully finished yet but we’d like to thank a few people who were involved. Firstly to SSE Airtricity, in particular Anne Reynolds, who gave the funding for the wings.
To Tommy K Chainsaw Carvings for the beautiful craftsmanship. He couldn’t have done a better job. To Creative Stone by Robert
Duffy, who made the beautiful cloud shaped plaques with the important message that ‘when it’s raining look for rainbows’.
ENNISCRONE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND: Some exciting news on the playground front. They are tarring the paths. We are sticking to our opening date of September 4. If it’s any sooner you will be the first to know.
ENNISCRONE TIDY TOWNS HELPERS REQUIRED: Enniscrone Tidy Towns expects that this will be a very busy summer and we would welcome additional help, especially at the weekends.
If you could give us a hand to do a litter pick on a Saturday or Sunday morning it would be much appreciated. Hope to see a few new helpers coming along.
ENNISCRONE LIBRARY: Library services in Enniscrone have resumed. Lots of new books have arrived also. Contact Susan at 071 9111653/085 1341190. Opening hours. Wednesday 11am – 4pm, Thursday 11.30am to 1.30pm and 2pm to
5.30pm, Friday 11am – 4pm, Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm.
THE ENNISCRONE NO NAME CLUB: The Enniscrone No Name Club hopes to start up again in September, for this to happen we are going to need volunteer leaders. We will be meeting one evening a week for two hours, if anybody is interested please contact the Enniscrone No Name club Facebook page or contact 085 1924219.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD
LUCK: Well done and best of luck to Lisa Connaughton, Enniscrone, and to her proud parents Tony and Margaret Connaughton. Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced the appointment of Lisa Connaughton as head of company secretarial operations in Dublin. Ms Connaughton, who joins from Maples Fiduciary Services and has over 15 years’ company secretarial, compliance and governance experience, will boost the firm’s financial services capabilities in Ireland.
She will be responsible for providing company secretarial, company law compliance, and corporate governance services to Irish corporate entities and investment funds. Lisa said: ‘I am delighted to be joining Pinsent Masons and am looking forward to working with such a progressive and dynamic firm, as well as getting to know my new colleagues and clients.’.
NEW COMPUTER HUB: Enniscrone is welcoming a new Computer Hub in July. You can rent an all-day or hourly rate access to a computer or internet. For further information on this new venture call Tony at 087 3098335.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS PARISH: Parish priest Fr Gerry O’Hora can be contacted at 096 36191 or 087 7614971 or priest in residence Canon George McHale at 096 36191 or 087 2945770. Parish Email kilglassenniscrone@killaladiocese.org. Garda mobile: 086 8578263.
You are welcome back to Mass. 50 are permitted to attend a Mass or a funeral or a wedding in a church. As with previous re-openings the following protective measures continue to apply.
Confessions on Saturdays in
Enniscrone from midday to 1pm.
EOGHAN RUA: A huge thank you to every one of you that sent messages of good luck and support to our ladies’ team for the Connacht Final. This was a huge day in the history of the club in that it’s the first team not just to win but to reach a Connacht Final since its formation in 2005.
There has been a massive number of people involved in the club down through the years between players, managers, committee members and supporters all of whom have played some part in getting the team of today to this point in their playing careers.
2020 was a strange year with the structure of the LGFA fixtures no exception. Our Sligo Championship campaign started mid-summer with our Connacht semi-final on October 3 and the build up from that day to now has been a rollercoaster for today’s panel and management. From small group trainings in separate pitches to training in pods in the cold and darkness of winter and individual training in the early months of 2021.
Ladies Gaelic football is alive and kicking in west Sligo and we are sure it will be kept that way for many years to come with this win being remembered in the history books.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS GAA: A huge congratulations to everyone involved in Eoghan Rua Ladies’ Football Club’s historic Connacht Junior Championship success. An outstanding group of players that have brought great pride to west Sligo.
Well done to our under-15 footballers on securing a brilliant 3-13 to 2-12 win over St Molaise Gaels in Division ‘A’in Quigabar.
SFL Division Two result Enniscrone-Kilglass 4-12 Geevagh 0-7. Well done to the lads on getting their league campaign off to a winning start.
ST FARNAN’S GAA: Just a little reminder about Cúl Camps which is taking place from Monday, 9th to Friday, August 13. To book, go to kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
NORTH WEST SURF SCHOOL:
The local surf school provides lessons for adults and kids. Weekly surf camps for kids and their parents during the summer months. Cater for all groups. Call 087 9595556.
THE OCEAN SANDS HOTEL: The
Ocean Sands Hotel is proud to announce the newest addition to our Activity offering for our guests. The fabulous Jay Ryan, storyteller from RTÉ Junior’s ‘Living with a Fairy’. Jay will be entertaining every weekend for the summer with additional shows to be announced. For more information contact the reception team at 096 26700 or email reservations@theoceansandshotel.ie.
THE DAY SERVICES PROJECT: Bea Anne, Martin, Ivy, Maureen, Alfie and Paddy rent a room from the
West Sligo Family Resources Centre for their day service activities. They love to create fabulous art and crafts piece. One of their latest creations was making fairies for Castlefield Park. They made a great job of making fairies, painting stones and making fairy doors.
The next project they have started is collecting stones from the beach and will paint them to create creatures as above in the photos. Meanwhile, John has been working hard doing his bit for the environment and community by recycling.
Well done to all great work. Well done to Sarah and Ann Marie.
CASTLECONNOR GAA: Lotto Results Saturday, June 19. Draw took place in Mahoney’s. No jackpot winner of €13,200. Numbers drawn were
05, 13, 27 and 33. Lucky-dip winners Frank Curley, Brendan Finnerty, Oisin Flynn. Play online at bit.ly/castleconnorgaa/. Envelopes also back in usual outlets.
CONNACHT CHAMPIONS: Pride of place must go the Eoghan Rua ladies on becoming Connacht Junior Champions after defeating Naomh Mhuire Oranmore (Galway) in Markievicz Park on a scoreline of 6-13 v 3-12.
A special shout out to the Castleconnor contingent – Aoibhe Barrins, Laura Foody, Sophie Barrins, Orla Naughton, Sinéad Naughton, Amie Cawley Fox,
Avril Boland, Jane Rafter, Maeve McKeon and Grainne Mahoney. Also, to the management team that included Liam Naughton and Mary Boland. Congratulations, all. CÚL CAMP: The Castleconnor
Cúl Camp is planned for the week July 12 to July 16 Registration is open and can be completed online at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
EWAC ENNISCRONE: Enniscrone Women Activities Club is a club for women, run by women. We craft, chat, share skills, go on the occasional outing and basically have fun. This week they went for a few road trips including to Eagle’s Rock and of course looked in at the craft markets on the way. On Saturday they went to Rathcormac market, a lovely market, a village full of artisans and they have a lovely café.
Then we had a spin through the mountains, and visited Eagle’s Rock.
Sunday we went to Strandhill Market, lots of food and craft stalls. Picked up a lovely lunch. To join this club please email enniscroneewac@gmail.com.
COOLANEY
CAFE FIA: Cafe Fia Coolaney reopened on June 16 with outdoor dining, with award winning chef Ethna Reynolds (of Nook Collooney) launching her newest venture ‘Nadur@Cafe Fia. BIRTHDAY: Congratulations and best wishes to Máire Doudican Lower Wardhouse, Tullaghan Co Leitrim, who celebrated a very special birthday on Sunday, June 27. Her children and grandchildren could not travel due to the Covid virus, from Wales and London. Good wishes from her family, neighbours and many friends.
ACHONRY FARMERS’ MARKET: The market continues every Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: The local SVP meet on a weekly basis and anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning: 087 1868494. Leave name and number if you get the answering service.
BONUS BALL DRAW: The draw continues every Wednesday and Saturday nights, the balls can be purchased in O’Grady’s shop and PK Meats, Main Street, Coolaney.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning, picking up people at their place of residence travelling via Mullinabreena, Ballinacarrow, Coolaney etc. It arrives at Tesco car park approximately 11am and departs from the car park again at 1pm. This is a great service that allows people to avail of their travel pass. To book a seat, call Eileen at 071 9185614.
NOTES: Anyone who has notes and would like to include them in the Sligo Weekender please call 086 1637834 or email christinaclarke265@gmail.com.
BALLINACARROW
ORDINATION: Congratulations and best wishes to Very Rev Farrell Cawley, Ballinacarrow, who celebrated 60 years in the priesthood on Friday, June 18. Good wishes from his many parishioners over the years, his family and many friends. BIRTHDAY: Congratulations and best wishes to Dermott O’Grady, Ballinacarrow, who celebrated a special birthday on Tuesday, June 29,
SCHOOLS OUT: Best wishes to the pupils from St Lassara’s National School, Ballinacarrow, who got their summer holidays on Thursday, June 24.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Anyone who needs to contact them can do so by phoning: 087 1868494. Leave your name and number if you get the answering service.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE: Looking for a career in caring for the eldery, recently retired or children left home. Home Instead Senior Care are always looking to recruit carers, a couple of hours a week or work full time and transport is essential. Phone Lisa at 071 9317051 or email Sineead. mcdermott@homeinstead.ie.
MASSES: Public Masses have resumed in the Church of St Fechin and St Lassara Ballinacarrow on Saturday at 6.30pm and Sunday at 9.30.
First Confession/First Communion will take place in September/October 2021.
Use of the church or halls for any other purposes/community meetings are not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised indoor gatherings.
MASSES: Masses from Collooney Church are still being broadcast via webcam on churchservices. tv (search Sligo Churches and click on Collooney https: churchservices.tv/collooney. All Church services will be broadcast from now on via this channel.
FARMERS’ MARKET: The Farmers’ Market continues in Achonry every Saturday morning from 10pm to 1pm. Great selection of fruit, vegetables, eggs and many more items on display.
NOTES: Anyone wishing to have notes included in the Sligo Weekender please contact 086 1637834.
MERVILLE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
ITS GOODBYE: Congratulations and well done to all our children and parents attending
Dreamchasers Childcare Service (Pre-School), who are leaving us at this time to go to big school after the summer holidays. We hope that all have enjoyed their time with us, and we wish all the very best for the future years ahead.
PENDANT ALARMS: Merville Community Centre facilitate on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of social monitored pendant alarms, under the seniors alert scheme that is administered by Pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of a monitored alarm on a landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available persons age 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants. Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office at 071 9150029 for further information.
ASTRO PITCH: We now have daytime weekend availability on our outdoor astro facility at Merville Community Centre. This pitch is ideal for a range of fun and sporting uses. Call 071 9150029 for further information.
COVID-19: Remember wash hands. wear a mask outside your home in crowded areas. Keep social distancing. With Covid restrictions, please keep an eye out particularly for elderly neighbours and those living alone at this time, stay safe by watching out for all in our community. follow our social media pages for up to date community supports and information.
NOTES: Local voluntary and community groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@ gmail.com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes.
CLOONACOOL
PARK LOTTO: The Community Park lotto draw for June took place at the weekend. Unfortunately, there was no winner of the €5,500 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 8 and 24. Congratulations to the match-three winners: Tony Hession, Rachel and Thomas Brennan, Kelvin Jameson and Aoife, Siobhán, Niamh and Grainne Brennan. Winner of the SuperValu voucher was Aiden McIntyre. Many thanks to Surlis’s SuperValu, Tubbercurry, for their generous support and thanks to everyone for their continued involvement in the lotto fundraiser. GET YOUR COLOURS: Cloonacool GAA clothing is now available online. Go to klubfunder.com/ Clubs/Cloonacool to get the latest sports fashions in the colours of the local club – azure blue and lime yellow.
GAA Teams. This year the local men are being represented by two parish teams in the Junior League. On Sunday last the Division 4 team went down to St Pat’s on a score line of 4-5 to 2-5. Many of the stars of yesteryear including Neill Walsh, Pakie McIntyre and the Gallagher brothers turned back the clock.
NEW BOOK: A book recounting the life of Henry L Gavigan is currently being put together by Pat McCarrick of Loughill. Gavigan. With connections to the Price family of Mullaun and the McCarrick family of Cloonbaniff, he was known as the Bard of Kilmactigue because of the many poems and songs that he wrote during his lifetime. The project is now at its crowdfunding stage and anyone who would like to support it can do so online at, fundit.ie/project/henry-gaviganlife-collected-poems. All support appreciated with the book, which is due out in October.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Banada Development Agency Meals on Wheels Service offers applicants over 65 or those returning home from hospital, a daily delivery of a hot dinner plus dessert Monday to Friday in the area of South
Sligo. Please ring 071 9181562 for particulars and delivery from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Have Your
Say on Sligo 2030. Sligo County Council is putting in place an overarching Strategic Framework to guide the development of all of County Sligo over the next eight to 10 years, entitled Sligo 2030
One Voice One Vision (Sligo 2030). The public consultation process is now open which is a key step in the development of Sligo 2030 and a draft consultation paper has been prepared to generate ideas and feedback. It is intended that this is a ‘living document’ and will evolve throughout the process. All interested parties are invited to submit feedback to help shape the draft statement and high-level goals from now until 4.30pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Submissions to be made by post or by email to Sligo 2030 submissions, City Hall, Quay St, Sligo or Sligo2030@Sligococo.ie, by that date.
NOTES: Send your notes to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com before midday on Mondays.
TUBBERCURRY
DEATHS: The death has occurred of Gerry Henry, Rhue. Sympathy to his brothers Fr Jimmy, Tommy, Brendan, Martin, Jackie and Paddy, his sister Breege and to his extended family relatives and friends.
BABY BOY: Congratulations to Derek and Grainne Foye on the birth of their baby boy.
Also to Sarah Kelly and David Mitchell, Lovers Lane and Strandhill on the birth of their baby girl.
Also to John Paul and Rosheen Gallagher, Aclare, on the birth of their baby boy.
Also to Hayley and Tom Buckingham on the birth of their baby girl.
BIRTHDAY WISHES: Best wishes to Martin Brennan, Carrane, who celebrated a milestone birthday this week.
RETIREMENT: Best wishes to Maura Henry, Loughill, who retired from VIP Childcare Centre at Carnleck after 28 years of dedicated service.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Aidan Gannon, The Square, and Josie Flemming, Fuel, Curry, who celebrated their marriage last weekend.
Also to Kelly Martindale and Daniel Coleman, Humbert Street, who celebrated their marriage in Dromahair last week.
KILMACTIGUE HISTORY: Kilmactigue History and Memories Volume 2 is now available at Eason Shops nationwide.
CEMETERY MASS IN RHUE: Due to Covid-19, last year’s annual Mass was cancelled and accordingly the collection for the upkeep of the cemetery was not taken up.
As a result the funds are very low and your support will be greatly appreciated. You can donate by calling in to the Credit Union and they will guide you to Rhue Cemetery Committee.
MAUGHEROW
MASS ROTA: St Patrick’s Church, Maugherow arrangements for Sunday Mass during Covid restrictions.
Group A Ballinfull/Lissadell/ Doonowney/Rahelly/ Cloonaghbawn/Cloonacrin.
Group B Ballyconnell West/Ballyconnell East/Ballyconnell More/Cloonagh.
Group C Cloughboley,/Doonfore/ Carnagark/Ballinvoley/Ardtrasna. Group D.carrigans/ Kilmancannon/Raughley/ Ballymulderry/Liggan.
Group D July 4.
Group A July 11.
Group B July 18.
Group C July 25.
Group D August 1.
Group A August 8.
Group B August 15.
Group C August 22
Group D August 29
GURTEEN
RECENT DEATH: The death took place at her residence at Burnage, Manchester, on June 3 of Mary Coleman née Rooney, formerly of Cush, Edenderry. She was wife of Tommy Coleman, a native of Cuilmore, Gurteen. Sympathy is extended to Tommy and their family and to her mother-in-law Bridie Coleman, sisters-in-law Beatrice, Kathleen and Carmel and to all the extended family and friends. Her funeral took place in Manchester on Thursday last, June 24. May she rest in peace.
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: Congratulations and well done to local councillor Paul
Taylor, Gurteen, who was elected unanimously as the new cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council on Monday last succeeding Cllr Dara Mulvey. Paul, a star footballer with Sligo teams in the past, was elected to the council in 2014 and retained his seat in 2019 topping the poll on that occasion. He is wished all the best in his new role with a busy year ahead.
CONFIRMATION: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held in Gurteen Church on Saturday, September 18, at 11am with Bishop Paul Dempsey of Achonry. Confirmation will be held same day at 3pm in Kilmovee.
EASTERN HARPS: Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held every Monday night – €512 was the prize on
Monday night, June 21, was Mary Duggan, Keash. Support for the club is greatly appreciated.,
GURTEEN CELTIC: The winner of the €50 prize in the Gurteen Celtic lotto draw on Sunday night, June 20, was Noel and Louise c/o Centra, Gurteen. The numbers drawn were
7, 09, 14 and 26. The jackpot now stands at €4,500. The club is very appreciative of your support.
BINGO: Gurteen’s drive-in bingo continues every Friday night at
8pm. Gates open at 7pm. Jackpot is €1,400 and the lotto game is €500.
The committee greatly appreciate all support.
SUMMER SESSIONS: The summer sessions are scheduled to take part in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, on July 7 – 14 – 21 and 28 and new lunchtime concerts which will take part on July 23 and 30 at 1pm-. Booking will be essential as seats will be limited call 071 9182599. The Visitor Centre and Music Shop are open from Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm go to colemanirishmusic.com.
CURRY
NOTES: Send your Curry notes to Cyril Feehily at 087 2566657 or cyrilfeehily@gmail.com.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Josephine Fleming, Drimbane Fule, and Aidan Gannon, the Square, Tubbercurry, who were married recently. The couple are wished life times with good health and happiness.
ITS A BOY: On Friday morning last Corey J was born to proud parents John Paul Gallagher and Rosheen Gallagher, Cloonrane. He has now big brother Jaxon to care for him. They are all wished wonderful times together.
EIGHTY YEARS YOUNG: One happy man celebrating his 80th birthday with his wife and surrounded by his family was Ollie Durcan, Drimbane Fule. He is wished many more signpost birthdays with good health and happiness.
CONGRATS: Well done to Margaret Gilligan, Montiagh, who was a €500 winner in Banada Bingo last week. Keep the winning ways going and enjoy.
MAYO UNDER-20 CAPTAIN: Congratulations to John Mahon, Main Street, Charlestown, who will captain of this year’s Mayo under-20 Gaelic football team. He is grandson of Áine Mahon, Bellaghy.
CURRY GAA LOTTO: The jackpot this week was €9,700 and the numbers drawn were 5, 13, 16 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. The luckydip winners were Alison Egan, Steven Gallagher and Brid Colleran. Next week’s jackpot is €9,800.
The GAA club look forward to your support for the lotto going forward as you have done in the past. It means so much to the club and the parish is much appreciated.
DRIVE-IN BINGO: Drive-in bingo as well as online bingo now taking place at Banada Abbey Community Hall, Banada, every Tuesday night at 8.30pm. To order books for Drive-In phone 087 3802630 or order online by midday on Tuesday. Guaranteed payout €3,500 each week. Jackpot now €2,000 on 46 calls or les
WATCH OUT: What a great, fun evening at Mothers and Others football last evening. The hearts were beating, the faces were red, the laughs were flowing and a few goals were scored. Well done to everyone that attended their first night.
Open to mothers and others aged 25 or older who are not affiliated to a competitive football team, don’t miss out All in the name of fun and a little bit of competitiveness Text/ ring Leonore at 086 1519987 or Rita 085 7603747 to register.
BOOT EXCHANGE: Has your child grown out of football boots but they are still in good condition, Curry GAA are delighted to announce an new initiative ‘Boot xchange Drop off your old football boots that are clean and in good condition on a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday to the ref’s room at your next training session. When we have built up a collection we will open the exchange too all. The more pairs we have the more children will benefit.
GAA CUL CAMPS: Get a jump start on your summer plans by registering your children for Kellogg’s GAA
Cúl Camps and get them ready for a healthy, fun and safe outdoor activity. It’s a great way to make new friends and more camps are being added over the next few weeks. Check out gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps for more information.
JUNIOR GOLF: A Junior Golf Programme is commencing in Tubbercurry Golf Course on Wednesday evenings (time to be confirmed). Suitable for children aged eight years upwards. If anyone is interested call or whatsapp child’s name, age and Guardian’s contact details to Elaine or Loretta at 087 9399360 Monday to Friday or leave a message and they will get back to you. For more information on the programme contact Paul Durcan at 087 9187426.
NATIONAL PLAY DAY: Free Fun Family Orienteering Event on Sunday, July 4, also free arts and crafts activities for all. Families/ groups are invited to register for the event. Booking is essential on Eventbrite. Tubbercurry: South
Sligo Community Park, Mountain Road, Tubbercurry. Time: 11am to 1pm. eventbrite.ie/e/16093 2410171.
SWIMMING LESSONS: DrumcliffeRathcormac Commmunity Health and Well being committee wish to encourage non-swimmers to remind them of Beginner Adult swimming lessons available at Charlestown Swimming Pool.
There will be an online booking system available in advance of this date so you can book in for early morning lane swims, afternoon open swims or evening lane swims as well as for lessons.
If you are or know of young swimmers who want to improve their stroke, to swim faster, stronger and longer then complete the following form and we’ll schedule in Youth Lane Stroke Improvement Training. This is also perfect for getting prepared for Water Safety training.
SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL: The committee are putting the finishing touches on their online summer school for 2021 Registration will be open in the next few days for a range of workshops, including traditional singing, sean nós dancing, multiinstruments, fiddle, flute, whistle, uilleann pipes, harp, guitar, banjo, button accordion and concertina.
YOGA: On Wednesdays, Flow
Yoga at 7.30pm, then on Friday mornings Yin, slow stretch at 10am. For further information contact Katerine Yoga with K at 087 7164318.
GONE NATIONWIDE: Kilmactigue Heritage Committee are delighted to announce that their Kilmactigue History and Memories Volume two is now stocked in Ireland’s leading booksellers, Eason and is now available nationwide.
MUSIC GENERATION: St Joseph’s, School, Charlestown, is delighted to be selected as the only hub in
East Mayo for Music Generation Mayo. This will involve after school music classes for primary and secondary school students from the surrounding areas. You can get more information on musicgenerationmayo.ie/
Music Generation are currently surveying in preparation for this. Please take a minute to fill it out.
MOYLOUGH HERITAGE COMMITTEE: The Moylough Heritage Centre Committee are compiling a book (Moyloughdown), on how Covid-19 has affected the community. They invited everyone in the area to submit their individual stories on how the lockdowns have impacted on their lives over the past 14 months They are delighted with the response however there are a number who said they require some extra time to get their details together so there is still time to contribute. Did the pandemic effect wedding plans, funerals, school attendance, college, graduations, religious services, junior/leaving cert exams, college exams etc. Everyone has been affected in numerous different ways.
You may submit your stories and photos to either Tom Walsh at tjosephwalsh@gmail.com, Brian Cahill at briancahill2010@gmail. com, Marie Costigan at marie. joecostigan@gmail.com or to any member of the committee as soon as possible.
HIKE TO HEAL: Connecting to Nature for Wellbeing events Tubbercurry FRC are offering
a number of outdoor wellness events this July. Hike to Heal of Knocknashee will take place Monday, July 5, at 8pm and July 19 at 10am. Hike to Heal is designed to help you overcome daily stress and anxiety by combining connection to our natural environment with mindfulness and a sense of community.
HIDDEN FAIRY FORT: Guided Walks with Nature Inspires will take place on July 12 on Tubbercurry Forest Trail at 10am and July 26 at 8pm in a local bogland with a hidden fairy fort. Come join us for therapeutic hikes and strolls of a difference and gain the benefits nature has to offer. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact Mary at 071 9186926/086 4092724.
WALKING GROUP: Buggy Buddies Walking Group now can meet outdoors the Tubbercurry FRC will be running a walking group for Parents/Carers and their babies/ young toddlers on Monday Mornings meeting in FRC car park at 9.30am. Places are limited, you may book by contacting Mary at 086 4092724 with your name, number and email address.
DAILY MASS CURRY: The two churches in the parish have returned to public Masses in our parish. Public attendance at morning Mass 10am, Entrance to church is via the back door of the church; all the usual protocols will be in place such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing. There also will be a register at the sanitisation station for attendees at weekday morning Mass to sign as they enter church. Daily Mass will continue to be live-streamed.
WEEKEND MASSES: There are three-weekend Masses, Saturday evening at 8pm in Curry; 10am on Sunday morning in Moylough; 11.30am on Sunday morning in Curry (this Mass will continue to be live streamed). It is still necessary, in order to maintain all protocols, that, those who wish to attend weekend Masses, phone the parish office between 10am and midday on parish office: 094 9254508. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and request to be placed on the new Rota System. It is anticipated that with this new arrangement everyone will be able to attend weekend Mass every second weekend. Weekend Rota for July. 3 and four Saturday 8pm Curry – Rota three. Sunday 10am Moylough – Rota two. Sunday 11.30am Curry – Rota four
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE: There is a service at 11.30am on Sunday in St George’s Church, Tubbercurry. MASSES LIVE STREAMED: Masses are now being live streamed from Tourlestrane and Kilmactigue churches. Go to mcnmedia.tv/,
Click on Cameras, click on view your church/camera, find your county Sligo, and click on either Tourlestrane or Kilmactigue.
RIVERSTOWN
KELLOGG’S CUL CAMP: Registration is now open for the Kellogg’s Cúl Camp which takes place the week starting Monday, July 19. For more information go to kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie.
SUMMER SESSIONS: The Wednesday summer Sessions in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, will take place this year on July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 8.30pm Admission is €10. Also this year new Lunchtime Concerts which take place on Friday, July 23, and Friday, July 30, at 1pm. Admission is €5. Booking is essential call
071 9182599. The Visitor Centre and Music Shop are open all year round Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm. Phone 071 9182599 or go to colemanirishmusic.com.
SOCIAL ROUNDERS: Adult Social Rounders will continue on Sunday evenings for the summer in Riverstown Park at 7pm. Adult beginners and previous rounder specialists are welcome. For
Covid regulations and insurance reasons you must be a member of Shamrock Gaels. You can join easily by registering on foireann.ie. Cost for the year is €50. If you have any questions contact Marina at 086 8589048.
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS AND OTHERS: Gaelic for mothers and others takes place at 8pm on Monday evenings in Riverstown Park. No experience needed and craic is definitely guaranteed. Shamrock Gaels social membership also takes in Gaelic for mothers’ and others. Go to foireann. ie to register.
PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS: Thank you to everyone who took part in the Riverstown Playground
Spring Photography Challenge. A special thank you to Kathy
Burke, photographer, for taking the time to judge the photographs. Congratulations to each category winner. Nature: Jade Murphy, winner of a Cashel Dove Sports Therapy Voucher. Children: Leanne Galvin, winner of a Fire Fitness Boutique workout set and goodie bag. Animal: Shania Murphy winner of a Totalhealth Pharmacy Voucher. Humour: Conor Cusack, winner of a Cashel Dove Sports Therapy Voucher and Novelty: Aisling Moroney, winner of a voucher from Martin Baker. Overall winner was Jade Murphy and she wins a Family Studio Portrait from Kathy Burke Photography. Go to Riverstown Community Facebook to view the winning photos.
NOTES: All are welcome to 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.
CARRAROE
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS CONTACT: To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email carraroesligonews@gmail. com not later than Monday each week.
PLANNING APPLICATION AT AUGHAMORE CARRAROE: Lagan Materials Ltd intend to apply for permission for development at their site at Aughamore Near, Aughamore Far, and Carrownmaddoo townlands. Carraroe and District Regeneration Associated (Cadra) has submitted a letter of observations to planning for consideration in making decision re planning approval and have copied same to the five elected county councillors for Sligo-Drumcliffe Municipal District. People are advised to ring their elected representative to make them aware of their concerns in relation to impact on their property. The documents are available to view on Sligo County Council planning department under planning reference number PL 21236. Anybody in the Carraroe area who has concerns regarding a negative impact the proposed development may have on their property can contact Cadra with any concerns/comments they may have to any of the following: Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Noel Merrick
087 2564281, Dympna O’Loughlin
087 9303540, Antony McGoldrick 086 1591365, David Kivlehan 087 9014101 Mary Dunbar 087 6669533, Joseph Scanlon 087 9660284, Mary Corcoran 087 1256773 or email cadrasligo1@ gmail.com.
KOMEER TEXT ALERT APP:
To sign up for the alert system download the Komeer App and join Carraroe and District Regeneration Association Group for €5 per year. You will then receive all alerts from An Garda Síochána as well as Cadra information.
ST JOHN’S FC FUNDRAISING: Our aim is to sell 300 tiles. Each tile costs €150. Purchasers can either pay €150 in a lump sum or arrange a monthly direct debit of €13 for 12 months. – for more information visit St John’s FC site to purchase online or discuss with any club member. Your support to have this facility in Carraroe is appreciated.
ST JOHN’S: A fighting performance from St John’s under-12s in the B league saw them come from behind to snatch a well-deserved victory versus Gurteen Celtic in Gurteen
Community Park. St John’s started well, pushing up onto the Gurteen defence, creating many chances, culminating in a goal from Jack Glenister, finishing a powerful move that swept from the left to the right hand side. Some good midfield play from Gurteen earned them the equaliser, poaching a rebound in front of the posts. St John’s were unlucky to go behind, just before half time, with another good move from the Gurteen midfield. The second half started dramatically, with a frenetic goalmouth scramble in the St John’s box, and our defence bravely stopping every attempt being made in an exciting 20-second period, before James Broderick managed to grab the ball that become lodged under James Lineen on the goal line. This scare, however, brought out the very best in St John’s, with constant attacks being built from this point forward from all areas of the pitch – Senan Tully, Gaving Deering and Jack Glenister offering great options out wide, Danny Feeney and Jack Kelly driving up the middle, and Oscar Fahy constantly keeping their centre back on his toes. The comeback was on when, half-way through the second half, a cross from Gavin was met by Senan, who turned the ball back to Jack Kelly, finishing in the bottom-left hand corner. The St John’s defence was immense from that point on, with crunching tackles from Ryan Byrne, aerial dominance from James Lineen and lovely through-balls being played by Kevin Patton on the left. James Broderick had a field day in goals – launching full attacks on a short pitch with thumping clearances and restarts. The reward came in the last 10 minutes, with another move that swept from left to right, and another assist from Senan that was finished, again, by Jack Glenister for his second of the game. St John’s were on top for the rest of the game, but were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end this memorable match. 3-2 to St John’s FC.