Around the Districts: Dromahair to Kilglass-Enniscrone

Dromahair Ladies Bake Sale and raffle

Dromahair Ladies Bake Sale and raffle on Sunday, May 5, in the Depot. Cakes can be dropped off any time till midday in the Depot, Backline, Dromahair (F91PT4C). Raffle will be taking place once Bake Sale finishes. Please support.

5K Fun Walk/Run

5K Fun Walk/Run in Memory of Kathleen O’Loughlin on Saturday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m. at the Depot, Backline, Dromahair (F91PT4C). All proceeds to North West Hospice. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Focus on Uganda

ATU St Angela’s students and staff are travelling to Uganda in July 2024 to deliver vision assessment and bring much needed eye glasses to the community. Please donate children or adult’s glasses. A team of us are heading back to Uganda this summer and will glady recycle any old eyeglasses you might have lying around. Glasses of all types, kids and adults.

For any reading glasses, if you happen to know the strength of them it would be really helpful to include it on a note. No cases needed. Drop off points at McGoldrick’s Centra Dromahair and XL Dromahair so huge thanks to Joe and Gavin for their support again this year. Thanks everyone.

Bowls Club

Bowls Club in Killenummery All are welcome, Wednesday evenings 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Killenummery Community Hall, bring along a pair of indoor shoes for playing.

Enrolment for St Joseph’s NS

Enrolment for St Joseph’s NS Killenummery is now open. Parents wishing to enrol their child for September 2024 should contact the school at 071 9164860 or email office@killenummeryns.ie.

Dromahair Development Association blotto draw

The next blotto draw takes place in the Depot on Tuesday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 14. Jackpot is €6,450. (every two weeks all through the year) If not won jackpot increases by €50 after every draw.

Watch out for the QR Code stickers that are up in different locations around the village. They will give you quick access to the draw online. Get your tickets now in local businesses, we need your support.

Good luck and thank you everyone for your continued much needed support.

Clean-Ups in Dromahair village.

Dromahair Development Association/Tidy Towns regularly hold clean-ups of the village in Dromahair. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, please contact our office at 071 9134986 or keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Dawn Chorus Walk

Rob Wheeldon together with Dromahair Development Association/Tidy Towns will have a Dawn Chorus Walk on Saturday, May 18, at 4.30 a.m. This is one for the early risers. Please contact 085 8017943 or 071 9134986 email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com to book your place.

Biodiversity Walk

Dromahair Development Association/Tidy Towns together with Rob Wheeldon will host a Biodiversity Walk on Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. This will be a lovely fun-filled family event where we will look at all the bugs and critters living in Dromahair. Phone 071 9134986 or 085 8017943 to book your place.

Classes for 2024 in the Depot

Monday

Airc Damhsa Dance, pilates with Rory.

Tuesday

Parent and Toddler 11 a.m. North Leitrim Dance Class.

Wednesday

Active Age 10 a.m.

Fab Fitness with Sue Pilates with Sue. Yoga with Amy.

Thursday

Chair Yoga with Megan. Knit Group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Exercise with Gráinne

Friday – Karate

Saturday – Keyboard class

Sunday – Yoga

For further information on any of the activities contact the Depot office, open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Contact us at 071 9134986 or 085 8017943.

Notes

Items for local notes to dda.tidytowns@gmail.com before 12 noon on Thursday please.

GURTEEN

CONFIRMATION IN GURTEEN

Sacrament of Confirmation was scheduled for last Sunday, April 28, in Gurteen Church. Bishop Paul Dempsey, was coming to confer the Sacrament on 39 young people of fifth and sixth classes of three schools Carn, Cloonloo and Mullaghroe (closed) Well done to all the children, teachers, their family and sponsors for a happy day and a memorable meeting with Bishop Paul. This was one of his last ceremonies as he has been assigned to the diocese of Dublin.

COLLECTION

Thanks to everyone who contributed €640 for defibrillator funds at last weekends Churchgate collection. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Well done also to the collectors.

EASTERN HARPS 50/50

Eastern Harps 50/50 draw on April 15 had a jackpot of €674 – and the winner was Barry Gallagher, Gurteen. The club is very appreciative of all the support throughout the year.

BINGO

Gurteen bingo is on each Friday night at 8 p.m. There is a jackpot of 1,800 in forty five calls or less. Lotto raffle jackpot €250. Support is greatly appreciated.

GURTEEN CELTIC

The Gurteen Celtic lotto draw last week was not won – numbers drawn were 3, 13, 16 and 28. Winner of the €50 was Janice Dwyer, Gurteen Battlefield, Culfadda. The jackpot is now €3,400 and the draw for April 28 will be taking place in Róisín Dubh, Gurteen.

COMMUNITY CINEMA

Coleman Community Cinema, Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo F56 TF88. On Saturday, May 4, at 2.30 p.m. they are showing the Disney musical remake ‘The Little Mermaid’. Treat bags are available. Admission is €5. One adult per family goes free. Further information from 071 9182599.

UPCOMING CONCERT

There will be a concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. featuring Donal Clancy, Brian McGrath and Damien Quinn. Donal is son of the legendary Liam Clancy of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem he is a great guitarist and singer. Brian McGrath is on banjo and Damiern is on Bodhran. Three very talented musicians who are well known and a great night’s entertainment is assured. To book or for further information call 071 9182599.

CENTRA IN GURTEEN

Congratulations to all at Centra Gurteen for a very enjoyable day at their grand opening on Friday, April 19. The supermarket has been recently revamped and looks completed transformed. Well done to all concerned.

KILGLASS-ENNISCRONE

Local Notes

News to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre before midday on Friday or call 096 37444 or email enniscronetourism3@gmail.com.

Enniscrone Family Resource Centre Classes

New Skincare and Makeup Workshop Adult classes starting Tuesday, April 30, This is a three-week workshop and booking is essential. Also, teen’s classes starting May 21, contact Angela or Caroline at 09637444 for more information.

Digital Media class with MSLETB every Wednesday from 10 a.m.

Buggy Buddies on every Wednesday morning in the FRC with Bernie and SSRP.

Fun Dance Fitness with Carmel every Friday 11 a.m. to midday. All ages welcome.

Connaught Champions

Congratulations to our under-13 Boy’s Community Games Indoor Soccer team who won the Connaught final on Saturday the 20th. They will now compete in the national finals in May. This is a massive achievement, and we are all very proud of you, well done boys. Adam Gordon, Gavin Healy, Bran Beglane, Danny Deehan, Ryan Tuffy, Óran Walsh, Seán Tuffy, Dylan Jackson.

Condolences

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Martin Hallinan of Youghal, Cork and formerly of Easkey, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff of St Catherine’s ward, Mercy University Hospital, Cork. May his gentle soul rest in peace. We offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and relatives of the late Michael John Ruane of England and formerly of Ballymoneen, Castleconnor (Brother of Kathleen Lynn (RIP) and Margaret Flynn of Ballymoneen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Enniscrone-Kilglass Community Games

Congratulations to Kate O’Meara, who won gold in under-14 Cycling on Grass. Kate will now represent us at the national finals in May. Well done, Kate.

Kilglass Enniscrone Parish

Last Saturday, April 20, was a great day of celebration in our parish as the children of Kilglass National School made their first Holy Communion. This Mass took place at midday in Kilglass Church and we wish them every blessing on this special day. Any notices that you would like to have included in our weekly Parish Bulletin can be emailed to kilglass-enniscrone@killaladiocese.org or send a message to Kilglass Enniscrone Parish Facebook page. Notices can also be dropped into the Parish House. Please have notices each week by Wednesday at midday.

Please return your Trócaire box to your local church at your earliest convenience. Many thanks for your continued support and for supporting this worthy cause.

Mental Health

As part of Red Óg family’s efforts to keep the issue of mental health to the forefront of young people’s minds, the Murphys are organising a free public event in Summerhill College, Sligo on Friday, May 24, at 7.30 p.m.

Kilglass Enniscrone United Football Club

No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn; 3, 10, 33. €25 winners were Winnie Kennedy, Jimmy Tighe, John Barrett, Arthur Marquis. Next week’s jackpot is €3,600. Draw takes place in the Pilot Bar on Sunday, April 28.Tickets can be purchased at lottoraiser.ie/EnniscroneCFC.

Stokane National School

Please join us for ‘Craic Agus Ceoil’ in aid of Sligo Stroke Unit, Monday, May 6, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Castleconnor Community Centre. Everybody welcome bring an instrument and join in.

Jiving Classes

Jiving classes return to the Castleconnor Community Centre from May 13 for a four-week programme with the talented Sandra Ganley, Dancer Contact 086 2108029 or email sandraganley@live.ie.

Get those places booked in early as they sold out in rapid time earlier this year.

Castleconnor blotto

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot.

Congratulations to Liam Reddington, who matched three numbers and won €100

Also congratulations to Larry Jones, who won the €50 lucky dip prize. Next week’s jackpot is €21,300. Match three is €100.

Castleconnor Community Games

Congratulations to Lily Creighton, who won a bronze county medal for cycling on grass.

Talent Show

Students from Coláiste Iascaigh are preparing for their talent show fundraiser which takes place on Thursday, May 2 at 7.30 p.m. in Easkey Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m., come along and join in the fun.