Local Notes: All the latest news from Enniscrone
Out and about in Enniscrone during the fine weather in May were, from left: Conor Moore, Liam Sweeney, Thomas McNulty and Cody Devanney. Picture: John O'Grady
The annual Coleman Electronics Enniscrone Pier Swim will take place on Saturday next, June 20. This is always a very special swim and always a good one. There are different distances on the day – 3km, 2km, 1km and 500m. It will be a day to remember while raising funds for North West Hospice. Sign up now online.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club are looking forward to once again welcoming renowned GAA coach, Michael Gerard Doherty of MGD Coaching, to the club on Saturday, June 20, to deliver a Gaelic football coaching workshop for the club coaches/members across all age groups. For further information, contact Mark on 087-9827436.
Swim Ireland kids lessons are back in Enniscrone this summer, with week one from July 27 to July 31, and week two from August 10 to August 14. Booking is through the Swim Ireland website.
It’s time to start planning your entries for this year's Enniscrone Show, which will be held on Sunday, July 5. Whether it's baking, flower arrangements, cattle, sheep, horses, painting, dogs or poultry, there is a class there for everyone to get involved.
Log onto www.enniscroneshow.ie where you can browse the list of classes available or pick up a copy of the show book in local outlets.
The 2026 Enniscrone Show is gearing up to be a brilliant day out for all the family. The Enniscrone Show committee extend thanks to all their sponsors who make this day happen.
‘Indigestion’ which is written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke, will be performed on Monday, July 27, as part of the Enniscrone Events and Black Pig Festival, at the Old Church, Enniscrone. The doors will open at 7.30pm and tickets are on sale on Eventbrite.
This play has been described as sensitive, hilarious, intelligent, absolutely compelling and refreshingly forthright. A man, whose name we never hear, tells us his story of a life, always slightly out of his control… The madness of a simple rural man, a man shipped off to London at the age of 17, who goes through bouts of depression, obesity and anger issues, finds and loses love, comes back to Ireland to more misfortune and mayhem and yet there is HOPE. This is a story of hope, where laughter and tears join hands and race us through 50 years of a life, not much different to our own. This is Seamus O’Rourke doing what he does best, storytelling.
Girls Golf Enniscrone is returning this summer for its second season. Founded in 2025 by LPGA golf teaching professional Sarah Helly Rausenberger, Girls Golf Enniscrone was created with a passion for introducing more girls to the beautiful game of golf. As a mother to two little girls, Sarah is especially passionate about creating opportunities for young girls to learn, grow and thrive through golf.
The programme, designed for girls aged 7-17, focuses on beginner to intermediate golf skills, confidence building, friendship, and fun in a supportive environment. Girls Golf Enniscrone is proudly one of only three LPGA Girls Golf programmes in Ireland.
Following a successful first season, the programme was awarded a €2,000 LPGA grant to help grow participation and expand opportunities for girls in the region.
The Enniscrone Events and Black Pig Festival committee are delighted to be bringing a fun filled-programme again this year, from July 23 to 27. The programme will have music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair and lots more.
Fun Fitness classes with Carmel, with 30 minutes of dance cardio and 30 minutes of seated chair exercises and optional weights, takes place every Friday morning in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre from 11am to 12 noon. For further details, email events@westsligofrc.ie or call 096 37444.
Go along and join in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre activator pole walking every Tuesday from 11am to midday. The programme commenced in May will continue until July 7. Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and spend time with friends and maybe some new faces too. For further information, contact Gregory on 087-3329392.
Bingo is held in the Old Church, Enniscrone every Tuesday evening at 8pm with all proceeds going to Western Gaels FC. There are cash prizes, raffle, free teas, coffees and treats. Go along for what promises to be a great night.
Market Day in the Old Church, Enniscrone continues every Saturday morning from 11am to 3pm. There is a large range of items for sale including knitwear, jewellery, arts and crafts, baked goods etc. You can also sit down for tea, scones and treats. Your support for this local community venture is much appreciated.
The Killala and Tuam Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Archbishop Francis Duffy, will take place from August 28 to September 3, from Knock. The cost is €1,049 per person sharing in Hotel Agena, and €1,125 per person sharing in Hotel La Solitude.
For further details and booking, contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800. Applications for the specially assisted section must contact Eileen O’Brien on 086-4013897 or Ciara Deane on 083-8383310 before June 30.
The annual Mass in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass, will be held on Sunday, August 2, at 6pm. Mass in Roslea Cemetery will take place on Friday, July 31, at 7pm and Churchill annual cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday, August 2, at 12 noon.
Western Gaels hurling and camogie club will hold training for all the U5s, U7s and U9s every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Culleens GAA Grounds. For more information, contact MJ (boys) on 087-6394033 or Carmel (girls) on 087-9211517. All are welcome to join and have fun.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre and Digital Hub is open seven days with access code for hub users. Open for call-in inquiries on Monday and Tuesdays from 10.30am to 1pm and on Wednesday and Thursdays from 1 to 3pm. The centre is located next door to the Church of the Holy Family in Kilglass, Eircode: F26K20.
To book a hot desk/office space, go to www.kilglassparishcommunitycentre.com.
The weekly bereavement support group has resumed at Knock Shrine on Wednesday mornings at 11am in the Family Centre. This meeting provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to meet others who are bereaved and to share and talk about their experience of loss as well as finding hope and healing again in their lives. No appointment is needed.
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Castleconnor
The Castleconnor GAA Kellogg’s Cul Camps are just around the corner. This years camp takes place from July 20 to 24 in Castleconnor GAA Pitch. Register now at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
The Castleconnor GAA All-Stars are held on Saturday mornings from 10.45am to 11.30am in Castleconnor Community Centre. There are fun games for children aged four to 12 years with additional needs and their siblings. Parents must stay and play. To book a place contact Bernie Finlay on 087-6164788.
