Local Notes: Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC take part in weekly beach clean-up.
Members of the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC who took part in the Enniscrone Tidy Towns weekly beach clean up which is held on Sunday mornings at 9am.
The death took place of Margaret Healy nee Melody, Castle Villa, Main Street, Enniscrone, formerly of Rathkip, Ballina, on Tuesday, June 30, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Mayo Hospice, Castlebar.
Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, her loving sister Teresa and her two brothers Patrick and Johnny.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her sons Martin (wife Josie), Paul (wife Anette), Vincent (wife Ailish), David, Justin (wife Maria), and Noel (wife Laura) and daughters Geraldine (husband Cyril), Michelle (partner Adrian), Aine (husband Patrick), and Siobhan (husband John), her sisters Kathleen and May, her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, her nephews and nieces, and all her extended family, neighbours, relatives and family friends.
Margaret reposed at her family home Main Street, Enniscrone on Thursday, July 2, from 5 to 8pm. Her funeral Mass took place on Friday morning at 11am in the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone, followed by burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass.
As another school year comes to a close at Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, they are always reminded of how bittersweet this time can be, especially when families finish their educational journey with them. This year marked the end of a truly special chapter for the Naughton family as Amy Naughton in 6th year became the last member of the family to attend JMSS after more than 60 years of connection with the school community.
Over the decades, generations of the Naughton family have walked through the doors, contributing to school life in so many ways and becoming a valued part of the JMSS story.
All at Jesus and Mary Secondary School sincerely thank all the families who have finished with them - for their unwavering support, loyalty and trust in the school throughout the years. ‘It has been a privilege to be part of your family’s educational journey. You will always be party of the JMSS family’, said a spokesperson for the school.
The Enniscrone Tidy Towns committee extend thanks to the West Sligo Athletic Club member who came out to do the beach clean on Sunday morning, June 28 last. They did a great job in picking up litter items ‘errantly’ left upon the beautiful sandy beach. They also thank Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC who helped out on June 21. There are a number of sports clubs, social and residential groups lined up during July and August to participate each Sunday morning to do beach cleans, but other individuals are welcome to join in. The clean up starts at 9am and is finished by 10am.
The committee give special thanks to ‘Offshore Coffee & More’ for generously providing free coffees for all the Sunday morning volunteers.
A clean beach and dunes is not only important for all the people, young and old, who wish to come and enjoy it, but also for the abundant array of wild life, mammals, birds, plants and flowers, which depend upon it as their natural habitat – including the hedgehog.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, June 28, were 9, 11 and 19. There was no winner of the jackpot and the €25 winners were Mary O’Dowd, Austin Tuffy, Susan and John, and Golf Buddies. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Sunday, July 5, which was held in the Ocean Sands Hotel, was €3400.
Fairy House Handicraft present summer camps for little artists, aged 5-12, from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, from 10am-2pm and on Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, from 10am-2pm, at Kilglass Parish Community Centre, Kilglass. Go along to try fun activities such as clay, decoupage, painting, wreath making, and paper craft. The cost is €100 per child per week and there is family discount available. For further details text/WhatsApp Zsuzsanna on 089 4003920.
Journey back in time to explore plant traditions with palaeoecologist Dr Carla Sa Ferreira, at Kilglass House for a free workshop ‘Getting Back To Our Roots’, on Saturday, August 22, from 2-5pm. The workshop will comprise of a foraging walk in Kilglass House Woodland, learn about traditional herbal remedies, identify edible plants, learn about plant traditions – uses of plants and folklore. Refreshments will be served made from foraged edible plants, and there will be natural tea making (bring your own mug). Booking is essential by texting 083 4461322.
The Sligo Rovers Summer Camp which promises to be another fantastic week of football, fun and friendship, will be held by Kilglass Enniscrone United FC from August 17 to 21, 10am to 1pm. Train with qualified coaches, improve your skills, make new friends and enjoy an unforgettable week of football. Spaces are limited, so book your place today.
Girls Golf Enniscrone is back for 2026. Whether you are a complete beginner or already playing golf, the 2026 programme is a fantastic way to learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends in a fun, supportive all girls environment. Book you place at https://buytickets.at/girlsgolfenniscrone and for any questions contact Sarah on 089 9774417. Sessions are Wednesday, July 15, 9.30-10.45am; Friday, July 17, 7-8pm; Saturday, July 18, 9.30-10.45am; Monday, July 27, 7-8pm; Friday, August 7, 9.30-10.45am; Saturday, August 8, 9.30-10.45am; Sunday, August 9, 9.30-10.45am; Wednesday, August 12, 9.30-10.45am; Saturday, August 15, 9.30-10.45am; and Sunday, August 16, 9.30-10.45am.
Swim Ireland kids lessons are back in Enniscrone this summer, with week 1 from July 27 to July 31, and week 2 from August 10 to August 14. Booking is through the Swim Ireland website under open water – Sligo – Enniscrone.
‘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. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/@indigestion-seamus-orourke-tickets-1990691407588.
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 fifty years of a life, not much different to our own. This is Seamus O’Rourke doing what he does best, storytelling.
Bright Sparks Summer Camp is a week of creative fun including arts and crafts, games, drama and more in a relaxed, friendly environment. The camp takes place at The Old Church, Enniscrone from July 13-17, 10am to 2pm daily. The camp is suitable for children in junior infants to 4th class. The cost is €75 per child with family discounts available. As there are limited spaces available, contact brightsparkscamp@gmail.com or find them on Instagram on @brightsparkscamp.
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.
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 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.
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The death has taken place of Paddy (PJ) Langan, Castletown, Corballa, on June 30 last, peacefully in the wonderful care of Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, his sister Teresa Igoe and his brother Martin.
Paddy will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Ann, daughter Marie and son Gerard, adoring grandchildren Billy, Emily, Maisie and Joey, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Rachel, his brother Damie, brother-in-law John, his nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, wide circle of friends and wonderful carers.
Paddy reposed in McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Thursday, July 2, from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnor. Requiem Mass was held on Friday, July 3, at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Killanely Cemetery. May Paddy’s gentle soul rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA weekly lotto which was held on June 27, were 6, 17, 18 and 34. There was no winner of the jackpot and the match 3 winners were Bernie Moran and Warren Rolston. The lucky dip winner was John Coffee. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on July 5, was €10,300.
MiggyMoos Summer Camps which are suitable for school age children are taking place in Castleconnor Community Centre and the 2nd camp commenced yesterday Monday, July 6-10. The following four camps will be held from: July 13-17, July 27-August 3, August 4-7, August 10-14. Full day from 8am to 6pm and half day from 9am to 1.30pm. NCS accepted. There are limited spaces available and for further information contact Marie on 083 3853158.
The Castleconnor GAA Kellogg’s Cul Camps are just around the corner. This year’s camp takes place during the week July 20-24 in Castleconnor GAA Pitch. Register now at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
