Local Notes: Reunion of Flynn family, Ballymoneen, Castleconnor.
The Flynn family whose homeplace is Ballymoneen in the parish of Castleconner held a family reunion for first cousins and their spouses, partners and children and the surviving uncles and aunties of the current Flynn family. Over 60 cousins were in attendance and tributes were paid to all the deceased members of Flynn family. Brendan Flynn (New York) and Kevin Flynn (Dublin) were unable to attend but passed on their very best wishes to all in attendance.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA club extend congratulations to club member Declan Rouse who was elected as chairperson of Sligo County Board on Wednesday night, May 14. It is a great honour for Declan, the Rouse family and Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club and he is wished every success in his new position.
The death took place of Paddy (Patrick) Lambe, Leaffoney, Kilglass, peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 9 last. Paddy (Patrick) was predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie, his siblings Moira, Seamus and Jack. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary, sons Peter and Patrick, daughters Caroline, Geraldine, Marguerite and Pauline, his sister Philomena, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Paddy reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Sunday evening, May 11, from 4 to 6pm and his funeral arrived to the Church of the Holy Family, Kilglass for requiem Mass on Monday, May 12, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass, Enniscrone. May he rest in peace.
The Kilglass Enniscrone Utd Fc U16 boys faced Dromahair at sunny Michael McGowan Park on Saturday, May 10, looking to further their title ambitions. The teams were fairly even early on as each side probed for an opening. It was the home side who struck first on 10 minutes as Oisin Corcoran ran onto a through ball and placed a shot into the corner. Dromahair continued to cause the Kilglass Enniscrone boys problems, but the defence held firm, as they doubled their lead on 25 minutes as Calum Durcan raced through to calmly slot the ball past the on-running keeper. The score at half time was 2-0.
The home team started strongly in the second half, and Oisin Corcoran got his second, tapping in unmarked from 10 metres out after great work from Cathal Finnerty. The boys had hit their stride now, and chances kept coming with Oisin Corcoran completing his hat-trick and Calum Durcan rifling in an unstoppable shot from the corner of the box. More chances came and went, but it was Dromahair who scored a late consolation goal. Another win in the bag and only 2 more needed.
Enda Kelly, a 2nd year student from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, who is a dedicated member of Ballina Order of Malta recently competed in the Regional Cadet competitions held in Craughwell and he now goes forward to represent the region at the National competitions during the Cadet Camp in Lisnaskea, Fermanagh in July.
Earlier this year, Enda was promoted within the Ballina Order of Malta Unit in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to the organisation. He also received a special recognition certificate for his swift and courageous assistance to a member of the public during a medical emergency, prior to the arrival of the Ambulance service.
Enniscrone Kilglass Gaelic4Mothers&others are delighted to announce that the G4M&O blitz is back again the year and will be taking place on Saturday, May 24, at Enniscrone Kilglass GAA pitch, with throw in at 12 noon. They have ten teams signed up from Sligo, Mayo and Galway to what promises to be a great day out of football, fun and friendship and maybe something extra special. All are invited to come along and support the ladies on the day.
The transition year and 2nd year students proudly represented Jesus and Mary Secondary School with their fantastic science projects at SciFest which was held in ATU Sligo recently. The school congratulate Ruth Foody, Roise Egan and Anna Feeney who took home the Regeneron Life Sciences Award for their innovative project ‘Making and testing the durability of different bioplastics’. They also thank the science department of Ms McLouglibn, Ms Ryder and Ms Doherty.
Congratulations to Darragh Mulrooney, Enniscrone and a members of Moy Valley Athletic Club, Ballina, who travelled to Belfast to compete in the Belfast Milers Meet. Darragh took part in the 3000m and claimed victory in his race with a new PB of 8:40, an incredible achievement. It was a brilliant weekend of running.
Well done to Emily Foley, a past pupil of Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, on her selection for the Irish U20 Women’s Rugby squad when Ireland took on Canada in a friendly on Friday, May 10 last. The final scoreline was Canada 26, Ireland 15.
Join the Enniscrone Walking Club with a new, exciting walk every weekend throughout the month of May on a new mountain. For more information on how to join, visit their website www.enniscronewalkingclub.ie. The following are the remaining scheduled walks for May: May 24, Benchoona (Killary trail option), the level is hard, it is open mountain and will take 4-5 hours; and finally May 31, White Rock, above Lough Easkey, the level is hard, it is open mountain and will take 4-5 hours. Start times and start locations will be announced in weekly emails.
Enniscrone Mens Shed recently got a plot of land to create the Enniscrone Mens Shed public garden. In the next few weeks they will getting it sorted to start growing vegetables and flowers. Anyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to come and help out or donate. The men thank the Enniscrone Community Council for giving them this opportunity.
Last year, Kilglass Parish Community Centre were awarded €1.1 million to build a new community hall. Since opening, the demand for small individual offices became evident, and they recognised the need to provide a dedicated space for the children, separate from the digital hub co-working areas.
In response, they reapplied for planning permission to expand the facilities. The updated plans include: a larger community hall, an expanded children’s room; a pool and darts room; a small office space and they will convert the existing party room into small individual offices.
The committee are delighted that planning permission was granted in February, and the Department of Rural and Community Development approved the updated plans, so it’s all systems go. To celebrate, Kilglass Parish Community Centre hosted a wonderful gathering where community members, young and old, came together to chat and catch up. The children had fun with X-Box games, face painting and they are offering a 15% discount on all parties, including gaming parties, booking during the month of May. Parties can be booked via their website. The next community gathering will be held on the June Bank Holiday weekend, so stay tuned for more updates.
An Alzheimer Inclusive Social Club will meet on Wednesday, May 21, from 2.30 to 4.30pm in Skreen Dromard Community Centre. Go along and join them for a cuppa. It is free and open to those looking for a calm, supportive environment for relaxed tea and a chat. Contact Erin at 087 3972583. The club is a social gathering where people can access information and support, meet other people as well as to exchange ideas and experiences.
West Sligo Young at Heart have been busy the last few weeks, cooking and eating the tasty dishes made with Bernie, reducing their electric bills thanks to Luke, sewing with Catherine, moving with Grainne, Hugh and Angela and last week learning how to see the beauty in light and objects and how to use their phone cameras to capture the moment with Iaelia. The club extend thanks to all for enriching their lives, and of course having a cuppa and chat and always a good laugh.
All are welcome to come along on Monday at 11am for Chair Yoga or Pilates; Tuesday at 11am for walking football and other activities such as kurling and activator poles and Wednesdays 10.30am for a different activity or talk each week. Last week they had a visitor from Alzheimer’s Ireland.
Easkey Enhancement Association are delighted to host Chair Yoga with Jenn from West Coast Wellness on Tuesdays at 10.30am. Get in touch to book your place. The event is supported by MSLETB. Some of the amazing benefits of chair yoga are; it improves flexibility and strength; increases interceptive and proprioceptive awareness; reduces pain; elicits the relaxation response; and reduces stress and anxiety.
The Enniscrone Indoor Market is open every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Come along and meet some of the fabulous traders eg. EWAC Enniscrone, Brown Penny, Suantrai na Coille, Seoda na Ce and more. Enjoy a coffee and some home baking. There will be wonderful gifts, decorations, paintings, handmade blankets, clothing, jewellery, local crafts, treats, fresh fruit and vegetables and much more. All are welcome.
