Local Notes: Wonderful turnout in Enniscrone for New Year's Day Swim
Enjoying the New Year's Day Swim at Enniscrone Pier were Caoimhe Reid, Sienna Reid, Nicola Reid, Tristan Reid, Kieran Reid and Cian McDonnell from Straide. Picture: John O'Grady
Enniscrone Events and Black Pig Festival committee thank all the brave souls who took to the Enniscrone Waters on Monday, January 1, for the annual charity swim. The organisers also thank the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, for serving delicious soup afterwards; Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club and Search and Recovery Unit and Civil Defence volunteers; Noel Coleman TV and Electrical, Ballina for MC; and the many volunteers would offered great community spirit.
The Cancer charities will appreciate everyone’s support, and if you would still like to contribute there is a bucket on the counter at Checkout, Enniascrone.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA club are inviting people to join their clubmates and dust off the walking shoes because the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ and the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs steps challenge is back for 2024, and is starting on Monday, January 15, at 7.30pm from Sandcastles Childcare Centre, Enniscrone. It is hoped to walk the combined equivalent of a 4000km trip around Ireland over five weeks and if the club hits the 4000km target, they are entered into a draw with prizes comprising of €2500, €1500 and €1000 O’Neills vouchers to be won per province. If you want to get involved; download the IrishLife app, register and select challenges. The Every Step Challenge begins on January 8. Join in the challenge and let’s get moving together.
Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club are organising a fundraising event on Friday, February 2 (bank holiday weekend) with Ruaile Buaile in the Ocean Sands Hotel. Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite, which cost €20 plus booking fee. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ruaile-buaile-tickets-743226810397. The night is a stricktly Over 18s event.
Can you help? Descendants of Anthony McNulty who was baptised in 1850, son of Patrick McNulty, whose marriage and baptismal records were in the Kilglass Parish records, are hoping to find relatives or additional records on the family. If anyone can help, email kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com.
A sea swim, dip or paddle to remember Evie Ren will take place at Enniscrone Pier on January 20 at 1pm. The swim is in aid of Bumbleance and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. Enter the water at your own risk.
Winners of the December Club 150 draw which is run by Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie club were €200 Shane Scott (217), €50 Ollie Gordon (11), and €50 Orrie Ruane (173).
Please remember in your prayers Gerry Gaughan, Los Angeles and Enniscrone who died recently. He was brother of Ann Gaughan, Woodlawns, Enniscrone. May he rest in peace.
The numbers drawn on December 25 last were 8, 11, 31 and 36. There was no winner of the jackpot and consolation winners were Josephine Duffy, James McCullagh, Dessie and Jamie Sloyan, Collette and Padraig Walsh, and Brendan O’Dowd. The jackpot for the draw which was held on Wednesday, January 2, was €13,000.
Social Dancing is taking place in Skreen and Dromard Community Centre, on Saturday, January 13, at 9pm, with music by Nigel Livingstone. Eircode for centre F91 EY01.
Community spirit is alive and well in Easkey village. The rain stayed away, the sea stayed calm and there was a massive turn out for the New Year Day Dip organised by the Easkey Enhancement Association. What a wonderful way to start 2024, a bracing dip in the Wild Atlantic followed by a cup of tea and a chat with your neighbour. The sound of goodwill for all men was plain to be heard.
An amazing €1450 was collected on the day and this money will be split between two charities – ‘Aware’ and ‘Women and Children of Gaza’. So much generosity could be seen with people giving time, money and necessary skills in particular. The organisers extend thanks to Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua club and two local lifeguards for keeping everyone safe; and a special word of thanks to the ‘It’s Grand Once Yer In Easkey’ swimming group. These incredible group of women came together in Covid-19 times and they are still going strong, meeting regularly to swim, chat, laugh, sharing in each others good times and supporting through bad. Their good energy and willingness to help is something to see, so well done ladies for another successful event.
Easkey Enhancement Association wishes everyone all the very best for 2024 and they look forward to the exciting times that lie ahead for the village. A new vision for Easkey.
Tireragh CCE extend thanks to all the fantastic musicians who performed on stage and a huge thank you to each performer, parents, families, committee and audience on a very successful event. The night would not have been as successful without each and everyone.
West Sligo Athletics Club are encouraging everyone to take part in the 123.ie ‘Runuary’ challenge and make a positive and healthier start to 2024. Visit Athleticsireland.ie for full details. Runuary t-shirts and bobble hats are available as additional purchases.
The Sligo County Fleadh 2024 will be hosted by Tireragh CCE in Easkey from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3, 2024.
Bingo is held in the Old Church, Enniscrone, every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm with free tea and coffee on offer. You can win €20 on lines and corners, €50 on full hours; €100 on the first pool; €400 on the second pool on 45 numbers. The cost is €20 for a double book including pool and €12 for single book including pool. All are welcome to come along and support and be in with a chance to win.
The indoor food and craft market takes place every Saturday in the Old Church Enniscrone from 11am to 3pm. It features a wide range of handmade gifts, homemade baking, vegetables, fresh fish, bric a brac and local crafts. All are welcome and your support is much appreciated.
Mindspace Mayo offers a support service to young people (12-25 years) presenting with anything from common concerns (eg. dealing with break-up, exam stress, bullying) to young people with emerging mental health difficulties, such as mild depression and anxiety. The outreach service will run 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and is based in the Ballina Family Resource Centre. For further information on Mindspace Mayo see the website www.mindspacemayo.ie or call 094 9067001.
Enrolment is now open for the Keep Easkey Safe and Enniscrone Area Text Alert until November 30. Pop an envelope with the €5 subscription including your name and mobile number and leave it in the collection box in Bernie’s Store. This will enable people to receive text alerts advising of suspicious or criminal activity in the area. Let’s keep Easkey and Enniscrone a safe community to live in.
Bridge is played on Wednesday nights in Enniscrone Golf Club at 7pm where all are welcome to come along and enjoy the game. For further details in relation to beginner classes contact Kevin on 087 7568686.
The Buggy Buddies programme with Bernie Finley, in conjunction with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, is held on Wednesday mornings at 9.45am for a walk at 10am. The cost is €2 per session and the group meet at the Enniscrone Family Resource Centre. There will be indoor activities in the centre if conditions are too wet. All are welcome to come and join for a walk, a cuppa and chat.
Bingo is held every Friday evening at 8.30pm in Dromore West Community Centre.
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Castleconnor GAA Club held their awards night on December 27 last in Muddy Burns. Earlier in the day the club decided to cancel the charity game in the interest of safety after the continuous rain on the day and the previous night. Instead a donation will be made to West Sligo Family Resource Centre as a result of the cancellation.
Congratulations was extended to all the award recipients and to everyone involved in the club and its teams for yet another successful year. Club Person of the Year was presented to Aiden Connolly; Hall of Fame went to Kevin Foody; Senior Player of the Year was Paul Flynn; Young Player of the Year was presented to Padraig Gavin; and Junior Player of the Year went to Rory Gallagher. The U17 and U20 team also received their championship medals.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA weekly lotto held on December 30, were 24, 28, 39 and 40. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Brendan and Sharon Healy and the lucky dip winner was JP Hopkins. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on January 6, was €19,700.
Men on the Move programme has commenced in Castleconnor Community Centre. Are you over 30 years and want to start exercising and feel fitter, have more energy as well as having a bit of craic? The classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 8.30 to 9.30pm. The progamme is part funded by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership. Further information contact Bernie on 087 6164788.
Dance Fitness with Carmel is another exciting new class to Castleconnor Community Centre on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8pm. Prepay booking only on Whatsapp Carmel 086 3158009. All are welcome.
