Local Notes: €1m coming to West Sligo in Sports Capital Funding.
President of Enniscrone Golf Club Niall Kilroy presenting 1st prize of the Presidents Day competition to Robert Grimes.
Councillor Joe Queenan has congratulated all the hard working committees and volunteers in the West Sligo area who are receiving Sports Capital funding: Castleconnor GAA Club €149,103, Dromore West (artificial pitch) €172,752, Easkey GAA €191,022, Enniscrone and District Community Council €174,411 for running tract West Sligo Athletics Club, Enniscrone Golf Club €162,082, Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC €144,596, Enniscrone Kilglass GAA €51,885.
The AGM of Enniscrone and District Community Development Clg., will take place in the Diamond Coast Hotel, at 8.30pm, on Monday, October 14. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Followers and members of the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC will be aware of the huge amount of development work being carried out at McGowan Park. The club have upgraded their pitch to all weather in 2023 and just recently they finished the walkway and grounds work around the pitch. They are delighted that they have been allocated €144,596 from the Sports Capital Fund and this will allow them to proceed with the next phase of development which is the installation of floodlights to their main pitch and modifications to the clubhouse. The club thank all the volunteers and local contractors who helped with the submission and the department for looking favourably on it. They hope to begin works in the near future and they will keep all their members informed.
Enniscrone Tidy Towns took part in the Big Beach Clean on Sunday, September 29 last, where they started at the Lifeguard Station. The event was part of the national An Taisce Clean Coasts campaign to help clean unwanted litter from the beaches so that people can appreciate this beautiful amenity more and help protect the environment. The Tidy Towns and Clean Coast thanks everyone who came out to help on the day.
Irish classes for adults will be held in dTeach na Cuirte, Iascaigh, every Wednesday from 7.15 to 8.30pm. Bain taigneamh as an teanga. Learn to enjoy the language in a relaxed enjoyable setting. There will be plenty of opportunities for ceol, craic agus caint. Cathaigh feinmhuinn ionat fein – gain self confidence in your own knowledge of the Irish language. Send a message to Aisling to reserve your place at 083 1610875.
The intermediate team played their final round game on Saturday, September 28 last against St Farnan’s at St Brendan’s GAA Park.
The U17 team played Coolera/Strandhill in the Shane Quigley Financial Davisor New Ireland U17B1 football championship cup final on Sunday last, September 29.
The astro-turf, along with a party room and kitchen facilities are available to anyone who wishes to hire them for birthday parties. Contact Robert at 087 6167567 to book.
History was made on Sunday, September 22, last when the Eoghan Rua Ladies overcame Tourlestrane for the 1st time ever in the senior championship.
The ladies had a flying start against the home side and after 10 minutes had rattled the net twice, 2-2 to Tourlestrane no score. The goal fest continued and at half time the home side were rattled with the scoreboard reading 4-07 to 1-04. It was an unbelievable performance from the Eoghan Rua ladies to beat Tourlestrane ladies for the first time ever in the championship. The final score was 7-14 (35) to 3-08 (17).
Eoghan Rua ladies still have round 3 of the senior championship schedule to be played in one weeks time, however Eoghan Rua and St Nathys both having won two from two games and Tourlestrane and St Mary’s both sitting bottom of the table with no win, Eoghan Rua and St Nathys will progress to the final. This makes a repeat of the Division 1 league final where St Nathys got the better of Eoghan Rua. This essentially leaves Round 3 as ‘dead rubber’ with both teams already qualified for the final. The final is scheduled for October 19.
The Kilglass Enniscrone Utd U16 girls played their first home game against Arrow Harps. A wonder strike from Emily Tuffy put the girls 1 up in the first few minutes. For 10 minutes Kilglass Enniscrone controlled the game and played well but Arrow Harps were a strong outfit and turned the game around equalizing before half time.
The girls started the second half well but went behind after a few minutes. They managed to regroup and another great goal from Emily Tuffy levelled the match 2-2. It was a close enough match, but Arrow Harps added another 2, and the match ended 4-2. Special mention went to Rachel Jones who kept the score down to 4 with some fine saves.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined blotto draw which was held on Sunday, September 22, was 5, 6, and 35. The €25 prizewinners were Hayley Flood, Pat Delaney, Kieran Conway and Paddy Cafferty. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, September 29, in Hopkins Bar, was €8000.
Bodhran classes with 5 time All Ireland Bodhran tutor Junior Davey commenced in Dromore West Community Centre on Saturday last, September 28, at 4.30pm. The class is suitable for children and adults, beginners and intermediate level. For further details contact 086 8765545 or 086 4477787.
The numbers drawn in the weekly lotto held on September 23, were 8, 9, 28 and 29. Consolation winners were Noel Manning, Michael Clarke, Michael Crean, Anneisa McGuinness, Padraic and Amanda Gibson. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on September 30 was €16,900.
The Activator Walking is back again at West Sligo Family Resource Centre with SSRP and Bernie. All are welcome to come along every Wednesday morning at 11.15am.
TY students of 2023.24 Kate Hannon and Caoimhe Hughes from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone are Junk Kouture National finalists on Wednesday, October 2. There were chosen from the regional finals to go on to the final of Junk Kouture, Ireland’s leading sustainable fashion competition.
Their outfit entitled ‘Mother Demented’ is created entirely from fuel related materials such as coal bags, net wood bags, and briquette wrapping. Their aim is to highlight the damage which these fuels are doing to Mother Earth. The resulting carbon emissions, if left to increase at current rates, will change our world forever. Our Mother Earth will no doubt, be left in a demented state. All at Jesus and Mary Secondary School are rooting for Kate, Caoimhe and art teacher Ms Hegarty.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre family support aim to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life. They are there to help and listen. Their service is free and confidential with access to information, advice and support; parenting programmes; education and learning; family support; therapeutic services; referral or signposting to other relevant services. Feel free to call for support or help, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm by contacting 09637444.
A retirement function for Mary Mulhern, deputy principal, Kilglass NS, will take place on Saturday, October 26, commencing with Mass at 6pm in the Church of Holy Family, Kilglass, followed by food and music in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone. Tickets which cost €30 are available from Kilglass National School.
Easkey Meals on Wheels are looking for volunteers, which will involve collecting prepared meals from Easkey Community Centre, and delivering them to the housebounds in the West Sligo area. Contact Easkey Meals on Wheels if you are willing to help.
The Indoor Food and Craft Market is held in the Old Church, Main Street, Enniscrone, every Saturday from 11am to 3pm, featuring a wide range of handmade gifts, jewellery, paintings, plants and flowers, home baking, vegetables, fresh fish, bric a brac and local crafts. Please go along and enjoy a coffee and some home baking.
A country and gospel concert with Patrick Feeney will be held in St Adamnan’s church, Skreen, on Sunday, November 24. Tickets which cost €25 each are available from Audrie at 086 6069063 or Helen 087 6806905. Doors open at 4pm and the concert commences at 5pm. All proceeds are in aid of Skreen/Dromard Community Centre.
Bridge classes for beginners takes place on Mondays, from 2-4pm. For further details contact Enniscrone Bridge Club on 087 7568686.
Bingo is held in the Old Church, Enniscrone, every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm with free tea and coffee on offer. The proceeds are in aid of Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club. All are welcome to come along and support, and be in with a chance to win.
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Castleconnor GAA Club extend thanks and best of luck wishes to all who renewed their annual lotto tickets for the next year. Hopefully there will be a few big winners amongst them. The numbers drawn on Saturday night, September 21, were 19, 21 and 27. Congratulations to Martin and Corinne Tuffy, annual ticket holders who matched three numbers and won €100. Philip McAloon won 50 in the lucky dip. Last week there was a special raffle for all those who bought annual tickets with a €250 voucher for Muddy Burns and the lucky winner was Mary O’Dowd. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on September 28, was €23,500.
Friday evening, September 20, saw the Castleconnor U11 team finish up for the season of 2024. The coaches thank all the mums and dads for bringing the children to training each week and travelling to matches throughout Sligo.
‘The children were a joy to coach with each one developing all their skills over the season. They are a credit to you all showing great respect at training and matches and we are very proud of them’, said a spokesperson. The club also extend thanks to the coaches Mark, Lisa, Stephen, Declan and James and they hope to see everyone back next year.
