Local Notes: Award for Enniscrone Golf Club
Enniscrone Golf Club have been awarded bronze - Club or Society Catering of the Year at the recent Gold Medal Catering Awards 2026. Pictured are Annette O'Toole, Jacqueline Sweeney and Keith O'Neill, Enniscrone Golf Club.
After a lengthy process involving Garda vetting, training and administration, the Cabra Rathlee Eaksey Community First Responder Group is almost ready to being responding alongside the Ambulance service.
The group now have 6 fully approved responders ready to answer emergency call-outs and provide vital support to the local community when every second counts. The group thank everyone for their patience, encouragement, and support throughout the process whose backing has meant so much to the volunteers.
If you previously expressed an interest in joining the group, they will be contacting you shortly to complete any outstanding paperwork and bringing you on board.
‘We are always looking to grow our team so we can provide the best possible emergency response across our community,’ said a spokesperson for the group. If you are interested in becoming a Community First Responder contact 085 8426680 on WhatsApp.
Registration is now open for the Black Pig Run which is organised by the West Sligo Athletic Club.. The run which is 5km and 10km takes place on Monday, July 27 at 7pm with the start and finish at the Diamond Coast Hotel. Register on Eventmaster at https://eventmaster.ie/event/zmkrlPYSQJ.
The numbers drawn in the weekly Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto held on Sunday, July 5, were6, 13 and 41. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 prizewinners were Diane Lavin, Padraic Scott, Margaret Chapman and Kevin and Siobhan. The jackpot in the lastest draw held on Sunday last, July 12, in Gilroys Bar was €3600.
The annual grandparents pilgrimage celebrating the 6th World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on Sunday, July 26, at Knock Shrine. Chief celebrant is Archbishop Eamon Martin. The day will commence at 2.30pm with the Anointing of the Sick. It is a day of grace and blessing for the whole family as they honour grandparents and the elderly.
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.
Come 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.
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.
Enniscrone Indoor Market is a perfect idea to visit on Saturdays. The market which is held in The Old Church, Main Street is open from 11am to 3pm every Saturday. Come along and have a look at all the stalls and chat with the wonderful traders. There is fresh vegetables and fruit, oil paintings, crochet, wooden bowls, handmade jewellery, healthy products, personalised frames and cards, gift ideas and much more.
Meet up with friends or family and visit the café, which has a breakfast and lunch menu available. It is open everyday from 9am to 4pm.
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.
The annual general meeting of Easkey Enhancement Association and Playground update will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at 7.30pm in The Courthouse.
Easkey Enhancement Association are delighted that the Easkey Community Garden cob oven. It was a real community effort and they are looking forward to seeing people enjoy using it. The group thank Ryan Harken for showing them the way, Sligo LEADER Partnership Ltd for funding, Rosies Pottery Studio for the beautiful ceramics they used to decorate it and Claire McGuire for giving them her shell collection. The oven is not ready for use yet but they promise to let everyone know when it’s good to go and they will hold a pizza making workshop.
It was a busy number of days of all the teams at Easkey GAA last week. On Monday, June 29, the U15 footballers began their A championship campaign with a good win away to St Mary’s. On Wednesday, July 1, the U13 hurlers had a good win away to Western Gaels – their 3rd consecutive win in the championship. On the same evening the U17 hurlers suffered a narrow 2 point defeat away to Tourlestrane in the league final.
On Thursday, July 2, the minor and U15 development teams began their campaigns in the C championship. The minors had a good win in Easkey against St Mary’s while the U15s lost out in Corran Park to Ballymote/Bunninadden in an entertaining game.
The senior players were away to Bunninadden on Sunday, July 5 and the U13 footballers were away to Tubbercurry/Cloonacool.
The yearly subscriptions for the new Easkey GAA lotto term is now due. In the past 12 months, prizes won included 2 jackpots worth €20,900 and €12,500 along with consolation prizewinners totalling €7500.
The lotto has been a vital fundraiser for the club in the past 3 years with the upgrading of the facilities at the pitch, and the club have been very fortunate to have had a consistently loyal and consistently growing customer base for the tickets. Tickets are priced at €80 for the year and can be purchased online via the link https://www.cognitoforms.com/easkeygaa/easkeygaaannuallottosubscription2026 or from any committee member which ensures your numbers are entered into the draw each week until July 2027.
Training for all the U5s, U7s and U9s takes place every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at Culleens GAA Grounds. For more information contact MJ (boys) on 087 6394033 or Carmel (girls) 087 9211517. All are welcome to join and have fun.
The numbers drawn in the Easkey and Eoghan Rua combined lotto which was held on July 5, were 11, 20, 30 and 40. The winners of the consolation prizes were David Trowell, Gerard Keavney, Carmel Gordon, Eabha and Leigha Cleary, and Mary Gordon, Donalton. The jackpot in the latest draw held on July 12, in the Castle Inn was€5600.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre and Digital Hub is open 7 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 Kilglass. Eircode: F26K20.
To book a hot desk/office space, go to the connected Hubs website https://connectedhubs.ie, https://www.kilglassparishcommunitycentre.com.
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Castleconnor.
The numbers drawn in the weekly Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on July 5 were 2, 21, 23 and 27. There was no jackpot winner and the match 3 winners were Noel Brett and Elaine Mitchell. Lucky dip winner was Sean and Ellie Tuffy. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on July 11, was €10,400.
MiggyMoos Summer Camps which are suitable for school age children are taking place in Castleconnor Community Centre and the 3rd camp commenced yesterday Monday, July 13-17. The following three camps will be held from: 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/
