Local Notes: Castleconnor GAA U11 team play their 1st game of the season.
Castleconnor GAA Club U11 team who played their first match of the season last week in Curry.
Greg Regan, a member of Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC is taking on an incredible challenge, running from London to Paris over 4 consecutive days, finishing at the iconic Eiffel Tower. Greg and his colleague from West Sligo Athletics Club Audrey Garvey, alongside local man Bryan Maguire, are doing this in support of the amazing Little Blue Heroes, a charity that does truly unbelievable work for families across Ireland. This amazing charity supports families of children undergoing long term medical treatment, bringing light and support when it’s needed most. Every mile they cover is about raising awareness and vital funds for these brave children and their families. It is a huge physical and mental test, but one driven by heart, community and a cause that truly matters.
To help raise funds, Amble have generously donated 2 tickets to their sold-out concert in St Annes Park, and The Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone have given an overnight stay in Dublin. Tickets start from just €5, and a small contribution can make a big difference.
A fantastic day was had at the Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, SciFest STEM school fair where the 1st, 2nd and transition year students truly impressed with their creativity, curiosity and innovation as they showcased their brilliant projects. The energy throughout the day was incredible, with such inspiring engagement from everyone involved.
Congratulations to the SciFest overall winners with their fantastic project ‘UV Rays’ – Eabha, Emma and Cliodhna, and to the runners-up Chloe and Julia with their project ‘Heat Protect, Heat Harm’. The school are very proud of all the participants for showcasing such innovation and enthusiasm for science.
The school extend thanks to the SciFest and EirGrid representatives for taking the time to judge the projects, and to the Science department, Ms Ryder and Mc McLoughlin for organising such a successful and enjoyable event.
The U13 girls from Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC welcomed Valley Rovers to Michael McGowan Park last week in very warm but ideal conditions for a game. It was a game played between two well matched teams and a credit to both sets of players who played out a very exciting and end to end game with brilliant skill and teamwork on show.
The game finished 2-1 to KEUFC with Clodagh Connor getting both goals but it was a real squad performance to get the girls over the line and come away with a victory.
The girls sit top of the league with just one game to play where anything but a defeat in their last game, they will claim the league title.
The club thanks ref Mark Boland and to Valley Rovers for a very sporting game.
It’s not long now until the Kilglass Community Centre and Hub Table Quiz on the Sunday, May 3, Bank Holdiay Weekend, commencing at 7.30pm, with Billy Varley as quiz master. The cost is €40 per table of 4 and there will be a cash prize for the winning team. There will be a raffle and refreshments on what promises to be a great night and one not to be missed.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw, which was held on Sunday, April 19, were 2, 3, and 18. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 prizewinners were Lousie Kenny, Paul Hannon, Albie O’Connor and Paul and Dee Shaughnessy. The jackpot in the latest draw held on Sunday, April 26, in the Ocean Sands Hotel was €13,400.
First year student at the University of Limerick, Darragh Mulrooney, Enniscrone, lined out in the 5000m and delivered an outstanding run, finishing 6th overall and clocking a new personal best of 15:02 at the IUAA championships last week. Seamus Clarke (Ballina) also impressed with a 3rd place finish in the 3000m Walk and the lads played their part in helping UL secure the Track and Field University title. Darragh is a past pupil of Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone.
Think you’ve got what it takes to entertain the crowds, or know someone who does? Join Enniscrone Show on Sunday, July 5, at the Castleconnor Sports Complex for their busking competition. It is open to all ages, solo acts, duos and groups are welcome. The prizemoney is €200 and the competition is free to enter.
Whether you sing, play or perform, this is your chance to shine in front of a fantastic crowd at one of the biggest days of the summer.
To enter email pro@enniscroneshow.ie to receive your entry form. Entry forms must be completed and returned to take part. A fun, family day out is guaranteed with live music, entertainment, and something for everyone.
A Safe Pass training course will be held at West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone on Saturday, May 9, from 8am to 9pm and the cost is €149. To book contact frstraining.com or text 083 4461322 for more information.
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 Art class for beginners.
Art classes for beginners will continue in the Courthouse, Easkey on Monday evenings, April 27 and there will be a class in May from 7 to 8.30pm. To book your place message 086 8178862. The cost is €5 per person per class.
Well done to the boys and girls teams from Rathlee NS for putting in two great performances last week against Achonry NS. The games were played in Skreen in very difficult conditions and both teams have progressed to the next round of the Cuman na mBunscol competition.
The death has occurred of Martin John Crean, Townalaughta, Culleens and formerly of Owenbeg, Culleens, peacefullyh in Sligo University Hospital, on April 16, following a long illness borne with great bravery and courage, surrounded by his loving family.
Martin John was predeceased by his parenbts William and Molly Crean and will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his children Sandra, Tina, Neola, Geraldine, Dorothy, MJ, Niamh, Liam and Siobhan, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, grandchildren, great grand child, brother and sisters, nieces and nephews.
Martin John reposed at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Dromore West on Saturday, April 18, from 4-7pm and requiem Mass was held in the Church of the Holy Family, Kilglass, on Sunday, April 19, at 1.30pm with burial afterwards at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass. May he rest in peace.
All at Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club were very sad to hear of the passing of Martin John Crean, father of MJ Crean, senior team manager, and Sandra Healy, Club treasurer, grandfather of underage players Senan Crean, Holly Crean and Gavin Healy, and uncle of senior player Niall.
‘Martin John was a huge supporter of the club and was always seen at club matches and fundraising events down through the years.
His passing will be felt by all associated with the club. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Crean family at this sad time. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam,’ said a spokesperson for the club.
The numbers drawn in the latest draw held on April 19, were 9, 12, 15 and 19. There was no jackpot winner and the €30 consolation prizewinners were Lorraine and Evie Murray, Joe Rolston, Bernie Trowell, Bart Barrins, and John and Tina Lavelle. The jackpot in the latest draw held on April 26, was €12,100.
The Easkey 5k Family Fun Run in memory of Orlagh Cawley Clarke will be held on Sunday, May 3, at 3pm, starting at St James Church, in aid of SHOUT and North West Hospice. You can donated online in aid of SHOUT and North West Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/meganclarke2.
The weekly bereavement support group has resumed at Knock Shrine on Wednesday mornings at 11am in the Family Centre. This meeting provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to meet others who are bereaved and to share and talk about their experience of loss as well as finding hope and healing again in their lives. No appointment is needed.
Atlantic Care are urgently recruiting compassionate caregivers in Enniscrone and surrounding areas to provide quality support, companionship, and assistance for seniors, ensuring comfort within their own homes. Full drivers licence. Competitive rates of pay and support network. If you are interested contact Nollag 094 9014028. www.atlanticcare.ie.
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On June 7, one of the brave parents from Stokane NS is literally jumping out of a plane to raise money for a brand-new outdoor learning and play area for the children. Every donation will help them create a space where children can explore, learn, imagine and grow in fresh air. Sponsor the skydiver and help them turn this dream into reality. Donate va the link https://www.idonate.ie/event/SkyDive-StokaneNationalSchool.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on April 18, were 6, 8, 22 and 37. There was no jackpot and no match 3 winner. David Cusack and Liam Fahey were the lucky dip winners of €50. The jackpot in the latest draw held on April 25, was €16,800.
