Local Notes: Castleconnor U13's are league champions.
Congratulations to Castleconnor U13s who won the league last week with a great team performance in testing conditions.
Water Safety Week with Water Safety Ireland, Sligo, will take place at Enniscrone Pier from July 21-26. This programme is Water Safety Ireland Certified and children will be taught essential lifesaving skills through theory and practical sessions.
Swim 1-5 is introduction to open water swimming and basic safety skills and is suitable for children aged 5+. Safety 1-4 is the introduction to personal safety and rescue skills and Rescue 1-4 entails rescue techniques and basic life support certification on completion of exam. For more information or bookings contact watersafetyclasssligo@gmail.com.
Stepping Stones Childcare are running their Kids Summer Camp from July 8-12 for children aged 4 to 12 years old. It promises to be a week full of fun, arts and crafts, outdoor games, sports day, treasure hunt, and baking each day. The cost is €70 for the week and for further details contact 087 6117957.
The Black Pig Festival 2024 will take place from July 25-29, with lots of music, art, comedy, theatre, fun fair and lots more. Some of the music and comedy acts are Tabby Callaghan and Wi-Fi, Clare Sands, Graham Sweeney, Mike Hanrahan and Bridin, Doppler, Easkey Punk Choir, Vinyl Paul, Ceoltas Trad Group, relish Records, Mike Denver, Rosie Connolly, Abhainn Studio and Friends, comedian John Colleary and Niamh McGrath’s ‘Gombean’.
Other activities are markets, busking, story telling, Tonnta Adventure, exhibitions, sandcastle competition, teenage disco, harbour sup, duck race, pig on the spit, Black Pig fun run 5/10km, Waterpoint kids triathlon, art workshops with Facets Studio, Lollipop apparel and Hullabaloo Sports Day with Kilglass Enniscrone Utd.
There will be a Wellness Day with West Coast Wellness, Sage and Seer Emporium, Niamh Gallagher Coaching, CB Yoga Sligo and Cormac Noonan. During the Family Fun Day with Baby Boppers there is Jay Ryan, Flea Circus 250, Mr Majestic, Fierce Fun Faces and Eagles Flying.
Tickets for events will be going on this week.
Sanctuary Runners commenced a weekly summer stroll on Thursday evenings at 7pm with meeting point at the Lifeguard Tower on the beach. There are two route options to suit all abilities and is open to all. Bring a friend, meet new people, and go at your own pace. There will be someone to walk or talk with. Email Jennifer@sanctuaryrunners.ie for further details.
Enniscrone Tidy Towns have put out their freshly painted Toy Library boxes on Enniscrone beach. There are buckets and spades available for children to borrow and play with in the sand. Just remember to leave them back in the box before going home. If you find toys abandoned on the beach please drop them into the box for others to play with. This is one example of sustainability, don’t dump, don’t waste, recycle and reuse. All that is needed is good, warm and bright sunny beach days.
Congratulations to Anna Jane Coen, Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games who won bronze in the Pitch and Putt County Community Games Finals held recently. Well done also to all the competitors who did very well on the day and played brilliantly.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, June 16, were 1, 4 and 17. The €25 prizewinners were Nora Cafferty, Darren Dowd, Kenny Roberts and Tom McManus. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, June 23, in the Ocean Sands Hotel was €5200.
The new updated Summer pool session timetable at Waterpoint is as follows: Monday to Friday 9-10am adults only (lanes), 10.30-12 noon, 12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm, 4.30-6pm (Monday to Thursday) and 6.30-7.45pm (Monday to Thursday). On Friday from 4.30-6.30pm Inflatable. The timetable for Saturday and Sunday is 11am-12.30pm, 1-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm.
Prebooking is essential for all sessions by phoning 096 36999 or email bookingswaterpoint@gmail.com.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre are bringing their children Summer Camp back to Easkey on July 10 and 11 for children aged 6-8 years from 10am to 11.30am and children aged 9-12 years from 12 noon to 1.30pm. There will be outdoor activities and interactive games. Registration is €10 per child. Contact Gregory on 087 3329393 or WSFRC on 096 37444. Booking is essential.
Easkey Enhancement Association are starting a new starting a new 4 week block session of Chair Yoga with Jenn from West Coast Wellness commencing on Tuesday, July 9, from 10 to 11am.Booking is essential and if you are interested drop Easkey Enhancement Association a message. The programme is supported by MSLETB.
There are three places remaining for a TY4 week exchange to a school in Madrid with the Language Academy Segovia. This unique opportunity to schools with transition year programs will broaden student’s horizons, both academically and personally. Their reciprocal immersion program provides the perfect opportunity to learn about a different way of life first-hand, living and studying in the beautiful capital of Spain, Madrid, for 4 weeks while perfecting their Spanish. For details contact 087 1238576 or thelanguageacademysegovia.as.
The numbers drawn in the weekly Eoghan Rua Ladies lotto which was held on Monday, June 17, were 7, 11, 21 and 31. €30 consolation prizewinners were Patricia Healy, Kieran Cawley, Raymond Taylor, Kate O’Donnell, and Anne Marie Rogers. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on June 24, was €15,500.
Sligo Leader Partnership Company are running a living alone friendly call service which covers all of county Sligo from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 2pm and Friday from 10am to 1.30pm. For further information contact Mary at 086 0838075.
QQ1 adult education courses available in Jesus and Mary School of Further Education, Enniscrone, commencing in September 2024 include both full-time courses and part-time courses. Full time courses on offer are; Certificate in Early Learning and Care level 5; Health Care Support with Care of the Older Person level 5; and Business Administration level 5.
Part-time courses on offer are Art (Painting level 5 and 6, Ceramics level5); Furniture Design and Making; Digital Photography level 5 and 6; Beginners computers; Special Needs Assisting level 5 and 6.
For those interested in taking part email officejmschoolenniscrone.ie, contact the Adult Education Coordinator Ms Elaine Walsh at ewalsh@jmschoolenniscrone.ie, telephone the school on 096 36496 or visit the school website jmschoolenniscrone.ie where application forms are available.
The annual lotto tickets for the 2024/25 season for the Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online, can be arranged by messaging their Facebook page or by contacting any club member.
Tickets are €80 and include entry into all 52 weekly draws. Each week there are five €30 consolation prizes if the lotto is not won, with three €30 prizes designated to the annual ticket holders weekly. Each week the lotto prizes increases by €100. The jackpot at present is at it biggest ever - €15,100.
100% sales of the annual tickets goes directly to Eoghan Rua Ladies only. As always your support is greatly appreciated and the club encourage all members near and far to support the main fundraiser for the 2024/25 season. By purchasing a ticket, you are supporting the club.
Cemetery Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass/Enniscrone, on August Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday, August 4, at 6pm; in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey, on Friday, August 2, at 7pm and in Dromore West Churchill Cemetery on August 4, at 12 noon.
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.
A hot desk facility is now available at Unit 3, Castlepark House, Enniscrone, with daily or weekly rates. It is located in an ideal location, close to the Castlefield walkway and town centre. Contact Tony on 086 3098335 for further details.
Whether it’s for flexibility, core strength or relaxation, join the West Sligo Young at Heart, Dromore West, on a Monday from 11am to 12 noon for chair yoga (they don’t only sit down, unless you choose to). If you are feeling more energetic, they have a variety of exercises and activities on Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon, whether it’s walking football, netball or kurling, a good laugh followed by a chat over tea. On Wednesday, from 10.30-12.30 there is always something different going on from sewing, crochet, to darts or cards and plenty more, all with the most important chat, tea and great company. There is also plenty of books available to keep you reading at home.
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The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA weekly lotto which was held on June 15, were 13, 20, 33 and 37. Congratulations to Jonathan Ruane who won €50 in the lucky dip. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on June 22, was €22,100.
Bookings are now open for Miggy Moo’s Summer Camps which will run from July 22 to 25, and August 19 to 22, at Castleconnor Community Centre, from 9.30am to 1.30pm. There are limited spaces and people are encouraged to book early by emailing marieskidscamps@gmail.com. The cost is €60 per child.
West Sligo Family Resource Centre are running the Castleconnor Kids Summer Camp on July 1 and 2, for children aged 6-8 years from 10am to 11.30am and children aged between 9-12 years from 12 noon to 1.30pm. Registration is €10 per child. There will be outdoor activities and interactive games. Contact Gregory on 087 3329392 or WSFRC on 096 37444.
