Local Notes: Confirmation candidates from Killeenduff NS, Owenbeg NS and Rathlee NS with Archbishop Francis Duffy.
Congratulations to the pupils from Killeenduff NS, Owenbeg NS and Rathlee NS who made their Confirmation in Rathlee Church, last week. They are pictured with Archbishop Francis Duffy and Fr Hogan.
The death has taken place of Nora Connaughton nee Sweeney, Carrowmacbrien, Rathlee, Easkey on March 3, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Ignatious.
Nora was the beloved mother of Linda, Eileen, Jimmy, Gerry (Ignatious), Tommy, Margaret and Vincent. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sisters Linda Earlis and Mary Finan, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Nora reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Tuesday evening, March 4, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to Star of the Sea Church, Rathlee. Her requiem Mass was held on Wednesday morning, March 5, at 11am followed by burial in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey. May Nora rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, March 2 were 6, 12 and 24. €25 winners were Una Walsh, Ollie Carroll, Elaine O’Boyle and Paddy Cafferty. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, March 9, in Gilroy’s Bar, was €3800.
Enniscrone Show committee are forever grateful to all the sponsors who come on board each year to support their show. Without sponsors this show would not be possible. If anyone wishes to sponsor the show log onto their website where they have a ‘donate’ button available. https://www.enniscroneshow.ie/donate. Please ensure to type your name/company as the Billing Information so they can trace your generous donation.
The show for 2025 will be held on July 6, and the show committee are looking forward to your continued support and welcoming you on the day.
A 5 week ‘Cycling for Kids’ programme will commence on March 11, at West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, for 6-8 year olds from 3.15 to 4.15pm and 9-12 year olds from 4.20 to 5.20pm. There are limited places available, so to book contact Gregory at 0873329392 or 09637444. The cost is €20 per child. This is an Enniscrone Community Sports Hub initiative.
The death took place of Joseph Scott, Killeenduff, Easkey, following a tragic accident. He is predeceased by his father Frank and mother Frances. Joseph is deeply regretted by his brothers John and Patrick, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Joseph reposed at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Dromore West on Thursday evening, March 6, from 5 to 7pm with removal to Easkey Church. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 7, with burial afterwards in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey. May he rest in peace.
The Parents Association of Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone are holding a quiz night on Friday, March 28 at 8pm in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Teams of four is €40 and is suitable for Over 18’s only. There will be a raffle on the night.
The numbers drawn in the Eoghan Rua Ladies weekly lotto which was held on March 3, were 4, 10, 29 and 36. There was no jackpot winner. €30 consolation winners were Colin Cuffe, Debbie Gilroy, Michael Munnelly (Castleconnor), Miriam Hannon, and Denis O’Brien. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Monday, March 10, was €19,200.
Most of the teams are now back into full training in preparation for the new season. At the latest meeting, the following management teams were ratified for the coming season; U5 Alan Hargadon TBC; U7 Brendan Byron, Mark Gordon, Greg Regan; U9 Paul Kilcullen, Sheila Casey and Derek Boland; U11 Mick Thornhill, Brandon Fitzgerald, Kevin Fallon and Derek O’Boyle; U13 Derek Tuffy, Ronan Tuffy, Trevor Gordon, Carmel Crean and Dermot Beglane; U15 Peter Regan, Ronan Martin, Neville Finnerty, Michael Duffy; U17/18 Shane Hargadon, Brendan Murray, Declan Rouse, Paul Bourke, Alan Duffy; Junior Kevin Carden TBC; Intermediate Enda Gilvarry, John Paul Carden, Derry O’Sullivan, Brendan Byron, Kevin Carden, and Paul Bourke.
The club wish all their teams and their management teams the very best for the coming year and they extend thanks to all the club coaches who attended the Safeguarding Course in Quigabar and Charlie Jordan for delivering the course.
All membership is now due and can be taken out via the Foireann website at www.foireann.ie. All players must be registered for insurance purposes.
Well done to Charlie Lynott who featured for the Sligo U16s in their win over Longford recently.
The club extended a warm welcome to John Kelly, who will act as the Coaching Development Officer (CDO) in the area between Enniscrone Kilglass and Easkey over the coming months. John’s role includes coaching in the local schools and working with the club teams.
West Sligo Athletics Club welcomed runners at the Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, on Monday night last and for those who can’t make a Monday night, you can join them any Thursday evening as the programme is held every Monday and Thursday evening at 7pm.
Life is busy, but this is a great opportunity to get out and move. Ciaran Maguire is leading the programme along with other coaches helping out with this training programme. Everyone is welcome to come along and set your goals and get fitter.
Join the ladies from Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club to celebrate their successes of 2024 with a dinner and dancing at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone on Bank Holiday, Sunday, March 18. It is going to be a big one with so much to celebrate: Senior champions in 2024 for the 1st time ever; Minor A champions in 2024 for the 1st time ever; and many underage titles. The club is also honouring the Junior Ladies team of 2010 – the first adult team to win a title. Special guest on the night will be Joe Canning, Galway. Live band is Gorrilla Radio followed by a DJ until late. Everyone is welcome to help the club give these achievements the celebrations they deserve.
To order tickets which cost €40, contact either of the following; Patrick 085 2029701 or Lisa 087 6141186, and remember all U16s must be accompanied by a parent. Doors open at 7pm and all must be seated by 7.30pm.
A new term of Little Puckers, which is a class for boys and girls aged between 1.5 to 5 years with a unique Gaelic Games theme commenced in Easkey Sports Hall for 1.5 to 3.5 years on Saturdays from 10 to 10.40am and for 3.5 to 5.5 years from 10.45 to 11.30am. Activities will include chase games, movement games, introduction to Gaelic games, co operation games and lots of fun. Registration link is www.littlepuckers.ie and for more information contact colm@littlepuckers.ie.
After a few months off, the Enniscrone Kilglass Gaelic4Mothers&Others returned back training on Monday evenings from 8 to 9pm indoors in the astroturf at Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA grounds. This is suitable for over 25’s and no experience is necessary. New members are welcome and for more information pm the Facebook page or contact Tara Regan.
Sean Nos dancing will be held in Dromore West Community Centre on Saturdays for adults at 12 noon and children at 12.40pm For more information contact Rachel at 089 4543772.
If you are looking for a comfortable, warm, office desk, with high-speed broadband, kitchen facilities, and peace and quiet look no further than Kilglass Parish Community Centre. Book on the website and they will send a code to give immediate access to the building. https://connectedhubs.ie/desks/plans/981.
Easkey/St Farnans Indoor hurling is back on Wednesdays in the old factory from 6 to 6.45pm for U7’s, 6.45 to 7.30pm for the U9’s. Helmets and hurls will be provided for new players. Boys and girls are welcome.
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The Cumann na mBunscol Handball Connacht finals were played in Salthill, Galway, on Saturday, March 1 last and Corballa NS was well represented by Calvin Foody and Rory McHale in the U13 doubles and by Cian Corcoran in the U13 singles.
Congratulations is extended to Cian Corcoran who captured the U13 Connacht singles title after wins over Mayo and Leitrim. Cian now goes onto the All Ireland series in Croke Park in April.
Hard luck to Calvin Foody and Rory McHale who were defeated in the U13 doubles final after a thrilling game.
Results of the Castleconnor Community Games area swimming competitions were; U10 girls backstroke 1, Zoe Harrison, 2 Eabha Deehan; U12 Girls Freestyle and Backstroke 1 Keira Boland, 2 Anna Creighton; U12 Boys Freestyle 1 Adam Cawley, 2 Jack Cleary, 3 James Creighton; U12 Boys Backstroke 1, Adam Cawley, 2 Ryan Cawley, 3 Jack Creighton; U16 Girls Freestyle 1, Tara Boland, 2 Amy Boland, 3 Lily Creighton; U16 Girls Backstroke and Breaststroke 1, Amy Boland, 2 Tara Boland, 3 Lily Creighton.
Niall Holmes U10 Boys and Alex Burke Ginty U13 Boys also swam on the day and were sole competitors in their events Well done to all who took part and best of luck to those who go on to the county swimming event.
Would you like to become a Cul Camps coach this summer? If you are over 18 and are interested fill out the form at link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?
Castleconnor GAA membership for 2025 is now due for renewal and is available through the ‘Foireann’ central GAA system at https://www.foireann.ie. All players and coaches must be registered members before they train or play. Anyone who wishes to use the club gym must complete their registration and membership to gain access. This is important for insurance and safety purposes to protect members.
The Player Injury Scheme runs from January 1 to December 31. The club look forward to the season ahead and would love to see new and returning players and members join the club.
