Local Notes: Connacht Cross Country 2025 championships held in Enniscrone.
And they're off...Participants in the Connacht Cross Country 2025 championships which was hosted by Sligo County and West Sligo Athletic Club in Enniscrone on Sunday, October 26 last.
The Connacht Cross Country 2025 hosted by Sligo County and West Sligo AC in Enniscrone on Sunday, October 26, saw over 700 runners from clubs all across Connacht give it their all in wet and windy conditions. The atmosphere was electric, thanks to the incredible athletes, coaches, spectators, volunteers, parents, and the local community who made it such a memorable day. There was some seriously impressive running-out on the Castlefield course and congratulations and well done is extended to everyone who took part.
Hard luck to Eoghan Rua senior ladies who bowed out of their Connacht campaign after a tough battle against Leitrim champions, Glebncar/Manorhamiliton on Bank Holiday Monday, October 27. It just wasn’t their day.
Even though Monday ended in disappointment for the girls, it certainly does not define the year this fantastic group have had and the joy they brought to Enniscrone, Easkey, Castleconnor and beyond after winning the double! It started off with a strong league campaign and ended up with a Division 1 league title for the first time ever in the history of the club after a trojan battle versus Drumcliffe/Rosses Point.
It did not stop there and perhaps some will say they were only getting started. Despite the pressure from the outside, the pressure of winning a 2nd championship title and the pressure of backing up last year’s title, they did it with pride and they sure did it in style. October 11, history was made once again when the ladies took home their 2nd ever senior championship title captained by Louise Lindsay.
The Eoghan Rua Ladies end a fantastic season with two pieces of silverware, silverware any club would die to get their hands on. The club extend their sincere thanks to all the supporters, particularly the underage girls, who travelled in numbers the length and breadth of the county and beyond this year. ‘Thank you for always believing in our ladies and backing them to the final whistle’, said a spokesperson for the club. ‘This would not be possible without their management team – Shane Feeney, Patrick Cleary, Marty Duffy, Vincent Cuffe, Liam Naughton and Michael Moyles for all their hard work all year. Thank you to secretary Lisa Cuffe who does untold work behind the scenes every week and to all the executive; to Declan and all at Enexiv who have show incredible support to our ladies. There was never a moment you weren’t willing to lend a hand; last thank you to all in Enniscrone Kilglass GAA, Castleconnor GAA and Easkey GAA who let us use their facilities all year round. This team is only getting started and we cannot to see what the next few years has in store’.
Having hosted the county senior football on October 12 and the replay on October 25, Enniscrone Kilglass GAA club acknowledges the contribution of the many people who offered a helping hand in recent week. They extend a sincere thank you to all their volunteers and stewards, those who helped with catering and prepared food, those who ran the club shop and all of those who helped prepare the playing surface and its surrounds for both days.
The club also extend their thanks to local landowners for their co-operation with parking, the local Gardai for their help and the wider community for helping the club showcase their grounds, club and community in the best possible light over recent weeks.
A special Mass will be held on Friday, November 7, at 8pm in Enniscrone Church to remember all those who have passed away during the past year in the parish. A list of names of those who died will be read out and each family will be invited to carry a candle forward to the altar (candles will be provided). Those who have died in the parish during the year will automatically be included on the list. If anyone would like a loved one who died elsewhere mentioned, let Fr Gerry know.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw held on Sunday, October 25, were 3, 17, and 31. There was no jackpot winner and the €25 prizewinners were Paul Haran, Ken Foley, Ben, Rian and Paidi Byron, and Kieran and Vincent. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, November 2, in The Ocean Sands Hotel, was €8600.
The Scor na nÓg county final takes place on Sunday, November 16, in Rathcormac Hall, Drumcliffe. This competition gives club members a chance to represent the club in a range of events. It is open to all members up to U17. The following are the competition categories: Solo singing, recitation/storytelling, set dancing, figure dancing, ballad group, music group, novelty act, quiz.
Easkey GAA Club would love to have some representation at this year’s competition. If you would like to get involved or would like to find out more information, message Easkey GAA or contact any club officer.
The quiz will take place at 3pm and stage competitions commence at 4pm. Admission is €5. Closing date for entries is Monday, November 10.
In challenging conditions and playing with a strong breeze in the first half, Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club showed great determination and skill to push on in the second half, landing some crucial scores to secure the county title. The final score was Western Gaels 2-7, Easkey 1-7.
The club congratulate the management team for their dedication throughout the year, the players for their outstanding commitment and effort, and to all the parents for their continued support. It was a fantastic way to wrap up the season.
‘Where Do We All Belong?’ is a powerful and heartfelt visual art/audio/photographic examination of loneliness in rural Sligo currently on display at Abhainn Studio, Enniscrone. This project has been in incredible journey and congratulations is extended to Noel Feeney, Ronan Dillon and Peter Martin for all the creativity, dedication and hard work that went into making it happen.
This socially-engaged visual art project addressing loneliness in Co Sligo, drew on the tradition of mobile rural services, such as travelling shops and libraries. The lads spent a week driving across Sligo in a mobile research unit gathering anonymous surveys and reflections on loneliness. The feedback inspired the visual art project and short film that they hope will inspire meaningful connections and promote social inclusion.
This thought-provoking exhibition on loneliness will continue until November 15, at Abhainn Studio. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10am-6pm.
It’s time to clear old electricals and help Ireland hit its 2025 recycling targets. Anything with a plug, batter or cable can be recycled for free – from washing machines and TVs, to mobile phones, toys, tools, cables, and even farm fence batteries and watches. Collection will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 10am to 4pm at Enniscrone Pier Car Park.
People are buying more electrical goods than ever – 25kg per person in 2024. These events are a chance to recycle old items lying around the house. 96% of collected e-waste is recovered for reuse; end of life electronics contain valuable metals and minerals; recycling helps protect our environment and supports a circular economy. Let’s turn old tech into tomorrow’s resources.
Enniscrone Indoor Market will have their Christmas Markets on December 6, 13, and 20, and if you would like to join as a trader, call 087 7554486 or email enniscroneindoormarket@gmail.com.
Enniscrone Holistic Fair will be held on Sunday, December 7, in the Old Church, Enniscrone, F26 EW67, from 1 to 4.30pm. There will be Rahanni Healing, Sound Healing, Reiki Healing, IET (Integrated Energy Therapy), Breathwork, Reflexology, Spiritual Medium and Vendor Stalls.
Admission is free and walk-ins are welcome. Booking is advised by contacting @all.about.energies if you would like to get involved or have any questions.
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Castleconnor Drama Club presented their two One Act’s ‘In the Shadow of the Glen’ by JM Synge and ‘A Night to Remember’ by Jimmy Keary, for their audiences in Castleconnor Community Centre on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 last. The club extend their grateful thanks to their directors and actors who put in the hard work over the last few weeks, to the stage crew and those that prepared the centre, to Castleconnor Community Council and the centre committee, to the gang for running the raffle, to the crew on door duty and all those who helped out in the kitchen, to the promotion team for their work getting the word out in the papers, with signage and to the businesses who displayed posters, and to all their sponsors.
No play can go ahead without the dedicated work of a vibrant group of volunteers and thanks is extended to all and finally a big thanks to all the audiences for going on Saturday and Sunday, as without an audience it would be a pretty lonely place on that stage.
Castleconnor Drama Club are continuing their preparations for the circuit and they took part in Ballina in the One Act Drama Festival on Saturday, November 1, and will also take part in Letterkenny on Friday, November 7; Cavan on Saturday, November 8; Kiltimagh on Sunday, November 9 and Manorhamilton on Sunday, November 16 (matinee).
Well done to everyone who came out and joined Castleconnor GAA Club on the first evening of lights up. There were about 30 people, some of which started the couch to 5k and others who enjoyed a walk or jog. All are welcome to come along and join in again on Thursday evening at 7pm.
