Local Notes: Enniscrone Bridge Club play for President's Prize
Winners of the Enniscrone Bridge Club President's Prize were seated; Mary Flynn winner, Christine Kirby Club President, and Marion Flynn winner. Back row: Walter and Laura Doherty 2nd, Agnes Moran 3rd, Helena Moran and Pauline Tierney 4th and missing from photo is Halogue Malone 3rd.
The Enniscrone Bridge Club President's Prize competition was held on April 10, with 11 pairs competing. The winners were 1st Mary Flynn and Marion Flynn, 2nd Walter and Laura Doherty, 3rd Agnes Moran and Halogue Malone, and 4th Helena Moran and Pauline Tierney.
The committee of Kilglass Parish Community Centre are delighted to have been awarded €1,163,710 under the Community Centres Investment Fund to build phase two of their project. The funding will support the development of a new community centre and multipurpose hall in the village of Kilglass, serving the communities of Kilglass, Enniscrone and Culleens.
The development will consist of a multipurpose hall that can be used for sports, meetings, and other activities, and will feature a stage for performances of amateur plays, children’s concerts, and other community events. This will complete phase two of this landmark development and will provide much needed facilities in the community.
Minister Heather Humphreys officially opened phase 1, the Hub, on Saturday, April 20, and she was thanked in person for the funding.
People who visited the Showgrounds, Sligo, on Monday evening, April 22, would have seen a clip featuring Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC’s assistant PRO Gary Egan, feature on the scoreboard to promote the work done by the Acquired Brain Injury Ireland group in conjunction with Sligo Rovers. It will appear for the next eight home games.
A car accident in 2019 left Gary with a traumatic brain injury, altering the course of his life forever. In the immediate aftermath of the accident, Gary felt ok. However, his family noticed small changes in him like stuttering, memory problems, fatigue and generally not being the lively character he was always known as. Simple tasks became insurmountable challenges, and the once vibrant young man found himself grappling with a reality he never imagined. After numerous consultations with medical professionals, twelve months on from the crash he was diagnosed with a brain injury and was immediately admitted for residential care with Acquired Brain Injury Sligo.
Each day has brought new hurdles, but he refused to let despair consume him. Through intensive rehabilitation and sheer perseverance, support from key workers, support groups facilitated by Acquired Brain Injury Sligo, Gary continues to try and reclaim fragments of his former self where he can.
The road to recovery has been fraught with setbacks and frustrations as he adapts to the new normal of living with a brain injury. Chronic fatigue, not being as active as he once was, irritability, brain fog, being unable to work, having to have an hour by hour daily planned schedule, pre planning all elements of his days and weeks.
Many of these challenges are unseen by others but are very real to Gary, challenges that he works together with Acquired Brain Injury Sligo to resolve. Gary is adamant that the help and support he has received and continues to receive from the Acquired Brain Injury team in Sligo saved his life.
For anyone who might need their help, look up Acquired Brain Injury Ireland at www.abiireland.ie or contact toboyle@abiireland.ie Sligo.
Well done to Kate O’Meara, Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games who won gold in the U14 Cycling on grass and will now represent the club at the National finals in May.
The U8 and U10 stars of Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club are back training in Stokane Community Park on Saturday mornings from 10-11am. If your child would like to get involved with the club, contact through private message on their Facebook page.
Toilets in both the Hallow and at the Pier opened on Friday, April 27, and will remain open for the rest of the summer after Sligo County Council agreed a contract with a cleaning company to maintain them. Thanks has been extended to all the volunteers who helped over the winter months keeping the toilets open.
Lorraine Kilgannon is running a 3 week Skincare and Makeup Workshop at West Sligo Family Resource Centre for both adults and teens with the adults workshop commencing on Tuesday, April 30, and the teens workshops starting on Tuesday, May 21. Week 1 will cover a full skin care routine; week 2, make up routine and week 3, people bring their own make up and get tips on what works best. There is complimentary goodie bags on the last week, and the cost is €15 for the three weeks. Places are limited and it is a 1st come 1st served basis. For further details and booking call 096 37444.
The Activator Walking is back again at the West Sligo Family Resource Centre and all are welcome to come along on Wednesday mornings at 11.30. The 6 week programme will continue until May 15 and the cost is €20 per person. Book now at 096 37444.
No matter what the weather, West Sligo Young at Heart will meeting at Dromore West Community Centre with activities, tea, biscuits and a big welcome for all. The range of activities at the centre include chair yoga on Monday from 11am to 12 noon every week; Tuesday, walking football and walking netball from 11am to 12 noon; Wednesday 10.30 to 12.30 games, darts, cards, dominoes and if you don’t fancy the crochet and crafts tomorrow Wednesday, May 1, there will be patchwork, quilting and sewing. Two more boxes of books have been kindly donated to add to their selection, and people can come along and pick a good read.
The annual general meeting will be held on May 8, after their activities. People are encouraged to come along and hear their plans, all ideas and involvement will be gratefully received.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre will shortly be starting a book club, mother and baby club, women’s social club and card playing. Email kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com to receive details of dates and times.
Training is back on Monday evenings at 8pm in Enniscrone Kilglass GAA pitch. New members are welcome. Why not go along and try it out if you are over 25 years old. The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. Any information required contact www.ladiesgaelic.ie.
The Indoor Food and Craft Market will continue each Saturday in The Old Church, Enniscrone, from 11am to 3pm. It features a wide range of handmade gifts, paintings, home baking, fresh vegetables, bric a brac and local crafts.
Keep an eye out for more news on gardening, table tennis, social activities, chair yoga, health and wellbeing and more in the next few months. If you would like to get involved message Easkey Enhancement Association on Facebook or email easkeyenhance@gmail.com.
Training takes place on Monday evenings from 6 to 6.45pm on the astro for 8 to 9 year olds; 6.45 to 7.30pm on the astro for 10-17 year olds and at 7pm Fit 4 life in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre. On Wednesday evening, training is held from 6 to 6.45pm on the astro for 5 to 7 year olds and on Thursdays at 8pm for Fit4Life in the West Sligo Family Resource Centre.
The Buggy Buddies programme with Bernie Finley, in conjunction with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, meet on Wednesday mornings at 9.45am for a walk at 10am. The cost is €2 per session and the group meet at the Enniscrone Family Resource Centre. There will be indoor activities in the centre if conditions are too wet. All are welcome to come and join for a walk, a cuppa and chat.
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St Muredach’s College, Ballina, are delighted that fifth year student Eoghan Durkan, Castleconnor, has earned a prestigious spot on the four-member Irish Chemistry Olympiad team. This July, Eoghan will represent Ireland at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Saudi Arabia.
The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is a renowned annual competition that gathers the world’s most talented secondary school students in chemistry. Participants undergo rigorous challenges, including a five-hour laboratory practical exam and a separate five hour written theoretical exam.
This is an incredible achievement for Eoghan and all at St Muredach’s College wish him all the best as he prepares to shine on the global stage. The college also congratulate Eoghan’s chemistry teacher Ms Boyce for all her dedication and support.
Well done to the winners of the Castleconnor Community Games handwriting competition which was held last week: U10 girls 1 Riley Newell, 2 Emma Ruane, 3 Pippa Flynn; U10 boys 1 Nathan Curran, 2 Ryan Cawey, 3 Adam Cawley; U12 girls 1 Penny Fitzsimmons, 2 Darcy Fitzsimmons.
Jiving classes returns to Castleconnor Community Centre from May 13, from 8-9pm for a 4 week programme with the talented Sandra Ganley dancer. They are suitable for beginners and advanced, teen and adults. Book your place early as they sold out in rapid time earlier in the year. Private lessons are available. Text 086 2108029, email sandraganley@live.ie.
Men on the Move in partnership with Castleconnor Community Centre has commenced a 6 week programme on Tuesdays from 8.30 to 9.30pm. It is a men’s over 30 years fitness class and is suitable for all abilities where you can increase energy levels, take some time for yourself and have the craic. The cost is €30 and is part-funded by SSRP.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto held on Saturday, April 20, were 12, 24, 33 and 39. Liam Reddington matched 3 numbers and won €100, and Larry Jones won €50 in the lucky dip. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, April 27, was €21,300.
