Local Notes: Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games U12 girls 7 a-side team won their first game.
Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games U12 girls 7 a side soccer team who won their first match against Easkey last week. Both teams played well and it was an enjoyable and well contested match.
Deputy Principal of Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, Ms Hamilton, led tributes to Sr Mary Kelly on the occasion of her retirement after the remarkable achievement of 29 years of service as principal in the school.
‘Sr Mary’s dedication and high expectations have led to the realisation of her vision for the school and she leaves a lasting legacy here. Sr Mary has ensured there is a warm and positive environment, where all feel welcome and included, and where students are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. She always placed a strong emphasis on the personal development of our students in all aspects of their lives, not just academically, but also, on the recognition and celebration of the individual gifts, talents and circumstances of each young person. Her work towards developing a place of creativity and innovation is a central philosophy in our school prioritising constant adaption to suit the needs of our students’.
Ms Hamilton continued by saying ‘Sr Mary has always worked to make certain that people are respected and treated fairly and feel part of the Jesus and Mary family, here in Enniscrone, and also in the wider world. Everyone is encouraged to look out for each other, to look after each other, our planet and those more vulnerable than ourselves. Her stewardship meant that together, with all of the staff and the wider school community, we are committed to being an integrated, educational community, empowering our students to make mature choices and preparing them for their future lives. We will continue to follow Sr Mary’s example and strive to give our students the necessary support and guidance so they will grow and develop into loving, caring and kind people. We thank Sr Mary for all her dedication, hard work and loyal service to our school and wish her the very best in her retirement’.
Sr Mary then thanked everyone for the generous support received over the years from students, parents, staff, her Jesus and Mary community and management.
The Sligo County Fleadh launch hosted by Tireragh CCE and Sligo County Board will be held on Sunday, May 26, at 7pm in Easkey Community Centre. Entry is €10 for adults and children are free. All are invited to come and enjoy an entertaining evening with a concert and Sean Nos dance performance featuring musicians from all over Sligo and Broga Briomhar.
Maia Purposeful Play is coming to the West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, on Thursday, May 23, from 2-4pm. This is a fun sensory play session for children aged 0-6, which is free of charge. Parents much stay with children at all times. Get information regarding childcare including NCS and ECCE as well general supports. To book your place phone 096 37444 or 087 2409824.
There are two exciting taster classes coming up at the West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, during May. Sound Healing Therapy will be held on Thursday, May 23, at 7.30pm and Shamanic Healing taster class will be held on Monday, May 27, at 7.30pm. Take some time out for yourself, de-stress and join in these meditative and relaxing classes. Each class costs €5 and to book your space email events@westsligofrc.ie or call 096 37444.
Councillor Joe Queenan was delighted last week with the announcement of the largest amount of direct government funding in recent years for Enniscrone. Enniscrone will benefit from an €8.4 million regeneration of key seafront areas including the redevelopment of the historic Cliff Bath House, upgrading of the Cliff Walk and redevelopment of a derelict building to provide a new community pavilion.
Joe has personally been involved in this project and he worked on securing the 25% match funding from Sligo County Council. ‘This project is in the works for over 6 years now, I’m delighted to be around to see this day as I have been working on it since the beginning. This has been community backed all along and has huge community buy in’, said Cllr Queenan.
Joe extended thanks to the County manager and all his colleagues in Sligo County Council, to all of the Enniscrone and District Community Council and Pat Maughan for kindly donating the Cliff Baths to the community and all the people who worked behind the scenes and supported this from day 1.
Western People columnist and sports broadcaster Cathal Mullaney, Enniscrone, has been named in the 2024 Sport for Business/PwC 30 under 30 list. Cathal is a freelance sports broadcaster working with RTÉ and Off the Ball. He joined Off the Ball on a freelance basis in 2019 as a sports news reader which included reading sports bulletins across Newstalk, Today FM and 98FM and also contributing to flagship shows such as Off the Ball, Newstalk Breakfast and The Last Word.
In 2020 he started as a commentator and reporter with RTÉ sport covering Gaelic Games and football on both radio and television. He has been part of The Sunday Game team since 2021, covering Gaelic Football and hurling through commentary and reporting both live and for the highlights programme each week. Cathal has commentated on live matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Women’s World Cup in 2023, as well as the League of Ireland and the Champions League.
Cathal is among 30 individuals who have been nominated by their peers and are making a mark on the business of sport. 2024 is the 9th year of publication and former ‘alumni’ are in leading roles not only in Ireland but across global sport.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto held on Sunday, May 12, were 10, 20 and 30. There was no jackpot winner. €25 prizewinners were Ann Melia, Damian McCaffrey, Margaret Coggins and Gerry Walsh. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, May 19, in the Ocean Sands Hotel was €4200.
A Community Employment Information Morning will be held on Thursday, May 30, in Dromore West Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The event is run by Tireragh Community Support and West Sligo Forum in conjunction with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Come along to find out more about community employment opportunities in your area. Have a cup of team and a chat with local CE supervisors and participants in an informal setting. Phone 083 4461322 for more information.
The numbers drawn in the Eoghan Rua Ladies weekly lotto held on May 13, were 6, 16, 23 and 39. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation winners were Noel Doherty, Noelle Mullen, Siobhan Cavanagh, John and Delia McGuinness, Carmel and Liam Conway. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on May 20, was €15,000.
Lorraine Kilgannon is running a three week Skincare and Makeup Workshop at West Sligo Family Resource Centre for teens commencing 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. For further details and booking call 096 37444.
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The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on Saturday, May 11, were 10, 22, 31 and 39. There was no jackpot winner and no match 3 winner. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Sarah Quinn. The jackpot in the latest draw held on May 18, was €21,600.
An evening about mental health will be held in Summerhill College, on Friday, May 24. Redmond and Geraldine Murphy, from Curry, Co Sligo are parents to three boys – Red Og, Daithi and Oisin. In April 2022, Red Og died by suicide. He was a footballer, a son, a student teacher and plenty more besides. Since his death, it has been important to the Murphy family that mental health becomes a more widespread topic of conversation, particularly among young people. As part of their efforts to keep the issue to the forefront of people’s minds, they have organised an evening in Summerhill College on Friday, May 24.
The panel has been especially chosen, since Red Og’s life was immersed in sport, the mental health journeys of high-level sportspeople is the particular focus. Ocean FM presenter Austin O’Callaghan will be the compere on the night and the speakers are; Alan Quinlan, former Munster and Ireland rugby player, mental health advocate; Philly McMahon, former Dublin footballer, mental health and resilience speaker; Caroline Currid, one of Ireland’s foremost sports psychologists, won All Irelands with Limerick and Tipperary in hurling, Dublin and Tyrone in football; Rory O’Connor, the man behind Rory’s Stories, comedian and mental health advocate.
The event is free and the aim of the eventing is to give people hope. It is for the young people of Sligo and beyond, whether they are involved in sport or not, whether they find themselves with mental health issues or not. It is for the parents too, anyone who thinks it might be useful to their situation is more than welcome to come along.
They want people to come and hear what the panellists have to say. More than that, there will be Q&A and they very much want people to ask any questions they want to. Help is out there – if this event helps one person and changes the direction they might find themselves on, it will be a success. To attend, you will only need to register online to give the organisers an idea on numbers. But as stated before, admission is free and there will be no bucket-shaking at the door.
Social Dancing is taking place in Skreen and Dromard Community Centre, on Saturday, May 25, at 9pm with music by Steve Reilly. Eircode for the centre is F91 EY01.
