Local Notes: Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club present proceeds of Tractor Run to North West Hospice
Mary Horkan (3rd from left) North West Hospice, Sligo Communications and Fundraising Manager accepting a cheque of €2200 at the presentation of the proceeds from the Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club Tractor Run. Also included are Shane Hargadon, club secretary, Clair Beglin Duffy, club treasurer and Johnny Mullaney, committee member and organiser.
Membership for Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Clubn is now due for the coming year. It is important that every player is registered and paid up before the season gets underway.
Fun Dance Fitness with Carmel continues at the West Sligo Family Resource Centre on Fridays from 11am to 12 noon. All ages are welcome and the cost is €8 per session. For further details contact WSFRC at 096 37444.
Congratulations to the girls from Jesus and Mary Secondary School who overcame St Brendan’s, Belmullet in a tough game last week and are now through to the Connaught final, with the date yet to be confirmed. The final score was 5-11 to 4-6.
Well done to the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC U16 girls who made it back to back league wins when they defeated Calry Bohs 5-2 in Michael McGowan Park, Enniscrone. The home side started very strong and on the 10th minute saw a great pass ftrom Kayden Gordon into the feet of Tara Arthur who finished calmly into the bottom corner. Five minutes later the home side went 2-0 up when KEUFC’s keeper Caitlin Starrs played a super ball from inside her own 18 yard box which bounced over Calry’s defender into the path of the oncoming run of Laoise Carden who also finished calmly into the back of the net and on the 22nd minute the hardworking Eabha McHale made it 3-0 and just before the half time whistle Calry replied with a goal of their own. Half time score was 3-1.
The second half saw much the same with the homeside dominating possession and limiting Calry to very little chances. On the 59th minutes Laoise Carden got her 2nd of the game the KEUFC’s 4th goal when a brilliantly stuck shot found the back of the Calry net. Calry never gave up and got their 2nd goal on the 73rd minute. Later Tara Arthur played a great pass into the path of Kayden Gordon who hammered home her shot and saw the homeside run out 5-2 winners.
Kilglass Foroige Club are delighted to announce that they are moving and from March 25, their new meeting place will be the brand new Kilglass Community Centre.
Enniscrone Kilglass Gaelic 4Mothers&Others are back for their 7th season. Before they took their break their numbers were growing each week. They hope to get all the ladies back training on Monday evenings at 8pm. Training started back yesterday Monday, in the indoor astro Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA pitch. They are looking for new members to join their amazing group. If you are interested, why not come along on the night. No previous experience is needed, you must be over 25 years old, it is suitable for all fitness levels and it is a great way to meet new people, have some fun and get fit. All you need is a bottle of water. Spread the word and if you need any further information pm their Facebook page.
Windmill Players will present ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ by Brian Friel in Dromore West Community Centre from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3.
The Eoghan Rua Ladies annual dinner dance to celebrate the achievements of 2023 will take place on March 16, so dust off the shoes, and get looking for a dress! This will be a special night and what better thjan a bank holiday weekend. The awards are from U14 up. There will be a special guest on the night and more details will follows.
Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone transition year students will present Aladdin and The Lampon tomorrow Wedensday, February 28 and Thursday, February 29 in the Jesus and Mary School Hall. Doors open at 7pm and admission is €5.
West Sligo Athletics Club are excited to share their 0-5km eight week plan, which commenced recently and will continue until Saturday, April 6. There are 3 x 30 minute sessions per week and they can be done as a group but this is not compulsory. The group sessions are Monday evenings at 7pm, Thursday evenings at 8pm. The objective is to bring non-running adults to the point where they can do the 5km Club Runs/Park Runs. This is a relaxed environment, and the club are more concerned about enjoyment and a path to sustained exercise, rather than performance. The cost is €30 (which will go to West Sligo AC). If you are interested email westsligoac@gmail.com.
The club will provide advice on what to wear, gear, Park Runs, answer any questions, weekly plan via WhatsApp – you are free to work by yourself, and two sessions per week where you are free to join a group. The aim is to do a 5k on Saturday, April 6 and hopefully regularly after that.
West Sligo AC will be doing the very popular 5km Summer Series again this year, where they have runs each week in various locations across the catchment area – Easkey, Castleconnor, Stokane, Pullaheeney, Rathlee, Enniscrone, Kilglass, Dromore West etc.
Community Day will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 3pm, at Kilglass Community Centre, when they will have the first stage of the new digital hub and community centre opening.
The official opening will be later in the Spring but the committee are inviting the entire community, the generous sponsors, and supporters to come and experience the new centre at a fun and informal community day on Saturday, March 16. Special guest on the day is the talented Tommy Marren from Mid West Radio. This is an opportunity for the community to come together to see and share how the new centre and digital hub can serve the locality and celebrate how far this project has come in the three years since the initial fundraising online St Patrick’s Day concert.
The day will include; fun and games for children, face painting, Ireland’s Six Nations game on the big screen, complimentary party food, information and tours of the building and the services available, speech by Tommy at 3.30pm, music and details of new events and clubs.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre are introducing Birthday Party Fun from March 23. People can now book birthday parties for groups of up to 15 children. There will be lots of fun and games including karaoke, hopscotch, party toys, musical statues and much more. Parties are for two hours duration and the cost is room only €60, and room and party entertainer €100. Adults can have the use of the kitchen for tea/coffee making facilities. If you have any questions email kilglasscommunitycouncil@gmail.com. Bookings can be made at https://calendly.com/kilglasscommunitycouncil/party.
Easter is early this year and Tireragh Community Support Ltd are putting the word out in good time. The annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day will be held on Easter Sunday, March 31, from 12 noon to 3pm in Kilglass House F26 H685. This is strictly a ticket event only. Text or call 083 4461322 to book. Tickets cost €5 per child.
Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club have embarked on its own adventure to develop the first hurling and camogie home grounds in Co Sligo, and they are giving you an incredible opportunity to pack your bags and travel anywhere in the world all for €25 per ticket as a fundraiser. They are limiting the number of tickets to 7500 so buy early to avoid disappointment. First prize is €8000 travel voucher and €5000 spending money; 2nd €5000 travel voucher and €3000 spending money; 3rd €3000 travel voucher and €1000 spending money and 4th through to 6th prize €1000 cash.
The draw will take place on March 16 and if the tickets are all so before the specified date, they will hold the draw sooner, so keep an eye out for updates.
The dates for First Holy Communion in Scoil Chriost Ri, Enniscrone, is Saturday, April 27, at 11am; Kilglass NS on Saturday, April 20 at 12 noon; Killeenduff and Owenbeg NS at 12 noon in Easkey Church; Dromore West Church on Sunday, April 14 at 11.30am; and Rathlee Church on Saturday, May 11, at 11am Confirmation will be held for pupils of Scoil Chriost Ri, Enniscrone, on Saturday, May 18 at 11am; pupils of Kilglass NS on Saturday, May 11, at 11am and Dromore West church on Sunday, February 25, at 11.30am.
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Castleconnor GAA Club are delighted to welcome their clubman and senior player Darragh Flynn as CDO for the upcoming year. Darragh will be a link between the club and school children within the parish going to the schools and coaching the children. This is a fantastic initiative and Darragh will take over the role from Alan Duffy. The club thanks Alan for his work last year and wish Darragh the best of luck in the year ahead.
The new members elected on the executive for Castleconnor GAA Club for 2024 is as follows; Colin Gordon is the new chairman, Jenny Ruttledge is assistant secretary, Adrian Boland is assistant treasurer, Bernie Finlay is coaching officer and Declan Howley is County Board delegate. The club extend the best of luck to all the returning members of the executive and a massive thank you to all outgoing executive members. Noel Gallagher the outgoing chairman is taking up a role in the county board. Noel has been thanked for his exemplary work over the years and he is wised the best of luck.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on February 17, were 1, 13, 28 and 32. Congratulations to Joe Queenan, Bonniconlon GAA, Aine Connor and Caroline Roberts who all matched 3 numbers and won €25 each. Kieran Holmes won €50 in the lucky dip draw. The latest jackpot in the draw which was held on February 24, was €20,400.
