Local Notes: Enniscrone man helps to launch seafarers' conference
Launching the fourth annual seafarers' conference, themed ‘Navigating Ireland’s Future Together – Recognising the Future Seafarer’, which is set to take place on March 20th, 2025, in Limerick were National Maritime College of Ireland students Fionn Curtis, Achill Island, and Senior Cadet Martin Hale from Enniscrone, with Val Cummins, Simply Blue Group and Prof. Maggie Cusack, President MTU. Picture: John Allen
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, take to the stage tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 at 7.30pm for their highly anticipated performance of ‘Bella Cinderella’, a musical tale which is set in Enniscrone.
Tickets are available from the school office on 096-36496 and TY students in school at lunchtime. They would love to see you there.
The death occurred of Michael Kelly, Clooneenmore, Rathlee, Easkey and formerly of Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co Tipperary, peacefully at the North-West Hospice, Sligo.
Michael was predeceased by his parents Edward and Mary and will be sadly missed by his son Noel, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Michael reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Wednesday evening, January 22, from 7pm with removal at 8pm to Star of the Sea Church, Rathlee. Requiem Mass was held on Thursday morning at 11.30am followed by burial in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey.
May he rest in peace.
The death took place of Michael John (Jackie) Gallagher, Ballure, Culleens, peacefully in the exceptional care of the North-West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, surrounded by friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Katie and is deeply mourned by his relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Jackie reposed at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Bonniconlon, on Saturday evening, January 18, from 6pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Kilglass. Requiem Mass was held on Sunday, January 19, with burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Kilglass.
May he rest in peace.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club sends their condolences to the relatives, kind neighbours and friends of the late Jackie Gallagher who died last week. Jackie was a former club player, chairman and a great club stalwart. He was honoured by the club in February 2019 when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, which he was very proud of.
The club held a guard of honour on both Saturday evening at the church and on Sunday at the cemetery.
Enniscrone Kilglass Gaelic4Mothers&Others wish their co-ordinator Roisin Moyles all the best as she steps down as co-ordinator and is taking a short break from Mothers&Others.
Over seven years ago, Roisin started the club not knowing many in the community. It was through seeing the success from other clubs and the way it brought women together doing something they loved that she came up with the idea for the community.
“The journey over the seven years with Roisin at the forefront has been nothing but amazing. The time and sheer dedication that she put into the group to get it up and running has been incredible. Thank you for being such a great leader. Thank you for all your hard work and friendships you helped form. All at Enniscrone Kilglass G4M&O’s wish you all the best in your next venture”, said a spokesperson.
Rathlee Tidy Towns committee thank most sincerely all who contributed and supported their annual Christmas wreath-making. The income following expenses amounted to €2,260. These funds will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the village.
Cloonacool Players will be staging John B Keane’s classic comedy ‘Moll’ in Cloonacool Community Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 21, 22 and 23. They will also be performing the comedy at St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry during the Western Drama Festival on Tuesday, March 4.
Easkey Enhancement Association has just launched Easkey Cinema Club and they extend thanks to all involved for getting this up and running. If you enjoy watching and chatting about films with friends and neighbours, the Cinema Club is just what you need. If you would like to learn more, join the WhatsApp group to get all the details about the upcoming screenings.
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.
West Sligo Forum CLG Community Employment Scheme has vacancies available for kitchen assistants and environmental workers. To apply, contact West Sligo Forum on 096-49818 or email westsligo@ymail.com. DEASP criteria apply.
The annual general meeting of Enniscrone Kilglass Community Games will be held on Wednesday, February 5, at 8pm in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone.
The club are hoping to get a few new members on board, as the more people they have, the less work involved for everyone. Ideally, they would love to have one volunteer per event, which would make the task much easier.
Many of the members have been on the committee for 10 years or more, so some new blood would be very welcome. If your child has an interest in the Community Games, they would strongly urge you to get involved; otherwise, there is a risk that there won’t be a Community Games going forward.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto held on Sunday, January 19, were 9, 12 and 15. The €25 prizewinners were Daniel O’Rourke, Gerry Walsh, Ronan Durkan and Vincent Feeney.
The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, January 26, was €11,200.
Walk with Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club in the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ six-week challenge on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm, meeting at Sandcastles Carpark.
The party room at Kilglass Parish Community Centre is booking up fast. The party room can accommodate up to 15 children and they can enjoy Connect Four, air hockey, karoke and lots more. There are three different options - Room only €100; Room and two party co-ordinators €150 (they will play games with the children, but not supervise them); Gaming parties €180 – six children can play Xbox games at one time.
Volunteers are required for both Rathlee and Easkey churches to do the readings, Eucharistic Ministers and choir members. Contact Fr Joseph or the parish secretary at 089-2297468.
The parish shop in Enniscrone Church is open each weekend - on Fridays from 12 noon to 4pm; Saturdays 12 noon to 6pm and other times on request. They have a large range of grave lights, November candles, prayer cards, books, statues etc.
People are welcome to call in to browse and all money raised in the shop goes to the church. Email kilennisparish@gmail.com or message their Facebook page with any queries.
The Indoor Food and Craft Market is held in the Old Church, Main Street, Enniscrone, every Saturday from 11am to 3pm, featuring a wide range of handmade gifts, jewellery, paintings, plants and flowers, home baking, vegetables, fresh fish, bric a brac and local crafts. Please go along and enjoy a coffee and some home baking.
Bingo takes place every Tuesday at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. There is always free tea and coffee on offer. All are welcome to come along and support, and be in with a chance to win. All money raised goes to Western Gaels.
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Castleconnor
Castleconnor Handball Club will be hosting the annual Gerard Jones Memorial Handball Tournament on Sunday, February 2. If you are interested in taking part, contact a club member or message their Facebook page. The club look forward to welcoming everyone to Castleconnor for a great day of handball entertainment.
A new committee was elected for Castleconnor Community Games and they are: Ashling Newell (secretary), Aisling Forde (chairperson), Jason Mulrooney (treasurer), Anniesa Lynott (safeguarding/children’s officer), Michelle Carrabine, Grainne Boland, Catherine Boland and Fiona Cleary. They are all wished well for the coming year.
In order for team events to go ahead this year, they need volunteers to manage them. If you are available contact a member of the committee. All managers must be Garda-vetted for Community Games, and the link for vetting is on the website. Without vetted managers, team events will not be able to go ahead.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto, which was held on Saturday, January 18, were 11, 20, 24 and 34. There was no jackpot and no match 3 winner. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Paddy Reape.
The jackpot in the latest draw, which was held on January 25, was €10,300.
Castleconnor GAA membership for 2025 is now due for renewal and is available through the ‘Foireann’ central GAA system at 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.
Stronger for Longer classes have returned to Castleconnor Community Centre. The strength and power training for over 50’s is held on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am. For more information, contact Bernie Finlay at 086-6164788.
Castleconnor Community First Responders team received practical CPR and Defibrillation training from their neighbouring Community First Responder Group in Ballina. The team extend thanks to Leonard and his team for their time, patience and unwavering support since they started the Castleconnor Community First Responder Group. Their guidance has been invaluable.
The team are now in the final stages before they go live and they give a special mention to their chairperson John Ruane, who handed out the new Community First Responder hi-vis vests, purchased from funds raised during their current fundraising campaign.
