Local Notes: Enniscrone native wins 'Volunteer of the Year' at the Ocean FM Sports Awards.
Damian and Mairead Grimes receiving the 'Volunteer of the Year' Award at the Ocean FM Sports Awards which was held in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo, on Saturday, November 16. Damian and Mairead have been instrumental to Sligo Rovers FC for over 23 years and their recognition is truly well deserved. They are pictured with Robert Kelly and Hugh Sheridan, Sligo Credit Union sponsors.
Work has been taking place along the Coast Road, Easkey, over the last few weeks Sligo Co Council stalled rock armour along the Coast Road in order to prevent further erosion and ultimately destroying the road that gives access to the Easkey Coastline.
There are many areas along this road that has become vulnerable due to erosion and this, it is hoped is the start to ensuring this beautiful scenic drive is preserved.
Easkey Enhancement Association extend thanks to EEA Sea and Coast Group for all the work they have put into this project. They are also grateful to Sligo County Council, Michael Clarke and Councillor Joe Queenan and everyone involved who helped secure the funding to start this work and recognise the importance of preserving Easkey.
The annual CCE Christmas Concert will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 7.30pm, in Dromore West Community Centre, in what promises to be an entertaining evening filled with lots of music, song and dance. All tickets will be entered into a draw for a hamper door prize. There will be refreshments and raffle on the night and admission is €10 and children are free.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, November 17, were 1, 15 and 20. €25 prizewinners were Mark Duffy, Clare Gordon, Mickey Bourke and Vincent McDonnell. The jackpot in the draw which was held on Sunday, November 24, in The Pilot Bar, was €9600.
The members and committee of Eoghan Rua CLG express their deepest condolences to the family of Eddie Hayes. He was father of club coach Anne Morrison, father-in-law of club physio Paddy and grandfather to senior players Anna and Emmett and former player Niamh. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
The Christmas Market and free Santa experience, combined with Natalie’s Wishes will be held at Kilglass House, F26 H685 on Sunday, December 1, from 11am to 4pm. Booking is essential. Meet Santa and other guests, toast marshmallows, face-painting, storytelling, craft fair and refreshments. To book a stall contact 083 4461322.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA club commenced an indoor coaching programme on Friday evenings at the Astro Turf at Quigabar and it will continue for another three weeks. U9’s from 6-7pm, U11’s from 7-8pm and U13’s from 8-9pm.
The annual general meeting of Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club will take place on Tuesday, December 3, in the Ocean Sands Hotel and all members are invited to attend.
As a club they are always looking for new blood. They would love to have new people coming forward to help out within the club for the coming year. They are inviting anyone who is interested in getting involved in any way with the club or with a team to express their interest to club secretary Lisa Cuffe via email eoghanrua.sligo@lgfa.ie before Friday, November 29.
Windmill Players Drama Group are staging Noel Coward’s comedy ‘Blithe Spirit’ in Dromore West Community Centre on Saturday, November 30, Sunday, December 1 and Monday, December 2. Tickets costing €12 are available in Collerys, Beltra; Feeney’s Centra and Fairgreen Butchers, Dromore West or by contacting 087 7908173.
A new 4 week block of dog training by Tails and Trails, is due to commence on Wednesday, November 27 in The Old Church, Enniscrone. It will be mainly puppy and general obedience. For details and to book a place contact 085 1054009.
Third year and TY students of Colaiste Iascaigh had 4 teams competing in the Juvenile and Junior categories in an Olympic Handball tournament in ATU Sligo recently. This was their first experience playing this sport at a competitive level.
Both the juvenile boys and girls reached the final but were unlucky to narrowly lost out in two brilliant games. Colaiste Iascaigh extend thanks to all who competed and ot Olympic Handball Ireland and Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership for organising the event.
In September, the decommissioned ship the MV Shingle was sunk to create an artificial reef in Killala Bay. Enniscrone and District Community Development Clg., thank the following businesses for their very generous contributions to the planning costs, where a total of €30,000 was raised by the community; Ocean Sands Hotel - main sponsor, Enniscrone Golf Club, Liam Quinn, Cliff Road, Matty Tuffy, Waterfront House, Michael Corrigan, Hopkins Bar, Micheal O’Dowd, Atlantic Amusements/ Offshore, Jude Kelly, Atlantic Caravan Park, Joe Queenan, Checkout, Milo Tuffy, Milo’s/Gala, Peter O’Neill, Enniscrone Boat Tours, Tommy Battle, The Pilot’s Bar, Sinead Durkan, SDS Law and Tanya Flynn, Main Street. Please support the businesses that support your community.
Lights will be switched on the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Kilglass Parish Community Centre on Saturday, November 30, at 7pm. All are invited to come along to the event of remembrance and celebration which will begin with Mass at 7pm in Kilglass Church, honouring the memory of loved ones and offering prayers for the community’s intentions.
Afterwards, there is a gathering at Kilglass Hub for a festive community evening, where Canon George will officially switch on the Kilglass Christmas Lights. For a donation of €10, a personalised Christmas bauble can be dedicated to someone special and help decorate the Christmas Tree of Remembrance. Enjoy tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies as the people of Kilglass come together to celebrate the Christmas spirit with friends and neighbours.
If you cannot join in person on the night, baubles can be purchased online. Simply fill in the form and the bauble will be personalised for you. https://buy.stripe.com/4gw17YbYA0X16ZyeVi.
Eaksey Enhancement Association invite all to join them for an evening of Christmas celebration and fun on Saturday, December 7 at 5pm. The meeting place is at the Village Grotto car park where there will be Christmas Carols, Santa’s Grotto and the switch on of the Christmas lights.
The Wavy Crafters, Easkey, are holding a craft and cake sale on Sunday, December 8, after Mass (10.45) in the parish meeting room at Stepping Stones. Tea and coffee will be available on the day, with all proceeds towards Easkey Enhancement Association (EEA).
A calligraphy session was held on November 21 last in Dromore West Community Centre and if you missed out another session will be held on December 16, from 2 to 4pm. Instruction and materials will be supplied to each attendee free of charge. If you would like to book a place call 087 9372662.
Social Dancing is taking place in Skreen and Dromard Community Centre, on Saturday November 30 at 9pm with music by Mick Flavin and Brian Kerrigan. Eircode for centre F91 EY01.
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Congratulations has been extended to Keeva Flynn, Sligo Rovers, who picked up the U17 International Player of the Year award on Thursday, November 14 last.
The 8 week Men on the Move fitness class programme is back at Castleconnor Community Centre on Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm and it will continue until December 11 and then from January 8 to 29. The cost of the eight week programme is €40 and it is partly funded by SSRP. This fitness class is suitable for all abilities, it will increase energy levels, you can take some time for yourself and have the craic. Contact Bernie on 087 6164788 for further details.
Castleconnor Community Council are hosting their annual Christmas Party fundraiser on Sunday, December 22, from 11am to 2pm at Castleconnor Community Centre. This is a wonderful festive event that brings the whole community together while raising funds for the day to day running of the community centre. There will be a cake sale, raffles, music, face-painting, complimentary food and drink and you can also meet Santa.
Your support for this event will be appreciated and ‘Jingle and Mingle’ with family, neighbours and friends while supporting a great cause.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on November 16, were 5, 17, 33 and 34. The match three winners of €100 each were Marie Loftus and Cathal Feeney. The lucky dip winner of €50 was Rory Healy. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, November 23, was €24,300.
The Castleconnor Amateur Dramatic Society had a great weekend recently in Carrigallen at the Corn Mill Theatre where they were delighted to have won 3rd place with their one-act play ‘The Act of Living’. In addition to that Louise Kavanagh was nominated for ‘Best Actress’ and Frank Barrett took home the award for ‘Best Actor’.
The group hit the road again on Thursday last when they performed in the Western Drama Festival, Tubbercurry.
Castleconnor Community Centre were delighted to host a basketball blitz by Razorbacks Basketball Club recently. Students from Stokane NS and Corballa NS took part in a day filled with basketball skill drills and matches.
Join Jacinta Barrins for an enlightening evening dedicated to understanding what climate change is and the impact and science of climate change. Discover what it means for the world, our community and future generations, on Tuesday, December 10, at 7.30pm in Castleconnor Community Centre.
Jacinta, a retired UN diplomat with over 20 years of experience working with University College Galway, will be sharing the latest research on climate change. There will be interactive discussions on how climate change affects everyday lives and practical tips on what people can do to make a positive difference.
Bring your questions, concerns and a curious mind and together everyone can become more informed and inspired to take action. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be part of the solution.
