Local Notes: Enniscrone students assist in Christmas Food Appeal
Pictured with some of the donations received for the St Vincent de Paul Food Appeal at Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, are Peter McLoughlin, representative of St Vincent de Paul and some of the Fifth Year students who organised the event. Thanks is extended to the staff, students and parents for their generous donations. This kindness and support will make a real difference to those in need in the community.
Residents of Nephin Drive, Enniscrone, celebrated the planting of an oak tree as part of leading approved housing body (AHB) Clúid’s 30th anniversary.
This oak tree was one of five tree-planting projects undertaken by Clúid to mark the 30th anniversary of the first residents getting their keys. In total, the project resulted in more than 600 trees being planted.
Averil Power, Chief Executive Officer, Clúid commented: “It is a wonderful thing toâ¯celebrate 30 yearsâ¯ofâ¯providing quality homes and building thriving communities like the one in Nephin Drive, butâ¯it’sâ¯an even better thing to do it by looking to the future.â¯It is our hope that the trees that were planted as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations will be enjoyed for many years to come by all the current residents, and successive generations of residents. We hope that in another 30 years, or 60 years, or 100 years, the residents of Nephin Drive will still beâ¯benefittingâ¯from this beautiful oak tree.
“Additionally, I want to thank all our partners who have helped Clúid to grow and develop into the organisation we are today.”
Residents were delighted with the sunny weather on the day of the event and gathered to enjoy refreshments with their neighbours and plant window boxes to bring a splash of colour to their homes. Young residents took part in a ‘pollinator hunt’, searching for paper butterflies and bees to win prizes.
In addition to the oak tree in Enniscrone, Clúid marked its 30th anniversary by planting pocket forests in Kinsale, Co Cork and Kilkenny City, a native oak tree in Letterfrack, and a cluster of native hazel trees in Longford Town.
Dementia Awareness Workshops will be held in West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, on Wednesday, February 18, at 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm.
Dementia is not simply a health issue but a social issue that requires a community response. A dementia inclusive community is one in which people living with dementia, their families and carers can live their lives well in an understanding and supportive society.
Participating in one of the Dementia Awareness Workshops will give people an insight into how organisations, sporting clubs, businesses or individuals can help to build a Dementia inclusive community in their area.
For further details, contact Heather Cassidy on 087-6496670, or email heather.cassidy@alzheimer.ie.
After an immense battle against a very good Burt side from Co Donegal, with nothing to separate the sides after 60 minutes, Easkey drove on in extra time to book their place in the All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship Final, which will be held on the weekend of January 10/11.
The final score was Easkey 4-23, Burt 1-21.
Well done to the Easkey team and we look forward to the All-Ireland Final in January - a great way to start the New Year.
Congratulations to everyone who won prizes in the Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC Christmas draw, which was held last week and the club thank everyone who supported the fundraiser.
First prize winner of a Manchester Utd jersey signed by Rio Ferdinand was Louise Gorey; 2nd (Xbox), Regina Anderson; 3rd (family membership for KEUFC), Shirley Ann Douglas; 4th (green fees for Enniscrone Golf Club), Aoife McGuinness; 5th (€50 Smyths voucher), Patricia Tuffy; 6th (€30 One4All voucher sponsored by Niamh Quinn, Enniscrone Post Office), Gerry Curley.
The seller's prize of a €30 Gerry Kenny voucher was Fionn McManamy.
Thanks to everyone who supported the draw.
Transition Year students from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, are hard at work rehearsing for this year’s school musical , which will be staged on Wednesday and Thursday, January 28 and 29, 2026.
It takes place on a sunny island, with a secret plan, and music that brings everyone together. Expect passion, energy and unforgettable performances.
The annual Christmas food, toy and toiletries appeal for St Vincent de Paul is now running. Boxes for donation are available in Kilglass and Enniscrone churches and in local businesses and the appeal will continue until January 6.
Please consider donating something to this worthwhile cause as all contributions will be gratefully accepted.
The Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club held a car wash at the Hilltop Service Station on Saturday, December 20 last and they extend thanks to everyone who donated on the day.
Prizewinners in their draw were as follows; 1st (large hamper), No 67 Carmel Kelly; 2nd (Kids hamper), No 441 Aine Queenan; 3rd (set of mugs), No 159 Ciara Murphy; 4th (chocolate hamper), No 95 Tommy McDonnell; 5th (kids hamper), No 307 Maria Naughton; 6th (wine and chocolates), No 454 Niamh O’Boyle.
The Parents' Association of Scoil Chriost Ri are calling on parents, families and local businesses to support their weekly school lottery.
A weekly draw will be held and people will be in with a chance to win a fantastic cash prize and all the proceeds go directly back into the school. Your support will help buy new equipment, upgrade classrooms, improve playgrounds and make the school an even better place for every child in the community.
Tickets are only €5 for three lines and all people need to do is scan the QR code on the posters around the town or visit the website www.ourfundraiser.ie, and search for 'Enniscronens'. There is a maximum of three lines per supporters. Supporters must be over 18 years to participate.
The boxes of collection envelopes for 2026 for the parish of Kilglass will be distributed to households. If you would like to receive a box of collection envelopes and a box of Church Building Fund envelopes, please contact Fr Gerry.
It is hoped to paint the church outside and inside this coming year, re-plaster and dry line the wall around the window in the choir gallery, and to do some work on the sacristy roof where water is coming in. All works completed to date are paid for.
The Dementia Social Group meet in Killala Community Centre on the second Tuesday of the month from 11am to 1pm and all are welcome.
Refreshments, chat and activities/entertainment is provided. Contact Marie on 087-1708706 for more information.
Easkey Enhancement Association have 2026 calendars for sale and are in the shops now. It is the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends.
As Jesus and Mary Secondary School step into a milestone year, they are filled with gratitude and joy. For 85 years, the Jesus and Mary Sisters have been at the heart of the community, providing education, guidance and unwavering support to generations of families. The school are truly grateful for their enduring legacy.
To mark this special anniversary, they have planned a year filled with celebrations and they are thrilled to kick things off in January with their musical, .
Stay tuned for more events, memories and moments as they celebrate 85 incredible years.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre and Digital Hub is open seven days per week with access code for Hub users. Open for call-in inquiries on Monday and Tuesdays from 10.30am to 1pm and on Wednesday and Thursdays from 1 to 3pm.
The centre is located next door to the Church of the Holy Family Kilglass. Eircode: F26K20.
To book a hot desk/office space, go to the connected hubs website or log onto www.kilglassparishcommunitycentre.com.
The weekly bereavement support group has resumed at Knock Shrine on Wednesday mornings at 11am in the Family Centre.
This meeting provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to meet others who are bereaved and to share and talk about their experience of loss as well as finding hope and healing again in their lives. No appointment is needed.
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Castleconnor
Castleconnor Handball Club thank everyone who attended the Sligo GAA Handball Awards, which were held on Friday, December 12 last, in Muddy Burns Bar and Restaurant.
It was a fantastic evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of their players and the continued growth of handball in the county. This has been one of the most successful years in the history of juvenile handball in county Sligo.
The club congratulate Cormac Finn, winner of the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship 40x20 and runner-up in the 60x30, and to Travis Gibbons, who claimed the All-Ireland Minor Handball Championship and was also shortlisted for the Red Og Sportsperson of the Year Award. Well done also to Travis Gibbons and TJ Foody on winning the silver in the Minor O’Meara Gloves Hardball Championship.
The Castleconnor handballers were also successful in their respective grades in the Connacht 'A' Handball Championship of 2025 - Cian Corcoran, Calvin Foody and Rory McHale. Eoin Commons was successful in the Boys U13B Softball Championship.
Well done to all the award winners on the night.
"Your dedication and hard work are a credit to yourselves, your families, and your clubs," said a spokesperson for Castleconnnor Handball Club. "Finally, a special word of thanks to the county chairman of Sligo Handball Francis McCann who made the presentations to the players. On behalf of the Castleconnor Handball Club, I would like to thank everyone who attended and travelled to the awards night and made this evening such an enjoyable and memorable occasion."
